Another EXCELLENT and honest review! Much needed on today’s RUclips reviews. Now PLEASE give this same attention to the P-51D this summer when it’s released by Eduard. To be honest? What I think would be most helpful is a comparison of the Tamiya, Meng, Airfix and Eduard kits. Of course, this is your channel and it’s your wallet after all so anything you do will be fine. Just a request given your honest, fair and impartial review of this kit. Keep up the fantastic work you do for the rest of us modelers! It’s VERY much appreciated.
Thank you for the accurate engineering assessment of this kit - a pity there appear to be only a handful of reviewers willing to be so honest. Cheers, Dennis
Fair comment Paul. I think they rushed out the first version to launch it at the UK Telford Scale Model World (IPMS) show in November. I was there when they made the announcement and opened up the cartons to reveal for the first time & sell them. I rushed to buy it, not realising what I was letting myself in for! Eduard do some briliant panel line and scale details and of course the Brasin sets are great, but it seems as though no one ever actually test builds the new kits before release. They need to be more thorough in this area. Lovely Porsche (962?) by the way!
This is a really splendid review. It reminds us what models should be in the ideal. But I think it's safe to say that Mr. Budzik has extremely high standards - and he can build to them. But let's not forget that he did recommend the kit - despite imperfections. It appears to be a great improvement over the last Eduard effort and there's no competition in the Typhoon/Tempest market. The Tempest was a major WWII aircraft and at least now there's a respectable kit. Let's hope someone will come along with a proper Typhoon or P-38 in 1/48 and a good B-24 or B-26 in either 1/72 or 1/48. It's amazing that there are still major WWII aircraft that lack good kits. As far as Eduard goes, I guess it depends upon what you want. They do a nice job on surface detail and do good cockpits (things I don't get worked up about because so little is seen.) But I've never built one of their kits that hasn't demanded a "good think" because something simply doesn't fit right. Flory praised this kit to the sky (it was an in-box review) and rated it over the new Tamiya Spit I. I doubt that. Every recent Tamiya model I've done has had almost uncanny fit - and smart engineering. And they do little things. On their new BF-109G they point out that there's a panel line down the top of the fuselage between the tail and cockpit: how many modelers do you think would try to eliminate it? (It looks from the plans I've seen that Tamiya's right. Ditto with the BF-110.) On the Tamiya Panther D I'm building now there are two major parts that attach with pins - both have plastic remainder from the sprue gate. The Tamiya instructions carefully tell you which is the pin and what you should remove. I wish I'd been paid for every part I've mangled by sanding or cutting off a bit that belongs to the part. Little stuff like that is really nice for mortals like yours truly. I got some resin powder from my dentist - but she wouldn't let me have her drill. Doubt I'm looking forward to giving your witch's brew a try.
Fully agree with you Paul. It was obviously rushed into production and releasing Series 1 & 2 separately makes no sense. Especially if you look at Special Hobby, which released the Mk. V with Series 1 & 2 in one box (Eduard cooperated with Special Hobby on making the Tempest).
Nice and useful review. This is probably my next build and wondered what the updates for series 2 were. I agree that it is not really worthy of anew boxing.
Let's hope they release a 1/32nd with the attention to detail this subject deserves. The special hobby version is only a bit more expensive but builds well.
Fred, this can be built into a terrific model ... it's just that it will take a little more work than it should for the price. For what they are charging, you should be getting the best that technology would allow today ... and Eduard fell short in the engineering and quality control.
Yes,pretty awful,but the modern love of Pre cut brass grates and grill's will find it mostly hidden.The #11117 eduard? Typhoon has a very cackhanded way of assembling fuesalage,there are panel's that fit around cockpit sides,cutting through multiple panel lines and other detail's.I feel sorry for anybody who ends up starting with this as an early build in the hobby.
Unfortunately, everyone goes by the only remaining Typhoon for the radiator {IWM static display}.Which they apply for all Typhoons and Tempests that used the Napier. This obviously is not correct. A few books have come out stating the radiator in the last Typhoon is actually from a British Lorie{truck}. Also stating, the gunsight is the wrong model and a few panels are not for that type also. Aftermarket companies have produced the correct radiator for the Airfix 1/24th scale Typhoon, but nothing yet for 1/48th, for the Typhoon or Tempest. The last fully intact Typhoon was actually found in the U.S., in a hangar at the now O'Hare airport. The Typhoon was sent to the U.S for flight testing, damaged after some initial flights then stored away. Thanks again for another informative vid
It was staring me in face,just looked,i had been building a 1\35 flak 38 2cm AA mount with full griffon PE upgrade.Probably why i was on utube correcting peoples spelling.Sorry.
Eduard kits look great in the box, not so good when it comes to building. Seeing most modellers don't seem to build kits, just like showing off their stach, it should suit them.
Paul; thanks for sharing your experiences here. There is always something new to learn from your videos. Truly amazing stuff..!!
Love your videos. You inspire me to start making models again, this time implementing many of your techniques. Thanks
Another EXCELLENT and honest review! Much needed on today’s RUclips reviews. Now PLEASE give this same attention to the P-51D this summer when it’s released by Eduard.
To be honest? What I think would be most helpful is a comparison of the Tamiya, Meng, Airfix and Eduard kits. Of course, this is your channel and it’s your wallet after all so anything you do will be fine. Just a request given your honest, fair and impartial review of this kit. Keep up the fantastic work you do for the rest of us modelers! It’s VERY much appreciated.
From your video, I can learn history, art, handcraft...
Thank you for the accurate engineering assessment of this kit - a pity there appear to be only a handful of reviewers willing to be so honest. Cheers, Dennis
Thanks Paul, great review!
Thanks for making these videos for us! 😀
Excellent video Paul thanks 🙏👍🇬🇧
Another brutally honest & factual review. Thanks Paul.
I despair of Eduard at present, they seem to suddenly be going backwards.
Not sure I'd call it "brutal" ... I just not a fan of ambiguity.
Fair comment Paul. I think they rushed out the first version to launch it at the UK Telford Scale Model World (IPMS) show in November. I was there when they made the announcement and opened up the cartons to reveal for the first time & sell them. I rushed to buy it, not realising what I was letting myself in for!
Eduard do some briliant panel line and scale details and of course the Brasin sets are great, but it seems as though no one ever actually test builds the new kits before release. They need to be more thorough in this area.
Lovely Porsche (962?) by the way!
Obrigado pela partilha! ;)
This is a really splendid review. It reminds us what models should be in the ideal. But I think it's safe to say that Mr. Budzik has extremely high standards - and he can build to them. But let's not forget that he did recommend the kit - despite imperfections. It appears to be a great improvement over the last Eduard effort and there's no competition in the Typhoon/Tempest market. The Tempest was a major WWII aircraft and at least now there's a respectable kit. Let's hope someone will come along with a proper Typhoon or P-38 in 1/48 and a good B-24 or B-26 in either 1/72 or 1/48. It's amazing that there are still major WWII aircraft that lack good kits.
As far as Eduard goes, I guess it depends upon what you want. They do a nice job on surface detail and do good cockpits (things I don't get worked up about because so little is seen.) But I've never built one of their kits that hasn't demanded a "good think" because something simply doesn't fit right. Flory praised this kit to the sky (it was an in-box review) and rated it over the new Tamiya Spit I. I doubt that. Every recent Tamiya model I've done has had almost uncanny fit - and smart engineering. And they do little things. On their new BF-109G they point out that there's a panel line down the top of the fuselage between the tail and cockpit: how many modelers do you think would try to eliminate it? (It looks from the plans I've seen that Tamiya's right. Ditto with the BF-110.) On the Tamiya Panther D I'm building now there are two major parts that attach with pins - both have plastic remainder from the sprue gate. The Tamiya instructions carefully tell you which is the pin and what you should remove. I wish I'd been paid for every part I've mangled by sanding or cutting off a bit that belongs to the part. Little stuff like that is really nice for mortals like yours truly.
I got some resin powder from my dentist - but she wouldn't let me have her drill. Doubt I'm looking forward to giving your witch's brew a try.
Thank you Eric for your very considered and well thought-out comments.
@@DrWhom ... well, because he IS the dentist .
Fully agree with you Paul. It was obviously rushed into production and releasing Series 1 & 2 separately makes no sense. Especially if you look at Special Hobby, which released the Mk. V with Series 1 & 2 in one box (Eduard cooperated with Special Hobby on making the Tempest).
Nice and useful review. This is probably my next build and wondered what the updates for series 2 were. I agree that it is not really worthy of anew boxing.
So true. It seems a lot of manufactures are taking the easy way out. Rather than just putting it in the box they would rather charge us 10$ more.
Love it
Let's hope they release a 1/32nd with the attention to detail this subject deserves. The special hobby version is only a bit more expensive but builds well.
Paul, Barracudacast has both intake options in their Typhoon upgrade set. I believe they are the same size as the Tempest.
I have the 1.32 revell tempest in my stash I'll have a look an see if it has this missing duct
At last a review that tells the truth.
Damn, you really go deep into the details. Liked, subbed and shall return!
It's a shame that someone doesn't produce a better model of the Tempest. It's a beautiful airplane.
Fred, this can be built into a terrific model ... it's just that it will take a little more work than it should for the price. For what they are charging, you should be getting the best that technology would allow today ... and Eduard fell short in the engineering and quality control.
The Typhoon 1b by EDUARD has the Air intake,but is hidden behind Photo Etch grill.
The Eduard Typhoon is just a rebox of the Hasegawa kit. The simplified intake is molded onto the radiator. It's pretty crude.
Yes,pretty awful,but the modern love of Pre cut brass grates and grill's will find it mostly hidden.The #11117 eduard? Typhoon has a very cackhanded way of assembling fuesalage,there are panel's that fit around cockpit sides,cutting through multiple panel lines and other detail's.I feel sorry for anybody who ends up starting with this as an early build in the hobby.
Unfortunately, everyone goes by the only remaining Typhoon for the radiator {IWM static display}.Which they apply for all Typhoons and Tempests that used the Napier. This obviously is not correct. A few books have come out stating the radiator in the last Typhoon is actually from a British Lorie{truck}. Also stating, the gunsight is the wrong model and a few panels are not for that type also. Aftermarket companies have produced the correct radiator for the Airfix 1/24th scale Typhoon, but nothing yet for 1/48th, for the Typhoon or Tempest. The last fully intact Typhoon was actually found in the U.S., in a hangar at the now O'Hare airport. The Typhoon was sent to the U.S for flight testing, damaged after some initial flights then stored away. Thanks again for another informative vid
@@DrWhom I am human therefore I err. Thanks
Lorry.
@@darronhedges5873 In case you missed it{you did} I was corrected over a month ago
It was staring me in face,just looked,i had been building a 1\35 flak 38 2cm AA mount with full griffon PE upgrade.Probably why i was on utube correcting peoples spelling.Sorry.
Eduard kits look great in the box, not so good when it comes to building. Seeing most modellers don't seem to build kits, just like showing off their stach, it should suit them.