vespaboy48 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Looking to get a nice 1/32 kit as i can't get on with 1/72 any more they are just to small for my eyes!! Anyone have any good ideas of where to start? I have been looking at some Revell kits but my early experience of these kits is from years ago when nothing fitted!! The other problem i have is a very limited budget as i'm out of work at the moment but need something to keep my mind active other than job searching all day!! Thanks for the help people i know i can count on you for some good advice.... Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleAviation Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 If you are looking for propeller aircraft you can find some very good prices. There are some Hasegawa kits like the Bf-109 that are very nicely engineered and well detailed. MikeC and Menelaos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hi Mark, The new Revell kits in 1/32 scale are very good and still meet your criteria. Try their P-51D Mustang kit, great fit, cheap price. Regards, Bruce Crosby emmdee, David66 and MikeC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I concur. The new Revell are great kits....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespaboy48 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Cheers for the advice guys i have been going through Hannants site ( as I've used them before ) and the prices are not so bad......Just have to decide what i want but its gonna be WW2.. Cheers Mark David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Don't rush into 1/32 although there good you'll get bogged down on detail, try 1/48 first David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Your in pswith just haveva walk round the hannants shop see what happens MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Good immersion in this scale agree should be the new Revell. Good price, lower parts count, decent enough decals. Since you said WWII, inline engine also better choice (not for engine itself, but no wiring to commit to) on finished A/C. Just build it buttoned up and as provided in kit for your first. If you catch the LSP bug from it, plenty of experimenting in your future. MikeC and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Assuming you're British, you can get the wonderful ICM Polokarpov I-16 for less than £30 from emodels, you can also get the new Revell Me 262B off ebay also for under £30. David66 and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Don't rush into 1/32 although there good you'll get bogged down on detail, try 1/48 first Wouldn't that depend on how much detail the builder thinks is really necessary? We are not all fine scale modelers here. Personally, I do not get bogged down with too much detail simply because I ignore what I do not think is necessary for a successful model. I like injection molded plastic kits because most of the fine detail is already pre-made for me as part of the model. When there are too many fussy tiny detail parts I do not include them. That way I am also satisfied with some of the carved wood models one gets from the Philippines and from certain builders who work in wood. If I need a certain detail or two on a wood model I can add parts to it and repaint it. From three feet away not much detail is observable anyway. Certainly not from 6 feet away. We are all different. Some things we can accept that others cannot. As an example, in G gauge model railroading the scales run from 1/32 through 1/29, 1/24, 1/22.5, 1/20.3, 1/17 and 1/13. and smaller that are all running on the same gauge track (1.75 inches or 45mm). Try running a mixed train with cars of all these scales coupled together - it can drive you sane. So you limit the scales of the models you make. The only scale that is true is the European #1 which is made to 1/32 scale which runs on G gauge track, made by Marklin and a few others in Europe. All the other G scales are forms of narrow gauge. I like armored trains but the kits are all in 1/35 scale which is out of scale for G track. So, if it doesn't bother me than what is the big deal? If it bothers you then don't visit a model railroad where they run 1/35 scale cars on G track. To me this modeling is a hobby, it is not a religion. There are no absolute rules, no sins. Modeling exists because it is fun and interesting and other good things. Go have some fun. How much detail is necessary for you is your decision. Enjoy. David66, MikeC and Gigant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Don't rush into 1/32 although there good you'll get bogged down on detail, try 1/48 first Whaaaat ? I'd suggest the new Revell Mustang from Hannants but apparently it's already sold out. Have to wait til they restock : https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RV3944 David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) If you are looking for propeller aircraft you can find some very good prices. There are some Hasegawa kits like the Bf-109 that are very nicely engineered and well detailed. Hi Mark, The new Revell kits in 1/32 scale are very good and still meet your criteria. Try their P-51D Mustang kit, great fit, cheap price. Regards, Bruce Crosby Yes, what they said. I've not tried the P-51, but I enjoyed their Spitfire II and had a real blast with the Ar 196A. Your in pswith just haveva walk round the hannants shop see what happens Agreed, it's not that far up the A12 from Ipswich and it's an Aladdin's Cave for modellers. Just for a bit of inspiration, you could also pop into the Flixton museum on your way. Edited January 22, 2018 by MikeC David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Ipswich? How about a nice Martlesham Heath based 356th Fighter Group P-51? Go for the new Revell Mustang and model a bit of local history. Or maybe you prefer noisy pointy things? Any preference on subject matter? David66 and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Don't rush into 1/32 although there good you'll get bogged down on detail, try 1/48 first Burn the witch! David66 and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I also suggest the new tool Revell Mustang, spitfire, Bf-109. If you want something a little more complex, the Fw-190s and AR-196 are nice too. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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