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(read this!) questions Id like to know answers to
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 16, 2003 12:46 PM
Okay, I have several Qs:
1 What do you think is the best brandQuestion [?]
2 What paint brand do you normally useQuestion [?]
3 Can anyone tell me if Tamiyas 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a satisfying kitQuestion [?] (In terms of overall detail, fit,etc.)
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Posted by nsclcctl on Friday, May 16, 2003 1:03 PM
1) Itelera (spelling) great 1:72 modern fighters
2) Modelmasters
3) Do not know, I am currently building the Hasegawa 1:48th of this. It is pretty good!
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Posted by upnorth on Friday, May 16, 2003 1:25 PM
1. "Best" is a totally subjective term governed by personal taste. I agree Italeri makes great modern fighter kits in both 1/72 and 1/48. One of my personal favorites right now is Pavla, its all limited run stuff so a bit tricky, but they're great for rare subject matter.

2. Usually I'm using Modelmaster acrylics.

3. Not sure, but Tamiya does a good job on most things so I suspect its good stuff
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 16, 2003 1:55 PM
1. Tamiya is the "best" as far as fit and accuracy go, Italeri is trash, I have never enjoyed one of their models, they are just sloppy. I refuse to buy their stuff no matter how much people say they have improved.

2. Mostly Testors Acrylic, but I airbrush a lot of Tamiya acrylic too.

3. Tamiya's 1/72 Me 109 is a great kit. Not a ton of detail, but very nice fit, good recessed lines and lots of building options. (Multiple props and noses). I am just finishing one in North African camo.
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Posted by upnorth on Friday, May 16, 2003 1:59 PM
Well, there you go on question one, two like Italeri another won't touch it. "best is what suits your personal building style.

You couldn't pay me to touch AMT kits }:-(
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Posted by toadwbg on Friday, May 16, 2003 4:50 PM
The Best? Overall quality Tamyia is hard to beat. Hasegawa is very good to excellent. I'm partial to Monogram/Revel for a good balance of quality and cost.

I use ModelMaster paints- I prefer the enamels.
"I love modeling- it keeps me in the cool, dark, and damp basement where I belong" Current Projects: 1/48th Hasegawa F-14D- 25% 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire- 25%
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 16, 2003 5:52 PM
1) Best kit, to me, is whatever I happen to be working on at the time, unless it's Testors, which I despise.

2) Citadel (Games Workshop) and Reaper Pro Paints.

3) I haven't seen a bad Tamiya kit to date, so I'd bet it's a decent one.

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Posted by Woody on Friday, May 16, 2003 6:23 PM
1) I don't limit my self to any brand and my advice to you is the same. You obviously, have web access so check reviews and make a subject by subject decision. As a side note, every Italeri kit I have built has been very nice. Now Lindberg, let's not go there. 2) Model Master 3) You can't go wrong with Tamiya!Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by gregers on Friday, May 16, 2003 10:14 PM
HI Fireinsignia best brand? hasegawa. For paints i use humbrol and revell. The 109 not seen it in plastic but if its tamiya it'll probably be a good one. I too like Italeri kits they do some great subjects that no one else has touched....Gregers
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 17, 2003 5:08 AM
1: Revell Monogram. They just have the most of what I want!
2: Testors/Testors' Model Master. Nothing compares!
3:Ack! Not another BF-109 kit! There need to be more Intruder and Thunderchief kits! We need more WWII model kits like we need holes in our heads!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 17, 2003 8:14 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TenchiMuyo81

1: Revell Monogram. They just have the most of what I want!
2: Testors/Testors' Model Master. Nothing compares!
3:Ack! Not another BF-109 kit! There need to be more Intruder and Thunderchief kits! We need more WWII model kits like we need holes in our heads!


There is a Tamiya 1:72 Intruder. Ive built it. The prob is that its by Japanese make, so itll be harder for you to get your hands on it. Its not on display at tamiyausa.com, and I dont know if the kit was brought to america. I cant tell you about the Thunderchief, however.
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Posted by NEPTUN on Saturday, May 17, 2003 4:16 PM
hi everybody

for me the best or one of the best is accurate miniatures
and the new eduards .This to brands make models for
modeller
I use most brands but i like aeromaster
i don't know that kit sorry Smile [:)]

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Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, May 17, 2003 6:29 PM
1. The best is whatever I'm working on at present/
2. Model Master paints. I prefer the enamels, but I also use the acrylics.
3. The 109 kit's pretty good. I'm not a 109 fan, so someone else could probably do justice to the kit in a better fashion than me.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:48 PM
Brand- Monogram
Paint- Humbrol enamals
Tamiyas 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 - not a clue
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