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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Dave W on March 02, 2015, 11:30:45 AM
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There's been a lot of talk recently about 1/32 scale kits and their prices etc but we hear very little about those working in smaller scales.
So, how many here are working in 1/48th and 1/72 scales and if so, what's the appeal to you for these scales/ manufacturers/ subjects?.
Please- do not let this topic degenerate into yet another fan thread about Wingnut Wings. I'm interested in hearing from those who have been ignored by the large scale kit manufacturers.
For the record, I work in 1/48th and 1/32 scales, and 1/24 too, but age/ eyesight and Big Fumbly Fingers mean I have had to move on from 1/72 scale, sadly.
I'm currently working on an Eduard 1/48th Albatros W.4 and have just bought the new Eduard 48th Siemens Schuckert D.III. I think 1/48th is a great scale for WW1 but how do others feel? I also do 1/32 and have a Special Hobby 1/32 Bristol M.1c monoplane next in the queue- this is an absolute jewel of a kit!
WW1 is such a great subject area I'd love to see the major kit manufacturers embrace it and release new kits in all the major scales.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coasst
Australia
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I built a SPAD & Nieuport in 1/48 scale when I was about 11 or 12 years old and I remember them being quite small. Why I bought them, I don't know as I only built 1/48 WW II aircraft at the time. I have a couple 1/32 WW II kits in the stash, the rest being 1/48 WW II & Korean War aircraft. The four Wingnut kits I have, to me it seems, and this just my opinion, WW I kits are perfect size wise in 1/32 scale. My hat is off to all of y'all who build 1/72 scale WW I aircraft as they being so small, that to me seems like a high skill level to accomplish. Now, if I wasn't so damned scared I would start one of the Wingnut kits.
James
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I build mostly 1/48, but have added a few 1/32 WNW to the stash.
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I work almost exclusively in 1/48, which I think is perfect, enough detail and small enough not to take up a heap of shelf space. I started in WWI in the early 90s with Eduard's first kits and the DML/Dragon Knights of the Sky releases. I'm sad that Eduard seems to have slowed down their 1/48 releases, and Roden as well. Still, we have a good selection in this scale.
Drew
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I'm just now working on my second and third WNW bips, so my experience overall is limited. That said, I purchased the new Eduard SSW D.III after seeing it entered at a local show this weekend. I wanted to give the smaller scales a shot, but after seeing the 1/48 I fear that 1/72 is out of the question due to its size and my eyesight. We'll see (no pun intended) about 1/48.
When I do get started on the SSW you can bet that I'll post the log here :)
Mark G
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. Now, if I wasn't so damned scared I would start one of the Wingnut kits.
James
Go get one, open the box, rip a bag open, and cut a part off. There, it's ruined. May as well build it now :)
You're right, but not having built a biplane properly, and never rigged anything, would you suggest the Rumpler or Fokker Eindekker?
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As for me, I only build 1/72 scale models. I've been building WWII subjects for decades now, so I'm pretty used to working at this scale, and I found it quite natural to go on at the same scale with WWI birds. That way all planes are at a constant scale in my showcases. To tell the truth, I didn't think WWI aircraft were so small and I had to look for smaller tweezers and tools.
Regarding the manufacturers, we don't have much choice at this scale, and almost all available kits require a lot of work. They're either very old (Airfix or Revell toolings) or short-run kits (mostly Roden, Eduard, MAC Distribution and former Toko kits now issued by Eastern Express). I understand that we 1/72 builders are a minority in WWI modelling, which means no major kit brand could make profit out of costly tools. As far as I'm concerned, I'm fond of short-run kits for WWII subjects too, so I can deal with that. However, I would surely spare time if Hasegawa or Tamiya WWI birds were available...From what I've experienced so far, I think the best WWI 1/72 kits are the Roden ones. And they're rather cheap.
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My interest spans all eras of aviation and other than deciding to go strictly 1/32 for WWI subjects, I build primarily 1/72 and 1/48.
As a rule, I prefer 1/48 for small to medium sized aircraft, shifting to 1/72 for larger, such as WWII heavy bombers.
I've built two 1/48 WWI aircraft but as I've somehow amassed a fairly good sized stash of WNW kits (and one Roden 1/32 Fokker Triplane), I felt it best to
limit my kits for that era to one scale.
Eric
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i primarily work in 1/48, but have also done 1/32 and recently dabbled in 1/72. mainly because there are so many types in 1/72 and i am interested in interesting aircraft so i build models not vice versa.
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Before WNW I collected all the Eduard models and before Eduard there were Air fix, Revelll Frog and Red Star
I am still interested in 48, since it is more manageable than 32.
I switched to 32 before WNW, though.
It was a good scale for scratch building.
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Hello All.
I made a 1/32 D.VII for the recent group build and enjoyed it enough to start an SE5a in the same scale. Yet, despite thinking this would mark my full move away from 1/48, it hasn't quite happened that way andanyway there are kits that I hanker for which are not yet available in the larger scale. The overwhelming majority of my small display collection is 1/48 and about half the stash remains in that scale. I also have an Eduard Camel on the way and really want to complete it.
Best wishes
Nigel
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I still buy 1/72, but seem to make them at a diminishing rate. Probably only one a year these days. Can't remember the last time I built 1/48. Probably three years ago. I primarly build 1/32 nowadays, interspersed with a figure or two (also 1/32).
But, if the right 1/72 came along, e.g. a Fokker D.VII by Eduard, then I'd probably get all excited and buy at least two and probably build them. If Eduard made an Albatros D.III In 1/72 I'd be interested as the Roden is a difficult build with that tricky three part top wing and the difficult fit of parts and the sometimes baffling engineering.
Cheers
Syd
PS some times I stray and make non-WW1 subjects. And they are more often in 1/72. Forgive me.
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Just a tad off topic,but just seen a Vetrans 72 Breuget 5 go for an atonishing £155 on evilbay :o
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I have a large stash of 1/72 but I am starting to prefer 1/48. The problem is both scale stashes are growing quicker than I build them.
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I have models in my stash and a few already built in 1:48 and 1:72. I am building one now!
Of the two, I prefer the larger scale as the models are not too big and still allow for a decent amount of detail inside, engines etc. I find 1:72 just that much more difficult to detail well - although I have an Eduard 1:72 Dr1 twin-pack with loads of PE which will be a challenge as the DR1 is relatively small to begin with.
I mostly have Eduard and Revell kits in 1:48. Their quality is good enough for my skill levels.
However I would add that my experiences with WNW in 1:32 I have improved my techniques all round in quantum leaps, which allows me to be a better modeller in 1:48.
For non -ww1 models the aircraft tend to be bigger to start with so I would normally then choose 1:48 or 1:72 anyway - especially as more modern models lend themselves less to interior detailing.
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I'm fairly new to WW1 plastic models. I jumped on the WnWs bandwagon so 1/32 it is. Otherwise, I've been modeling in paper at 1/60 and 1/33 scales primarily. The most common scale for aviation is 1/33 which was popularized in Europe, with Poland seeming to be at the cutting edge of the paper hobby. In paper, it's a simple matter of changing the printer scale percentage to model whatever oddball scale you want. That's one of the advantages I really enjoy about it. We're not dependent on the designers and manufacturers to dictate what subjects we model in a particular scale. Another one of our new paper modeler forumites, Pericles, usually models in 1/100 scale from what I've seen. Please correct me Pericles if I'm wrong, and I hope it's ok I mentioned you. :)
Maybe as 3d printing matures we'll see prices come down and quality go up. At that point it will be similar to paper models. A model will be designed and become available to anyone at any scale within reason. This discussion of "scale wars" will be a non issue.
George
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I only model 1/32. My eyesight and dexterity finds 1/72 modelling too small, especially WWI subjects, which are very well suited to 1/32 because of their relatively small size. Except, of course, for the Gotha, AEG and Felixstowe, which are crazy large.
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I do 1/32nd, because I built tanks for a long time, so I felt 1/32nd was a natural transition from 1/35th. I was comfortable with the level of detail involved. Nothing against the others, it was just where I was. Obviously the WNW stuff is a big attraction to 1/32nd
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I started in 1/72 many years ago - first the old Revell and Airfix kits in the 80s and early 90s then adding czechmaster resin and other limited run subjects. Had quite a few kits built - didnt do much detailing as was using them also for gaming purposes as well as display.
Late 90s Eduard had shown up and started doing good 1/48s and I was finding 1/72 too small (hated rigging in 1/72) so I moved up a scale.
Those were busy years and while amassed a bunch of 1/48 kits I had no time to build much. When Roden showed up doing 1/32 kits I decided that I really liked the larger size and got rid of the 1/48 stash. Had pretty much resigned to only having limited choices in 1/32 (maybe one new kit a year) but then WNW showed up :)
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Aside from my one foray into 1/32 scale with WNW's exquisite Tripe, I build exclusively 1/48 scale. For me, the size is perfect and, with an optivisor and considerable patience, easy to detail and rig. Before the release of the WNW Felixstowe I had considered going for one of the Roden 1/72 scale versions, but soon realized that all that rigging in such a tiny scale would put me in the looney bin. Although all of my foreseeable future projects are 1/48 scale, my WNW stash and fondness for those kits is growing and it won't be long before I do another.
Another reason for working in 1/48 scale is the wide variety of WWI types available in that scale. Next on the bench for me is a Macchi M.5, currently unavailable in 1/32 scale. Soon, I plan on doing Copper State's Aviatik C.I, then the Lohner B.II. Very cool designs also not available in 1/32 scale. So, yeah, I guess I'll be doing 1/48 scale for quite some time. Do love those WNW kits, though.
Cheers,
Bud
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My 2 pence, actually off topic as this thread is meant for 1:72 and 1: 48 scale.
When I wanted to try building a kit, I went for the Eduard's Eindecker 1:72 from weekend edition I got as a gift from my good friends who wanted to let me taste kit building instead of scratch building. I finished the build but I had to admit that I enjoyed much less fun.
Thinking about the learnings I came to following conclusions - 1:144 scratchbuilds from WWI are great for following reasons:
- you can choose whatever type you want and do not have to wait for kit releases
- there is no stash of kits next to your workbench, only a stash styrene sheets, files and putty :)
- building a model from plastic sheets with signs like "no trespassing" or "watch your step" simply makes me happy
- even when the result does not look good, you can always say "ok, with respect to the fact that it is a scratchbuild, it could have looked much worse"
- all the money you would spend on kits you can spend on tools and paints and styrene sheets and brass tubes and brass sheets and welding materials and all other stuff you would not need if you were building WNW kits :) (unless you were Bo or Bertl)
- if a B-29 in 1:144 looks cute, how cute must a Nieuport XI look?
- when you travel to contests, all you need to transport your collection is a box with dimensions 10 x 10 "
- and above all, I love the look in the eyes of small children when they spot my collection :)
Cheers.
Ondra
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Good post, Ondra. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I build since 1996 only 1:48 scale figures, tanks and aircraft from the periods 1900 -1918 and 1933 -1945.
I have about 200 kits in my stuff.
Martin
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As I wrote some time ago in my introduction as a featured modeller I was for a long time exclusively building WW2 1/72, mostly because of the space limitations. When I moved to WW1 it was logical to continue with 1/72. Then I became distracted, got Roden Spad VII in 1/32 as a gift. Then I discovered WNW and the gradual transition started and it is still on the way. Currently I build both, 1/32 and 1/72, almost in equal numbers. And I declare I will contiunue like this, however I must admit that the eyesight limitations are more and more noticable. I am afraid this is a one-way street and in a few years I will have to give up 1/72. But not yet, not yet. With the WNW Felixstowe currently on my desk I am already starting to plan next two builds in 1/72 - HRModels Pup and Choroszy FE8.
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Only 1/48 for me!
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I built my first WW1 planes last spring, and this was a Eduard Albatros 1:72, I thought this was too small (missing details). I then moved to 1:48 Again Eduard but Fokker E.V but it was not easy to build, I have to get even more details on the plane. So I was a little confused on what scale I will build 1:72 or 1:48.
In the Meanwhile, I found this forums and read a lot about WNV and I'd love to try one of them, but they are too big and a little outside my building budget.
By chance I met a modeling Fellow who has 4 VNV set he would exchange for my Billing Boat wood set, that I have been fortunate to have received from a neighbor. So now I have a SE.5a - one Albatros DV - one Fokker D.VII (Fok) and Duelist Fokker E. III & DH.2.
I plan to start with SE.5a. Then we see what scale I prefer this.
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In my earlier days I always built 1:72 and 1:48 scale, they were the most common sizes back in my day. Since getting back into modeling I found that the two smaller scales were just getting a little too fiddly for me so I started building the 1:32 scale Roden WW1 kits, then Wingnuts came along. I find 1:32 scale to be the right size for my old eyes and hands and the more challenging the kit the better. I also do a bit of scratch building but again in 1:32 scale. There is a far greater range of WW1 aircraft models in the smaller scales which is frustrating for the large scale builders.
Des.
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Sorry Des,
but in 1:72 and 1:32 are more kits than in 1:48.
Martin
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I build in both 1/72 and 1/48th scales. However, as I get older and the eyesight changes - age & diabetes - I have realized that my stash of 1/72 scale kits was more than I would ever be able to build so I have been thinning it down. But I must say that HR Models has been putting out some great 1/72 scale kits! It is harf to resist. I now mainly have 1/48 scale and about 25 WNW. The WNW kits are for when my eyes really go bad!!
Mike
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I really don't have just one scale . I build in all three , but my main scale is 48 . I only build 72 scale for a quick project for I don't detail them , right out of the box works for me . Only have a few 32 scale kits and will not be getting anymore in this scale . I also have 1/12 scale motor bikes . In total I have over 260 kits . So I not worried about not having nothing to build and I can also scratch built the subject as well if I'm that keen on the subject matter .
Terri
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I work exclusively in 1:72.
The reason being that a) it's what I usually built in when I was a kid, and b) my intention is to build as complete a collection of WWI aircraft as possible, so space will be an issue! This aim was first conceived when I was a teenager, so when I restarted modelling about 5 years ago, I picked up on that - not realising how many kits were now available - I have over 130 different types in my stash!
I do have a couple of kits in other scales: the Airfix 1:12 Bentley that I'm currently working on, an Airfix 1:24 Stuka, and a 1:35 Tamiya StuG III. All of those have been in my stash since I was a kid.
Apart from that, I enjoy this scale more than the others. It is not necessary to add every detail, and most detail that is required can be hinted at, rather than actually added. One thing I've noticed with the Bentley build is that I have to add every nut and bolt - this requires much more accurate references, most of which are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to obtain....
Ian
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For the past fifteen years I have built ships in 1/700 and 1/350 at least 2 per year
Sci-fi/fantasy 1/6 going up to /1200 1 per year
WW2 US aircraft 2 at 1/72 1 at 1/144
But I have always been fascinated by WW1 aircraft, I even purchased two resin kits in 1/72 then one in plastic at 1/48. Even though I had no idea when I would if ever build them.
I had to give up 1/700 due to my eye sight and found my choices limited in 1/350.
Most of the novels I read and films I watch are sci-fi so at least I could continue modelling.
Then I found this site and found my interest in the subject peaked once again.
So out came the 1/48 Roden Fokker D V11 during the build process I attended shows and soon added to my small WW1 stash, I now have three more 1/48 queuing up to be built.
As for my two 1/72 kits well one is being done as part of the GB, BUT IF I'M HONEST I find this scale hard to warm too so will not be purchasing anymore in this scale.
I have yet to build in 1/32 but do want to find out what it's like, so purchased a Roden Tripe from a friend and have been asked by my wife if I would like a model for my birthday, so I have decided on a WNW AMC DH2.
So after all that spouting i'll sum it up
1/72 5% down to 0%
1/48 75%
1/32 20%
Roy
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Long story short, all of my attempts so far have been in the one true scale: 1/72nd. :) This is for a number of reasons that I'm sure no one really cares about, but suffice it to say that as much as I love WWI, I do love aviation from the 1930's through 1944 just as much. With that in mind, the choice was obvious.
My eyesight is just as bad as the next guy's, but I figured that's what they make Mag-Eyes or Optivisors for, right? However, it's my thumbs and fingertips that have grown immensely large and clumsy in the last few years. ::)
I'll continue to attempt to build in this scale, and soldier on despite no new kits arriving in the foreseeable future. Shoot doggies! I've got enough of a stash built up, I'll not be hurting for years.
Warren
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I built whatever scale of WW1 aircraft I could find at our local Ben Franklin store growing up. After getting back into modeling seriously, I confined myself to 1/48th. Well, WNW came along and blew that all to hell. Now I build 1/48th and 1/32.
Tim Pivonka
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I built whatever scale of WW1 aircraft I could find at our local Ben Franklin store growing up.
Same here Tim. I guess my first WWI kit was the Aurora Nieuport bought at Mason's in Anniston. Then it was a succession of 1/72nd Revell* and 1/28th Revell kits. (I still have the 1/28th Revell SPAD, unbuilt, that my brother gave me one Christmas. I've no idea why I didn't build it.)
* I LOVED the box-art on the Revell 1/72nd Fokker Tripe, but in retrospect, a Fokker Tripe cruising over a downed DH2 . . . . really???
The 1/72nd hook got set really hard in '71 or '72 with a MPC diorama kit purchased from the five and dime in Oxford, Ala. that contained what must have been a knock off Airfix SPAD VII in Frank Luke's markings, a set of Airfix WWI German infantry, and a vacuformed base featuring a downed Drachen. Because of that kit I believed for a very long time that Luke flew a SPAD VII. I mean, the model companies wouldn't get it wrong, now would they? At least not to an 11 year old boy from Alabama. :) ;) ::)
By the time I got to lay my eyes on my first true hobby shop in '73, I was already into my armor building stage. :-\
Warren
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I built all scales as a kid, too, but even then was drawn to the larger scales. I've always been interested in the details of how these things worked; switches, knobs, panels etc. I built many 1/32 Revell & Hasewaga kits but my absolute favorites back then were the 1/24 Airfix kits -- Spit, Hurricane, Bf 109 & Mustang -- I built them all and went crazy on them to the best of my teen age abilities... AM stuff mostly didn't exist so any embellishments had to be cobbled and scratched...
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I'm building models for just few years, so I'm still trying all scales and all kind of subjects. Building a 1:72 and a 1:48 at th emoment, but to be honest, I plan to keep tight to the 1:32 models in the future, the reason being that te WnW are so much better than your regular 1:72 and/or 1:48 scale kits, that it is just more fun!
best regards,
Sasho
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I build mostly 1/48, but have done a few 1/72 kits.
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Hi,
I build mostly 1/48, and I have 1/72 scale in the stock.
I think it still lacks some very important topics. I think especially aircraft Austro-Hungarian. There are beautiful kits, but the majority are mainly short-run, or non-existent (two-seater bomber).
There is the same lack for French aircraft.
There are mainly fighters, but the reconnaissance planes are very interesting, and the bombers. I find it incredible to not have good "Voisin" for example.
But I continue on this scale, although 1/32 is attractive. I have the Special-Hobby 1/32 Morane-Saulnier in stock.
Arnaud
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[quote author=Naimbs link=topic=5289.msg94187#msg94187 date=1425543940
I think it still lacks some very important topics. I think especially aircraft Austro-Hungarian. There are beautiful kits, but the majority are mainly short-run, or non-existent (two-seater bomber).
There is the same lack for French aircraft.
There are mainly fighters, but the reconnaissance planes are very interesting, and the bombers. I find it incredible to not have good "Voisin" for example.[/quote]
Arnaud,
You are right, there is a real dearth of kits for both A-H and French a/c. The other day I scribbled down the French a/c kits I have multiples of in my stash, and it was only the usual suspects: SPADs and Nieuports. I have just one Eduard/Flashback Voisin that a friend kindly gave me. (I wonder what happened to those molds?) Unless you go to short run resin/styrene or vacuform, there is nothing in injected styrene from a mainstream company outside of A-H from the likes of Roden, MAC, etc.
We soldier on though, yes?
Warren
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Hi,
I build mostly 1/48, and I have 1/72 scale in the stock.
I think it still lacks some very important topics. I think especially aircraft Austro-Hungarian. There are beautiful kits, but the majority are mainly short-run, or non-existent (two-seater bomber).
There is the same lack for French aircraft.
There are mainly fighters, but the reconnaissance planes are very interesting, and the bombers. I find it incredible to not have good "Voisin" for example.
But I continue on this scale, although 1/32 is attractive. I have the Special-Hobby 1/32 Morane-Saulnier in stock.
Arnaud
You and I have very similar tastes, Arnaud, and share the same feelings regarding A/H and French aircraft. There may be good news on the horizon, though. Copper State has announced plans to release a Henry Farman H.F.20 and a 8 Voisin LAS III. They have already released a marvelous Salmson Moineau S.M.1. Considering your modeling wishes and your skills, this is one you really should have.
http://www.copperstatemodels.com/
Check out page two!
https://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=1034720&part=2
Cheers,
Bud
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I think there is something to every single one of the scales, in 1/32 you have a huge field open for detailing and weathering techniques, 1/48 is a reasonable compromise between detail and size and 1/72 gives you the possibility to build huge number of types.
But...
There is only one scale that allows you to do this. :D
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag72/ondrejmokry/IMG_0026_zpsvhsupx9f.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/ondrejmokry/media/IMG_0026_zpsvhsupx9f.jpg.html)
Just joking, guys, I admire your achievments with larger scales. ;)
Cheers
Ondra
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I think there is something to every single one of the scales, in 1/32 you have a huge field open for detailing and weathering techniques, 1/48 is a reasonable compromise between detail and size and 1/72 gives you the possibility to build huge number of types.
But...
There is only one scale that allows you to do this. :D
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag72/ondrejmokry/IMG_0026_zpsvhsupx9f.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/ondrejmokry/media/IMG_0026_zpsvhsupx9f.jpg.html)
Just joking, guys, I admire your achievments with larger scales. ;)
Cheers
Ondra
Ondra,
Where did you get that really big ball point pen?
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So far I've completed an Eduard 1/72 Dr.1 and a few Eduard 1/48th. Have a couple 1/32 WNW started but want to improve on rigging skills before building them. I've found the Eduard 1/48th to be fun builds and can be knocked out in little time. Will do more in 1/72 and 1/32 but forsee about 3 - 4 1/48th's getting built for 1 1/72 or 1/32.
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A really nice collection of aeroplanes Ondra.
Des.
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I build 72nd almost excusively. My one foray away from the scale being a WNW Pup.
I find it strange that some people have said how they used to do 72nd but moved to 32nd (WNW) because 72nd is too fiddly. Strange because, having built a WNW kit, the amount of detail means that some of the parts are extremely small and when it comes to rigging, and threading lengths of monofilament through .5mm tube, to rig a WNW kit, it doesn't get any more fiddly!
Although I may build a couple more selected WNW kits, 72nd will always be the mainstay and despite having built over 50 kits in around 15 months, there are still so many to go at! Once I've exhausted the injection-moulded plastic kits there are lots of resin ones to do. ;D
The other good thing about 72nd is the price - I can get 8 - 20 single-seat fighters for the price of one WNW of the same. ;D
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I am also building just 1/72. Except one atempt to build DH.2 in 1/48. I like the size of those kits. For me enjoyment is to work in smal scale. Also the variety and price has big role. And in the end models are smal and coisy and doesnt take too much space ( altought with tempo i am building, I would have space enough for any scale :) )
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1/72 here too. I m on a budget, lack of space and the ability to build many schemes factor in for me.
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I do strictly 1/48 for about 99% of my WW1 models, I have been doing that scale since I started in the early 1990's building aurora kits that I was able to find at a local flea market. Then Eduard came out with their 1/48 scale kits and I have been at it ever since, buying up the Dragon, then Roden, then Special Hobby, as well as short run kits by Blue Max, Lone Star Models, Copper State, Jager, Omega, Karaya, and the latest from GasPatch. I have almost every type I would want to build in 1/48 (other than an AGO C.I or Caudron R.11). I find they are the right size for me, I can add interior detail and rig them well, and still fit them in my display cabinet. I have built 1 Nieuport 17 in 1/72 scale for an online challenge, although it was damaged when I brought it to the nationals so that ended my experiment with the small scale. I still have the old Revell 1/28 scale SPAD XIII, Fokker DR.1 and Fokker D.VII half built in boxes in the attic but will not have a spot to store them when or if I ever complete them, and cannot afford the new Wingnut Wings kits, nor would I have any room to display them.
Dave Calhoun
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I am still doing 1/48 and have a considerable stash of subjects to last me a long time, especially with the glacial pace I have been undertaking my builds lately. I do however have approx 10 WNW and a few Roden 1/32's to dive into when I am brave enough to do so :-\ , might be a while before I do that though ???
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My production has dropped dramatically in the last few years due to family, work and elder care obligations. Welcome to the real world for sure! However, it has not stopped me from getting in a little modeling time here and there. Prior to that time span I had been working exclusively in 1/48. But recently I have dipped my toe in the waters of 1/32 via Roden and WNW. The Roden kits are a challenge but the results have been good and I really like the WNW kits but their size and cost are major factors and I'm not sure that at this time I am ready to abandon the considerable investment I have in 1/48 scale. I will continue to pick up a WNW kit now and then when they bring out something I can't resist but I feel 1/48 is the perfect size for doing what I like best, multiple kits from the same unit.
Regards,
Dwayne
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For those of us relatively new to modelling and new-ish to WWI modelling, the WNW kits are a godsend due to their excellent quality and detail which allows us to build decent models as rank amateurs.
It is up to the manufacturers of 1:72 and 1:48 kits to up their game in terms of quality to compete. However I am very happy with say Eduard in 1:48.
I would definitely be tempted to buy and build more smaller scale kits if the detail was better (Airfix take note) and i would be happy to pay a bit extra $ for the better kits. I can pick up an Eduard Weekend kit for around US$20 - but I would pay more if the model was worth it.
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It is up to the manufacturers of 1:72 and 1:48 kits to up their game in terms of quality to compete. However I am very happy with say Eduard in 1:48.
Just my opinion, of course, but I've found the Eduard Fokker Dr.I and Nie.17 to be every bit as good in 1/72nd as WNW is in 1/32nd.
Warren
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Warren , I have Eduards Fokker Dr.1 in 72 scale in the stash and I can say that for the scale it does have pretty good detail .
Terri
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Me too Terri, I have the dual combo and have long looked forward to building them. I am very happy with the offerings from Eduard too.
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Exactly. You cannot expect the same level of detail, etc. in 1/72nd as you do in 1/32nd, but for the money, the Eduard kits are every bit as great a value, if not more, than WNW kits are in my very humble opinion. True, they don't come with the same kind of instructions, photos, etc. but that is what books and research are for, right? I mean, how else can I explain my buying WWI aviation books. Right? ;) ;) ;) ;) ::) ::) ::)
I'd recommend either the Dr.I or Nieuport to anyone getting into WWI modeling, especially the Dr.I. That is what was recommended to me, and any difficulties I had with the kit were my own making, not the kit's.
Warren
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Warren , Ian , do have Eduards 1/72 Junkers J.I ? If not I recommend the kit . Comes as a profilpack as well . Can be hard to find at times .
Terri
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Terri,
I missed out on that one when it came out, thinking I'd just "pick one up later". Sadly, they've about dried up. I did manage to find a profi-pack at a decent price on evil-bay a while back and it resides happily in the stash now.
I wish they'd do more two-seaters in 1/72nd.
I think I've got just about every iteration of WWI kit they've produced, although there's an E-Day Fokker Dr.I boxing I'd like to get my hands on.
Warren
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Terri,
I missed out on that one when it came out, thinking I'd just "pick one up later". Sadly, they've about dried up. I did manage to find a profi-pack at a decent price on evil-bay a while back and it resides happily in the stash now.
I wish they'd do more two-seaters in 1/72nd.
I think I've got just about every iteration of WWI kit they've produced, although there's an E-Day Fokker Dr.I boxing I'd like to get my hands on.
Warren
As to the Junkers J.I, this kit will be released again in May 2015. ;)
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That's good news Ondra, thanks for the heads up. Now, I wonder if they will also re-release their Flashback kits of the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter and the Voisin?
Warren
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I build mainly in 1/48 which is indeed my favourite scale, but I also have some 1/72 kits, I don't like that scale very much but there are some planes represented only in 72nd or sometimes some friend gives me a 72 kit for free because he changed his mind about ww1 planes and does not work on that any more...
I also have many 1/144 kits because I like them looking as small toys and to be honest I prefer them to the 72.
As far as 1/32 is concerned I bought just the Academy Ni17 (very cheap from the backyard of my local modeling shop) already with Baracca in my mind, now it looks as the most important in my display case. And I don't think I will do any more 32nd scale kits. WNW kits sound too expensive for my average modeling skills, and I'm not attracted by them, preferring to leave those kits to master modelers such as many in this forum!
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WNW kits sound too expensive for my average modeling skills, and I'm not attracted by them, preferring to leave those kits to master modelers such as many in this forum!
Same here Andonio, I know I cannot do them justice. I have some in the stash in case I ever get "good enough", and if I don't, I can sell them.
Warren