Hobby Design Detail Sets ('69 Nova & '70 'cuda)

[Mike Chernecki]

I stumbled across these while looking for something else. I didn't know Hobby Design did detail sets for american cars. Anyone try these, how well do they fit? Do they make others?

http://www.car-model-kit.com/113-detail-sets-upgrade-sets-transkits/23670-69-chevy-nova-ss-for-r-hobby-design/

http://www.car-model-kit.com/113-detail-sets-upgrade-sets-transkits/23668-70-plymouth-hemi-cuda-2n1-for-r-hobby-design/

[Quick GMC]

I think they just barely released them. i haven't tried them, but I have used a good amount of HD stuff and for the most part it's flawless. Some of the things they make don't work that well or are very difficult to get right. I would imagine it would take some skill to get those chrome window and fender trim to look just right without having the edges sticking out.

They do make quality stuff though, i wouldn't hesitate to buy them if you were interested.

[Mike Chernecki]

I already placed an order. I have thier full detail kits for the Ferrari GTO and some Lamboghini's. I was just surprised they are doing American Muscle Cars, hope for more kits in the future.

[Mike 1017]

I have tried using some PE sets from Model Car Garage. The quality is no problem but there are no instructions or a parts list identifying what the part is. Does Hobby Design put instructions or a parts list their sets?

Mike

[Mike Chernecki]

I have tried using some PE sets from Model Car Garage. The quality is no problem but there are no instructions or a parts list identifying what the part is. Does Hobby Design put instructions or a parts list their sets?

Mike

That's odd, all the Model Car Garage sets I have bought have a sheet identifying each part, unless it is a very simple set.

Yes, Hobby Design does provide an instruction sheet on how to assemble multi-piece items and placement instructions.

Edited December 24, 2014 by Mike Chernecki

[microwheel]

That's odd, all the Model Car Garage sets I have bought have a sheet identifying each part, unless it is a very simple set.

Yes, Hobby Design does provide an instruction sheet on how to assemble multi-piece items and placement instructions.

Same here. I've used alot of the MCG PE manufacturer sets over the years and have a bunch in my aftermarket suppies to be used yet, and everyone comes with a complete list of what the parts are and what they are for. The only ones that don't are their PE parts like carb linkages and such. But most of those are self explanatory. If you by their carb linkage sets or chasis detail sets or the like, you pretty much already know what your getting. But their full kit detail sets come with a complete list of the parts and what they are for.

[Mike 1017]

The one that I bought was for the Lindberg 64 Dodge. Now that I looked at the car. The PE kit did come with instruction's for the grille but that was it. No parts list. Yes some of the parts are obvious but there were quite a bit that I could not figure out. Maybe they forgot to put the parts list in the bag.

Mike

[RatRod]

They look like pretty decent sets, but I just don't see how the P.E. window, and wheel well trim could look any better than BMF. I think they would look very tacky myself

[freakshow12]

Is that a PE tire mask for the Goodyear polyglas I see on that one part?

[Mike Chernecki]

Is that a PE tire mask for the Goodyear polyglas I see on that one part?

It is, here is a pic of the instructions.

Edited December 28, 2014 by Mike Chernecki

[jaftygas]

Those instructions are awsome, if there right that is.

[Intmd8r]

I've used parts from Hobby Design in the past for other kits. Some of the best quality PE you can buy.

They are a Japanese company and usually focus on Japanese cars. Nice to see them branching out to NA vehicles.

Their products can be pricey, but usually worth the extra cost.

Love to see a review of this set.

[Exotics_Builder]

I've used parts from Hobby Design in the past for other kits. Some of the best quality PE you can buy.

They are a Japanese company and usually focus on Japanese cars. Nice to see them branching out to NA vehicles.

Their products can be pricey, but usually worth the extra cost.

Love to see a review of this set.

Agree with the quality, but HD is a Chinese company that does aftermarket for a lot of the Japanese kits as well as some Revell of Germany. They also have a lot of aftermarket resin including wheel sets.

[Intmd8r]

Oops-I made an assumption of their origin based on the package. My bad.

Also, HLJ offers most, if not all of their products.