My three "white whales" this year are both of Miniart's renditions of the P-47D and Eduard's Overlord dual combo. For the latter, I think I'm passing on the royal class edition, but we'll see... I know I only have like one day left to preorder lol.
Yeah, the new Eduard P-51B has been very high on my Wishlist and I'm really looking forward to its release, I think I will opt for the royal class, just because I like the extra options they come with, but I think the Overloard combo will be great as well, has some really nice marking options!
@@HammerheadModelMaking And that's where I'm diverging. The marking options I want to build are in the "standard" boxing, and I'm not huge on the included extras. When are we gonna get another beer glass or mug, Eduard???
Interesting, I'm curious what you don't like about the cartograph decals. Fortunately there is no shortage of aftermarket decals for the Thunderbolts out there!
@HammerheadModelMaking on at least 3 of my builds, the cartograph decals tore so easily, it was frustrating, so now if any kit I buy has them, I just buy different aftermarket decals.
It is silly that kit makers freak out about including the swastika in model aircraft kits. Having that as the kill markings ruins the look of the final result
It's not a matter of fear, this is just be compliant with local regulations. In several major European countries they are forbidden. Since it's costlier to differentiate production batches, they remove them altogether.
Eduard does it best, they have all of the swastikas to one corner of their decal sheet, and if the kit is going to a market that has rules against it, they just cut that part of the decal sheet off.
Meh, it doesn't really bother me. I hear arguments for their inclusion (I think Brett even has a really great explanation), but personally I'm not including them on any German aircraft I build from here on out. But Eduard definitely has the most elegant solution, as pointed out.
That's a beautiful looking kit, I like that it comes with it own photo etch, it's a nice touch that Miniart needn't have done, but they did.
Yeah, the PE is a nice addition!
Nice review and a really good looking kit. I look forward to the build.
You and me both!
Nice looking kit.
I think so too!
My three "white whales" this year are both of Miniart's renditions of the P-47D and Eduard's Overlord dual combo.
For the latter, I think I'm passing on the royal class edition, but we'll see... I know I only have like one day left to preorder lol.
Yeah, the new Eduard P-51B has been very high on my Wishlist and I'm really looking forward to its release, I think I will opt for the royal class, just because I like the extra options they come with, but I think the Overloard combo will be great as well, has some really nice marking options!
@@HammerheadModelMaking And that's where I'm diverging. The marking options I want to build are in the "standard" boxing, and I'm not huge on the included extras. When are we gonna get another beer glass or mug, Eduard???
@@MileHighModels asking the real questions there!!
awesome!!!
Thanks!!
Great kit, not too thrilled about cartograph decals. I dont like them, luckily I have a nice set from another kit. Great review.
Interesting, I'm curious what you don't like about the cartograph decals. Fortunately there is no shortage of aftermarket decals for the Thunderbolts out there!
@HammerheadModelMaking on at least 3 of my builds, the cartograph decals tore so easily, it was frustrating, so now if any kit I buy has them, I just buy different aftermarket decals.
@@henrysanchez4810 Yeah, I get that, they can be quite fragile and heaven help us if one ever gets folded!
Looks cool. 🛩
I agree
Have you ever made the b 29 by academy? If you have not please make one i need inspiration.
I have not but I can add that one to the list!
Yes please😮
I have one of those to build
Ok
It is silly that kit makers freak out about including the swastika in model aircraft kits. Having that as the kill markings ruins the look of the final result
It's not a matter of fear, this is just be compliant with local regulations. In several major European countries they are forbidden. Since it's costlier to differentiate production batches, they remove them altogether.
It’s ironic they fight fascist by being more fascist
Even more ironic is the kit is made in the Ukriane which has a deep rooted Nazi influence even until this day.
Eduard does it best, they have all of the swastikas to one corner of their decal sheet, and if the kit is going to a market that has rules against it, they just cut that part of the decal sheet off.
Meh, it doesn't really bother me.
I hear arguments for their inclusion (I think Brett even has a really great explanation), but personally I'm not including them on any German aircraft I build from here on out.
But Eduard definitely has the most elegant solution, as pointed out.
Is this review sponsored by Minart?
It is not, I purchased this kit with my own money.