Shadoweng Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I am wanting to work on a 1/32 kit, but I have no idea which one is a good one to get my feet wet with. Here are my present choices. Trumpeter TBF-1C Hasegawa P-51D Hasegawa Zero (older tool) Cyber Hobby BF-109E3 Eduard BF-109E7 Trumpeter AH-1 Skyraider Academy F-18C Tamiya F-4J Phantom Trumpeter A-10AW Revell BF-109G6 I am also in a bit of a modelers block, so something that would re-inspire me would help out a lot! Which of these should I go with or is there something else I should try to acquire to start my trip on the "dark side"? I may try to buy either the Hasegawa BF-109F4 or Ki-61 Tony to get my feet wet. Any thoughts? Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Quote I may try to buy either the Hasegawa BF-109F4 or Ki-61 Tony to get my feet wet. Yes, good choices Tony T and Eagle Driver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Yes, the Ki-61 Hien. You can rattle can it in aluminium as almost decal-ready and don't have to worry about doing loads of strap-ons as you have to do with modern jets, thereby avoiding that feeling of it's finished but isn't (until you've spent another 6-10 hours building and painting whizz-bangs to hang under the wings). I find sprayed aluminium always takes decals too without creating much extra preparation (other than masking). The Hornet C, Phantom J and Night/Adverse Weather Warthog might get you bogged down. Whatever you decide, enjoy it. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’m currently working on the Eduard 109 E4. It’s a small aircraft so a relatively small model. Builds up easily and easy to handle but you can still add plenty of detail if you want. Decided I needed a simple and quick build to get my mojo back. Must say I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 You really can't go wrong with any of the new tool Hasegawa fighters. The Ki-44, Ki-84, N1K2 and J2M3 were all great builds for me right OOB. Rick Griewski and Phantom2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilCarrot Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I'm about halfway through a "shake-n-bake" build of the Trumpy Skyraider. It has a few inaccuracies but it's an easy build so far. On the other hand some people lose their mojo if a kit is too easy, if you'd rather have something challenging with rewarding results you could try a Special Hobby kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 You don't say how much experience you have building models so if you're new to the hobby try something inexpensive to get the feel of it. If you have experience then whatever peaks your interest. The KI-61 sounds like fun. Just don't get in over your head with lots of aftermarket stuff for your first build. Or like I say "Don't get distracted by shiny things." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadoweng Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 I have been building for many years, just never really messed with the big ones. Plus have lost the Mojo and was looking for some insight on how to spark it in the easiest way possible. An yes I was looking for a kit that does not require a ton of Aftermarket to start off. I know that a seat or at least harnesses are a must for most kits now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Shultz II Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Buy an Egg Plane! Easy to build and fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 3:32 PM, Shadoweng said: I may try to buy either the Hasegawa BF-109F4 or Ki-61 Tony to get my feet wet. Any thoughts? Just do it ! Big Texan and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Do you already own all the kits in your list? And if so, are you looking to use what is at hand without having to make a new purchase? I ask because the obvious choice for your project, IMO, is one of the 1/32 Tamiya super kits, none of which are on your list. The Zeros, P-51s, Corsairs, Mosquito, and Spitfires. If you still have to purchase the kit you are going to build, pick one of those and prepare for one of the best experiences in modeling. Buy it from a Japanese or Hong Kong source on Ebay and you'll save huge $$$. If you have to stick with your list, I'll put in a vote for Eduard 109 Emil. Great kit that I have built and enjoyed The Cyber Hobby Bf-109 uses a crazy photo-etch system for attaching all the control surfaces. The whole thing was a bad idea and is a pig to deal with; I'd avoid that kit for that reason alone. The Revell 109 doesn't really have the detail to support the larger 1/32 scale IMO. I have the Academy F-18 in my stash and that looks like a great kit, but that is a different kettle of fish entirely to the WWII builds. The model will be huge and that is a major, major project. You have lots of good choices though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I lost my mojo over the last few year - sort of got it back by working on simple kits of stuff that I don't normally build (in my case it was a 1/72 skipjack submarine and a 1/16 T72 MBT). I like bigger scales because my eyes aren't as good as they were and my fingers cope better when it's not small. I guess we all have different reasons for losing our mojo - I think I've just genuinely slowed down and changed what I want from my hobby - I'm as happy now with loads of kits on the go and not completed as I once was completing everything. I think I've tapped into what makes me happy in this moment and now live with it. Good luck with yours, if it was me I'd try a completely different subject rather than just swapping scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadoweng Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yes the kits that are listed are the ones that I currently own, that being said I am open to maybe purchasing a different one to get it back. I have also thought of trying a 1/350 scale ship, or a car to try and spice things up. Thanks for all the input so far guys, Jeremy EvilCarrot and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 That 1/72 Skipjack was a fun build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Texan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Get ya an old Monogram 1/48 kit to cut your teeth on, and just have fun with it! Then work your way onto one of those great 1/32 kits you got listed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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