Why not go whole hog and do 1/72?

haha! that is too small! I do have a 72 armor kit that I grabbed off a vendors table for a buck and I know that will be harder for me to work on without breaking it. But it is frikin CUTE!

48th  offers nice continuity with a larger selection of aircraft, but more limited selection of armor. 35th offers far more variety in armor, and fewer (but now rapidly expanding) aircraft lines (actually 1/32 mostly) But space becomes more of a consideration as your collection grows.

yeah, space is an issue. 1/32nd planes are too large for my area, and Ive had to resort to hanging up my 48planes from the walls to make more room. I have a nice collection of 1/72nd planes, but 1/72nd armor is too small....gah!

Many people find 1/48 a nice in-between scale to work with. The only drawback you will face is fewer kits and manufacturers to select from vs. 1/35. If the subject you like are well represented in 1/48, go for it!

Which to you like more? 1/35th or 1/48th?  I've built each and dumped the 1/48th.

Ive built two 35s and one 48. The two 35s were a good size to learn how to detail, but the 48 was such a fun build. Im really torn between the two

Why not both???

When I was younger, I did 1/32, 1/48, 1/72, and the dreaded Lindberg 1/64 and hung them ALL in my room. Of course, tanks look funny hanging from the ceiling

ha! flying tanks :D

CallSignOWL

ha! flying tanks :D

http://www.panzernet.net/php/index.php?topic=4309.0

.................. You never mentioned if you intend to build modern armor ( nice work on that old Monogram tank kit ) or  armor from all eras......

I think most modelers eventually run into the problem of shelf space.  Scale might  depend on why you build - if there is a specific period  in history you like, then you would be better served in 1/35 to find  the most variety of vehicles.  On the other hand, if there are only a few types of vehicles that interest you, building in both scales is fine.  

The other downfall of 1/48 is figures, but only if that is a concern of your's.  Tamiya has several, but from what I have read posted by others, and from what I see in the  lone commander provided in their Tunisian Tiger, it is quite diminutive.  It's not that just the height is short, but stature and build is also small.   Though the figure as a whole is well proportioned, it's just not 1/48.

regards,

Jack

You can find just about anything you want at the 1/35 restaurant. ......

Seriously though, it's true. As far as space to store them, yeah, that gets problematic, for sure. Sell all your shoes and rent a storage locker.

I really dont have a time preference when it comes to armor. It It looks cool, Ill build it. I think with the 48 scale I can get away with not doing figures. Do a "clean" museum piece to display alongside the planes.

35 with all the figures almost require a setting, and I had such a blast with my first dio that will have to do another soon.

and Doogs--What shoes? I only have four pairs: walking shoes, boots, boots, and sandals. (five if you count fuzzy slippers!)

Sprue-ce Goose

CallSignOWL

ha! flying tanks :D

ERRRrrrrrrrrrnnnn...pew pew pew!

This is a question much like that asked of model railroaders.

HO has the most "stuff."  While O is a bit easier to detail & run (and lets you tap into HO via On3).

And, you also have the choice of N & Z if you are keen on microscopes.

Or, like over in Ships.  For steel hulls, the two 'real' choices are 1/350 and 1/700--except that there are also 1/600 and 1/400 lines; pluse the middling new offerings in 1/200, 1/144, and some in 1/72.

In sailing vessels, it's 1/96 & 1/100, then down to 1/150 and smaller.

Best method seems to be in picking what you like, and enjoying it.  

I used to thing those folk working in 1/24-1/25 and 1/16 were a committed bunch--that it until I saw how the 1/6 community has taken off.

Same that yo've already listed.  I build both; 1/48 planes and vehilces, usually for dioramas, and 1/35 because the level of detail is so much better.  I love to detail my builds.  

Why choose,do both,I have a large collection of both scales

Owl, I'd say if you don't have a large 1/35 stash then go with the 1/48 so it's consistent with your A/C's. However, I have 1/48 A/C with my 1/35 armor. Personally it doesn't bother me.

I dont have an armor stash, hence why I was asking which scale to go with so I can make one. :d

CallSignOWL

haha! that is too small! I do have a 72 armor kit that I grabbed off a vendors table for a buck and I know that will be harder for me to work on without breaking it. But it is frikin CUTE!

Hmm, never saw armour as cute...

ok well yeah the M3/M5 Stuart is kinda cute I suppose. When I'm playing World of Tanks my M5 is sooooo teeny and small sitting next to that IS-2.

I dunno Owl, there is more and more stuff coming out in 1/48th but there is just so much stuff available in 1/35th so my advice would be to go with the larger scale.  As several have pointed out of course there's no reason you can't go with two scales. I think I've commented here I build 1/48th fighter planes and 1/72 heavy bombers. 

A 1/35th Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A is small enough to fall into the......... cute category

I have a few examples of 1/25th Tamiya and Academy armor kits because I also build 1/24 and 1/25th car kits.

I also have a few older 1/35th Tamiya or Dragon Smart  kits purchased at swap meets for a sizeable discount.

The only exception is a Tamiya Char bis purchased at Hobby Lobby on clearance.

Big problem with having that French tank:  now I want a 1/35 US M3 Lee Grant to go with it.

I used to build AURORA 1/48th armor and have an old Bandai late war Panther V G with interior.

Shame Bandai stopped producing armor or I might have settled on building up a large 1/48th armor stash.

Bandai included figures with the armor kits, too.

Well I guess that I might take a stab at this one. I'm ann Aircraft guy with primary interest in WWII and a growing interest in WWI. I do want to add to the future displays with armor/vehicles. So I can only hope that some of the Manufacturers are monitoring this and they will get on the ball and build a greater variety of 1/48 vehicles and armor. By the way I did get the 1/48 WWI  Model T ambulence that was available. Now if we can get some more 1/48 WWI vehicles..... one can only hope !!!          Bob

Hummmmm  

CallSignOWL

I dont have an armor stash, hence why I was asking which scale to go with so I can make one. :d

Most people pointed out the pros and cons of each scale. While there is a pleathora of 1/48 scale armor to be found in resin, much is very expensive. Even 1/48 scale Tamiya armor kits are relatively expensive compared to the similar 1/35 scale kits.

I really like 1/48th scale armor, but the vast majority of armor kits are WW2 German armor. Very little quality modern armor is available in this scale in injection molded plastic, although Airfix has begun to release some new kits based on current operations in Afghanistan. The quality of those kits is aimed at younger modelers so the level of detail isn't at Tamiya 1/48th scale level.

The Tamiya 1/48 armor kits are fun little builds though; very enjoyable and with all the photo etch, resin, aluminum gun tubes (and even Fruil tracks for some kits), you can up the level of detail to rival that of 1/35 scale kits.

I can't tell you what scale you should build, they are all good.  But personally, I chose 1/48 - to be scaled consistent with my aircraft.  I have even have 1/48 Space, 1/48 cars, and the HobbyBoss LCM in 1/48 to cover the sea. I love being able to compare sizes next to each other.    Shelf space is definitely a consideration.  Cost wise, it's strangely not much cheaper in the states, but if you buy direct from Asia, 1/48 is much cheaper than 1/35.

Personally, i would go with 35th. I can't see any reason why your armour builds need to be the same scale as your aircraft. I build 35th armour and 72nd aircraft. I have never built any 48th armour, but i can't imagine 35th is that much bigger as to make much of an issue. And given the extra choice and better detail, i think 35th is worth the extra cost.