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getting bored with 1/32 aircraft, I fancy something different but have no idea about either the subject or the kit manufacturers so any recommendations would be very helpful. thanks neil

yep, same for me - double figures built on the shelf, 3 more unbuilt in the stash and will buy the early Mk1 from Kotare this year. I was never a spitfire person so have no idea where this came from. I've built 4 Bf 109's and 2 mig 21's. Every other aircraft build I own is a single build. I can only think it's the variation in schemes that attracts me (or the online purchasing after a few red wines !).

that's me 😁

I got my first motorbike in 1977 and still have 2 in the garage. For many years it was my only mode of transport in sun, snow and rain and I regularly commuted into London for work once I'd moved out to the suburbs. Always used to make me laugh seeing all of the Barry Sheen/Carl Fogerty/Mick Doohan/Valentino Rossi sunny Sunday men wobbling around leather clad on their motoGP/Superbike liveried sports bikes. As I reached my 6th decade I decide I no longer bounced well or recovered quickly enough to warrant the risk of riding so sold most of my bikes and haven't missed it. I now have more money to spend on plastic, paint and glue though.

took me a while but I did it, got there in the end 😁 I'm hoping I will be there for January 2032. I got my driving Licence in 1978 and it ran out on 2032 - I thought that was an impossibly long time away, beyond my ability to contemplate back in 1978. Tick-tock, tick-tock, It now feels like it's just around the corner. I wont be around for January 2048 I'm sure and all traces of me will be gone by January 2072 ! So I should make sure I enjoy this Airfix Large Aircraft month.

nice build and the kit looks great. Just seen the price of the resin/plastic Infinity 1/32 Kate on hannants - way too much money for me so I think this will be my first 1/35 aircraft. I wonder how much the size difference will be noticeable alongside my 1/32 aircraft. I can't see a scale different with my 1/35 helicopters mixed with 1/32 aircraft.

that would be a bit like a tamiya or ZM model for me, not enough skill and, to be honest, at my age interest. Plus I don't think I would be able to smuggle her past the wife - it's not the same as slipping a new airbrush into your inside pocket as you glide quietly into the hobby room unnoticed !

another one I forgot about that needs adding to my list !

I forgot the Viking and A-20 J/K - both will be on my to buy list as well however given the likely price of both they may stay on the want list.

I'll have a look as well, I tend to keep some spare plastic and throw other bits in a random fashion. Will check in my spares box tonight

I posted a similar topic for 2023 last year and looking back at my list back then (see below) I have to say I never purchased anything on my list, partly due to lack of funds, partly due to reading build logs after the kit was released and partly because some were not released in 23 ! These were all 1/32 fixed wing, 1/35 helicopters. As per last year, would be interesting to see your lists (and know if you achieved them !) 1. 2023 Ideal buys - HS123, C202, F-35B, Val, Ka-29, British Apache, Havoc, ACH-47A, revell meteor, CH54. 2. 2023 what my pocket money will allow - HS123, C202, Val, Apache. So my 2024 list is now as follows, it will be interesting to see if this year I achieve anything from that list ! My wants list for non-newly released kits obviously expanded by all those on my 2023 list that were released! 1. 2024 Ideal buys - HS123, ACH-47A, revell meteor, Ohka, infinity Kate. 2. 2024 What my pocket money will allow - HS123, Ohka, Kate neil

stop posting porn pictures, it's bad for my blood pressure !!!🤪

I only bought one kit that was newly released in 2023 so that gets my vote - Hobby2000 Me110, as per Dennis @Spitfire, that desert scheme is calling out to be painted ! As I didn't have much to compare I added a few extra categories for myself - sorry . Best kit purchased by me in 2023 was a very second hand and cheap Williams Brother P-35. My kind of kit, not much detail, really quick build and unusual subject, thoroughly enjoyed building it. Best kit build by me was Kittyhawk's Kingfisher - one of my best builds (interestingly most of Kittyhawks 1/32 kits that I've built would fit into my better build category). Worst purchase by me - 1/32 Tamiya Mosquito - I got bored looking through the box, way too much plastic and engineering most of which will be unseen once built (eg the engines). I know I wont build it, life is too short ! Finally, most anticipated kit for 2024 - ICM's 1/32 Hs123. Really sorry to add extra info, I feel guilty now but it's typed so submit reply button is to easy to click on !

that's a real shame John, I had no issues with my kit, you've been unlucky I think. I built mine as a Fennec and I consider it to be my best ever build in terms of how the finished kit looks. That warped plastic looks really bad however if you get the urge to bring it back down do so, it's a great looking plane once complete.

I still look out for it now even though I know it's no longer there ! I now play "spot the spot where the lightning was" whenever I use the A1