I have been watching Moller62's (
https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63313.0.html) build with interest since I have been studying some of Hobby Model Modelbau PEBA (
http://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/index.php/cat/c1030_PEBA-Kits-scale-1-50.html/XTCsid/bd29f57843d0ff2afdf07ceb00df896c) kits for a while
Firstly for someone in the UK ordering these kits is a bit fraught as Hobby Model Modelbau don't use Credit/Debit Cards or PayPal and their ordering is not what we are used to.
I found using it made me nervous - but they seem to have good response time, meet their obligations, etc. They also have a good reputation across the board. The main pain was between when I ordered and being able to process a bank transfer the exchange rate got worse.
The kit is small, it comes in a small box and while I was aware of the model the size of the box shocked me - I was expecting something bigger.
The kit come nicely presented with very clear instructions. It’s set up for someone with limited experience to build. It is nice to see as for someone who has been out of the active hobby
The parts are very clean and only minor prep work is needed to move from base, primer to full paint. I did a trial fit on some of the parts and the it was so good is exceeded some other well known brands.
The hull looks to be 3D printed and the one I have has very limited evidence of this unlike some recent 3d printed kits I have seen
The Servo and Motors are included and are typical generic units, nothing spectacular and I may need advice on ESC choice shortly.
The propellers that come with the unit are plastic and I may need to replace them with metal units.
Space is tight and I am wondering about access for maintenance in the future. I am trying to find a workaround to make access easier to the hull interior.
On the whole a very nice kit – looking forward to getting going.