Author Topic: Models.... (Read 1119 times)

Angus · « **on:** November 23, 2006, 07:16:52 AM »

Hello all.
I'm thinking of picking up this...hobby, - making models of either aircraft or ships.
It's ben a long time since I last touched this, and on top, my wife might be in on this as well, so I ask you, always-wise forum for advise, - where to start?
I am thinking plastic-aircraft in not the smallest scale, as well as possibly sail ships.
So, is it all Revell still today, or is there some nice stuff to begin with?

aztec · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2006, 07:20:37 AM »

Tamiya and Hasegawa are a couple of the top model companys these days, I think you will find they have surpassed Revell in quality.

eagl · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2006, 08:13:39 AM »

Go to some modelling shows/conventions. Most decent sized cities ought to have a modelling convention sooner or later. Browse around, see what everyone else is doing. If you see a guy with a judge badge, pick a model you like and ask him for his opinion. If the judge is nice and your question is open-ended enough, you might get a good bit of education right there. The judges will often be able to tell you not only the background behind the model, but also where the builder deviated from the kit, what materials and techniques they used, etc.

Of course you'll probably get a lot of very opinionated answers since lots of really serious modellers seem to think everyone else is doing it wrong, but if you don't let that bug you then you can learn a lot in just a few hours.

FBplmmr · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2006, 08:59:47 AM »

I'm thinking of taking it back up also, but there isn't a hobby shop near me. Can someone suggest a reputable website to browse and purchase models?

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2006, 11:08:50 AM »

Dont start right off on the model you want to build and look good. Practice painting and other techniques on maybe a model of a car or something not worth while.

nirvana · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2006, 12:21:18 PM »

I'd recommend starting on a 1/24 or 1/48 scale model just so you don't get too frustrated right off the bat. Not knowing either of your modeling abilities though, it'd be hard to say.

Oops sorry about the link. Guess I should check those beforehand.

kamilyun · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:24:03 PM »

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Originally posted by nirvana
My favorite local hobby shop http://www.colpar.com I'd recommend starting on a 1/24 or 1/48 scale model just so you don't get too frustrated right off the bat. Not knowing either of your modeling abilities though, it'd be hard to say.

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xrtoronto · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:30:23 PM »

sheesh...I thought you were talking about 'models' (like in swimsuit models)

....carry on!

eskimo2 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:39:14 PM »

If I was going to get back into modeling I would buy these 1/18 scale “toys” and add detail, damage, change the paint scheme, etc.

Huge planes with decent detail for $50 to $70.

http://www.21stcenturytoys.com/

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:49:11 PM »

lol thats cheating...But who would know...

eskimo2 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2006, 02:12:31 PM »

When I was a kid I had about 70 model airplanes hanging from my ceiling. Many of them were scenarios. I had a 1/32 F4U hozing a 1/32 Zero; bullet holes everywhere, three feet of painted-stretched cotton balls for fire and smoke, parts coming off and partially imbedded in the smoke. I had a flight of 4 Mosquitoes escorted by 1 or 2 Typhoons getting shot up by a 109. Etc. I loved adding damage but it was tough to do on a small scale. These 1/18 would be perfect for that. You can’t find any kits of that scale for that price. Heck, you can pay that much for 1/32 or 1/48 scale now a day.

CAV · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2006, 04:00:37 PM »

Try here......

http://www.squadron.com/Index.htm

SuperDud · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2006, 05:44:53 PM »

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Originally posted by xrtoronto
sheesh...I thought you were talking about 'models' (like in swimsuit models)

....carry on!

Me too:(

Booz · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2006, 10:37:46 PM »

A hobby I could sink my teeth into

sluggish · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2006, 10:45:54 PM »

Hey Eskimo they have those at Wal~Mart. They have a 190 D/P47 combo for $25 that I've been looking at for a couple of months. Very nice detail for a very resonable price...