Anigrand Or Zvezda ?

Neo-uk

Well-Known Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #1

Some may find this a stupid question, but I don't know whether to get this or keep and build my Anigrand SD.
I'm not a novice builder by any means so the build itself poses me no problems. I'm thinking about weight, sagging, build time and maybe funding other kits if I do sell the Anigrand. How do the two compare on accuracy. I know the russian one's a bit shorter. What do you lot think ?

 

TazMan2000

Master Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #2

I would keep the Anigrand. It's a rare kit. There are things you can do to prevent or lessen sagging.

TazMan2000

 

JeffBond

Well-Known Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #3

I have the Anigrand and built it immediately--too immediately, actually, as there is a bit of sagging just at the nose over the years. I've been able to hit it with a heat gun and correct it for the most part. But I immediately bought the Zvesda kit too and I'd definitely recommend it for lighting.

 

WarpeD

Active Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #4

Both! Use the ZSD to practice and perfect the techniques you would use on the ASD. =)

 

CessnaDriver

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Feb 25, 2017

• #5

I love my Anigrand and it's held up fine over the years, but unless you don't mind wrestling resin, I think the Z might be the better choice I would make today to be honest.
Since my Anigrand is fine I'm content with it, my SD itch has been scratched, and I enjoy it's a little bigger. Since the Z will go together with less fuss the extra time could be spent on lighting. Lighting was way more than I was willing to deal with on the Anigrand though many did. Kudos to them.

 

Robiwon

Master Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Feb 25, 2017

• #6

Having the Zvezda now, I doubt I will ever finish my Anigrand....

 

Lichtbringer

Master Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #7

Don´t be so lazy. :lol

 

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jthornton1993

Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #8

I really want an Anigrand, but 500 for a model is just much for me.... I'd like a Z but I'm gonna hold and see if Bandia is going to make a large ISD.

 

Neo-uk

Well-Known Member

• Feb 25, 2017

• #9

What the Z like detail-wise ?

 

Robiwon

Master Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Feb 26, 2017

• #10

Neo, there are several build threads of the Big Z on here. If your asking how it compares detail wise to the Ani, the Ani is a bit more detailed but the Big Z is "crisper". If I had to choose I would go for the Zvezda just due to the ease of assembly of it being a plastic model kit. The cost of an Ani is approaching $500 now.

But throwing a monkey wrench into the equation is that Randy Cooper is completely remastering his big SD for more detail AND ease of assembly. The parts count is going down but more detail going in. Plus, it will now be more accurate to the 8 footer.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=lnhPwNwk-zM

 

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