As someone has rightly pointed out, I missed one important detail: Only the RFM kit can have the wheels posed in the front & rear steer turning position.
I’ve watched other reviews that say the plastic was great! In fact the stills of each sprue was shown very clearly. And I myself have the kit and there seems to be zero flash. Not the first time there has been a variance between reviewers.
@@JamesMackenzie-sx2bu Suggesting I am making it up? If you have no flash that's probably just luck, -The might be variance in the production runs: Take a look at this where I show it clearly @ 31.20 And tell me there is no flash? ruclips.net/video/9OQDu6oU09k/видео.htmlsi=k8xq5rfUtMlxdrny (the sprues are generally very flashy too)...it's not uncommon to have variations in injection moulding, it relies upon the skills of the operator and the maintenance of the machine (keeping the tool clean).
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab did I say you were making it up? If you have flash that’s probably just bad luck. The question is which type of ‘luck’ is most likely?
Thanks Peter. Hopefully the flashy miniart moulds are just a troublesome initial batch. I'll keep my eyes peeled for more reports on the issue. I recently ordered the RFM M1A2 Tusk interior kit and can't wait to open the box! 10/10 😉
Thank you for a useful comparison, I'm leaning towards RFM ver. mainly because the detail extras, and cost of the Mini Art. I've already built the Italeri Puma.
I hope missing live reviews is not going to happen often 😄 at least I've seen both reviews now, and this comparison review now too. Never built a kit by Rye Field or by MiniArt. Both kits seem excellent. There are the obvious differences but you know what, if the paint and weathering job is well done I doubt you're going to pay much attention to them. Being able to open the tool boxes on the exterior for example is I guess relevant when you're planning to build an elaborate diarama around the vehicle with maybe other 1/35 scale vehicles and figures. I do have models of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles but I prefer tracked vehicles or softskinned wheeled vehicles. Anyhow thanks for this comparison video.
Rye Field uses the hardest styrene of all plastic I have experienced in the 11 kit brands built the last six years. It may be the reason the parts are more 'crisp'. Not a big armour fan but built several full interior tanks from RFM and was very impressed so much so I wish they would expand into aircraft like MiniArt but at the larger 1/32 scale.
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab The two Takom 1/35 King Tigers I have are of similar plastic. The detail is superior with RFM. As we know, general purpose polystyrene is clear and brittle. Variations Monomers can be combined to make polymers like vinyl chloride that add a colour and soften. There may be a video topic to explore.
Keep in mind that the MRSP is determined by the exchange rate for the country of manufacture. Don't know if Poland's is different from Ukraine or not. Thanks for the review Peter. Only thing keeping me from ordering the Rye=Field kit is the stash that will take me until I'm 102 years old to build! LOL
Not sure why RFM had only a partial interior when they have a full engine. I admit some interior may be pointless but the turret seats are very visible as for any armour vehicle. The radio in the bustle same point. As well as radios in the hull visible through the side hatches. The Miniart kit goes for c.£65
I built the Italeri one back in.....1981! These kits are far superior, but having two manufacturers come out with new kits at the same time is counterproductive.
Good Day Mr. Oxley, Hmmm , speaking of important details... where are the ammo boxes in the RFM kit? And where is the radio? The Miniart kit has these fully covered. As for flash... really that's a complaint, most likely the flash is a result of how thin the louvers are molded. - Easily cleaned up. Sheesh! There are also linkages missing on the interior for the suspension in the engine mounting area. Also RFM provide no batteries or other electric details. These type of out of the box reviews are in my opinion of questionable use as the real proof in the pudding in when you build the kit. If interior detail is important I would suggest the Miniart kit is the way to go.
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab I’m building the miniart kit now and I’ll be looking at that “issue “ . What about no ammo boxes etc.? to me that’s a pretty glaring error on RFM parts for an interior
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Another thing, if you are interested in interior details- the Miniart Turret has far more coverage as to the turret contents etc. The RFM kit has a basic turret interior.
very interesting Peter and I agree on the amount of flash with minaret, always been a feature of their kits. BUT after building the RFM initial production Tiger 1 with their own after market 3d Printed tracks and etch set I would rather pay double the Miniart cost then ever have an RFM kit again. what a lot of junk that tiger was. the bathtub moulding was distorted, only visible when building, lots of filling needed to correct it. some suspension points had been moulded upside down!, you could not build the kit without modifications to make the parts fit. multi directional folded cupola loads of seams to clan off and no detail advantage over the standard plastic one. nearly 1/3 of the parts in the kit not used the extra 3d printed track 50% had a hole issue so you could not push the pin through, again I had to modify one set of tracks and used the original kit set for the other side. The photo etch needlessly over engineered make ing fit very difficult and leaving bend holes where there should not be hole and the list of issues went on and on. ALL in all the only RFM kit I have built was the worst kit I have ever built, would not entertain one again. very nice video as always Peter.
@@ModelkitStuff Thanks Jason, But apart from that, the RFM Tiger was great, eh? 😜 I had that kit but sold it on as I had another bad feeling...This time though I do feel the Ryefield Puma is the superior kit overall: I put my money where my mouth is and bought one now too! 👍🏻 Maybe you should try a Kinetic FRS.1 Sea Harrier...🤣
I think you missed an important point, can the wheels on both kits be articulated to show the 8 wheel steering? I think MiniArt kits have way to much detail which is great if you are doing a cut-away vehicle but in the main most of it won't be seen and/or probably built!
Hi. Just came across your video, nice content, But if I can offer you an advice, please consider not taking out or putting back sprues in to the plastics bags while recording. the sounds of the plastics bags getting crumbled is literally making you brain explode when were a head set and mic's REALLY don't like those high pitch sounds so it gets distorted even more :)
That woukd be correct as the Germans still had control of western Poland at the end of 1944 and it wasnt until the end of jan 1945 that the russians broke through and advanced towards Berlin.
Ahh ok I just assumed it was the end of 45... When you say winter time to folk you would just automatically think end of the year. Now the climate has changed so much from the 40s, winter time in the UK is now may to july 😉
importante del siglo XX. Entre 1939 y 1945, Europa vivió el enfrentamiento de dos grandes alianzas: las potencias del Eje, con Alemania, Italia y Japón como principales protagonistas, y los Aliados, con Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Francia y Rusia, entre otros. Desde el comienzo de la guerra con la invasión de Polonia y las posteriores guerras relámpago desarrolladas por los nazis hasta el Día de la Victoria, tuvieron lugar batallas de relevancia como Dunkerque, Stalingrado, Iwo Jima o Berlín, así como asesinatos masivos como el Holocausto o el bombardeo de Hiroshima y Nagasaki. La pérdida en vidas
As someone has rightly pointed out, I missed one important detail: Only the RFM kit can have the wheels posed in the front & rear steer turning position.
I’ve watched other reviews that say the plastic was great! In fact the stills of each sprue was shown very clearly. And I myself have the kit and there seems to be zero flash. Not the first time there has been a variance between reviewers.
@@JamesMackenzie-sx2bu Suggesting I am making it up? If you have no flash that's probably just luck, -The might be variance in the production runs: Take a look at this where I show it clearly @ 31.20 And tell me there is no flash? ruclips.net/video/9OQDu6oU09k/видео.htmlsi=k8xq5rfUtMlxdrny (the sprues are generally very flashy too)...it's not uncommon to have variations in injection moulding, it relies upon the skills of the operator and the maintenance of the machine (keeping the tool clean).
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab did I say you were making it up? If you have flash that’s probably just bad luck.
The question is which type of ‘luck’ is most likely?
Note that miniart usually have a cheaper version without all the interior detail (looks like miniart 35419 for this kit).
Yes but even at the same price, with less detail, softer moulding and flash-MiniArt lose heavily.
Thanks Peter. Hopefully the flashy miniart moulds are just a troublesome initial batch. I'll keep my eyes peeled for more reports on the issue. I recently ordered the RFM M1A2 Tusk interior kit and can't wait to open the box! 10/10 😉
Thank you for a useful comparison, I'm leaning towards RFM ver. mainly because the detail extras, and cost of the Mini Art.
I've already built the Italeri Puma.
@@crasher303 Yes I have now bought the RFM version myself. 👍🏻
I hope missing live reviews is not going to happen often 😄 at least I've seen both reviews now, and this comparison review now too.
Never built a kit by Rye Field or by MiniArt. Both kits seem excellent. There are the obvious differences but you know what, if the paint and weathering job is well done I doubt you're going to pay much attention to them. Being able to open the tool boxes on the exterior for example is I guess relevant when you're planning to build an elaborate diarama around the vehicle with maybe other 1/35 scale vehicles and figures. I do have models of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles but I prefer tracked vehicles or softskinned wheeled vehicles.
Anyhow thanks for this comparison video.
@@Emdee5632 Cheers Emdee! Hope you can see tonight’s new SENNA Lotus VID!?
Rye Field uses the hardest styrene of all plastic I have experienced in the 11 kit brands built the last six years. It may be the reason the parts are more 'crisp'. Not a big armour fan but built several full interior tanks from RFM and was very impressed so much so I wish they would expand into aircraft like MiniArt but at the larger 1/32 scale.
@@SEMJW Harder even than Takom???🤔
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab The two Takom 1/35 King Tigers I have are of similar plastic. The detail is superior with RFM. As we know, general purpose polystyrene is clear and brittle. Variations Monomers can be combined to make polymers like vinyl chloride that add a colour and soften. There may be a video topic to explore.
Keep in mind that the MRSP is determined by the exchange rate for the country of manufacture. Don't know if Poland's is different from Ukraine or not.
Thanks for the review Peter. Only thing keeping me from ordering the Rye=Field kit is the stash that will take me until I'm 102 years old to build! LOL
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Not sure why RFM had only a partial interior when they have a full engine. I admit some interior may be pointless but the turret seats are very visible as for any armour vehicle. The radio in the bustle same point. As well as radios in the hull visible through the side hatches. The Miniart kit goes for c.£65
@@JamesMackenzie-sx2bu Be aware that the MiniArt lacks poseable steering which RFM has.
I built the Italeri one back in.....1981!
These kits are far superior, but having two manufacturers come out with new kits at the same time is counterproductive.
Good Day Mr. Oxley, Hmmm , speaking of important details... where are the ammo boxes in the RFM kit? And where is the radio? The Miniart kit has these fully covered. As for flash... really that's a complaint, most likely the flash is a result of how thin the louvers are molded. - Easily cleaned up. Sheesh! There are also linkages missing on the interior for the suspension in the engine mounting area. Also RFM provide no batteries or other electric details. These type of out of the box reviews are in my opinion of questionable use as the real proof in the pudding in when you build the kit. If interior detail is important I would suggest the Miniart kit is the way to go.
@@JETScaleModels Nope. Miniart didn't even include angleable steered wheels, quite a glareing error in a 'full detail interior' version! 😕
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab I’m building the miniart kit now and I’ll be looking at that “issue “ . What about no ammo boxes etc.? to me that’s a pretty glaring error on RFM parts for an interior
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Another thing, if you are interested in interior details- the Miniart Turret has far more coverage as to the turret contents etc. The RFM kit has a basic turret interior.
very interesting Peter and I agree on the amount of flash with minaret, always been a feature of their kits. BUT after building the RFM initial production Tiger 1 with their own after market 3d Printed tracks and etch set I would rather pay double the Miniart cost then ever have an RFM kit again. what a lot of junk that tiger was. the bathtub moulding was distorted, only visible when building, lots of filling needed to correct it. some suspension points had been moulded upside down!, you could not build the kit without modifications to make the parts fit. multi directional folded cupola loads of seams to clan off and no detail advantage over the standard plastic one. nearly 1/3 of the parts in the kit not used the extra 3d printed track 50% had a hole issue so you could not push the pin through, again I had to modify one set of tracks and used the original kit set for the other side. The photo etch needlessly over engineered make ing fit very difficult and leaving bend holes where there should not be hole and the list of issues went on and on. ALL in all the only RFM kit I have built was the worst kit I have ever built, would not entertain one again.
very nice video as always Peter.
@@ModelkitStuff Thanks Jason, But apart from that, the RFM Tiger was great, eh? 😜 I had that kit but sold it on as I had another bad feeling...This time though I do feel the Ryefield Puma is the superior kit overall: I put my money where my mouth is and bought one now too! 👍🏻 Maybe you should try a Kinetic FRS.1 Sea Harrier...🤣
I think you missed an important point, can the wheels on both kits be articulated to show the 8 wheel steering? I think MiniArt kits have way to much detail which is great if you are doing a cut-away vehicle but in the main most of it won't be seen and/or probably built!
@@xjr13john Well spotted I also realised afterwards. Only RFM allows that, ironically.
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Thanks Peter, I am thinking of purchasing the RFM kit
Rfm is a great quality brand. Mini art seems like a mass of plastic. I'm waiting for the open turret version from rfm in December
Hi. Just came across your video, nice content, But if I can offer you an advice, please consider not taking out or putting back sprues in to the plastics bags while recording. the sounds of the plastics bags getting crumbled is literally making you brain explode when were a head set and mic's REALLY don't like those high pitch sounds so it gets distorted even more :)
Noted! 👍🏻
Peter, I saw on another review of the miniart puma that one of the paint schemes was Poland WINTER 1945....is this a typo?
That woukd be correct as the Germans still had control of western Poland at the end of 1944 and it wasnt until the end of jan 1945 that the russians broke through and advanced towards Berlin.
@@BoxxArt Winter 1945 as in new year, (I think) If you watch the vid again, I did say that.👍🏻
Ahh ok I just assumed it was the end of 45... When you say winter time to folk you would just automatically think end of the year. Now the climate has changed so much from the 40s, winter time in the UK is now may to july 😉
importante del siglo XX. Entre 1939 y 1945, Europa vivió el enfrentamiento de dos grandes alianzas: las potencias del Eje, con Alemania, Italia y Japón como principales protagonistas, y los Aliados, con Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Francia y Rusia, entre otros. Desde el comienzo de la guerra con la invasión de Polonia y las posteriores guerras relámpago desarrolladas por los nazis hasta el Día de la Victoria, tuvieron lugar batallas de relevancia como Dunkerque, Stalingrado, Iwo Jima o Berlín, así como asesinatos masivos como el Holocausto o el bombardeo de Hiroshima y Nagasaki. La pérdida en vidas