martinfan5 Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Meng is doing their Ford F350 kit in 1:35th scale, release date for January , around $40US
av405 Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 While I was hoping for a different variant of the original 1/24 truck, I'm just happy to see them releasing another kit of a modern pick-up. Hopefully they will stick with this topic with future releases.I can see the 1/35 being a success though. The military model builders will no doubt rush to create their own versions of the PMC trucks used in Iraq during the war.
Jim B Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 Interesting. I'm sure the 1/35 will sell better than the 1/24. There seems to be a bigger 1/35 modeling community than anything else.
Chuck Most Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 If it's as good as their 1:35 Toyota HiLux (which is pretty good, BTW), should be in for a treat.
Harry P. Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 How is it that military kits got to be made in such an oddball scale (1/35)?
Rob Hall Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 How is it that military kits got to be made in such an oddball scale (1/35)?Because Tamiya tanks, apparently... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1:35_scale
Jim B Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 What I find amusing is that 1/25 scale cars (based on metric) are popular in the US, while 1/24 scale cars (based on Imperial units) are popular in Europe. Or at least it seems that way.
Chuck Most Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 How is it that military kits got to be made in such an oddball scale (1/35)? 1:35 is not an oddball scale. (For military subjects. )
mikemodeler Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 Squadron is running a sale on Meng Models. I just checked and the 1/25 F250 is on sale for $45.00 ! That is a steal, if I didn't already have a couple of them I would buy another one or two at that price!
martinfan5 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 Squadron is running a sale on Meng Models. I just checked and the 1/25 F250 is on sale for $45.00 ! That is a steal, if I didn't already have a couple of them I would buy another one or two at that price! LOL, thats less than what I paid for mine when they were released , but it is a very good price for it.
mikemodeler Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 LOL, thats less than what I paid for mine when they were released , but it is a very good price for it. Yes it is Jonathan! I remember you tipping me off to the Chinese wholesaler who had them long before anyone in the US! Wrong time of the year for me to buy another one or two, but dang the price is so right!
martinfan5 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Posted December 8, 2015 Yes it is Jonathan! I remember you tipping me off to the Chinese wholesaler who had them long before anyone in the US! Wrong time of the year for me to buy another one or two, but dang the price is so right!I am right there with you, I would love to get another one at that price, with shipping its about $55, darn good price.
mikemodeler Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I am right there with you, I would love to get another one at that price, with shipping its about $55, darn good price. The sale is over, now they are priced at $54. Still a good deal, but not as nice as $45!
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