I am a beginner in the modelling world and I know that these models I am going to show you are of an advanced nature, but they have some cars that appeal to me greatly and I would like to procure them before they sell out and then improve my skills on lesser models.
The name of the company is Le Mans Miniatures and they make some AMAZING resin model kits in scales ranging from 1/12th all the way down to 1/87th.
My questions is does anyone here have ANY experience with these models? They are not sold in the United States and are a little pricey, but if anyone has any advice on these kits, please provide!
Well, I can’t really offer any advice other than resin is a diffrent creature to work wiht than plastic, but you probably already know this! You might go over to www.scaleautomag.com and ask the same question, you will probably be able to find some reviews or something over there. Good luck!
Get onto GandPrixModels.com. They’re a UK hobby store that sell a lot of these kits. They will be able to help you out with any queries/concerns you might have.
They are a bit pricey, and some comments over at Scale Auto say their quality is very uneven- really thick body sections, some funky fit problems. The impression I get is that if you are an experienced modeler, some nice cars to try on for size, but otherwise, possibly look elsewhere.
That model ship in the UK is amazing, they had most of the models I was looking for, but they were “available to order” which is fine by me, I am a patient man.
That is a little unfortunate about the problems with the consistency of the resin parts. However, Le Mans minatures sell two cars that I am DYING to have in my possession, the Peugeot 905 and the Jaguar XJR-14- and this company not only sells them, but sells them with opening components!
My only question is that if the engine cover is removed does that mean you can “put it on” and it still looks good, or is it still meant to be an exploded model.
But that link you gave me is perfection over at Scale Auto. I am a diecast fan that is kind of losing interest. The models are getting less detailed and more expensive, and not providing me with the rewards that building a model will.
From what I’ve heard, these are some of the best resin kits out there. But take note that resin kits are very different from platic kits in nature. Takes much more preparation, cleaning up and planning. I am currently building my first resin kit (a Studio 27) and it’s very enjoyable, if slow going!
Have a LMM Speed 8 Bentley in the cupboard and it really does look good. Very little flash, mould lines aren’t bad at all and I’m looking forward to building it very much.
The Jag you’re talking about is available in a gold line version - meaning it is fulle detailed, engin included, etc. Looks stunning from what I’ve seen…