Universal Hobbies?

[Diecast]

HI Guys

I never had any model from universal hobbies or seen any , so i am looking for advice about them...how are there quality, details and any experience...please advice,,

i am looking in particular to 1:16 tractors and Lad Rovers..

[manishalive]

massey dreams re emerging . they are the only ones for vintage and classic tractors. I want all of em in my collection.

[Cyrus43]

They aren't that great. Possibly something like between current Wellys and Norevs. They do make some pretty unique stuff though. Although I think now they are no longer in production or something.

[Petrolhead]

I have one 1:18 Universal Hobbies model in my collection.It is a Ford Model T 'Paddy Wagon' in N.Y.P.D. livery.Detailing isn't exactly mind-boggling.The quality is definitely better than most recent Maisto releases in terms of neatness and the overall fit and finish but the level of detailing is the same as the budget brands.If anything,I would say Universal Hobbies sits ever so slightly below Welly in terms of detailing.I don't think the company is active at present and all their models are older releases so quality is only as good as was possible at that price back then.Some of the models may be a bit rare and hard to find now but I don't recommend spending huge money on them.The 1:18 Land Rovers are very tempting.Don't know much about the 1:16 tractors.Look for photos and reviews on DX or some other forum before buying.

[Diecast]

(01-06-2012 03:17 AM)manishalive Wrote:  massey dreams re emerging . they are the only ones for vintage and classic tractors. I want all of em in my collection.

(01-06-2012 03:21 AM)Cyrus43 Wrote:  They aren't that great. Possibly something like between current Wellys and Norevs. They do make some pretty unique stuff though. Although I think now they are no longer in production or something.

(01-06-2012 03:28 AM)Petrolhead Wrote:  I have one 1:18 Universal Hobbies model in my collection.It is a Ford Model T 'Paddy Wagon' in N.Y.P.D. livery.Detailing isn't exactly mind-boggling.The quality is definitely better than most recent Maisto releases in terms of neatness and the overall fit and finish but the level of detailing is the same as the budget brands.If anything,I would say Universal Hobbies sits ever so slightly below Welly in terms of detailing.I don't think the company is active at present and all their models are older releases so quality is only as good as was possible at that price back then.Some of the models may be a bit rare and hard to find now but I don't recommend spending huge money on them.The 1:18 Land Rovers are very tempting.Don't know much about the 1:16 tractors.Look for photos and reviews on DX or some other forum before buying.

Thanks Guys for Help..


i am tempt to buy Defender and even DX dont have much for me..i will see if i can able to grab for cheap price,

[model collector]

The tractors are more accurate and detailed, some wires, mobile parts, etc

[winstoncds]

UH is the only one making the LR Defenders and they are as expensive as they come. If you like the subject matter, there is nothing like it. UH also make smaller stuff and I really like them.