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Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:54 pm
by cbaltrin
LHS Had this in stock. I passed it up a few weeks ago. Went back today and it was still there. I said what the heck. Got it home an opened it up and now I need dental work after my jaw hit the floor. How can something so beautiful be molded in 1/72? Surface detail is amazing. No flash. Frigg'n cockpit has 11 parts! This is probably the best ki-84 kit kitted to date in any scale -- let that sink in. I guess all the hoopla I've been hearing about Arma Hobby kits recently is well founded. Bad news -- now I'm going to have to get their P-51B after all... Grrrrrr $$$$. One thing I did not expect, as this is the 'basic' kit-- it came with Eduard Precut Masks!
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:57 pm
by keavdog
That's great to hear!
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 4:32 pm
by BlackSheep214
I’ve heard nothing but good things on Arma kits. He has mostly 1/72 scale aircraft kits and a few 1/48 scale. Airacobra is one on top of my head.
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:01 am
by tempestjohnny
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 4:32 pm
I’ve heard nothing but good things on Arma kits. He has mostly 1/72 scale aircraft kits and a few 1/48 scale. Airacobra is one on top of my head.
In 72nd
P-39
P-51B/C.....F-6C
F4F...FM-1/2
Hurricane
Ki-84
Iskra
PZL.7
Supposedly a P-51D is coming
In 48th just released P-39 and Hurricane has been out a bit
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:03 am
by tempestjohnny
cbaltrin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:54 pm
LHS Had this in stock. I passed it up a few weeks ago. Went back today and it was still there. I said what the heck. Got it home an opened it up and now I need dental work after my jaw hit the floor. How can something so beautiful be molded in 1/72? Surface detail is amazing. No flash. Frigg'n cockpit has 11 parts! This is probably the best ki-84 kit kitted to date in any scale -- let that sink in. I guess all the hoopla I've been hearing about Arma Hobby kits recently is well founded. Bad news -- now I'm going to have to get their P-51B after all... Grrrrrr $$$$. One think I did not expect, as this is the 'basic' kit-- it came with Eduard Precut Masks!
I have one of the F-6C kits. Was very impressed with the level of detail.
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:58 am
by cbaltrin
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 4:32 pm
I’ve heard nothing but good things on Arma kits. He has mostly 1/72 scale aircraft kits and a few 1/48 scale. Airacobra is one on top of my head.
Me too, however, this is the first time I’ve seen one with my own eyes, and I have to say photos from reviews just don’t do it justice—need to use the Mk1 Eyeball on it.
Re: Arma Hobby Ki-84
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:16 pm
by Stuart
It should be a really nice kit - looking forward to seeing the build.