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Hi guys. I am looking at getting the photo etch set for my 1:200 Trumpeter Iowa kit. There are 2 options one is MK.1 designs deluxe set. And the other is Pontos set. Have any of you out there used any of these. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Although I haven't built the 1/200 Iowa I did have both the MK1 and the Pontos photo etch kits for my 1/350 Yamato. They were both fantastic sets and I ended up picking the best parts from both, however the MK1 set was the one that had the most etch used from it, so based on that I would say the MK1 etch is the best. I also found the railings far far superior in the MK1 set, whereby it actually looked like drooping chain railings rather than just straight bits of etch. In terms of brass thickness they are both about the same unlike the much thinner and more flimsy lion roar etch. Which ever one you end up choosing I'm sure you will not be dissappointed 
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 Hi Cris I have the MK1 1/200 Bismark set and can vouch for its quality, I am at the moment pricing up a Pontos set for a future project and going to the Pontos site you can see what each set provides. Although I have noticed the Pontos stuff has some nice high detail turned brass parts like masts and flagstaffs. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Cheers guys for the info. I have been going through the net while i could and still couldn't work out which one. The MK1 set is great but more expensive. The pontos kit is also great but finding it difficult to get hold of and is the cheaper of the two. If I could get hold of the pontos kit I will get it. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Here you go Chris http://www.ebay.com/itm/...S-23005F1-/281482539549
And http://www.bnamodelworld...ntos-models-pon-23005f1
I've purchased my Pontos kit from BNA, it's a bit slow being on the other side of the world but arrived in perfect condition
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Hi Dave. Cheers for them.  I've ordered it from BNA. They have an ebay page and wanted £145 plus £15 postage. Went direct to the site and paid £132 plus £23 ups delivery 2-3 days. Not bad... I got the blue deck set. On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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WOW,  Gonna have to be careful with all that etch or you will have the best fed carpet gremlins around. You`ve got your work cut out with that lot, but will make for a stunning end result. Good luck Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Now that is some detail kit you have there, think you'll be completely boggle eyed by the time you've finished fitting it all.... what a detailed build this is going to be....  .. Look forward to it Chris..... Regards Alan
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Flipping heck Chris that is a huge amount of PE can't wait to see your build m8  Rgd Martyn Building ?
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Sweet amount of PE and resin there m8 should keep you busy for a good while Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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