Hi guys. How r u?
I would like to know u r idea about Academy.
As u guys know that Academy is Korea brand and it is only one brand in Korea well known in world wide market.
Now we have some isuue about Academy in Korea

One group said we need to thanks for Academy becuz it is only one brand in Korea and they make many minor kits(Ex. K-1A1(Korea MBT), K-9(Korea Self-proprlled gun). If we don have Academy how we can build our morden main AFV. In addition, their price is also cheap but quality is not bad.

The other group said even though Academy is only one Korea brand, they have many mistake and quality is not as good as others compair with Tamiya, Dragon, Ect.. we no need to thanks. Korean customer is also just one of custmoers for Academy.

How do u think about Academy??

Ps. Sorry, my english is not enuf to expalin. Hopely, U guy understand my post

As with all kits, it is best to read reviews about them first before buying. Academy makes some very good kits. Their M113 series are regarded as the best in the market. Their Sherman family (including SPG, Jackson, etc) are also quite well regarded.

Yes, they do have some kits which have inaccuracies (such as their Sheridan and M3 Lee) but the same can be said about Tamiya or DML. (Tamiya's Char B1 bis has some simplified and missing parts; DML's Morser kit is also simplified) Granted, inaccuracies are more common on Academy kits. This is however outweighed by the lower price and generally the fit is very good.

I have nothing against any of the manufacturers. After all, the more choices we have, the better. And as modellers, we can choose which kits to buy and which ones to avoid.

I have no issue with Academy kits. I have some of the aircraft kits in my stash like The Bombcat, MiG-21, Raptor, etc. So far I have completed the MiG and the Bombcat is still in progress.

No doubt their price is the affordable. Fitting issue? Well, some misalignment here and there but easily remedied. My gripe when I build the MiG-21 is the out of register decals. I have to replace them with my Tamiya's MiG-15 decals. Other than that, not much of a problem.

Accuracy is not my major concern. As long as the kit looks like the real thing, I'm good. However, detailing up a kit is fun!

Oh, BTW, I have their 1/350 Bismarck which I build (still in progress) as sea wreck. It's cheap! Costs me about RM70 - RM80! I don't think I have the guts to do that using Tamiya's kit!

academy have that tank?
where do i missed this?
need to find it again.. :D


for me.. Academy is ok since the price is much cheaper compared to other.. of course cannot challenge Kitech prices :lol:

i build a few Academy subject and i'll build them again for sure.. :D

kuman

Well Academy has released some pretty good especially when these are worked in close collaborations with modellers, have a look at their 32nd hornets.
No complains there and the price looks unbeatable especially when compared with those Chinese kopykats or the Japs ... Academy still came out tops ...

If you noticed, the chinese manufacturers have been on an exponential price increase of late, whilst Academy managed to maintain its price. ... very good...

Of course every manufacturer had to copy some other "sifu's" models to begin with but as mentioned their "collaborated" releases seem very much head and shoulders above its competitors.

One thing I noticed is that Academy lately seems to be collaborating with some after market manufacturers such as their 48th Raptor and perhaps there's the compromise on these models ... well ...

Generally though, My vote for Academy's price vs quality equation.

I can deal with inaccuracies that are mendable. I've seen accurate kits that are being loaded with aftermarket stuff just because it can be done.

My preference will be pricing and to enjoy building the kit up. The end result depends on your skill however bad the kit is.

Also I'm not going to wait for the accurate of the most and final accurate kit to arrive on the shelves. Cos someone's going to critisize it and say that a new more accurate version will be on its way. :huh:

Lock on to a certain kit and just build and be happy.

Richard

I agree with all the replies above.

Not that I'm a big fan of academy, but looking at my stash I can find that this brand dominates others. Price is the thing. One Dragon amour kit I can use the money to buy 2~3 academy's.

Anothering about academy is that they have a few full interior tank kits. Straight OOB build without aftermarket items can bring you good model. The hull roof and turret roof can be posed unglued so that you can open it and view the interior anytime. No other plastic model brands offers this..... although AFV club is starting to get into this market region.

I'm a cheapoo modeler, Academy provided me with some of the best price kit!!

Hear Hear. Saya sokong Aneh. Just do it!! :lol:

Apart from the affordable price, accuracy, fitment, etc,

I think Academy is the most generous of all the model kit companies.

THey always inlcude alot of optional parts and decals to build other version/variation of the same model kit.

I always end up having loads of spares for kitbashing, etc, whenever I complete an Academy kit.

Good Job Academy!!

Although Academy is not as stingy as Tamiya, but I think you statement is best applied for Dragon kits. Dragon's new kits (premium, smart.... etc) might end up with so many spares... almost enough to build 1/2 a model.

Oh I see,

I've never done a Dragon because Dragon's price....$$$$$$$

I would say that Academy kits are value for money. Where else can you get a nice kit that fits reasonably well, has loads of ordnance for aircraft and several versions to choose? I am not nit picking into accuracy and for those who are critical about it, perhaps they should buy the real thing! LOL. Reviews are just...well reviews. Even the best kits get criticized especially when they have the pros and cons column. Like criticizing for the sake of it.

Example, before I bought the 1/72 scale F16CG/CJ, the reviews says nice things about it then go on to say that you need to be a brain surgeon to install the undercarriage and other things. That is just oxymoron. I would say it is a great kit which is fully loaded with parts and comes with a tinted canopy for the money paid.

Nowadays, kits are getting more and more expensive as some modellers are demanding accuracy, photo-etech and others. Heard also that the weapons manufacturers are asking the model companies to pay licensing fee. That may be the reason that model shops are getting lesser and lesser. It is becoming like a rich man hobby.

For me, all I want is a reasonably priced kit that I can enjoy fixing which I feel most of you would feel the same. Otherwise, I will have to give up the hobby all together.

Regards

the reason i go for academy is its relatively cheap yet the quality is acceptable. i am ok with inaccuracy, as long as an F-18 looks like an F-18, its fine with me. out of the 40 or so kits that i completed, only 1 Fujimi, 3 Revell, 3 Hase, 3 Trumpeter, 5 Italeri ... the rest are Academy.

yeppp ... i must admit, i am a fan of academy :D

even though i only have a couple of academy kits i find them reasonably well detailed...nothing that cant be replaced or refined a little... :) ...they also make the only full interior Tiger 1 kit in plastic so i cant complain there B) ...their 1/35 hueys are great...better than the dml ones i dare say...in terms of price as well... :D :D

well i guess it just boils down to individual preference..

No complain about Academy kits, with all my recent purchase are academy kits. For the K9 155mm SPH, it should be a future release kit, I'm waiting for that kit tooooo.....
Details wise its better than the china kits & also comparable to the taiwan brand kits. The optional parts provided are abundant & actually it can complement other kits which have inaccuracies for the kit. Academy also provide loads of weapon choices for their aircraft.
On pricing no complains there, but the pricing stills beats Tamiya, Hase & DML, overall no complains on the Academy kits.....I'm a fan & will always a fan of academy kit.

Just me 2cents knowledge.....

Cheersssssss...............matey.........

William S. Lee :)

also same to me, nothing to complaint about this Academy kits, fun to build n the price is very-very reasonable as it is a `plastic'.. :D i have the kit like the 1:72 B17 Flying Fortress, 1:350 USS Oliver Hazard Perry ships, 1:72 F16CG/CJ Falcon, also F-51D Mustang that waiting to enter my assembly line... :P

Haha 22/Oct already release in Korea. Now it is big issue in Korea.
If you want some information about K-9. I will let u know ^^

http://mmzone.co.kr/album/view.php?id=34837

Another 155 SPH to add to my existing kits of 155mm sph collection. wooo another big barrel tank... ^_^ ^_^

Cheersss................mate

William S. Lee

academy kits IMO are VERY good value for money.... decent quality, sometimes unusual subjects, and the cheapest price in the market (even italeri are getting more expensive).

the one thing i wasn't so happy is the decals esp their older kits but now they've started using cartograf decals which is a good move.

wah lau... K-9 SPH..
a fine addition to my SPH collection :lol:

waiting for MH to bring it in :D

Actually, Academy is one of my Favourite brands compared to Tamiya. There is nothing to fault as they're not only cheap but generous on spares. Moreover, for the past decade, I have seen them grow by leaps and bounds. I have a Special Edition Merkava (which unfortunately, got attacked by Termites and their vinyl robber reacted badly with the plastic.

Yes, they might have problems on some models but for a true modeler, this is nothing as these can be corrected. But to call them inaccurate is just wrong. This shows the modeller is either incompetent or just plain lazy and expects everything to be done for them.