Hobbymaster:1/72 or 1/48

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:29 pm

I have been looking at other scales and am wondering if hobbymaster's products are any good.
I am interested in the JS-2 tank in 1/48.
thanks

skypirate · Post by **skypirate** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:29 am

I'm anxious to know that on their AFV's.

My first experience with their planes was so, so. The quality was there in the parts, but the assembly was terrible and it was missing the emblem on the nose of the plane.

http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/viewtopic.php?t=16298

Until I see better work from them, I'll give them two and a half out of five stars.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:33 am

NHOGGARD12:

Here's a link to a review and photos of the JS-2:

http://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HG1 ... ussia.html

I got the Hobbymaster 1/56 M1A1HA Abrams tank for my North Carolina model collection---the detailing is very impressive and is just as good as my Dragon 1/35 King Tiger, but HM adds more weathering on the Abrams. My only complaint about the Abrams is that 1/56 is too small.
I have 9 Hobby Master 1/72 aircraft and I would rate them as an "A" for overall details and workmanship.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:13 am

The HM Shermans, King Tigers and JS-2s are all excellent in 1/48 scale.
I also have over 30 HM planes and none have had QC issues.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:33 pm

am interested in the JS-2 tank in 1/48.

I also have the HM JS-2 and I agree with Harry, it is excellent.

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:52 pm

Well, that is great new...i guess I will have to buy it then.
thanks for the info.
Anyone seen any good deals on the js-2's?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:53 pm

NHoggard12 wrote:Well, that is great new...i guess I will have to buy it then.
thanks for the info.
Anyone seen any good deals on the js-2's?

Onmark has the early issues for $33 and free shipping..

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:55 am

Thanks very much; I just ordered one.

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:42 pm

Are there any special features on this tank?

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:34 pm

Michigan Toy Soldier Co. has JS-2 on sale for this month (April)

40% off list price

$33.99 - 40% = $20.39

http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/sale ... /sale.html

If you have a problem with the above link, just go to www.michtoy.com and click “ON SALE” near top left side

tparkhere

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:16 am

I bought from Michigantoysoldier once---and once was enough.

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:18 pm

I have ordered from them many times without any problem. Once, Minichamps tank arrived broken. I had called and talked to Jennifer, and we made an amicable arrangement. Yes. their way of doing busniess is archaic. But, they do have great sale time to time.

Dragon53, I am just curious. Maybe I been lucky. What happen with them? I may learn and avoid possible future hassle.

tparkher

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:38 am

TPARKHERE:

I ordered a 21st Century 1/18 F-86 from them. A month later, I got my credit card statement---Michigantoysoldier had added a second shipping fee to my order without notifying me. I emailed them and they told me my F-86 had a second shipping fee because it was a big model. I replied that there is no indication on their website that the F-86 came with a second shipping fee and they added the second fee without notifying me. They replied the second fee is mentioned in the fine print in their general order information.
I've ordered other 1/18 models that are bigger than the F-86 and nobody (ToysRUs, Target, Wartoyz, Monkeydepot, Pamsdream, Collectablejets, Trinketstotreasures) has ever charged me a second 'big model' shipping fee. Michigntoysoldier then offered me a discount--that's already available on their website anyway. I have never bought from them again. Others have told me of bad experiences with them and, like me, never bought them again.
I contested the second shipping fee with my credit card company, and they agreed with me and reimbursed me for it.

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:30 pm

Dragon 53,

I agree. If a vendor charge me an extra shipping charge without prior notification, I would be pi**ed-off too. I have never ordered large items from them. I will keep the info in mind.

Well, back to 1/48 JS-2 discussion. I have many 1/72, 1/35 and 1/32 armors. But, I do not have 1/48 scale. I have many 1/72 Hobby Master planes and armors. They are excellent diecast. I have no doubt that 1/48 Hobby Master armors would also be an excellent diecast. BUT, do anybody else make 1/48 scale armors? I would hate to buy few Hobby Master 1/48 armors.

tparkhere

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:05 am

Yes, 21c actually made 1:48 scale armor. Most of it is not up to HobbyMaster's quality, but for the price it is not bad. In the WWII area, they have a Panzer IVH, Panzer IVD, Panzer 38T, Marder IIIM, Marder III sdk 139, and Flakpanzer IV Wirblewind. There are also smaller vehicles such as a Jeep, Kubelwagen, schwimmwagen, and WC-51. (I'm not sure if those were all exactly 1:48, but they're close). 21c also offered various types of modern Humvees as well.

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:26 am

Where do you collectors buy the 1/72 dragon armour?

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:51 pm

tmanthegreat,

Thanks for the info about 21st Century 1/48 scale tanks.

I have been collecting 21st Century 1/32 scale armors. I never saw a vendor advertising 1/48 scale armors. It seems there are only limited amount of 1/48 scale armors. I do not want to start collecting another scale. Although, I may pick up couple of Hobby Master 1/48 King Tigers to display next to Franklin Mint 1/48 German planes.

Also, if I remember correctly, Tamiya makes 1/48 scale “Master Work” armors. They are beautiful. But, $80 per armor, I don’t think they are worth it.

tparkhere

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:17 pm

NHoggard12,

Regarding place to buy 1/72 Dragon armors, I am going to assume that you are starting to collect them now.

http://www.petescollectibles.com/Dragon.asp
Petes Collectable has many Dragon Armors at a reasonable price. They usually go on sale every two months. When they are on sale, you can get many armors for $7-$10 each.

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/c ... 1/72+stock
greatmodels.com During major holiday sale, all Dragon Armors goes on sale.

http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/sale ... /sale.html
Michigan Toy. They sometimes have 30% off PLUS another 20% off sale
(Although some members had bad experience with dealing with this vendor, I had no problem.)

www.diecastairplane.com Some are on sale

http://www.wwiivehicles.com/dragon/default.asp
THIS IS NOT A STORE! But, you can print out list of all Dragon Armors. As you purchase them, you can cross them off the list. Very helpful site.

I would also recommend sign up with vendors. They will send you sale notification. I have one email address specifically for diecast collecting. Eventhough I have signed up with many vendors for more than 2 years, I have never received a spam on my email. Apparently, they all DO NOT share your email information.

I hope this helps. And welcome to the “addiction.” Dragon Armors will start to multiply like a bunny.

tparkhere

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Fri May 01, 2009 3:47 am

Yes, you are correct, I am starting a collection.
This information is very helpful; thanks very much.

Tshintl · Post by **Tshintl** » Fri May 01, 2009 6:29 am

Another site to help you, specifically devoted to 1/72 scale die cast AFV's. Includes every manufacturer with pictures of most.

http://www.diecast72.com

tparkhere · Post by **tparkhere** » Sat May 02, 2009 7:48 am

Ooops! My bad.

If you need to print the list of all Dragon Armors, use http://www.diecast72.com

Printout using the above site gives you a clean, organized printout.

DO NOT USE print from http://www.wwiivehicles.com/dragon/default.asp

For some reason, the list prints out all jumbled up.

Thanks Tshintl.

tparkhere

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