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What should i get?
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:40 PM

My nanny, as always, sent me some money for my birthday, i have decided this money will go on a new kit. But what to get?

My usual fare is 1:48 WW2 Aircraft. But i am keen to expand, but only aircraft, im not so interested in land or sea based vehicles.

My budget? Around $80USD

What would you guys recommend?

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Posted by Ripcord on Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:49 PM

Theres a revell 1:32 scale 109 for 24.99 if your interested.  Its from tower Plastic-Models.com and if you use 014w7 you get free shipping.  Oh its TL209 for the number.

Mike

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Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:12 PM

How about the new Great Wall  1/48 Mig-29 ?  DragonUSA has them on preorder

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:16 PM

Im nervous about great wall after their P-61 stuff up.

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Posted by P mitch on Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:34 PM

Eduard make a very nice 1/32 BF-109E Balkan, lots of extras, its sat in my stash so happy to recommend it

Phil

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:43 PM

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Posted by cml on Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:12 PM

Happy Birthday Scorpiomikey! Beer

Sorry, i don't have a specific recommendation for a kit, but, with that sort of dough, you'd be able to get something pretty decent.  Look forward to hearing what you decide upon.

Have a great day.

 

Chris

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Posted by DoogsATX on Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:04 PM

Get the new Cyber-Hobby 32nd Bf 109E-3. Their E-4 is the best there is, and actually cheaper than the Eduards. 

Or get Tamiya's Il-2. 

$80 will also score you Wingnut Wings. And they do free shipping...

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 18, 2012 9:47 PM

What about a 48 scale BoB 109? Whats the best out there? Now that ive got a spitfire i should get the 109 to go with it lol.

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Posted by DoogsATX on Sunday, November 18, 2012 10:17 PM

Best depends on what you want. 

Tamiya's Emils are simpler, less detailed In the office, don't have separated control surfaces, etc. but they go together wonderfully. 

Airfix's new 109E kits are really well done, too. 

IMO the best out there for now is Eduard. I find their 48th 109s better than their 32nds, and with the Profipacks you get the PE, masks and awesome decal sheet with usually five scheme options. With $80 you could also splurge on some of their matched Brassin sets too...

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 18, 2012 11:24 PM

Brassin?

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, November 19, 2012 8:38 AM

One suggestion is to try a civil aircraft,  You'll have a much easier time finding reference material- just grab a camera and visit your local airport.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, November 19, 2012 9:08 AM

Mike: Both the Tamiya and Hasegawa Bf-109s are really nice kits, haven't built the Airfix version.

If I may step in here Doogs, Brassin is Eduard's new line of resin detail parts.

But come on you don't want some ugly Bf-109 - buy something pretty like a Tamiya F4U Corsair... Wink

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, November 19, 2012 10:13 AM

I didn't know Hasegawa made Emils (if BoB is the target) in 48th. I know they've got a 32nd one, but it's dated and of similar vintage to their Spit Vb.

And yeah, Brassin is Eduard's resin line. Or resin + PE. I've used limited bits of it and reviewed some Brassin sets over at Scale Plastic & Rail, and they're phenomenal. As good and even better than what you'd get from Quickboost or Aires. The resin they tossed into that P-38 limited edition has to be among the best I've ever seen.

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, November 19, 2012 10:20 AM

Hmmm, I built an E a few years ago and I swear it was a Hasegawa kit, I may be wrong though.

Thanks, for the info on the Brassin sets, I wasn't aware they had PE parts too, very cool!

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, November 19, 2012 10:36 AM

Head over to Eduard to see all they've got available...but a few interesting ones for their Emils include...

Cockpit

DB 601 Engine

Wheels

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

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Posted by Nathan T on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:06 AM

Hasegawa's 1 48 emils arrived around the same time as Tamiyas. Although Hasegawa also kits an E-1. Their Emils come with a small pe fret for radiators and cockpit armor. Been reboxed a gazillion times. Great kits, better than Tamiya imo, but as Doogs said, Eduard is now king. Heck Scorpio, if you play your cards right, $80 will getcha two kits.

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:27 AM

Nathan: I found my kit, really liked it but yeah the Eduard looks way better! 

Doogs: Are all those detail parts 1/48th? Censored, that's some awesome looking detail!!! 

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:31 AM

Gamera

Doogs: Are all those detail parts 1/48th? Censored, that's some awesome looking detail!!! 

They are indeed! I've heard some rumors that Eduard is using CAD design and high-resolution 3D printing for the resin masters, and I believe it. The crispness of the detail doesn't seem like something a human could possibly manage.
Also, I've got their E-1 in the 1/48 Profipack boxing, and having built their 1/32 E-7 awhile back, in my opinion the 1/48 kits blow the bigger ones away. Eduard seems to have very clearly learned from some of the deficiencies with the 32nd kits.

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:36 AM

Don't forget - with American Thanksgiving this week, the online gang could have some crazy Black friday deals to be had, you could stretch that $80 budget even further.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:46 AM

VanceCrozier

Don't forget - with American Thanksgiving this week, the online gang could have some crazy Black friday deals to be had, you could stretch that $80 budget even further.

Yep! I keep waiting to see what Squadron pulls out for this year. Made out like an absolute bandit last year!

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 19, 2012 12:25 PM

Good point, thanks guys. Yeah im leaning heavily towards a 109. Just because of the spitfire. Although with the prices of the kits ive seen, i might pick something else up while im at it. I was thinking along the lines of the monogram hustler.

Or i could buy 1 kit and go ballistic on AM bits and doodads lol.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Monday, November 19, 2012 12:44 PM

DoogsATX

VanceCrozier

Don't forget - with American Thanksgiving this week, the online gang could have some crazy Black friday deals to be had, you could stretch that $80 budget even further.

Yep! I keep waiting to see what Squadron pulls out for this year. Made out like an absolute bandit last year!

Has anyone heard any rumours?

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 19, 2012 1:02 PM

So far on their site theyre listing a $200 voucher competition.

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, November 19, 2012 1:09 PM

Last year it was 20% off across the board, 30% off orders over $100, 40% off over $200, and 50% off over $300.

I loaded up to around $170 or so...then added a 1/32 Tamiya Mustang that took me just over $300 - for a total of $150.

If their sale this year is anything like as awesome, wow. Also keep an eye on Sprue Brothers...they tend to do less structured, but with really deep discounts on a few items.

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 19, 2012 2:16 PM

guuhhhh...yeah ill be shopping there this year.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Monday, November 19, 2012 2:39 PM

DoogsATX

Last year it was 20% off across the board, 30% off orders over $100, 40% off over $200, and 50% off over $300.

I loaded up to around $170 or so...then added a 1/32 Tamiya Mustang that took me just over $300 - for a total of $150.

If their sale this year is anything like as awesome, wow. Also keep an eye on Sprue Brothers...they tend to do less structured, but with really deep discounts on a few items.

yep, Sprue Brothers are my go-to, and considering the wife returned from a US shopping trip with a sizeable haul of "i couldn't believe the price..." items, I figure I'm due. Wink

I really should take a look around Squadron as well, not as familiar with their search + shipping process.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 19, 2012 3:19 PM

The problem i have is getting stuff shipped out of the US is horrendously expensive for me. Like frequently shipping is more expensive than what im buying. Thats why i tend to buy from Hannants.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Posted by Hans von Hammer on Monday, November 19, 2012 5:06 PM

80 bucks, eh? I'd go for four-six Monogram kits then..

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, November 19, 2012 5:34 PM

In 1/48, how about the new Revell PV-1. I have read nothing but good things about it. If you want to try your hand on something in 1/32, how about a Hawker Sea Fury or an Allison engined Mustang (P-51A/A-36/Mustang Mk.IA) from Hobbycraft. Both are decent kits OOB, affordably priced (at least here in the USA) and nice platforms for you to try your hand at improvising details.

 

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