Italeri Kits

[Donny]

I haven't bought one of their kits, so I went on the 'net and read a few "opinions" of their kits. Can I get a few opinions from you guys on what you think - good/bad. Thanks

Don

[sidcharles]

like any kit, it's a starting point.

i've built some jeeps (1:24) and a landing craft (1:35).

Q: is there a particular kit or feature which is in question?

remember the adage: "it's a poor workman who blames his tools."

even the ages old Gunze Sangyo Volkswagen with the rubber interior parts can be made to look presentable. 

[Donny]

Hello Sid. I'm looking at their Ferrari 348TS Spyder. Couldn't find any good/bad info, so thought I ask you guys.

Don 

[stitchdup]

28 minutes ago, Donny said:

Hello Sid. I'm looking at their Ferrari 348TS Spyder. Couldn't find any good/bad info, so thought I ask you guys.

Don 

 

[sidcharles]

1 hour ago, Donny said:

Hello Sid. I'm looking at their Ferrari 348TS Spyder. Couldn't find any good/bad info, so thought I ask you guys.

Don 

darn! i hoped there would be a motorcycle build-thread. like this one:

 

 

[sidcharles]

maybe not for this model, but sometimes Scalemates can direct you to a builder's review or at least give you some additional information especially if you're considering an out of production (read: paying a premium) kit.

 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/testors-italeri-239-ferrari-348ts--1138327

[stavanzer]

Italeri kits are a different animal than US or Japanese Kits.

Not Better or Worse, just different.

I highly recommend using scaleMates to look up some of their car kit instructions.

I like Italeri kits, especially the Rallye Cars. Worth trying. 

[Rob Hall]

Also, some of their kits are old ESCI kits originally..like the 70s Mercedes SLC and G-wagen and older Land Rovers.. 

[Ulf]

Italeri is generally good I think but as always, it's important to do your research if you have such high ambitions that you're hanging out on this forum. Italeri has taken a few shortcuts with some truck chassis, but what company hasn't? I like the plastic, which is a little on the harder side. The passenger cars are nice, a little engineer-like and angular, but a little rough(my own opinion),a different animal like stavanzer wrote. Scalemates often has instructions, and it can be a good idea to check them out before you buy, as building a truck cab from flat parts with thin A-pillars and small glue surfaces take time and is difficult. The Freightliner in the picture will be finished one day when I have scratch-built a cab cover. I am attaching a link to a factory tour.

ITALERI FACTORY VISIT YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVeTk1P1AG0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GVeTk1P1AG0