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09-19-2008, 01:03 AM
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IJN Hiei
I just got in my copy of the Maly Modelarz IJN Hiei from Paper Model Shop. In first impression, this model definitely rates a full WOW! Fourteen pages of 3D computer graphic build illustrations and 20 pages of parts. High quality cardstock, decent printing, and scads of itty-bitty detail parts. Even the ship's launches are absolute works of art. This kit is comparable with Halinski. The only "gripes" I can come up with are (1) no weathering and (2) it really should have been printed in 1:200 scale rather than 1:300. However, if that were the case, it wouldn't be selling for only $8.99. A little Photoshop time can correct the scale gripe (and the line width of the original is fine enough that it should enlarge just fine)....and, given enough intestinal fortitude, even the weathering one. Only time will tell regarding how good the parts fit may be, but the first impression is anything this well drawn has got to fit right. If you are at all into ships, this kit is a must have. Send for it before it sells out.
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09-19-2008, 05:10 AM
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Kemot from Konradus' forum modified the decks to better match the original
Here is the topic with discussion (in Polish) and some samples WWW.KONRADUS.COM - FORUM MODELARZY KARTONOWYCH - [Free] HIEI (MM 7-8-9/2006) - poprawione pok?ady do pobrania and here is the file with modified decks http://konradus.net/download/kemot/hiei_pdf.zip
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09-19-2008, 05:28 AM
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Thanks for the review Darwin! I've never seen a Maly kit with 3D instructions, they sure are moving on
 Also no weathering and small scale are just great for me, better get it before too late XD
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09-19-2008, 05:46 AM
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I saw this too. I guess I better hop over and get mine!
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09-20-2008, 12:24 PM
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Maly posted a little part correction on their site:
Mazowiecka Wojewódzka Organizacja Ligi Obrony Kraju It's a blue box near the middle of the page, titled: ERRATA DO PANCERNIKA "HIEI" Links to a zip, and it's element 71, part 4. Apparently it was printed mirror image... I'm surprised you got it just now, I've had it for a few months. I need to go get my Me 109 soon...
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- Kuba Last edited by Gharbad; 09-20-2008 at 12:27 PM.
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