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[Big K]

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i just started this kit at 1/48 scale. it is my first kit since the start of 2000's

it is a level4 kit. but i am not happy with its quality.

i just wonder any tricks about painting it especially multicolored . do i definitely need an airbrush or a set of brushes may sufficient?

i wanted to start this topic for sharing modeling experiences and tricks for all.

thanks in advance.

Kerem

[Nord]

I would say that an airbrush is needed, most defenitly!

But I have seen skilled painters using brushes with nice result.. But not even close to an airbrush in my opinion..

[Big K]

Thanks about airbrushes.

btw, i am truly unsatisfied about this kits quality... :(

[Nord]

REVELL is known for being a load of sh*t..


;)

[Big K]

REVELL is known for being a load of sh*t..


;)

i can also buy Airfix, Italeri, maybe Hasegawa, Testor and Academy...

which one is the best? or is there any other kits that you can recommend?

[Gun Grape]

i can also buy Airfix, Italeri, maybe Hasegawa, Testor and Academy...

which one is the best? or is there any other kits that you can recommend?

Back in the old days, I haven't built a model in 10 yrs, Hasegawa were always some of the better kits. Crisp moldings with very good and mostly accurate details.

However, with companies buying and selling molds to various kits to each other you sometime will get a 20yr old poor quality model from someone like Airfix or Revell released as a new Tamiya, Hasegawa, Academy model.


For 1/72 scale aircraft Hasegawa was king.

[texasjohn]

Or....

You take a break from plastic kits and dive off into an insane wooden plane project!!!! I have been screwing with this bf-109 for almost a year, but I think I'm ready to put a coat of primer on some the parts today. I'll post pics in the next day or so!!

I always try to inspect the kit before I buy it for quality, detail etc. That's why I am a little averse to buying over the net.

[Big K]

Or....

You take a break from plastic kits and dive off into an insane wooden plane project!!!! I have been screwing with this bf-109 for almost a year, but I think I'm ready to put a coat of primer on some the parts today. I'll post pics in the next day or so!!

I always try to inspect the kit before I buy it for quality, detail etc. That's why I am a little averse to buying over the net.

infact i made my first %100 home made hovercraft long ago

my goal was to make a hovercraft by using mateials as cheap as possible.

so i bought a cheap hair dryer(for its engine),
some styrofoam,
some stretch plastic bags (the one that you use for refrigerators),
and some paper&glue :)
the most expensive part was 2x 7,2volts rechargeable battery packs. :)

yes i am agree with inspecting plkastic kit but unfortunately there was no other option :(

[Big K]

... For 1/72 scale aircraft Hasegawa was king.

yes i was addicted to the shape of F-14 these days and was having F-14's from 1/820(from a carrier kit) to 1/48, best was the hasegawas 1/72 F-14A.

but in Turkey it is hard to get one these days.

[Gun Grape]

yes i was addicted to the shape of F-14 these days and was having F-14's from 1/820(from a carrier kit) to 1/48, best was the hasegawas 1/72 F-14A.

but in Turkey it is hard to get one these days.

I know the feeling. Back in the days before low vis markings I had 1/72 models for every F-14 squadron in the US Navy.

I also had about 25 F-5E models. One for every camo scheme used by both Top Gun and the USAF Aggressor squadrons.

And a 1/72 model, in appropriate markings, including the 1949 all yellow with blue markings, of every plane the Blue Angels flew from the Hellcat to the Skyhawk.

[Big K]

I know the feeling. Back in the days before low vis markings I had 1/72 models for every F-14 squadron in the US Navy.

I also had about 25 F-5E models. One for every camo scheme used by both Top Gun and the USAF Aggressor squadrons.

And a 1/72 model, in appropriate markings, including the 1949 all yellow with blue markings, of every plane the Blue Angels flew from the Hellcat to the Skyhawk.

maybe it sounds weird but i dont like F-5's but i lile T-38's shape.

i remember when i first realize i was schocked that my Su-27 is not 1/48 but same as my F-14's 1/72 scale.

Russian birds are beautiful for no doubt.

but today i think that Jet models dont show the craftmanship unlike the ww2 or ww1 planes, dont you think so?

[J`ve]

yes i was addicted to the shape of F-14 these days and was having F-14's from 1/820(from a carrier kit) to 1/48, best was the hasegawas 1/72 F-14A.

but in Turkey it is hard to get one these days.

hard?
HASEGAWA F-14D TOMCAT LAST CRUISE 1/72, #12718304 Gittigidiyor.com

[Gun Grape]

but today i think that Jet models dont show the craftmanship unlike the ww2 or ww1 planes, dont you think so?

It depends on the company that is making the model. In addition, there are more smooth surfaces on a jet. Jets are getting away from recessed panel lines for stealth reasons. So there isn't as much details to add to a jet. Same with the interior. No dials, everything is flat screen panels.

WW2 planes and early jets offer lots of details that can be molded (or scratchbuilt). Heavier panel lines, exhaust, cowling flaps, big exposed engines,
and the list goes on.

[Big K]

hard?
HASEGAWA F-14D TOMCAT LAST CRUISE 1/72, #12718304 Gittigidiyor.com

and who is the general distributor? or in which store can i find this model?

theres no official Hasegawa distributor in here as far as i know...if not please be kind to inform me.

It depends on the company that is making the model. In addition, there are more smooth surfaces on a jet. Jets are getting away from recessed panel lines for stealth reasons. So there isn't as much details to add to a jet. Same with the interior. No dials, everything is flat screen panels.

WW2 planes and early jets offer lots of details that can be molded (or scratchbuilt). Heavier panel lines, exaust, cauling flaps, big exposed engines,
and the list goes on.

and also modern jets dont show your handcrafting too...just flat panels...