Hello from a (finally) wet Iowa. Just had a question for you WWII airplane modelers. I was building a lot of Monogram and Airfix models in the 60s and always felt (at least as a beginner) that they were quality kits. I've enjoyed catching up a bit here of late, I see Monogram isn't held in such high regard these days.
Kind of curious as to a couple of things. Would you agree that those Monogram kits of WWII navy planes in their navy blue colors were really nice beginner kits? I have a couple of F4F WIldcat kits from Monogram recently and disappointed in the grey color. I realize I will paint anyway, but kind of miss that colorful blue. I'm showing my inexperience here, but wonder what some of you think.
Also, as a young modeler, I thought the Airfix bombers were quite detailed and well made...I don't see them out there, and assume they got bought up a long time ago. Still wondering if that type of kit is "top of the line" as I thought back then, or was that just because those were mostly what was available! As a kid, I didn't like most Revelle's, Aurora, or Lindberg (at least as far as aircraft).
Anxious to hear what you might think.
Matt