Large Models Top 10.

[Guest]

In general i would say for detail and fit, Tamiya. a bit pricy but worth it.Another vote for the Arado as well. A joy to build. now you say large but do you mean large scale or just large?

Only air craft?Italeri's 1/35 scale torpedo boats are rather good as well

I'm not looking for any special Ian. I'm just trying to create a "serious" list with all the members.

Ask for large planes is more easy than ask for 1/35 armour vehicles...

[stona]

Also, take note of the Zoukei Mura products.John

I've built a couple of these. They were very pricey, particularly as I got hit for customs and handling charges. Nice kits but with a lot of extraneous detail (like some Trumpeter kits but much more) which will only be seen if you pose the model opened up. That will work for some people but I like a more realistic pose myself.

The fit is not 'Tamiyaesque' but it's not bad either. The kits do take a bit of building but nothing that your average modeller can't manage.

Here's a Zoukei-Mura Ta 152. Laurie will be delighted to know that this was built a few years ago and painted with acrylic paints



Cheers

Steve

[peterairfix]

Here's my suggestion for all the non plane people give the airfix 1/12 Bentley ago it is a realy nice kit.

Peter t

[Guest]

From the articles I have read recently I think the Revel Arado 196 must be at the top of the list. I would also include the Airfix 1/24th Mosquito, which must rank amongst one of the largest but still includes amazing levels of detail in both engine bays, gun bays, wheel wells etc.

I am with Steve though in not being sure if we are talking large scale or large kit. If you are into space models the Revel 1/72nd Saturn V is a pretty impressive piece as are some of the new 1/200th scale warships such as the Trumpeter Bismarck.

I still love the first Airfix 1/24th Spitfire though. To me, at the time it was released, it was huge and I loved the presence it had on the shelf. Especially when it was joined by the 109 next to it. Not the best kits nowadays but the upgraded versions lift them significantly and there are one or two aftermarket bits so you can still make a stunning model with them.

If you want to get really ouitside the box (pun intended!) get into model boat kits. My 1/35th Irish Sea Coaster weighs in at over 32lbs, ballasted to her load line, and is around four foot long. There are even bigger ship kits out there as well!

[Guest]

Wow!! There are some references here I will need a moment to update the list :P

Ian# I'm talking about large scale! Not large models.

Thanks to all for your comments and opinions, and I really like the boats suggestions

I know is really difficult, but with a long time and work, we can create (on our forum) a list of the "best kits"....

Inclusive can help at John, as he can see the modelers preferences...