Help/advice please... few 'beginners' questions
Discussion
I'll start off by say that you are all bad people on here! I've not touched a model kit in 35 years but reading this section of PH has got me curious if I'd like it as much as I did then.
I've seen another thread by someone who seems to be in a similar situation to me so I'll not bother with those questions but....
- is a difference between 1/32 and 1/36 actually noticeable (ie can you mix and match machines/figures)? I guess the same would be true of 1/72 & 1/76?
- are you better off starting off small(ish) or going larger? A 1/72 scale model should be an 'easier' build - but would a 1/32 be a more 'satisfying' one (indeed would the even bigger kits be a good idea or pointless)? I'd imagine that the main advantage of the smaller scale is storage and the ability to build up a fleet/garage/'division'?
- I'd imagine that there'll be some who'll not bother with the whole diorama thing and just enjoy the model detailing and others who'd go the full monty and produce a setting to match. For those that do is it better to build the setting first and then the model or vice-versa?
I suspect that Mrs Iroc would be happy to see me spending on small toys rather than large (it'll likely end up being both if I get the bug properly
) so that could be a nice hobby to take up....
I've seen another thread by someone who seems to be in a similar situation to me so I'll not bother with those questions but....
- is a difference between 1/32 and 1/36 actually noticeable (ie can you mix and match machines/figures)? I guess the same would be true of 1/72 & 1/76?
- are you better off starting off small(ish) or going larger? A 1/72 scale model should be an 'easier' build - but would a 1/32 be a more 'satisfying' one (indeed would the even bigger kits be a good idea or pointless)? I'd imagine that the main advantage of the smaller scale is storage and the ability to build up a fleet/garage/'division'?
- I'd imagine that there'll be some who'll not bother with the whole diorama thing and just enjoy the model detailing and others who'd go the full monty and produce a setting to match. For those that do is it better to build the setting first and then the model or vice-versa?
I suspect that Mrs Iroc would be happy to see me spending on small toys rather than large (it'll likely end up being both if I get the bug properly
) so that could be a nice hobby to take up....Regarding figures, I don't think there's a problem mixing and matching 1/72 with 1/76 (HO/OO). I've used my 1/76 Airfix astronauts with 1/72 models. Humans come in various shapes and sizes.
With vehicles and other machinery, I think the differences are obvious, especially if you put similar subjects side by side. A classic case is small armour subjects which some manufacturers issue in 1/72 and others in 1/76 (and some even in both).
A 1/76 Sherman tank looks noticeably smaller than a 1/72 Sherman.
With vehicles and other machinery, I think the differences are obvious, especially if you put similar subjects side by side. A classic case is small armour subjects which some manufacturers issue in 1/72 and others in 1/76 (and some even in both).
A 1/76 Sherman tank looks noticeably smaller than a 1/72 Sherman.
dr_gn said:
Eric Mc said:
A 1/76 Sherman tank looks noticeably smaller than a 1/72 Sherman.
Unless they’re Airfix Shermans: the same basic kit has been labelled as HO/OO, 1:72 and 1:76 over the years.At the moment, their current boxings of the 1/76 vehicles do say they are 1/76.
irocfan said:
I'll start off by say that you are all bad people on here! I've not touched a model kit in 35 years but reading this section of PH has got me curious if I'd like it as much as I did then.
I've seen another thread by someone who seems to be in a similar situation to me so I'll not bother with those questions but....
- is a difference between 1/32 and 1/36 actually noticeable (ie can you mix and match machines/figures)? I guess the same would be true of 1/72 & 1/76?
- are you better off starting off small(ish) or going larger? A 1/72 scale model should be an 'easier' build - but would a 1/32 be a more 'satisfying' one (indeed would the even bigger kits be a good idea or pointless)? I'd imagine that the main advantage of the smaller scale is storage and the ability to build up a fleet/garage/'division'?
- I'd imagine that there'll be some who'll not bother with the whole diorama thing and just enjoy the model detailing and others who'd go the full monty and produce a setting to match. For those that do is it better to build the setting first and then the model or vice-versa?
I suspect that Mrs Iroc would be happy to see me spending on small toys rather than large (it'll likely end up being both if I get the bug properly) so that could be a nice hobby to take up....
There are pros and cons for different scales. Some only build one scale, I tend to swap around depending on what I fancy building.I've seen another thread by someone who seems to be in a similar situation to me so I'll not bother with those questions but....
- is a difference between 1/32 and 1/36 actually noticeable (ie can you mix and match machines/figures)? I guess the same would be true of 1/72 & 1/76?
- are you better off starting off small(ish) or going larger? A 1/72 scale model should be an 'easier' build - but would a 1/32 be a more 'satisfying' one (indeed would the even bigger kits be a good idea or pointless)? I'd imagine that the main advantage of the smaller scale is storage and the ability to build up a fleet/garage/'division'?
- I'd imagine that there'll be some who'll not bother with the whole diorama thing and just enjoy the model detailing and others who'd go the full monty and produce a setting to match. For those that do is it better to build the setting first and then the model or vice-versa?
I suspect that Mrs Iroc would be happy to see me spending on small toys rather than large (it'll likely end up being both if I get the bug properly
) so that could be a nice hobby to take up....New 1/72 scale kits are a revelation compared to the old matchbox stuff we made as kids and the newest kits can have as much detail as older 1/32 scale.
That said. In my opinion 1/48 offers the best balance of detail without taking up too much shelf space.
My advice would be to start with one of Tamiyas new 1/48 scale kits. They go together so well you’re unlikely to get any problems.
If you don’t like aircraft then basically anything from Tamiya released in the last couple of years will be an easy build and give a nice result.
Thanks to some Amazon vouchers for Christmas I've decided to jump in at the semi-difficult side on things and have ordered a Revell Sd.Kfz.164 "Nashorn" Model Kit, together with some cheap tools so it's not a great loss if I'm as ham-fisted as I fear I may be!
Hoping for delivery mid Jan so see how things progress.
As I limited myself to Amazon I wasn't able to get my 'easy' first choice of the He 162 but if I enjoy this first foray then its time will come
Hoping for delivery mid Jan so see how things progress.
As I limited myself to Amazon I wasn't able to get my 'easy' first choice of the He 162 but if I enjoy this first foray then its time will come
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