What do you think of this year's releases from Italeri? How do you feel they stand up against others, and is there anything you're particularly excited by? Let me know in the comments below!

@wessexdruid7598

3 ай бұрын

17:52 How to tell us your age, without telling us your age? :-) CWT is short for hundredweight, so 15 CWT equals 3/4 ton. (Like lb is short for pound. There are 20 cwt to the ton.)

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

@@wessexdruid7598 How old do you think I am?? The only thing this really tells you is that I'm less than 60 (which isn't that much of a "tell"), given the metric system was implemented in the early 1970s in the UK!

@wessexdruid7598

3 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments Too young to have learnt imperial measurements, wouldn't you say? Which means your schooling was after the 1970s. 🙂

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

@@wessexdruid7598 Like I said...so therefore under 60...again, not much of a tell! Although in fact I was taught Imperial measurements as well as metric, this didn't go so far as something as relatively obscure as hundredweight....

@wessexdruid7598

3 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments Somebody never showed you any love, did they? 😞 I'd say you're certainly well under 50.

Old ESCI molds never die, some other company reissues them to an unsuspecting public.

@tanknick22

2 ай бұрын

Esci kits were dogs

1/72 F-15 Strike Eagle with Saudi markings...and from the "back again" series an EF-111A Raven, F-84 Thunderjet . Plus the F-22 starer set and F-35..as well as the Jaguar T-2 and the AMX-T..yes please...im in....plenty for the fast jet modellers in1/72 to get their theeth into.well done Italeri.👍👍👍

The G7107 single axle US Army trucks were & are the most exciting releases in all versions put out by ICM & Miniart. The US vehicles in the Italeri 2024 releases are awesome. I embrace old kits just as new kits. My nostalgia is very dear to me & messing with the older kits still feeds that part of me. My 1/48 scale Stuka "Tank Buster" from Monogram is one of my favorite models.

WRT clarity I completely agree. All it would require is a single line /on the outside of the box/ (inside is pointless - it's too late once you've bought a kit to then find out it's 50 years old) stating the tooling date. Put it in the same block of text as the legalese like copyrights and everyone knows where to look. Lack of clarity harms the company's reputation and long term will harm their profits as sales dip with a lack of consumer confidence in them.

Thanks for the vid. I have a fondness for Italeri as a company that exported to Australia in the early 70's and were affordable (in small scales) along with Matchbox/Airfix. I remember seeing the Zundapp 750 in the hobby shop in '75 (Wow! But out of my price range). I have it now and it is still a great kit. And I remember having the Gotha 242. They do/did some interesting and different subjects. I recently built the AB40 and the the Horch (Tamiya's pop) both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have the Saharianas (one with resin) and the AB series and the little L6/40 (Tamiya's pop again!). I've ordered the 1/32 Macchi 202 (still waiting here🙂). I await the new Italian armour but would prefer L & L over rubber band tracks. And their modern decals are great. I agree that they (like others) should be more upfront with reissues of older moulds. However, there is a fine balance of being able to create new kits and keep profitability (and jobs) in a competitive industry. Anyway , I like Italeri, they're fun kits, (each to their own though). Thanks for the fair appraisal. Matt 🦘🦘🦘

Announcing and delaying the F-35C should get them extra realism points.

I like the re-issue of the F-111 and F-84. I might be buying them in the coming year.

thank you for the review I agree on the lack of clarity of the reboxing and pricing. The Tu 22 is a very old kit quite not accurate in particular in the cockpit part the Trumpeter version seems to be far better base with much more detail for such a very large kit.

The thought occurs that a fairly big chunk of the cost of creating any new product is in R & D. Doesn't make business sense then to do as Italeri have here and produce models of the same aircraft (the F35C) in different scales. Do the research for the largest scale and create the computer models. For smaller scales the research has already been done, so all that is required is to adapt the existing computer models to the smaller scale. In fact I think there is an argument for designing /every/ kit to the largest likely size, say 1:48, later develop a 1:72 kit, and you get two kits for one research phase and developing the computer models for the 1:72 will be much cheaper. Perhaps pass the cost savings to the consumer and everyone's a winner!

unfortunately 1:72 Do217 M/K and Hs129 announced 2023 is not mentioned in new catalogue...... both kits are now rare

I can confirm the AMX-T is already out...thought it was due later this year so imagine my surprise when i checked my local shop website and they already have it listed as "out of stock"

I'm kinda happy with the re-release of the G.91 Gina. I know it's an old kit but if it isn't too expensive I will buy it.

I have a Spitfire MkIX that I altered to depict one from RAF Selsey. I was impressed by that several years ago however the paint diagram from my 1/35 Crusader didn't show two views which meant that I painted the least interesting scheme. It turned out well but I was not happy with the lack of information. As for the old stuff? Good for Airfix for marketing their old stuff as "Classics". You know what to expect and that's part of the nostalgia/fun. Any other way of advertising old kits is just a bit of a sham.

I like Italeri for their subjects. Different from other manufacturers. Quality wise and regarding molding age honesty they could improve. Since we have scalemates I do not see it as a reason to walk away from them. Thanks for the walk through 💥👍💥

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

Great point!

A good and fair look at what is coming this year from Italeri, Alex. More than a couple of them interest me. By the way, the background music during your Conclusions stage drowns out your voice. I had to switch on Closed Captions to see what you were saying. Cheers mate. 😊 Edit: Oh wait, you have already fixed the wonky audio. All good now. 👍🏻👍🏻

A thick layer of makeup,,, that’s what a lot of people call “lipstick on a pig”

I've had some decent luck with their kits . Some of the esci and original molds . For the price and out of the box builds. Ya just have to pick the right ones for a week or weekend build

I build alot of Italeri ,most 1/48 and i go for the new stuff. There are other firms like Airfix who bore me to death with there range. Its down to taste a the end of the day. Just for info i build Italeri,Eduard and Tamiya. And just a few Airfix when they do somthing different.

@einundsiebenziger5488

3 ай бұрын

... with their* range

@martinB68

3 ай бұрын

​@@einundsiebenziger5488 Always some one with nothing better to do. What a sad life you must have.

Pearless Max (and Max Plastic, different name same firm) from Hong Kong were state of the art kits back then, way much better than anything else on the market. They can still hold their own ground today. Do not underestimate them !!!

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

They were good, but I don't think they compare to modern kits (having recently done the command car and a 2023 tooled ICM 1/35th scale truck)

I personally like Italeri kits quite a bit. They do models few if any one else manufactures. They can be a bit wonky at times but never anything this medium­-skill modeler can't handle. Scalemates is your friend if reissues of old kits is a concern. Since it appears it will have decals for VMFA-314, the Black Knights, I will get one of the F-35C's. I'm building at least one aircraft from each attack carrier, Cuban Missile crisis to whenever in the future, and need one from the type's first deployment aboard the Abraham Lincoln. It will be my only representative for that carrier to date. I also anticipate these additions to the stash: the LVT-4, LCM-3, and DUKW in 1/35. Maybe the M8 Greyhound as well, for a planned 80th anniversary Battle of the Bulge diorama. In aircraft, looks like I'd better grab one of the X-47 UCAV since it's going away.

all the italian ww2 tanks and spgs, hope they dont cost too much. wish they did more new tools in 1/72 scale.

Macchi and the lancia look cool

i was hoping for the MC 205, but the 200 makes sense, hope the 205 next year.

I love the old peerless/max kits ...many are not offered by other manufacturers and if they are they're usually mvuch more expensive

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

They were way ahead of their time, but are not exactly competitive with modern toolings

@jdrake8738

3 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments you are right ...and the prices were very high for the 1970s...my only gripe with them today is the chunkiness of some details...a pe fret with headlight guards and a few other bits and decals for the instruments would go a long way ..maybe a mask to weather the windshield ...cheap but thoughtful stuff

I wish they would do an early S-boot [ like the old e-boat from Airfix!] in 1/35th scale, also i wish someone would start to make modern trucks in 1/35th

Good video, thanks 😊

Finally the beautiful sahariana comeback! But yeah especially being italian the marketing choices behind the Italeri's catalog is quite difficult to understand. They got to the point of re-releasing a useless Caproni vintage special anniversary edition, while at the same time they never fail to forget the vast number of unique subjects that should be always available to the public. Sometimes I like the challenge of on old Esci 1:72 armor kit, but I'm not going to spend around 20 euros for something that it's clearly not worth the price. Sometimes Italeri gets it right like they did with the "Maiale" or the 6 RAD, but overall they keep on re-printing stuff that has already found a new customer base or new brands to perfect and evolve that specific demand, like Miniart or Takom with the Blitz series. I mean it took them years to finally realize they had to bring back some WW2 Italy armor kits. Takom or Miniart.

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

yeah I'm looking forward to that too!

Nice one Alex, very informative

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

no idea who you are but i enjoyed that, subscribed. It popped up on suggestions so took a look

@MrEnglischjules

3 ай бұрын

ah the Esci Binder, that box said with updated parts. I had that kit, with resin upgrades as the kit was way off but then it was back in the CW times lol

Yeh max models back,had the airfix versions,might actually get round to finish them this time.

One thing to note about the Tiger is the lack - near total absence - of interest in the Australian Army's Tiger ARH. The most Tigers I have ever seen in a hobby shop were Goldeneye Tigers (in addition to Moonraker shuttles), and I'm Australian. On the other hand, Apaches abound and thrive in Australian hobby shops. This means that the Australian Government should take the job of helicopter procurement away from the Department of Defence, and turn it over to the scale modelling community.

dammit....some 1/35 kits I would love to do, but all with 'rubber tracks'. Massive no from me until someone makes link and length add ons. Rubber band tracks never look right, never have the upper length 'sag' and I have never made a tank with them that I was happy with.

What ever happened to the Italeri 1/35 Higgins PT Boat #5622 that was in their catalogue 6 years or so ago?

Sounds like how much lipstick can you apply to a pig.? I used to like Italeri, it looks like they are reissuing a lot of antiques. I'm happy with what I have in my stash. I can be very selective with my purchases this year. There are a few kits on the market that I would like to acquire. I did hear from other reviewers that this year the pickings are pretty slim. Thank you for the heads up on what to expect. Larry Landis

Really wish they would re-issue the Ferrari 250GT SWB. They only popped it once and never let anyone else rebox it.

Actually I am happy about the Bassotto thats a new one ok with some recycled Parts but anyway thats the same other manufacturer do . Funny is that thing never drove as Italian Tank only as german Beute .In the otherway it seems to me there are mostly old products with new prices !

Hope they do the G-91 "Gina" in 1/72 at some piont.

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

Meng Model do one

@jaws848

3 ай бұрын

@@MannsModelMoments indeed they do and i have it...great little kit...i got the 1st issue release that came with the replica of the offical "Frecce Tricolori" sew on team badge that wasn't included in later releases of it..👍

Whatever happened to the 1/48 Uh-1N A.S.W.? I saw it on the catalog for 2020 I think but that was all.

I'm interested in 1/56 models. I'm not a Bolt Action player (I play WW2 but in 10-12mm) but 1/56 is a good compromise. 1/72 is a bit small and 1/35 too big. there are too few things in 1/48, so 1/56 is the most interesting for my future armored vehicles.

Yay the saharianas are back, they’ll no longer be 123 dollars on eBay anymore horrayc

1:24 Scania T143...👏👏👏👏👍

It's pronounced, "ittal-airy". There are no extra i's or ia's in between those syllables. 😄 Otherwise, great rundown. Thank you!

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

Potato, potahto....thankfully this isn't a video on whether or not there is a correct way to say manufacturers names or not...;-)

@fenrishunter5005

3 ай бұрын

Interestingly, the company used to be called "Italaerei", where it is pronounced "it-tal-ehr-y". They've since rebranded to "Italeri" and can also be pronounced "I-tal-ery", as evidenced by how the company has said it with both pronunciations in promotional materials.

And the ONLY kit they should have re-released is the Dodge ambulance, and they haven't, again. I'm desperate (and I'm sure many, many more modelers) want to get their hands on a few. I got the new release of the DUKW and was very disappointed to find its exactly the same as the original one from waaaaay back. It would have been nice if it had the .50 cal ring mount as a new mould, and the wheel covers like the other release of the DUKW. Maybe next year for the Dodge ambulance.

excited for f35c

Despite the fact I have assembled lots of 1/24 scale trucks from Italeri and have enjoyed doing so, I have found issues with some of models. I recently branched out into the accessories for these kits and discovered the HIAB EFFER crane's dimensions are completely out of proportion. When stowed, the boom overhangs/extends far outside of the cab as do the stabilisers. IRL these inaccuracies would pose some danger to other road users. Shame really because it's a nice addition. Just a waste of money if you're attempting to replicate an authentic piece of equipment.

I just don't understand why with so many untouched subject matter out there, modeling companies including Italeri, continue to reissue the same airframes that have already flooded the market. I had suggested a few subjects that don't exist as a model kit like for example: a 1/72 or 1/48 Sikorsky S-76. It's like they're affraid to leave their comfort zone. What gives.

Any Figures?

Nothing to get too excited about for me.

Too bad they forgot about the motorcycles models kits....

Tutti vecchi modelli camuffati

ditta Italiana, prodotti in Italia, il commento lo potevate fare in Italiano !

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

As I don't speak Italian, that would be hard!

So ,nothing really new in 1/35 . Mostly re-released stuff. Haven't seen them do anything completely original in 1/35 for a long time now. They used to be one of my favorite model kit companies ,but they've been overshadowed by others now. They are usually overpriced as well.

@jaws848

3 ай бұрын

Its a case of "horses for courses" and what i mean by that is im a jet modeller in 1/72 and used to love the amazind diversity with they Airfix range but for the last few years they have concentrated about 75/80 % of their aircraft range on ww2 stuff with only scant offerings of jets compared to what they used to produce (and dont get me started on the extreme lack of helicopters on their range) ....they (Airfix) seem to have gotten themselves into a ww2 rut that they are either unwilling or unable to get out of.

Truck builder and all I can say is that they are lacking in the game. Places like kingdom trucks and kit form services offer a better range of resin trucks and accessories, resin ,metal and photoetch. Plus majority of their trucks are just rehashes of old kits.

I don’t like italeri. There diagrams are wrong. The parts are missing, broken and not accurate. Fury 1/35 for example the one set of tracks do not fit. Their customer support is terrible I have called and they do not want to deal the issues and very rude. Will not buy.

@ganlesat

3 ай бұрын

I dont like too Italeri

Nothing to look forward too

Not a fan of italeri. Mistakes in drawings, poor workmanship and missing parts. Their customer service is terrible for parts too.

@paolon.5616

3 ай бұрын

Very strong comments not fully justified

@paolon.5616

3 ай бұрын

Italeri decals are very rich and normally of good quality

@paolon.5616

3 ай бұрын

The video is instead quite fair

@Andrew-BDK

3 ай бұрын

@@paolon.5616 this is my experience with Italeri. Very justified because I went through it not you. I worked with other brands and are much better for me.

@Andrew-BDK

3 ай бұрын

This is my experience with Italeri. Don’t tell me it’s not justified it’s not your experience. This is about italeri not the quality of this video. You’re not reading my comments because your comments have no bearing or no understanding.

Stop saying Italieri! There's no I after the L. It's not like the word Italian., it's pronounced Itta-Leeri...

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

Tell you what, I won't tell you how to pronounce words, and you don't tell me how to pronounce them either....

Where's Trumpeter,Hobbyboss,AFV Club,Monogram,ICM,?

@MannsModelMoments

3 ай бұрын

I've already covered ICM, Trumpeter/Hobbyboss isn't published yet, Monogram is part of Revell that Zi have also covered...

Yes!!! TOO MANY of the same aircraft subjects!!!! A B-47 and C-119 in 1/48 would sell like like gangbusters!