Finally some 1/32 love for us airplane guys! I just completed HK's 1/32 B-25, I would say the exterior detail has been definitely taken up a notch. Incredible!
Including the nose weights is a nice touch. I've seen this in a couple of other kits, but most don't Many times, the best you can expect is a guide as to how much weight needs to be added.
What a great looking model. I also spent some time this morning reading up on the original plane. Interesting history. The searchlight variant sounds like a particularly crazy plane.
Not my normal scale due to size but I'm sold. Gotta have this! I'll find someplace to put the finished model. Maybe the wife won't notice it on the dining room table.
Hi Andy, this looks to be a superb kit and in that scale a monster to place on ones display shlf or cabinet, will you be doing a build series on the kit? I am missing your build episodes/ videos, very best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍
I would replace the wheels as I prefer the open hubs without the covers, and I think the nose wheel is not indicative of a wartime aircraft, but of the restored airworthy example flying in the states.
I really hope they release a 1/48 down scaled version! Do any of you think HK Models will release it in 1/48 like they have done with all previous WW2 1/32 bombers they've made?
Thats right......the effect does look similar to those little 5Lt round fuel cans with the creases running around the outside to give it added strength.
That's really cool. Hey Andy, have you heard anything in the modeling world on what may be cooking in the 1/350 warship world? I'm hoping for a Ford Class carrier.😁
Border models have a few 1/35 aircraft if you are interested, but you are correct it has always been puzzling I think it comes from the old days of box scale where a kit was scaled to the box it came in for shipping purposes I think.
@@thedarksage328 Dragon also has some 1/35 helicopters and Trumpeter as well Academy also have helicopters in that scale, they really should have made either aircraft in 1/35 or armor in 1/32
54mm was the scale plastic toy soldiers used back in the day and were commonly used in wargaming. 1/32 is 54mm for a human figure of 6 feet in height. So, due to this a number of manufacturers began producing 1/32 tanks and planes to go along with the existing soldiers which is why you have the old Aurora and Monogram armor kits of that scale. Armor in 1/35 became a thing almost entirely due to Tamiya and their early line of kits, which were sized to fit the motor and battery setup that made them work. Due to this novelty and flooding the market with them they almost singlehandedly pushed armor into 1/35 where it sits today. Both scales got too well established to eliminate one over the other but that obviously isn't stopping Border from trying again. I myself have way too many 1/32 aircraft to start over but if I had a specific diorama that cried out for a tank AND a plane I might consider it for that situation. Box sizes date back a bit further and is why you see all those crazy scales on vintage kits. When models were new it was "Make them to fit the boxes we have on hand. Kids don't give a crap and who cares if they do?"
Looks like a beast, both in size and details, njce! I'm not a rivet counter type of guy and as long as it looks close to whatever it's supposed to be it's good enough for me, but doesn't the R2800 have two rows of nine cylinders and not seven? You're not going to see much with the cowls closed up I suppose but it's one of those things you can't unsee once seen. I'm sure the resin guys will be along shortly but it seems like something HK should release as a small extra sprue, considering the MSRP of the kit.
I understand interiors to certain kits, an AFV you can, for most, take the turret off to see inside. But for this particular aircraft, once you put the fuselage together, how do you see all that interior, you can only see in the cockpit, and if you leave the bomb bay open you can see the bombs. Seems like a waste.
But I know it's in there and that I did it. That's the reason I generally hear. True, you could open up more hatches and such if you were planning a diorama of maintenance or a wreck, but for most people that detail will be lost once buttoned up. HKM and Zoukei-Mura don't seem to like only taking it part of the way with their kits. I do appreciate their passion but it is a bit of overkill at times.
What happened to the cost of models? This is a $220 kit. I'm betting I'm not alone when I say that the cost of these kits, plus the supplies to make them has removed many hobbyists out of the market altogether. Kits this size need lots of room, so unless you have a lot of space, large model and kits such as this will be far and few in between or as in my case a no go simply because there is no point in spending that much money (it's likely $30 worth of plastic) to just store it or dispose of is not a good value to dollar proposition. This is sad.
@@TheRealMrMoonlight It is an American. it will be nice to give inches for the American hobby market, which is fairly large, in fact probably the largest of the English speaking world. Our population exceeds that of the most if not all other English speaking nations
Wished it included some crew. Its always very difficult finding appropriate crew after market.
Finally some 1/32 love for us airplane guys! I just completed HK's 1/32 B-25, I would say the exterior detail has been definitely taken up a notch. Incredible!
Very nice mid-range kit for those who model 1/32 scale, and want something larger than a fighter but smaller than a massive four-engine bomber.
Including the nose weights is a nice touch. I've seen this in a couple of other kits, but most don't Many times, the best you can expect is a guide as to how much weight needs to be added.
That is A Very ELEGANT and SHARP LOOKING KIT..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗
Been waiting and have my order in!!!!
oh man, fingers crossed that they will pair it down to a 1/48 in the future!
They almost certainly will. First 1/32 then the 1/48 version.
What a great looking model. I also spent some time this morning reading up on the original plane. Interesting history. The searchlight variant sounds like a particularly crazy plane.
The skin of the aircraft looks great, lots of detail in kit. Looking forward to seeing this at contest.
Not my normal scale due to size but I'm sold. Gotta have this! I'll find someplace to put the finished model. Maybe the wife won't notice it on the dining room table.
Glad I passed on the A26 Hobby Boss put out; my money will be better spent here.
Nice box top art 👍
I like their instructions and Cartograf decals look sweet
Hi Andy, this looks to be a superb kit and in that scale a monster to place on ones display shlf or cabinet, will you be doing a build series on the kit? I am missing your build episodes/ videos, very best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍
Great video Andy. Keep em coming I'll keep watching. But let's see more builds please.
Looks like HK is really putting in some effort on this one!! Nice unboxing Andy!!
I would replace the wheels as I prefer the open hubs without the covers, and I think the nose wheel is not indicative of a wartime aircraft, but of the restored airworthy example flying in the states.
I've been looking forward to this one for some time now. Looks great can't wait!
I really hope they release a 1/48 down scaled version! Do any of you think HK Models will release it in 1/48 like they have done with all previous WW2 1/32 bombers they've made?
FANTÁSTICO....
Wow what a fantastic looking model awesome detail nice one Andy Steve
Any build date Andy? Cant wait to see it finished.
I wish more kits would come with box art prints.
Thank you.
Great looking kit .
Looks like the usual outstanding quality that HK Models normally delivers. Will there be a 1/48th scale version from HK?
Oil canning? Do you mean stressed panel skin?
Thats right......the effect does look similar to those little 5Lt round fuel cans with the creases running around the outside to give it added strength.
😍Nice!!!!!!!!!! 👍
Very, very impressed....! But ... the panel lines look to me like they are half an inch wide in scale...
When you say “oil canning” do you mean stressed skin
I'm a tread head....but.... the kit looks incredible.....Peace!
That's really cool. Hey Andy, have you heard anything in the modeling world on what may be cooking in the 1/350 warship world? I'm hoping for a Ford Class carrier.😁
Andy another two engine light bomber ? HK Released B25 and Mosquito not long ago. What about HP Halifax in 1/32 every body is waiting for?
Why choose a scale of 1/32 ? Why not standardize on 1/35 ? Just asking
Border models have a few 1/35 aircraft if you are interested, but you are correct it has always been puzzling I think it comes from the old days of box scale where a kit was scaled to the box it came in for shipping purposes I think.
@@billestew7535 Thank you for the explanation!
@@thedarksage328 Dragon also has some 1/35 helicopters and Trumpeter as well Academy also have helicopters in that scale, they really should have made either aircraft in 1/35 or armor in 1/32
54mm was the scale plastic toy soldiers used back in the day and were commonly used in wargaming. 1/32 is 54mm for a human figure of 6 feet in height. So, due to this a number of manufacturers began producing 1/32 tanks and planes to go along with the existing soldiers which is why you have the old Aurora and Monogram armor kits of that scale. Armor in 1/35 became a thing almost entirely due to Tamiya and their early line of kits, which were sized to fit the motor and battery setup that made them work. Due to this novelty and flooding the market with them they almost singlehandedly pushed armor into 1/35 where it sits today. Both scales got too well established to eliminate one over the other but that obviously isn't stopping Border from trying again. I myself have way too many 1/32 aircraft to start over but if I had a specific diorama that cried out for a tank AND a plane I might consider it for that situation.
Box sizes date back a bit further and is why you see all those crazy scales on vintage kits. When models were new it was "Make them to fit the boxes we have on hand. Kids don't give a crap and who cares if they do?"
Damn nice box art
Beautiful kit! Shame that the clear protection doesn't double as a mask for painting those parts.
Very nice
Awesome mate👍✈️🇳🇿
What happened to the music and video that normally precedes the videos. Kinda missed how it sets the review up😀👍🤪
So cool. 👍
Damn! That got me Excited!!
I want that! I want that! I want that!
Beautiful model. It's a shame all the cool interior details are inside and never seen.
Looks like a beast, both in size and details, njce!
I'm not a rivet counter type of guy and as long as it looks close to whatever it's supposed to be it's good enough for me, but doesn't the R2800 have two rows of nine cylinders and not seven?
You're not going to see much with the cowls closed up I suppose but it's one of those things you can't unsee once seen. I'm sure the resin guys will be along shortly but it seems like something HK should release as a small extra sprue, considering the MSRP of the kit.
Yes, they were 18 cylinders. Somebody was sleeping when this was made. I can't think of any US 14 cylinder engines at all.
@@suzi_mai Actually, I'm the goof. The A-20 used the R2600, not the 2800 and the 2600 is indeed a 14 cylinder twin-row, so kudos to HK and boo for me!
I understand interiors to certain kits, an AFV you can, for most, take the turret off to see inside. But for this particular aircraft, once you put the fuselage together, how do you see all that interior, you can only see in the cockpit, and if you leave the bomb bay open you can see the bombs. Seems like a waste.
But I know it's in there and that I did it. That's the reason I generally hear. True, you could open up more hatches and such if you were planning a diorama of maintenance or a wreck, but for most people that detail will be lost once buttoned up.
HKM and Zoukei-Mura don't seem to like only taking it part of the way with their kits. I do appreciate their passion but it is a bit of overkill at times.
"Crashed plane" dioramas are popular.
Beautiful kit, ... and then u cover up all the detail... :(
HK is making me run out of space and money fast...
...да! в общем и целом шиииииикарная модель! но линии расшивки жирноваты......
Oil canning?? must be an Americanism, in Europe i think its called distressed? Why don't these manufactures of larger scale aircraft supply crew??
What happened to the cost of models? This is a $220 kit. I'm betting I'm not alone when I say that the cost of these kits, plus the supplies to make them has removed many hobbyists out of the market altogether. Kits this size need lots of room, so unless you have a lot of space, large model and kits such as this will be far and few in between or as in my case a no go simply because there is no point in spending that much money (it's likely $30 worth of plastic) to just store it or dispose of is not a good value to dollar proposition. This is sad.
Smaller and cheaper models are still available. Since when having a choice become a bad thing?
If they ever do a Marauder, in 32nd I'd be first to order it
500 some odd millimeters wingspan. How about inches?
How about dividing by 25.4?
98% of the world uses metric. Get used to it.
@@TheRealMrMoonlight It is an American. it will be nice to give inches for the American hobby market, which is fairly large, in fact probably the largest of the English speaking world. Our population exceeds that of the most if not all other English speaking nations
Every 300mm is very close to 12"