Monday, August 20, 2007
MINICRAFT Model Kits
I was asked , for my opinion about MINICRAFT model kits. Sure , no problem. One word says it all. JUNK ! ! !
Lets review the models , I have here for examples , to make sure everyone understands the word , JUNK ! ! !
From the top , we have the 1955 Mercedes 300SL , 1/16 scale , " Gullwing " Coup. The parts inventory is short some chrome , the decals suck , very expensive for parts that don't fit well.
MINICRAFT put out their 777-200 in several boxes , using different liveries for the different airlines. In 1/144 scale , this kit has some of the worst decals I've ever seen , and oh yeah , the fuselage has a poor fit. I have seen kits with melted decals on the plastic trees. Very expensive kit for the shabby quality.
The CATALINA is boxed with various decals and military. This one is the WWII Black Cat , used in the Pacific. In 1/144 scale , the only thing good to say about this kit , is that it's black , which does'nt show the flaws and typical poor fit , that MINICRAFT is so well known for.
The DC-3 is also used for the C-47 models in 1/144 scale. MINICRAFT put out several versions of this by changing the decals only. There has been no effort to improve the piss poor fit. The propellers will not turn , because they hit the fuselage.
B-17 Bit O' Lace in 1/144 scale. Lots of flash and the propellers did not form in the mold. You'll have more fun trying to get replacements , than having fun building this model. Otherwise , typical pissy poorly parts.
The 737-400 in 1/144 scale comes in a variety of liveries. Pick your choice of garbage and you are on your way to finding new ways of masturbating that don't work.
OK. That purty well explains my view on MINICRAFT model kits. When you need parts and help , and don't have any other meaningful purpose in life , you can try to contact MINICRAFT @ 1-800-322-3692.
You might try writing them @
MINICRAFT MODELS INC.
921 N. State Street
Elgin , IL 60123-2146
Although they have a web site , it's a crap shoot to contact them @ www.minicraftmodels.com
MINICRAFT is a product of China , which explains a lot.
