dmls sd.kfz 251 series are the best out there, HOWEVER be careful of DML's sd.kfz 250 series because they lack the gearbox thats supposed to be inbetween the 2 front seats. To get a gearbox, youll need to get the DML sd.kfz 250/9 premium kit, it has it,odd.
Recently I bought Tamiya's new Jagdtiger model and also bought Dragon's newest Jagdtiger. The Tamiya kit was almost $20 more. The only plus with it was it had both individual link tracks and rubber band tracks. The Dragon kit came with a metal barrel, photoetch, individual link tracks, and more options to build it as. This is the norm. Dragon/DMl, Trumpeter, Tristar, AFV Club, Bronco, and the newer Italeri kits are my favs. Tamiya, not so much. Some Tamiya kits like the FAMO are still top notch.
You're right, a lot of Tamiya kits tend to be overrated and massively overpriced. The only really good thing about Tamiya kits is that they're easy to build but lately the Chinese manufacturers are catching up in terms of fit and quality. For detail and in-box value, I still believe DML can't be beat.
if japanese models are so good how come they always use dragon models? you japs cant accept the fact that theres always going to be something better than you
it just varies, I personally don't build armor so I can't comment on that but I build cars and I find that Tamiya does better then many other companies in that category. Plus there are companies that dont have the certain model produced so you can't always stick with the same company. Either way, I find that tamiya mainly produce cars/bikes and armor is to a lesser extent.
yes the japs are good modelers , there are good modelers every where, but the best models happen to be in china, tamiya is a crap japanese company that adds 20 or more dollars USD to a old re issued kit just for adding 3 or 4 photo etched parts, dragon and trumpeter how ever have better modling techniques such as slide molding, their prices in america are better than tamiyas, for the same price dragon includes better extras and details
Among the hardcore military modelers, especially WWII vintage stuff, Tamiya is not first choice. They repackaged and resold old kits for years and never corrected them. Their Stuart tank kit is so wrong it should be a crime to sell it. The FAMO kit is still considered one of the best kits ever. The market is changing and dollar for dollar Tamiya isn't giving what the other mfgs are in their kits. Check out an armor modeling site like Armorama and see for yourself whose kits ate most popular.
i own an old Tamiya Matilda kits. i hate the hard plastic one piece tracks the old kits had. above i mention the Jagdtiger kit, it IS a nice!. i haven't nit-picked it over for accuracy, but then i'm not a hard core rivet counter. if the same vehicle or subject is offered by all the "good" companies, Tamiya wouldn't be my first pick. i recall reading someone heading Tamiya had passed away and mgmt had changed. They drifted for a time losing their path but have now refocused. time will tell.
the jagdtiger is new tooling. i liked the option with tracks as both individual link and one piece types. the one piece jobs are a softer plastic than the stuff the older kits have. those hard tracks i replace with Fruilmodel metal tracks. I did an old Soviet SU 122 anti tank tracks and those Fruils really set it off, the way they hang between the rollers. i can never get the bends out of those old hard plastic one piece tracks either. a metal barrel would have made the Jagdtiger kit perfect!
the new Tamiya Matilda has been drawing raves. Dragon has some new releases, but m many are more of the same old stuff- another (limited edition) Sd Kfz 250 with a cannon. I forgot which one, but it's just the Sd. Kfz. 250/10 w. 3.7 cm PaK, Sd. Kfz. 250/11 le SPW with Panzerbuchse 41, etc with a different gun. They released another F1 Flammpanzer and another 8 ton halftrack as if there aren't enough of those represented. there are so many great vehicles ignored that would make great models!
for me its the new Tamiya JSU-152, which ill change to a JSU-122, the aftermarket companies will ambush this kit and ravage it with many P/E and resin just like they did with the Js-2m from Tamiya. ABER rocks!
Yes, Dragon models are well-known to be the most detailed military models ever. This Hong Kong model company is much better than the two Japanese model companies namely Tamiya and Hazegawa.
these are very good tutorials many thanks
rolficus 4 months ago
was this used in north african front???
HeartGoldMVP 1 year ago
@HeartGoldMVP yes 1943
MegaLequinho 1 year ago
Noriyuki Kato is a master!! Excellent video!! Thank you for posting this video on YouTube!!
JackFlemingFan 1 year ago
holy shizzle, cant believe he did all those tracks, i would rather have a rubber one....
MrEmoComedian 1 year ago
@MrEmoComedian It's matter if of patience, like all in this hobby.
piero22289 1 year ago
nice video!
jillcom 1 year ago
Does anyone know what company´s figures he uses? They look like expensive resin figures...
PeteDator 1 year ago
i love when they read english......lol
crgw071890 1 year ago
at 4:50 into the video, you see why Tamiya has slipped out from being dominate in 1/35.
Silnius 1 year ago
dmls sd.kfz 251 series are the best out there, HOWEVER be careful of DML's sd.kfz 250 series because they lack the gearbox thats supposed to be inbetween the 2 front seats. To get a gearbox, youll need to get the DML sd.kfz 250/9 premium kit, it has it,odd.
Silnius 1 year ago
hmzfühl mich irgendwie allein..:( will einer mit mir schreiben hab auch bilder und so
AmeerahAmdis1 1 year ago
4:35 best...box...opening...ever....
JAGDPANTHER20 1 year ago
especially this one...
lol =)
Douche081 2 years ago
you can always tell a kit is going to turn out incredible when the modeler is an old experienced guy
acanthopleura 2 years ago 4
nothing like starting to paint with a coffee on a snowing late night... Equlibrium
Silnius 2 years ago 8
Recently I bought Tamiya's new Jagdtiger model and also bought Dragon's newest Jagdtiger. The Tamiya kit was almost $20 more. The only plus with it was it had both individual link tracks and rubber band tracks. The Dragon kit came with a metal barrel, photoetch, individual link tracks, and more options to build it as. This is the norm. Dragon/DMl, Trumpeter, Tristar, AFV Club, Bronco, and the newer Italeri kits are my favs. Tamiya, not so much. Some Tamiya kits like the FAMO are still top notch.
jimmyzen 2 years ago
You're right, a lot of Tamiya kits tend to be overrated and massively overpriced. The only really good thing about Tamiya kits is that they're easy to build but lately the Chinese manufacturers are catching up in terms of fit and quality. For detail and in-box value, I still believe DML can't be beat.
miguelitogg 2 years ago
dml is dominate, due to whats in the box and the quality have gotten past tamiya and moreover the prices.
Silnius 2 years ago
@Silnius very true but let's hope in the future tamiya will improve.Throw away all the old ones and give the us the new ones!
Militarymodeller 2 years ago
dragon has so much detail. only models i buy!!!
grandtheftauto4123 2 years ago 4
if japanese models are so good how come they always use dragon models? you japs cant accept the fact that theres always going to be something better than you
sobored1000 2 years ago
it just varies, I personally don't build armor so I can't comment on that but I build cars and I find that Tamiya does better then many other companies in that category. Plus there are companies that dont have the certain model produced so you can't always stick with the same company. Either way, I find that tamiya mainly produce cars/bikes and armor is to a lesser extent.
GunzTheDuel 2 years ago
yes the japs are good modelers , there are good modelers every where, but the best models happen to be in china, tamiya is a crap japanese company that adds 20 or more dollars USD to a old re issued kit just for adding 3 or 4 photo etched parts, dragon and trumpeter how ever have better modling techniques such as slide molding, their prices in america are better than tamiyas, for the same price dragon includes better extras and details
sobored1000 2 years ago
that may be true and dragon and trumpeter is also 2 great companies tamiya is awesome even if they may charge u more but great detail!
Militarymodeller 2 years ago 2
Among the hardcore military modelers, especially WWII vintage stuff, Tamiya is not first choice. They repackaged and resold old kits for years and never corrected them. Their Stuart tank kit is so wrong it should be a crime to sell it. The FAMO kit is still considered one of the best kits ever. The market is changing and dollar for dollar Tamiya isn't giving what the other mfgs are in their kits. Check out an armor modeling site like Armorama and see for yourself whose kits ate most popular.
jimmyzen 2 years ago
the stuart kit is horrible and i know they're reselling old kits and all but THANK GOD FOR THE TAMIYA BRITISH MATILDA I'VE BEEN DYING FOR ONE!
Militarymodeller 2 years ago
i own an old Tamiya Matilda kits. i hate the hard plastic one piece tracks the old kits had. above i mention the Jagdtiger kit, it IS a nice!. i haven't nit-picked it over for accuracy, but then i'm not a hard core rivet counter. if the same vehicle or subject is offered by all the "good" companies, Tamiya wouldn't be my first pick. i recall reading someone heading Tamiya had passed away and mgmt had changed. They drifted for a time losing their path but have now refocused. time will tell.
jimmyzen 2 years ago
mmmmmmmm!! Jagtigers i luv that tank
but hopefully tamiya in the future will provide newer kits with new tooling!
Militarymodeller 2 years ago
the jagdtiger is new tooling. i liked the option with tracks as both individual link and one piece types. the one piece jobs are a softer plastic than the stuff the older kits have. those hard tracks i replace with Fruilmodel metal tracks. I did an old Soviet SU 122 anti tank tracks and those Fruils really set it off, the way they hang between the rollers. i can never get the bends out of those old hard plastic one piece tracks either. a metal barrel would have made the Jagdtiger kit perfect!
jimmyzen 2 years ago
u gotta love the aftermarket parts
Militarymodeller 2 years ago
the new Tamiya Matilda has been drawing raves. Dragon has some new releases, but m many are more of the same old stuff- another (limited edition) Sd Kfz 250 with a cannon. I forgot which one, but it's just the Sd. Kfz. 250/10 w. 3.7 cm PaK, Sd. Kfz. 250/11 le SPW with Panzerbuchse 41, etc with a different gun. They released another F1 Flammpanzer and another 8 ton halftrack as if there aren't enough of those represented. there are so many great vehicles ignored that would make great models!
jimmyzen 2 years ago
well the matilda was a blast to build and some dragon models r good to buthas more parts and more time
Militarymodeller 2 years ago
for me its the new Tamiya JSU-152, which ill change to a JSU-122, the aftermarket companies will ambush this kit and ravage it with many P/E and resin just like they did with the Js-2m from Tamiya. ABER rocks!
Silnius 2 years ago
this guy is so good along wid kaneko tatsuya
jinjooviolin 2 years ago
awesome
thuykhuong 2 years ago
you don't know what i feel when i open one of those boxes!!!
fistocruz 3 years ago 8
Orgasmic! ;-P
BigAndTall666 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
This Chinese guy is encredible.
antagonis 3 years ago
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Jap you fool.
JAGDTIGERFUCK 3 years ago 8
nive video
ohstermann1 3 years ago
Magnifico y realmente impresionante, muy instructivo.
rauhbautz44 3 years ago
is that over 1000 pieces for that kit!? incredible!
JAGDPANTHER20 3 years ago 21
Hey JAGPANTHER20 do you ever want that model?
jinjooviolin 3 years ago
Yes, Dragon models are well-known to be the most detailed military models ever. This Hong Kong model company is much better than the two Japanese model companies namely Tamiya and Hazegawa.
stephentsang2000 3 years ago
i agree , dragon is one of the best but also alot more expensive but you get high quality stuff
retardedspacealien 2 years ago
as long as its not Trumpeter....
Tatsumi67 2 years ago
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what's the name of this show?
automud 3 years ago
why people rate -3 for you>?>
raydenPGD111 3 years ago 4
lol!
EvilKorbinDallas 3 years ago
Wow the tracks look really complicating. Probably the hardest tracks ever made I've seen so far.
Deathofblades 3 years ago 7
here in england those dragon half tracks are £25 or more!!!
great show
paulf93 4 years ago 3
the pt-109 modeler strikes again. he's 1 of the best.
noel2x 4 years ago 6
he MAY be the most skilled guy on this show.
BOROCKHARDJR 3 years ago 11
Yay, new episode! I love how these things keep coming!
bigdubdubs 4 years ago 4
Thanks again
dmrk42 4 years ago 2
keep it up good job
ninfung 4 years ago 4