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french47

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Hello from Burgess Hill
« on: November 04, 2013, 09:20:15 PM »
Hi to all members, I have just found this site and it's the one for me. I am returning to model making after a break of many years,
enough to say I was a de Havilland apprentice. Having just seen the eye watering cost of Wingnut wings  models, I think I shall have to come in at a lower price range. The last kit I bought was by Airfix and that cost me two shillings ( 10 p for the younger )members.
I would like to finish with a question, Who makes the best Great War Aircraft kits?

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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2013, 11:15:33 PM »
Welcome French47  ;)

Wingnut Wings currently produce the finest kits exclusively in 1/32 scale . Next up, Eduard make a fine range of 1/48 + 1/72 kits. Next up, Roden produce some nice 1/48 - 1/72 kits. There're a few more kit producers out there, but I will allow the other members of this forum to offer up their favourites.

Good luck!
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 12:07:22 AM »
Welcome aboard!
 Bob's advice is spot on. You don't state which scale you prefer but there are a lot of options. The new MAC kits (kit numbers in the **100+ range) are pretty good if you're looking for 1:72

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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 12:48:33 AM »
 Welcome aboard my friend,glad you found us here.As I don't model in 1/72 scale I'll leave those to the models to those who do.However for 1/48 might I suggest the Blue Max range of kits or Special Hobby's range as well.You might want to look at the newer Revell kits,these are from Eduards molds and cheaper. I prefer 1/32 scale myself and will echo Bob's comments on the WNW kits. Also in the same scale are the Academy Nieuport 17 and Sopwith Camel kits. Then there's the Hobbycraft SPAD XIII kits and Rodens  1/32 range as well. The long and the short of it is there's plenty of WWI kit to choose from in all the popular scales and price ranges. I'm looking forward to seeing your first WWI projects posted here. Never be concerned about asking questions or for assistants .You'll find this outstanding forum very friendly to all and helpful too. Best of luck to you my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 12:58:25 AM »
Hi there,

The Wingnut kits are sublime - they may seem a lot, but you get a lot for your money, so I would say they are the best value. I do understand it is a lot to fork out though unless you're a dedicated WW1 nut.. You can pick up a very nice Eduard 1/48th model for around a tenner or so to see how you go.. I'm just round the corner from you in Ditchling  ;) LSA Models in Hove is an excellent old school model shop with a big range of Eduard kits..

Regards

Guy
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 01:12:22 AM »
Hi and welcome to a great site. Ah yes, the good old two shilling Airfix kits from Woolies (in my case).

The only other point I'd add to the great advice already provided is one of size.  There's no doubt that the Wingnutwings models are absolute beauties but they do take up the cabinet space. If the pockets and the cabinets can cope, go that way and I'm sure you wont be disappointed. That said, I'm still working through some great Eduard kits.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 04:17:12 AM »
Welcome to the forum, French47!  I can only echo Bob's assessment, except to add that of the 3 kit makers mentioned, Roden is the most affordable, while Eduard's kits are usually the easiest.  Once you get a few of the more straight forward builds under your belt, you'll no doubt want to try your hand at some of the more challenging kits that Gregory mentioned, such as Blue Max and Special Hobby.  Whatever route you choos, I know you'll enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2013, 07:02:09 AM »
Hello french47 and welcome to the forum, it is so good to see you here.

I build only 1:32 scale so my knowledge of "best" kits in the other scales is very limited, but for my scale Wingnuts are certainly miles in front of everyone else, you get fantastic value for money in a WNW kit, superb quality, brilliant engineering and easy to assemble kits, and to top it off free postage worldwide.

I hope you enjoy the forum, we have a bunch of really friendly people who are all willing to share their knowledge, don't be afraid to ask questions. Looking forward to seeing your first build on the forum.

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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2013, 05:17:50 PM »
Welcome to the forum, French 47.  Good to have you aboard!  I have to echo
the comments about the WnW models.  If you are ok with 1/48 scale, personally,
I would go for almost any Eduard kit.  They are well engineered and make
very handsome models.  Whichever you choose, though, have fun with it...that's the
name of the game.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: Hello from Burgess Hill
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2013, 08:43:39 AM »
Welcome, French. Nice to have you here.

Lindsay
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