What is it that you look for in buying a armor kit?

Modeling Subjects Armor
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As for me,I was wondering why most or so wonder what a certain kit is going to be like.I personailly buy them all,different makes and manufactures.It does not make a difference to me due to the challage of it all.I like to scratch bluild alot so any kit will do.I find that most manufactures leave a lot out and this is good.I can then scratch bluild parts and insides to some and have a lot of fun with them.My Bishop that I did a year ago was fun project to do,also was the add on armor I did for the leapord bluild.Digger

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It looks cool…

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Subject matter, accuracy, and value i.e PE, AM, indy tracks, etc. Not too concerned of brand or price as long as the previous 3 ctiterias are met.

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must be of good quality plastic injection
PE or accesories
Price
kind of tracks
dont buy the latest model ( allways you can get it 30% less when the fever for the model is down )
are there rare resin conversions for it at the market
actually with more philosophy im not buying models ( aprox 400 waiting are enough) but yes the accesories as tracks
actually working many scratch and still in the railroad fever ( models on rails )

dont buy with panic

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I’ve been looking at the “high quality” kits lately. While I do have a fondness for taking an old tool kit and bringing it up to modern standards, nothing beats a superbly fitting kit by Tristar, Fine Molds, Tasca, or newer Tamiya.

These finely tooled, well engineered kits fall together, many times no filler is required. They make modeling building a joy.

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the subject matter and then the make

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Well, rarity of subject matter!

If i have the opportunity to learn the specs of a piece of equipment that is not commonly found in kit for it interests me greatly…example, a Zsu-57-2 would be a dream! Also finding items in 1:72-1:76 is a challenge that is fun for me…

Much thanks…
Milan

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first subject, then accuracy, then lack of injectorpin marks in hard to reach spaces (like on the tamiya wespe), accessories, and finally price.

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I feel comfortable buying modern Tamiya and Dragon kits, and I’ll go to other companies for the hard to find stuff (like Emhar for WWI subjects). However, I like to consult the Finescale Forums before I make a purchase. I find that any kit I’d consider has already been discussed by someone on this forum. In short, I see what ya’ll think about a kit before I buy it.

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Subject, scale and manufactorer, will use the forum for lesser known companies

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Agree with several others…

  1. Scale - I only buy 1/35 scale kits.
  2. Subject - I’ll buy even a substandard kit if it’s a subject I really want.
  3. Manufacturer - With two kits of the same subject, the better manufactured kit wins.
  4. Price - If there are multiple quality kits, the lowest priced kit usually wins.
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i go for the cheapies then i correct the problems on a value basis spending extra time correcting the model just adds to not having to by a new model sooner because yor not finsihed with the old one yet,there by having created a very low cost per building hour ratio.

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Preferably plastic, accessories are nice, things i can add on, change e.t.c. If it’s British its a big plus point as well

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I buy styrene kits only. Resin, IMHO, is just not worth it. I’d probably have more fun scratchbuilding the whole thing, than paying an arm and a let. Personally, I just get a kit of a subject that I like and want to build. It’s really the only consideration I have.

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mold details, subject matter, cost effectiveness (aka goodies included). since to me the prices on models per kit in quite affordable i don’t think price is that much of concern to me. then hope to god that it’s accurate enough based on thirdparty reviews.