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Title: Model airplanes
Post by: nimble on January 10, 2006, 06:54:38 PM

Does anyone have a place where they get their models from that they would like to pass on to me? Since I started playing this game it's perking my interest in model kits for planes of the era.

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: BlueJ1 on January 10, 2006, 07:12:27 PM

Make good friends with your local hobbyshop. I would suggest a non chain store. They can give you a heads up on new models coming in and plenty of tips.

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: nimble on January 10, 2006, 07:14:53 PM

Quote

Originally posted by BlueJ1
Make good friends with your local hobbyshop. I would suggest a non chain store. They can give you a heads up on new models coming in and plenty of tips.

I live in a very rural area. The closest hobby shop is about 40 minutes away(and that's just a guess).

There aren't any reputable wwII model suppliers on the net?

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: BlueJ1 on January 10, 2006, 07:20:14 PM

Online=http://www.hobbytown.com/content/show/510 (http://www.hobbytown.com/content/show/510)

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Guppy35 on January 10, 2006, 07:27:33 PM

I know this guy from his days in the Twin Cities Aero Historians.  He's  a good one to deal with.

http://www.rollmodels.com/

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: CAV on January 10, 2006, 08:34:57 PM

Try this place....

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

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Simaril on January 10, 2006, 09:37:55 PM

Ditto on the Squadron recommendation. Have used them consistnatly for years, and they have always delivered with good service and selection.

They also have a "droolable" catalogue that comes out annually, with good illustratons.


I havent built much for several years, but I'll tell you one thing -- the new kits out are enormously better than what I remember as a kid. You have to be careful, though, as some manufacturers have taken to using old molds (with old standards for detail, fit and historical accuracy) but putting them in brand new style boxes with new copyright dates. There isnt much protection except just knowing what kit issue is in what box.

In general, you cant go far wrong with Tamiya or Hasegawa kits. Some are older, but all have much better fit and molding than the department store style Monogram kits. The extra cost is modest, and far worth it.  The best of the new issues almost fall together when you shake the box! Seams are tight and fit is right, panel lines recessed, just really nice stuff.

I also found an airbrush was well worth it. No other addition improved my builds' appearance as much as the airbrush. Badger makes some nice simple ones.

Take a look at Fine Scale Modeler magazine too -- excellent resopurce. Another great resource is Hyperscale (http://www.hyperscale.com/) which is both an onine magazine and a BBS site.

Course, if you're experienced and just getting back into the hobby most of what I said will be pretty basic. Have fun no matter where you are at!

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: nimble on January 10, 2006, 09:48:02 PM

Thanks! Appreciate the help guys :)

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: WindX on January 11, 2006, 01:03:03 AM

one word   EBAY!:aok

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: BigB717 on January 11, 2006, 02:39:27 AM

I am currently building a Tempest, here is the link.

So far i like there models, they are kits, not arfs, rtfs, rtb, so full building is required. But if you like the better looking ones, i suggest the kits. Pluss u get a great fealing out of it when you finish. Unlike the arfs.



Good ww2 planes on this site if thats what your looking for...

 WW2 KITS (http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=47032)

:aok

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Golfer on January 11, 2006, 03:22:59 AM

towerhobbies (http://www.towerhobbies.com)

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Golfer on January 11, 2006, 03:23:34 AM

JK Aerotech (http://www.jkaerotech.com)

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: FlyinFin on January 11, 2006, 02:51:44 PM

http://www.guillow.com
http://seagifts.com/seagifts/modairkit.html

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: FBBone on January 11, 2006, 05:32:40 PM

Are you looking for plastic kit models or R/C?  For R/C try www.hobbypeople.net (http://www.hobbypeople.net) orTower Hobbies (http://www.towerhobbies.com) .  For plastic, eBay or a local hobby store would be best.:aok

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Deviant on January 11, 2006, 11:50:42 PM

http://www.badcataviation.com/

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: SteffK on January 12, 2006, 07:32:26 AM

Here's another:

Hannants (http://www.hannants.co.uk/)

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Treize69 on January 12, 2006, 02:20:27 PM

I second the nomination of e-bay. You can find just about anything (at least I have so far) including detail kits for a lot less than retail.

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: cpxxx on January 12, 2006, 04:20:43 PM

Yes, I will be selling some of my collection on Ebay soon. It's time for a clearout. As soon as I sort them.

Ebay is great. I used to think that one day I would have to throw out all my old kits. What a waste. Now I can make a few quid.

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Glasses on January 12, 2006, 05:41:12 PM

Yes, Like Stan Smith says: "Having Mind numbing hobbies keeps your hands off the devil's clarinet." :D

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: x0847Marine on January 12, 2006, 05:57:08 PM

Give Pacfan a shout in the MA, hes a model guru with mad skills.

And his RC planes are tits, the pics of his rc Jet fighter were very cool. I think he had a P51 as well, mot sure of the scale but they were huge....HUGE I say.

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Treize69 on January 12, 2006, 07:41:28 PM

I'm still searching for a 1/9 scale R/C A-10 Thunderbolt II to go with my 1/9 scale R/C M1A2 Abrams. :t

Title: Model airplanes
Post by: Target2 on January 13, 2006, 11:48:42 AM

Not a store. But along the website reference theme. Hyperscale was mentioned but also check out the aircraft resource center (http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com) .

Lloyd