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First 1/32 scale kit?

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    October 2014
Posted by Whistlingdeath on Friday, October 24, 2014 9:32 AM

Any of the Tamiya 1/32 props is going to be an excellent choice. I've built three of them and while the later releases (Mustang and Corsair) are a little more complex in engineering, they go together like a dream.

I think if your competent in basic construction and painting you'll be fine. Yes, they do tend to be higher up there in price compared to some others, but the experience is worth it I think. They require more thought and greater complexity in subassemblies, so they take a little longer to complete. That just equates to more bang for the buck. IMO

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Monday, October 20, 2014 10:19 AM

When I have a question about a kit I do exactly what Tojo suggested. I search for reviews to see any inside details about the particular kit. I do like the lines of the Jack over the others you mentioned.

www.zoukeimura.co.jp/.../sws05_raiden.html

 

http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1863

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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    September 2014
Posted by Aussie modeller on Sunday, October 19, 2014 7:03 PM

I am a reasonably experienced modeller, I can effectively use photo etch metal, I am leaning more towards either the Hasegawa raiden or the tamiya zero

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    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, October 19, 2014 6:04 PM

How experienced a modeler are you ? Those Tamiya kits are very expensive.If you feel confident,it's all about preference as they all are great kits.Try to Google for build reviews and blogs.

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    September 2014
First 1/32 scale kit?
Posted by Aussie modeller on Sunday, October 19, 2014 5:47 PM
hi all, I've been trying to figure out which of these kits I make as my first large scale kit, any comments will be greatly appreciated thanks Tamiya 1/32 spitfire mk viii Tamiya 1/32 spitfire mk ix Tamiya 1/32 a6m5 zero Hasegawa 1/32 j2m3 raiden Or Zoukei mura's 1/32 j2m3 raiden
There's no such thing as a clean tank!
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