A masterpiece comes from the modeler, not the model…[;)]
Allow me to rephrase. You can turn two higher end, higher quality kits into masterpieces in the time it would take you to turn a single Pegasus into a masterpiece.
Yea, I was on the prowl for a reasonably priced P-40B and heard that Pegasus was going to release one. The Monogram kit is nice (If rescribed and dolled up with after markets which probably cost more than the Trump Kit cost ) but the Revell boxings are showing how many shots have gone through them. The Hobbycraft/Academy kits are reasonably priced but require too much surgery. I was excited when I heard about the PEG. and went looking. THANKS for the welcome! U. P.
Personally speaking, I say get whatever YOU want !! Don’t let someone try to either persuade or disuade you in buying any kit. Sometimes the build that gives you the greatest satisfaction won’t be a Tamigawa, but one on which you learned a new technique. I have three (3) Pegasus models, and I LOVE their simplicity in construction. I don’t have to spend weeks on them, and the fit is really great; just a swipe or two with a sanding stick and the seam disappears. If you don’t like the kit, then you’re not a whole lot of money, and you can use it as a basis for “Experimenting,” such as applying a natural metal finish, etc. You don’t have to please ANYBODY in this hobby but YOURSELF !! So get whatever YOU want - and have FUN !!
I’ve bought about 10 of these models and It’s nice to take some time off from complicated models. After spending a month or more on one model it’s nice to be able to paint and assemble a model in one day. Since I hang my planes from the ceiling it’s ok to me if the cockpit isn’t breaming with detail. My feeling is do what you like.
I think that the Pegasus kits are a good start for younger modelers or those who need a break from huge difficult kits. if the detail is not up to some people’s standards, then a resin aftermarket cockpit or other detail parts could help. so their canopies are one piece. so what ! if you want to show off the cockpits for these kits, use leftover canopy parts from a Tamiya or Hasegawa kit and scratchbuild detail parts. If you have some cash left, you can buy aftermarket parts. Just because a kit is not a Tamigawa, it is not at all by any means “bad”. The real way of judging a “good” or"bad" kit is how well the modeler did in portraying the aircraft. The choice of kits helps with accuracy issues, but Aftermarket parts can help with the issue.
Gofy
Well, I think that is a great answer to the original question. Beautiful work there Falcon. And two years old is not too bad of a thread to resurrect. There was a new thread talking about kit pricing just the other day,so this falls in line with that.
Thanks, I know I posted this picture along with my dragon 190 in the group build thread for the 190, but I couldn’t resist bring this back to the surface, At my LHS managers request I’m also building for display at the store the Pegasus Zero to go along with the 190.
I know they are simple to assemble kits but with a little work they do turn out very nice. especially when I get to build these 2 for free. [:D] I’d like to do alot more on them to fancy them up but my manager wanted them built basically OOB for sales purposes. But I added seat belts, antenna’s, nav lights, fairly simple additions
John
Well, it is Halloween after all. Why not raise up the Zombie Threads?
Great job on that FW-190!
Lucky you! I just went back and reread the whole thread. Got a little head to head, toe to toe in here… LOL! But please dont call them crud- that insuts your own work here 
Basic and simplistic, yes. But certainly not crud in your hands obviously.
Stikpusher,
There I fixed it.[t$t]
LOL! Good man!
Imagine my surprise when I saw this thread pop up again! LOL! Great looking model you’ve got there. I picked up their P-51B a while ago and totally enjoyed it. It was fun!
Eric
Eric,
I forgot to add that I’m also doing the P-51 red tail for the store aswell, now I need to convince them that we need the English side of the war represented too. [:D]
John
Ha-ha-ha! I’m pretty sure it’s well documented that they pitched in. I think your boss should give you some Hurricane and Spitfire kits to work on as well.
Eric
Yes! tell him to “do it for the children”
Since my last update I’ve taken on another hobby store project. Just need to finish thew canopy and then weather it. This is modeled after a Pearl Harbor zero which apparently were very well cared for aircarft, I read they were even waxed, so no need for any real extreme Japanese weathering.
Enjoy the picture
John
Looks good John. I have a Spitfire Mk Ib ready for paint. Added some detail to the pit and wheel wells. Only problem was the bottom of the fuselage behind the wing. Needed some strip plastic filler and putty. The wing to fuselage fit was great, no filler needed (a first for me). I like them for a change of pace.
Jim [cptn]
I am seriously thinking of one of their Hurricane Mk.Is. My Airfix Mk.I had an unfortunate accident a couple years ago, and after building a Hobbycraft Mk.II I am definitely thinking of a new Mk.I again.