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Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Not as far as I am aware.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Beemax is doing the 99T in 1/12th.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Wow, I am so addicted to F1 of those years that I'll take whatever scale comes my way. I hope Meng will make a Williams or Lotus too, I have their 1/12 MP4/4 and I like it, it is well worth its price, so I am glad to spend on their new "toys".
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
The 1/24th scale GT40 is the only kit I have from Meng. I toyed with getting the 1/12 MP4/4, but I decided to hold out for the BeeMax/NuNu kit since I have the 99T from them. I'll definitely get the 1/24 MP4/4....I like the idea of something smaller than 1/20 without having to go to 1/43.
But from what I've seen, it seems like Meng prioritizes ease of build and generally accurate representation rather than true fidelity. That's not a bad thing overall, and if the 1/24 MP4/4 does a good job of representing the real car while being a joy to put together, I think we win the end.
But from what I've seen, it seems like Meng prioritizes ease of build and generally accurate representation rather than true fidelity. That's not a bad thing overall, and if the 1/24 MP4/4 does a good job of representing the real car while being a joy to put together, I think we win the end.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
The pre-order page just went online at https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=MG-CS-007
$49.99 + S&H
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Thanks Eric for the link.
Great! It is cheaper than I expected.
Great! It is cheaper than I expected.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Dont expect that to be the case once the kits hit your local stores... I've seen insane markups on the 12th scale kit.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
I wish I lived in a land where "local stores" was a thing
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Is anyone else getting tired of Meng doing subjects that have been done-to death? They have great kits - they need to start filling the gaps. And honestly I think 1/24 will go over like a turd in a punch bowl.
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Re: Meng McLaren MP4/4 in 1/24th scale
Well , I thought the same with other brands on other subjects, for example Meng doing a Fokker DR.I, admittedly drawn up by the masters of Wingnut Wings. Their kit has had some small issues, but overall it is a brilliant kit. I bought 3 of them despite already having a fair amount of Roden DR.I / F.Is which have been around forever and can be had at a fraction of the Meng kit. Plus even those cheap old kits can be build into beautiful models. Or take the Kotare Spitfire - another bloody Spit ffs - a model that has been done a billion times over. Yet it will sell and it is the take off point for Kotare (former Wingnut Wings).
If the kits coming out now, of cars or subjects already done by others before, I would at least hope they are better or add something that the previous kits don't have. For instance, I would not complain, if we were to get an accurate kit of the F40. That's like one of the few exceptions in the realm of cars. Other than that I'd prefer having "fresh" models. However, I can understand that a manufacturer might take the "safe" route by selecting a model that will likely sell well...
If the kits coming out now, of cars or subjects already done by others before, I would at least hope they are better or add something that the previous kits don't have. For instance, I would not complain, if we were to get an accurate kit of the F40. That's like one of the few exceptions in the realm of cars. Other than that I'd prefer having "fresh" models. However, I can understand that a manufacturer might take the "safe" route by selecting a model that will likely sell well...
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