Arii kits

[TimEwers]

Has anyone built one before?.

How do they compaire to other kit makers?.

Are they a good value for the money?.

Thinking of buying a few so I'm just wondering.

 

[Wurger]

As memo serves the fit of ARII models was very good, detail levels were generally good. But these are quite old models and there can be a problem with decals. Anyway you should take into cosideration buying kits of other manufactures that offer newer kits as the cost of an ARII kit + new decal sheet can be more than a new tool model.

 

[otftch]

The Japanese ones, at least, are the old LS molds. Nice kits, for thier age.
Ed

 

[Wurger]

Yep...also a few Monogram kits with changed type of panel lines from raised into recessed.

 

[Wayne Little]

The Arii kits (formerly Otaki) are a pretty good series of kits for their age and should be good value for money, which kits are you considering?

 

[TimEwers]

The Arii kits (formerly Otaki) are a pretty good series of kits for their age and should be good value for money, which kits are you considering?

Right now maybe the ki44 and ki100

 

[Wayne Little]

Both Good kits for starters....still got a Ki-100 and a few others in my stash.

Check out my Award winning models thread staring at post 1533 for a Bf109G-6

 

[Wayne Little]

Tim check out this Ki-44 build that is over on Hyperscale....go down the page and you will find it.

Plastic Pix - HyperScale's Model Photo Forum

 

[aircro]

Anybody build Arii 1/72 Ki-67? It interests me the accuracy of the kit.

 

[TimEwers]

That KI 44 looks like a nice kit, but I'm gonna have to wait till next payday,as paying rent and eating comes first. Can allways get the kit later.