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Title: Tian Jie Models
Post by: rem2007 on August 02, 2011, 09:59:11 am

Just wondering if anyone has attempted one of the kits from this manufacturer from China, distributed by Hobby Lobby in Germany as reported in the new MB.

http://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/index.php/cat/c319_Batleship.html

Curious as to the quality of kit and extent of running gear supplied, may get myself a leaving gift.

Robert

Any pics of the kits would be appreciate, particularly the S-boot

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: brianc on August 02, 2011, 10:19:54 am

Did`nt Deans Marine distribute these a few years ago?

I know someone who built a Sovrremenny class destroyer. A few ill fitting parts, a bit of work needed on the fitting and some missing items, but generally, not too bad.
It did build into a really nice model though.

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: nhp651 on August 02, 2011, 08:35:09 pm

if you take a look at Warship world, you might find a few who would disagree with your comments.
all i can say is check the different sites out before parting with your hard earned money for reports and feedback. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: gingyer on August 02, 2011, 09:06:03 pm

I have seen some varying reports Some good some awful
They do turn out pretty good if you keep at it but personally I would
Look else where.

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: rem2007 on August 02, 2011, 09:53:48 pm

ok thanks gents...SWMBO would have flipped a goose anyway

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: brianc on August 02, 2011, 10:26:22 pm

Only going by personal observation  ;)
As I said, it made a really nice model ,but did require some work.

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: colin-d on August 03, 2011, 10:22:30 am

the owner of Tj models, i know reasonably well, he has taken part in all of the World championships that i have been to, and has won most of them with his Prototype of a Kit in the Kit class...

Deansmarine did have these models in there selection for a while but were with drawn because; (as far as i know) non of the kits were ever 100% complete, and it was nearly impossible to get the bit that was missing...

Hobby-Lobby (also know the owner) are selling the kits that they can get hold of, non of the boxes are checked by Hobby-Lobby for completeness.

these kits make extremely good models, the resin parts are extremely detailed  :-))  :-))

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: cos918 on August 03, 2011, 04:13:19 pm

Hello
There is this thread about a Chines model manufactor not sure if it is the same  one


John

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155868

Title: Re: Tian Jie Models
Post by: szsteve7 on November 27, 2011, 01:40:19 pm

Quote from: cos918 on August 03, 2011, 04:13:19 pm

Hello
There is this thread about a Chines model manufactor not sure if it is the same  one


John

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155868

Hi guys, that thread of the Udaloy build is my thread and is an ARK model, but I have built some from Tian Jie. They can be found at:

http://www.wmunderway.8m.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1250616108/0#0

This is a Arleigh Burke build, and:

http://www.wmunderway.8m.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1254634207/0#0

This is a Schnell Boat build

Any questions please email at steve_culpan@yahoo.co.uk and more than happy to help :)