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    #4951 David C, May 11, 2025
    The quality looks horrible, massive body gaps and panel fit- a real challenge for a Master modeler.
     
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    #4952 F1tommy, May 14, 2025
    Beemax showed a Porsche 917LH and a Mazda 787 in 1/12th scale, coming soon at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025 today.
     
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    #4953 F1tommy, May 14, 2025
    Here is one photo of the Hiro 1/12th DB4 Zagato. I really don't like their wire wheels very much. Painting them would help, but printed wheels would be even better if done correctly. It really depends on the artwork. I have had a few with too thick wires, like on my Jaguar XK120 model. But I have seen a few that were astonishingly good.



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    #4955 Lusso123, May 14, 2025
    As I feared.... there are a number of inaccuracies, including a few added modern restored details. I completely agree with Tom about the wheels. Aside from not looking great, they are also very wrong! Incorrect spoke pattern, etc. Body shape has a few issues, which are mostly acceptable, but the nose shape is off and so are the headlight openings and cover shapes. Uuugggh. I might still order one to have on hand for if/when I feel ambitious.

    Oh... and the color they painted their example to show a finished model might be for how the car is now, but shade of green is historically wrong.
     
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    #4956 F1tommy, May 14, 2025
    Beemax 1/24th Porsche 935 kit. Looks very good. I made a trans kit for this car back in 1999/2000 under Scale Designs. My kit did have photoetch window frames and better decals??, but this one is full detail I believe with motor?

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    Jiahao Wang's work is fantastic! I was able to buy two pieces from him earlier this year.
     
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    #4961 David C, Jun 8, 2025
    Those look incredible; how much are his kits?
     
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    #4962 Lusso123, Jun 8, 2025
    Depends on the model.... I bought two finished/built diorama pieces from him, but did also get quotes for two kits, one noted below:

    KIT price I was quoted for Jaguar D-Type (car only) was $69 + shipping. I ordered and bought it as a built diorama for $380 + shipping. Photo attached, which is his photo:

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    What a little work of art, I couldn't hope to build a kit so small into something so fantastic.
     
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