Anyone still build plastic models? ( images )

[FiLtH]

He said plastic, not bronze age.

   You've wounded me to my heart Iliza.

[WilldCrd]

I have been looking around on the web and I was wanting ya'lls opinion on what brand of models is a good one to get back into it. I want to start off with WWII aircraft but, i also would like to do some WWII ships.
I remember building a battleship with my uncle when I was a teenager ( Iowa class) I dont remember the scale but it was over 6ft long when done and very detailed. i'll dig around in the attic to see if I still have any pics of it.

[ridley1]

Image heavy web site of a Stug III  (I found it)


http://www.thelostbattalion.be/stug.html

Unbeleivable piece of work.

[4deck]

Wow, really nice find there. Nice models, I ahvent done any for along time, but I used to really enjoy the ships. Then I got into RC boats, and got hooked on real sailing. Now I have to be indoors for awhile, I might go get one. As long as it doesnt interfer with AH. 

[cpxxx]

I like to imagine I still build models. I even buy some from time to time. The last was a Revell Lancaster. I'm currently supposedly building a Tamiya Panther, an Airfix Severn class Lifeboat in the markings of my local lifeboat station, and a model soldier, French Officer, 1870. Which pretty much covers quite a range.

But I have to say, the internet has basically spoiled my enthusiasm. The standard of models on the net and in this thread is so high that with my perfectionist standards. I can't compete. But it's all about having fun, so I continue.

That link to the Stug III model is interesting. It's a fabulous model. But why oh, why is he going to put that silly unrealistic camo net on his work? He's spoiling it.

[Treize69]

[Cthulhu]

Tamiya & Hasegawa pretty much rule 1/72.  Tamiya does great 1/48, Hasegawa too.  Airfix has been left behind, sadly. The detail dosnt compare to the Japanese kits, but Airfix does have the best range of aircraft out there. 

Unless things have changed, the Airfix molds are really dated. You can't go wrong with Hasegawa for aircraft, and Italeri out of Italy used to make some great kits as well.
Savlan, you might be interested in some of the kits I've squirreled away over the years. Most in 1/72, but some interesting stuff. Me-323, BV-138, etc. Somewhere, I've got a Hasegawa Me-262 in 1/32, but I can't find the thing.

BTW, you old guys remember when the Monogram B-52D only cost $10???

[Treize69]

Anybody comes across an IAR-80/81 that's not resin, could you let me know? Pretty please? 

[avionix]

I always liked building the 1/72 scale.  Guess because I can get more on my shelf.     For that scale, Academy makes a nice model.  Must say though that the Hasegawa brand has been the best.  The fit is exceptional.  Will try to post pics later after work. 

[475FG Savlan]

I have a ton of 1/72 as well...I should build more of em as they do build quicker usually. They make for nice displays without all the resin & photoetch .  Last good 1/72 I did was a while ago...heres some lo res pics of a Hermann Graf 109



I cut the canopy open with a small razor saw



For those who dont know how small 1/72 can be...




Cthulhu, you are right, Airfix has old molds...I havnt bought one in years. I did forget about Academy, they make a real nice kit for the money. 

Trieze, nice work! What fiction is that from? Gundam? Warhammer? My son has lots of figures like that.

Dan, I always lurk at hyperscale...do you post there? Whats your name there if you do?

[avionix]

Here's a few pics of the ones on my shelf now.  Never had the patience for weathering on a 1/72 scale. 

[Stampf]

http://www.sonderstaffel.org/cinema.html

Projects by Barkhorn, of JG11.

[Treize69]

The one I posted is a Zaku from the original Gundam series, but that one was unfortunately destroyed (box it was in got crushed, several models inside didn't survive). I'm working a new one right now that will hopefully be weathered better, that one didn't come out the way I'd envisioned at all.

I'm also looking for a couple of 1/32 Bf-109Gs to buy, I just got a pair of decal and resin sets for Rumanian ones, including a conversion kit to turn a G6 into a Ga6.