Folkwulfe Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 I am currently building a 1/72nd scale Revell Type VII C/41 U-Boat that measures out at near 3 feet in length. Since it's smaller, in scale, than the required 1/32nd scale, is it allowable here or not? I await your answer before I post further...and thanks in advance for your consideration. 3
DocRob Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 Welcome to this open minded and friendly place of plastic nuts. Glad you found us and joined. LSM is open to all scales, I even posted a 1/144 build once . There is a section on the homepage called Non-LS Builds and that is where you can leave all the smaller stuff, including your U-boat. Personally, I like diversity, be it in scales or subjects. Feel free, to post your progressions with your boat Cheers Rob 4
Administrators James H Posted March 22, 2021 Administrators Posted March 22, 2021 It's actually now allowed in the regular LSM build areas as it's a LARGE model, irrespective of scale! 9
BlrwestSiR Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 44 minutes ago, Jim H said: It's actually now allowed in the regular LSM build areas as it's a LARGE model, irrespective of scale! Now that's a definition I can get behind. Can't wait to see your build. Carl 4
JohnB Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Welcome! I look forward to seeing your U-boat build. 3
Bill_S Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Welcome to the forums! That sub is indeed a large model - though not nearly as big as Dragon's 1/72 Saturn V. I look forward to seeing your build. 2
Administrators Fran Posted March 23, 2021 Administrators Posted March 23, 2021 Like James said!! Our theme: Home of serious modellers, in any scale, on a large scale. 2
Bomber_County Posted March 24, 2021 Posted March 24, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 3:29 AM, Folkwulfe said: I am currently building a 1/72nd scale Revell Type VII C/41 U-Boat that measures out at near 3 feet in length. Since it's smaller, in scale, than the required 1/32nd scale, is it allowable here or not? I await your answer before I post further...and thanks in advance for your consideration. the friendliest corner of the modelling world. Looking forward to seeing your build... 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 26, 2021 Administrators Posted March 26, 2021 Yes, the emphasis is now more on the LARGE, rather than just the scale multiplier. So a 1/72 An-225 is absolutely welcome in the main area. Its a serious attempt to be more inclusive and not disqualify people. One model a few of us have built or are going o build is the 1/48 Vickers Wellington. 1/48 is as big as you’ll find unless you scratch it or go vac, so as fast as I’m concerned, BRING IT! That U-boat will look stunning! 3
DocRob Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 3:06 PM, Jim H said: It's actually now allowed in the regular LSM build areas as it's a LARGE model, irrespective of scale! 5 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Yes, the emphasis is now more on the LARGE, rather than just the scale multiplier. So a 1/72 An-225 is absolutely welcome in the main area. Its a serious attempt to be more inclusive and not disqualify people. One model a few of us have built or are going o build is the 1/48 Vickers Wellington. 1/48 is as big as you’ll find unless you scratch it or go vac, so as fast as I’m concerned, BRING IT! If you may allow, Folkwulfe, I want to place an OT comment here, because the subject was stressed in this thread by our moderators. We have a Non-LSM-place for WIP's and finished models, so why make exceptions. I never found myself humiliated by placing my small scale builds there. The new path lacks definition also. Up to wich size a non LSM-kit is Non-LSM or is a very small LS-kit like a Kettenkrad possibly Non-LSM. I don't want to provoke a LS argument here, but I can't see the point of the change of view. Anyway, I'm looking forward to see the U boat getting a great overhaul, wherever it is placed here. Cheers Rob 2
Peterpools Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Ernie Completely agree. Too much emphasis is placed on scale rather then size of the model. I just took a quick peak at my display case and I was surprised to see that a 1/48 F-14 is actually a larger model then a 1/32nd P-51. Part of the problem is the non large scale is at the very bottom of the forum list and I would guess not visited as often as it should and it should really be placed right after LSM Work In Progress, as it is a build forum. Peter 1
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