My first Hiro model Factory kit assembly

Thank you!

1/12th is perfect. Is there a particular place to buy one that is preferred?

 

As far as other places to buy, there are many sellers on eBay, which I don't like, but it does serve a purpose.... That said....my favorite model kit dealer is Island Collectibles in NY. www.islandcollectibles.net

I buy from the above two sources; and also sometimes direct from MFH, but that is only when I am placing a bulk wholesale order for clients, but you can also buy direct retail from MFH. They speak English, and are very responsive and efficient. www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en

 

Liking this thread as I have also been thinking about building one of these when my real car stops giving me something fix!!

Aside from paint, doe the kits come with everything you need? I notice that things like seat cover, rivets etc are sold separately, are these required to complete the kits or used as spares, when you fup!

Cheers
Adrian

 

You could try spreading some modeling clay on the underside to see where the interference is.

 

I'm building the Porsche 956L from MFH and yes even after test building the most parts as I could, the final fitting for the body parts is not perfect...
I will probably exposed it open, maybe with the TSM 956 closed next to it.
Now I've started the Jaguar XJR-12 and I've learned from my mistakes, and the test build is done. Final fitting seems much better tan the Porsche, but there are a lot of work the make the parts fit perfectly.
The next one will the 330 P4: you need the build almost the whole car with suspension arms and wheels to be sure everything is ok in the end...

 

You are not alone - there is a guy on one of the model forums who just disassembled his newly built 330P4 because the body work wouldn't fit. He's stripped it back to the frame and is currently sourcing replacements for broken parts from MFH.

 

These reports of MFH kits are really disappointing. I've wanted one for some time now.

 

Would like to try one of these; but I
Notice that mfh sell a lot of parts separately. Do the kits come with everything, other than paint, you need to complete it, or do you also need to buy some of these other parts such as seat covering, carbon decals, rivers etc etc

 

Their kits come complete. All you need to add are paints, glues, tools, many hours and patience!

 

Thank you for the review. I was thinking of buying a kit but now, not so much. Can't stand it when parts don't fit.

-F

 

That's a real shame about the quality rating. I've been tempted by these a few times but I know myself well enough to know that it is an odds-on favorite to never be anything more than a partially built box of bits. For the money I'd really rather keep buying TSM, Looksmart, and BBR and find some other hobby for any kind of relaxation. I don't need a frustrating pastime - not at these prices. Funny thing about that - I think for the prices they charge MFH should be engineered like Tamiya - where everything just FITS - but the model forum guys fall all over themselves worshiping this stuff and going on about how lucky they are to even have all these choices in 1:12 scale.

 

Thanks for that.

I couldn't figure it out from all the websites!! That said, the amount of work required and skill in paint, that I don't have...I think this will sit on the back burner until retirement. 500-600 is a lot for something that doesn't fit well, and I can easily spend that on my real Ferrari to better result at the moment.

But I still love seeing these threads; so thanks for posting.

 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I fear you have placed the MOMO decal upside down on the steering wheel by the looks of the close up photo. Otherwise the model is a stunner.

 

I do believe you're right. And "MOMO" upside down is "OWOW", which is probably the way Tom will feel when he reads your post!

 

lolo, i checked it too, so right...sorry Tom, better throw the whole thing in the gabage can!!!

 

These MFH kits are expensive, but all these small limited kits in resin with PE, white metal or other turned parts are expensive . 15 years before, MG Model 1/12 kits were in the same range of prices but much less accurate than MFH!! The amount of work to have a good model was phenomenal!
Sure they are tricky and only intended to very experienced modelers. You really must build most of the parts to try all the body parts before even starting to paint anything, the suspension and wheels also to be sure of the ride height...
Not comparable to plastic kits wich are made in 10000's ex.
Just look at the models built by Peter Wingfield , Frederic Suber: these are truly museum pieces, but these guys are pros!
I'm getting close to the last parts with my Jag XJR-12 and end fitting is good.

 

I completely agree. Very well said.
MB
CMA Models, Inc.

 

I have seen plastic model aircraft kits that looked superb in the box, but try and assemble them and you get a lot of tears. It looks like these MFH resins are much the same.