hello from east sussex uk

[leonn56]

again many thanks. to ernie and zabu,im going to give 1/48 a go but i think in the end id really like to try 1/72. in one of  my past lives  i was an engraver so im used to working in very fine detail.i like the idea of fully rigged and detailed aircraft in a small scale and im sure ive seen such a thing somewhere on this forum.

[Des]

There are some very talented people on the forum who perform magic on their 1:72 and 1:48 scale models, how they do it is beyond me but I am awestruck with what can be achieved in the smaller scales. Your experience as an engraver will be a great asset to you in 1:72 scale and I look forward to seeing your work.

Just as an example have a look at this build - http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1744.0

Des.

[lcarroll]

Leon,
   First and foremost a very warm welcome to the Forum; you'll find that there's very little in the way of encouragement , knowledge, and help that isn't readily available here and I know you'll enjoy it.
   I'd suggest trying one or two models in each of the two scales. I modelled in 1:72 for years, moved into 1:48 for a long period, and am now happily limiting my work to 1:32.  All scales have their pros and cons, from what you have said I think you'll end up a fan of 1:48 however it's a personal choice. Above all else, enjoy!
Cheers,
Lance

[leonn56]

thanks again chaps. and des,thats just the sort of inspiration i need!

[Zabu]

Hi Leon. Well you shoulg go where your heart is.

Sometimes it's harf to tell someone that 1/72 it's the way to gobecause they are such tiny models and sometimes all the effoprt to get those detail done loses itself in it's smallness.

But yes... you can do wonders with them. Not to the level of much bigger scales, but if they are done with some care you will be having a fair result.

Cheers

[Cimmerian]

I enjoy working in 1/72. I did a Nieuport in 1/48 and the extra detail was really nice but I still went back to 1/72 as soon as I got my optivisor.

[Ernie]

Ken, it's an easy one...just go where the heart is.  1/72 is obviously your niche,
so by all means indulge yourself in the teeny-tiny scale! "Coming in on a wing
and an optivisor".

Cheers,
Ernie

[leonn56]

well the optivisor and i are old friends,i used it for years when engraving.truth is,i'll probably try a model in each scale and then stick where my skills are best suited. so, what do you reckon chaps? whats the best model in each scale for a returning modeller to cut his teeth on? cheers

[Zabu]

Hi Leon.

Well... maybe an Albatros? Plenty of sets to detail it both in 1/48 and 1/72 scale and not too much rigging.

Would be great to see others and yours opinion too.

Cheers

[leonn56]

thanks zabu. im sure this question has been asked many times in the past.but the list of available models is quite large and, to a returning modeller like me it can be quite confusing! cheers

[Des]

For a model with next to no rigging you can't go past the Fokker Dr.1, kits available in all scales and a good range of schemes also. The Albatros and Pfalz are both good aircraft to model and are quite standard with their rigging, again available in all scales with good scheme options. If you wanted to go with a monoplane the Morane Saulnier Type N is a very nice little aeroplane, it has a bit of rigging but being a mono it is reasonably easy to do, or the Fokker E.V monoplane, no rigging involved here.
Models like the DH.2 are excellent models but has very complex rigging and not recommended for the novice. There is a huge range of WW1 aircraft kits available in both 1:72 and 1:48 scale, if you are starting from scratch you will have enough to choose from for many many years.

Des.

[leonn56]

thanks des,help much appreciated.

[Vickers]

Welcome, Leon.  Congratulations on your return to the hobby. If you're getting into WW1 models then you've definitely come to the right place!

[GAJouette]

  Leon,
A belated welcome aboard my friend. Glad to have you with us and I'm looking forward to following many future projects from your bench.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

Welcome Leon. Best wishes on your scale choice. A WNW DVII in 1/32 or an Eduard 1/48 and/or 1/72 Dr1 fit the bill for little rigging.

Steve