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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: SKurj on December 28, 2000, 06:17:00 PM
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Heyas
I am considering getting back into the hobby of building plastic model aircraft again. It's been quite awhile since I've put any together...
I am guessing that there are a few builders reading this board. A few questions for you:
I will likely start just with 1/72 WW2 (duh) aircraft. What kit manufacturers do you recommend? how about for 1/48 ?
Paints: what is your preference for brush paints? Spray paints? Air brush paint..?
Thanks!
AKskurj
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Been a long tme for me but I always used to look for Tamiya.
I too was going to get back into that but after my 18 month old son ripped apart the Christmas tree I have decided to postpone that decision (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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If price is not a factor Tamiya, Hasegawa and Accurate Miniatures produce great models.
Paints are subjective, I use floquil and Testors and Polly scale bottle paints a lot and Testors in spray cans.
I do not airbrush so no help there.
1/72 scale is a bit small for me and I only build in 1/48.
If you are not building a ton of models I suggest 1/48 scale as they usually have better detail.
All the basic WWII planes are available in 1/48 scale for from 8 to 30 dollars US from Revell/Monogram but these lack the super detail you get from more expensive kits.
Monogram Pro Modeller kits are a step up but still not Tamiya or Accurate Miniatures quality.
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Try ebay man, there is literally hundreds of kits for sale there.
also here is another place (http://airplanemodels.com/)
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I really love Hasegawa 1/72 scale kits.
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I can remember buying those kits for less than a dollar, sigh....... Kits have gone up I guess.
The best place to display models is hanging from the cieling in a room. I had 3 "arenas" on my bedroom. WW1, WW2 and Korea. Viet Nam wasn't around then..... sigh
Mav
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Thanx guys
The last time I took up model building it was 1/72 jets probably 10-12 yrs ago. I had a few hanging from the ceiling and a few on the shelf. I lived with my folks at the time. Every so often I would notice a wheel missing, or a canopy, or bomb... At the time noone fessed up.. A few years later, i learned dad would pick the models up as he vaccumed!!!!! and if a piece fell off.. OOPS (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/mad.gif)
Guess thats a lesson for ya.. keep your own room clean
AKskurj
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While some 1/72 kits exibit remarable detail, and their size is nice for storage. I find that I can do so much more with the 1/48 scale kits.
Some of the older Monogram kits are quite nice, and very resonably priced. I just finished a Monogram Classic Mosquito that has excellent detail, and the fit of the parts was remarkable.
On larger assemblies, and most smaller parts I use an airbrush. The old paint brush is just for detail painting. Any good enamel (I like Testors) made for plastic will work. If you use and air brush, be sure to use air brush thinner (Testors again) for best results, and compatability.
Here's a tip for decaling: Trim the decal as close as possible. To prevent the clear part of the decal from being visable, (like in between letters/numbers) spray clear gloss over the model prior to applying decals. If a dull finish is desired, a clear dullcoat over that. Don't lay it on to heavy or the decals/paint could lift.
Another tio for painting canopy frames: Pick up some "Bare Metal Foil". Lay it ove the canopy prior to painting the plane. Burnish it lightly with a Q-tip. Then lightly use a toothpick to burnish it down right next to the canopy frames. Using a sharp x-acto knife, trim the foil from the frames, leaving the glass portion covered. Reburnish with Q-tip prior to painting. Leave the foil on until all dull/clear coating is done. Remove foil with a toothpick when paint has cured. You'll find that the foil adhesive sticks to the canopy when you pull it off. Apply some liquid wax with a small brush, and buff it off lightly with a q-tip. Try it, it works like a charm, and you'll have nice crisp canopy frames.
Happy Modeling!
Weave
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I must agree, the best kits that are easy to find (more or less) are the Tamiya, Hasegawa, and Accurate Miniatures. I am personally waiting for the Hasegawa Kate to be released soon.
For me, airbrushing is definitely the way to go. Much easier and better looking when doing camo schemes and such. I tend to flip between enamels and acrylics as to the type of paint I use. I have pretty much stuck with Model Master paints (easiest to find locally) though Humbrol and Tamiya make some decent paints as well.
As for size, I tend to go with 1/48th, particularly for the WW2 planes. Good blend of size, detail, and ease of assembling.
A couple of good sites you may want to check out are:
www.hyperscale.com/default.htm (http://www.hyperscale.com/default.htm)
www.greatmodels.com (http://www.greatmodels.com)
The last one is an online store. I get a lot of my models there, but supplies locally.
Anyways, good luck with the modeling!
-math
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"Any American fighter near Orote Penninsula. I have forty Jap planes surrounded and need a little help."
-Ens. W.B. "Spider" Webb during the Marians Turkey Shoot
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yah 1/48 is way more fun than 1/72... besides, all my 1/72's are clogging up my room - I guess less is more... (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
The 1/24 Airfix models are pretty nice too.
As far as brands go... sure tamiya etc are very good, but the new Revell models are very well done and fairly pricey in comparrison.
On a side note... I wish they'd use one size for planes/vehicles instead of 1/32 for planes, 1/35 for vehicles - Ships are even worse... 1/720, 1/700, 1/495.15....
Effdub
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You got that right Effdub, especially when it comes to finding 1/48 WWII ground equipment.
If you want GVs to park around your base 1/72nd is the route, there are many Companies providing same.
In 1/48th scale GVs are way overpriced if you can find them.
Monogram B17 and B24 kits however include a bomb cart {b17) and a caterpiller tractor {b24}
Of course they are not an issue for anyone who is not a WWII plane model addict like me.
SKurg, Hobbycraft has a good basic WWII set and ARII, FUJIMI and NICHIMO are other companies with good kits in 1/48th scale.
I can seldom resist showing off so ya gotta see a pic.
(http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/enthor/desertmitchellclose.jpg)
This is a $12 Monogram kit and the tractor is from a Monogram Equipment set which includes British and German fuel carts and starter carts.
Only 1 more, I promise.
(http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/enthor/desertproblems2.jpg)
Let us know how it's going, OK?
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I don't think that carpeting is to scale though Sunchaser. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Nice work. I am just now getting back into it. Of course, this means I have to learn to use my airbrush now. It is an old 'never before used' Paasche VLS airbrush set (It has a double action finger lever). Any tips? Or should I buy one of the newer airbrush's out there?
Thanks,
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Sundog
VMF-111 Devildogs
'Criticism is always easier then craftmanship.'
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Oy vey...
good stuff guys..
I am at a dilemma. I went to the hobby store and looked around, it was late, the store was dead, and the owner bored...
Now he got me thinking about RC instead lol...
I can save alot of the costs as dad has all the tools and some of his equipment i could use...
I can't afford both tho...
damnut
AKskurj
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BTW, I forgot to mention that it is impossible to find carpet in the proper scale?
I have looked everywhere.
SKurg, yer on your own with RC.
Just remember, you cannot respawn.
RC is too expensive and you must actually go outside.... unless you have a really big house.
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The initial cost of RC is expensive sure.
Thank god dad has most of the gear..
But once its built....
Argh I dunno..
Perhaps I leave RC until after I get through school..
AKskurj
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Skurj,
Just about any kit you can think of is here. If you can't find it up there where you are, just order it from these guys.
Squadron Mail Order (http://www.squadron.com/)
Addenda: Check this one out.
See through Zero (http://www.squadron.com/old/NEWX6HE51940.html)
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Sundog
VMF-111 Devildogs
'Criticism is always easier then craftmanship.'
[This message has been edited by Sundog (edited 01-05-2001).]
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Gotta love Squadron, I get all my stuff from them.
Postage to Canada is a bit steep tho, there must be Canadian Mail Order outfits, right?
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Skurj
Hasagawa has an excellent new Niki that I am building. Highly recomended. I am lucky to have a great hobby shop here in Victoria (BC Shavers)but Squadron still has great prices from canada if your not so lucky.
Grab a kit of your favorite ride in AH. Get the markings from www.mustangone.com/aeromaster/decals (http://www.mustangone.com/aeromaster/decals) paint er up. Dont wory about getting it to www.hyperscale.com (http://www.hyperscale.com) standards just have fun with it.
If you can afford to get a 50$ airbrush go for it you will enjoy modeling more with it probably.
If you have an idea what plane you want to build and what markings let us(the board) know we can stear you to the kit. the paints the markings and the tools....