Post by Bheleu on Jan 31, 2023 18:47:18 GMT
Came across a good looking P-51 Mustang on Ali Express. For just under $26, decided to give it a try and see how it compares to Cobi. I have built 3 variants of the Cobi P-51, so I was curious to see how another brand (Wange) would handle it.
Pros: good looking model, good build, no issues with bricks or missing pieces.
Cons: stickers rather than printed pieces. I put some stickers on, but not all of them yet. I hate the ones that span multiple pieces, and some of the stickers I won't be putting on ("Mustang Fighter").
Some pieces came on sprues and had to be cleaned up. Not a problem for me, but something I don;t have to do with Lego, Cobi, Mega.
Rudder and elevator pieces did not have a good fit. One elevator was very tight, the other very loose.
Neutral: It is big! Manual lists the scale as 1:26. Took a couple pics with Cobi Top Gun P51 for comparison.
Custom molded pieces. I don't mind the custom pieces, Cobi has them too. Guess it is just a matter of personal preference.
Lots of pictures to follow, let me know if you have any questions!
Pros: good looking model, good build, no issues with bricks or missing pieces.
Cons: stickers rather than printed pieces. I put some stickers on, but not all of them yet. I hate the ones that span multiple pieces, and some of the stickers I won't be putting on ("Mustang Fighter").
Some pieces came on sprues and had to be cleaned up. Not a problem for me, but something I don;t have to do with Lego, Cobi, Mega.
Rudder and elevator pieces did not have a good fit. One elevator was very tight, the other very loose.
Neutral: It is big! Manual lists the scale as 1:26. Took a couple pics with Cobi Top Gun P51 for comparison.
Custom molded pieces. I don't mind the custom pieces, Cobi has them too. Guess it is just a matter of personal preference.
Lots of pictures to follow, let me know if you have any questions!
