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I’ve got an unbuilt Tamiya Bf109 in 1/48 that a friend would like. He is offering one of the following in exchange. All are 1/48 scale. Which would you choose and why? I’m leaning towards the P-38 because of the subject matter, but I’ve not read any reviews on that kit. Anyone built it?

Monogram P38J
Academy F4U-1D Corsair
Revell Bf 109 4-7 Tropical
Revell P47 N Thunderbolt
AMT F-4J Phantom
Monogram Hurricane II B-C-D

Looking for inspiration
Dave[:)]

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Whats your skill level? I’m currently building the P-38J and it can be a bear to build. You have to really watch the fit on the wing/fuselage joints. And the way the booms attach leave a lot to be desired. Having built the AMT F-4J, I would have to say there are more accurate kits out there but it doesn’t build up to badly. Don’t know about the others.

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All of the kits you listed are good exept for the AMT Phantom. I would suggest TWO of any of those kits for the Tamiya kit since they are all about half the price of the Tamiya 109 kit

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I’m with Bigfoot on this one. The Tamiya kit is way better than any of those.

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Yes, I pretty much agree the others, though I would be more blunt about it: regardless of which one you select, you are going to be on the short end of this transaction.
TOM

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Your freind is a con man. The Tamiya kit is way better than anything he’s offered in exchange. Tell him you’ll take em all & he owes you $10.00 [:)].

Regards, Rick

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lol Rick! that’s kind of what I was thinking before I got to your message…

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i think two of the abovementioned would be a fair trade for the tamiya. if i were to choose two . if it were me i would choose the jug and the lightning cos of the subject matter

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Thanks folks. I am parting with the Tamiya as I have two Hasegawa 109’s unbuilt already. I could go for cash but I spend money too easily. The guy I’m trading with is a mate so this isn’t a one off. What I lose on the swings I gain on the roundabouts etc. Although I’ve thought of showing him this thread and seeing if I could get two…hmmmm which two though?

BTW Skill level dependson my mood. When I’m in the mood it can be quite respectable.

Dave

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show him the thread then say " I want the Hog and the Jug" those would be 2 great models to have. I say that acadamy Hog is pretty dang good, having helped a neighboors 9 year year old sone with one recently.