WWII 1/48 SCALE What to build first

CaptainJack · Post by **CaptainJack** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:11 am

I have the Memorial day issue of Airfix. I really want to build aircraft. I know I want to build 1/48 WWII craft. What is a good kit to start with. I am not talking ease of kit building. I talking about what is that killer plane you want to build?

CaptainJack · Post by **CaptainJack** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:35 am

Ok now I have seen a Revell 1/32 Messerschmitt so ok maybe 1/32 would be ok also.

Joker56 · Post by **Joker56** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:32 pm

It depends on your viewpoint , myself I would go for the classic pair first, Spitfire & ME 109
Hope it helps

CaptainJack · Post by **CaptainJack** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:10 am

I like those. Good dog fight. Ok which kits and what scale 1/32 or 1/48.

JohnModeller · Post by **JohnModeller** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:23 am

HAsegawa BF109G- it is a simple kit, but good
John

UKguyInUSA · Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:40 pm

Definitely the Spitfire and Messerschmitt BF109E....I think a lot of people start off doing those two first....I did when I started modeling this year.

I started off with Airfix 1/48 scale models which were both brand new tools and they went together really well, and also come with recessed panel lines. But, now I have more confidence in my modeling skills....I'd buy 1/32 or 1/24 scale versions the next time I model those two aircraft. If you're already confident in your modeling skills and you have the available cash....go for the larger scales, especially if you have room to display them....there's so much more detail on the larger scales.

I'd love the Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire....here's a link to it- http://www.hobbylinc.com/tamiya_superma ... cale_60319

and the Trumpeter 1/32 BF109E-4....here's a link to it- http://www.hobbylinc.com/trumpeter_mess ... scale_2289

Or, maybe an Hasegawa 1/32 BF109E: http://www.hobbylinc.com/hasegawa_bf-10 ... scale_8051

Cheers,

Martin

JohnModeller · Post by **JohnModeller** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:59 am

Or the eduard F6F-3 Hellcat Profipack. I did a review on it. Great plane for a beginner as it already has masks, nice easy PE and great mouldings with little gaps that need filler.
John

BamaCapsfan · Post by **BamaCapsfan** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:11 am

I've started out with the P-51 which will be followed by a Spitfire and C-41. First two by Tamiya.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:11 am

Spitfire all the way! And don't just get one, get one of every Mark!

TheWeasel · Post by **TheWeasel** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:16 am

I highly recommend Eduards Spitfire. It practically falls together and looks great with all the panel line and riveting detail. Plus you get a nice load of PE with their Profi Packs.

JohnModeller · Post by **JohnModeller** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:01 pm

Eduard Spitfire Mk IX. If you have little experience with multimedia kits, go for the weekend edition, but if you do, use the profipack.
John

Slowthrill · Post by **Slowthrill** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:34 am

Joker56 wrote:It depends on your viewpoint , myself I would go for the classic pair first, Spitfire & ME 109
Hope it helps

I follow Joker on this. It's exactly what i'm doing too, with the 1/48 dogfight doubles from airfix. You can't go wrong with these two birds. There's alot of example builds around here and very goid videos of the airfix bf109 on youtube from the admin

Amishhitman13 · Post by **Amishhitman13** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:40 pm

Big fan of the BF109. Just got back into the hobby and snagged one up

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