Honda Civic Type R (2017) (Metal/Resin kit) by Modeler's

[89AKurt]

Only because I own a 2016 Honda Civic EX-T Coupe (10th generation), am I looking at this.  From what I can tell, it's average quality, and a curbside.  The Type R is a top-of-the-line pocket rocket, has not been offered in the USA before (a rebadge prior not worthy).  Converting it to LHD would be a pain, and it's the hatchback version which is much different than my Coupe's trunk.  The real car *starting price* is $36,595, so I will never buy one; but to build what they don't offer is tempting.

Has anyone bought a Modeler's kit?

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10568107

Edited December 3, 2018 by 89AKurt
Correct manufacturer named

[niteowl7710]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

Only because I own a 2016 Honda Civic EX-T Coupe (10th generation), am I looking at this.  From what I can tell, it's average quality, and a curbside.  The Type R is a top-of-the-line pocket rocket, has not been offered in the USA before (a rebadge prior not worthy).  Converting it to LHD would be a pain, and it's the hatchback version which is much different than my Coupe's trunk.  The real car *starting price* is $36,595, so I will never buy one; but to build what they don't offer is tempting.

Has anyone bought a Inter Allied kit?

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10568107

Inter Allied is the distributor. The resin is from a company called Modeler's. They've been around for probably 15+ years at this point and probably offer some of the best mass produced resin kits available at their price point. 

I have about a half dozen of their more recent offerings, including the prior Type R they did.

[martinfan5]

And I think I have the other half that James doenst have,  If you go look in the resin section , Ive covered a few of these kits, they are worth price tag for sure.  

[89AKurt]

3 hours ago, niteowl7710 said:

Inter Allied is the distributor. The resin is from a company called Modeler's. They've been around for probably 15+ years at this point and probably offer some of the best mass produced resin kits available at their price point. 

I have about a half dozen of their more recent offerings, including the prior Type R they did.

Thanks for pointing that out, edited title and content.  Also thanks for the review.

[89AKurt]

18 minutes ago, martinfan5 said:

And I think I have the other half that James doenst have,  If you go look in the resin section , Ive covered a few of these kits, they are worth price tag for sure.  

LOL another model hoarder?  Thanks for the tip!

[89AKurt]

ATTN: Admin, if this should be in the Resin section, please relocate.  Thanks.

[martinfan5]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

LOL another model hoarder?  Thanks for the tip!

With the Modelers Resin kits, if you don't buy them the first time, you have a high chance of missing out on them.

[89AKurt]

Now that Popular Mechanics picked the 10th generation Civic for 2016, I *have to* get this kit!  They should have picked the first generation for 1975 or whenever they introduced it, but I'll live.