olfogey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 My grandson will turn 9 at Christmas, and he is chompin' at the bit to help "Papa" build a model...........well, my quandry is this -- he is kind of artistic, and does well with learning the tools, etc., but I think an armor kit may be a bit much. I'm leaning toward a plane kit, as that could be hung when done. Is there a "Large Scale" plane kit ( i.e. -- HUGE ) around that he might be able to handle with my help?? -- (two novices here, so the bigger and simpler the better). Also, good if I could get it online from the U.S. to save scary shipping cost. Also, not looking to spend the mortgage here, so......................... Any suggestions gratefully accepted........................Jim J. -- "olfogey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Hi Jim, Try the 1/48 EZ Snaps Pegasus kits. They look very good, are cheap and are also super simple to build. My boys have built a couple. For a Large Scale Model you arrive at old Revell kits with the same sort of fit quite quickly. And a 1/48 aircraft is in the little hands of a 9-year old also quite big!!! http://www.pegasushobbies.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=7_19 For instance... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Agree on Pegasus Scale Hobbyist Pegasus Selection have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfogey Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks guys ............after looking these over, I think they will be perfect!! Jim J. -- "olfogey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Airfirx also has a new product that resembles a 3d puzzle but looks to be a good thing to interest youngsters. It's a Spitfire obviously.Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted November 21, 2013 Administrators Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hi Jim, These are also pretty cool: http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DRZVE2061#.Uo3mi5Ho480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfogey Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Right, got my grandson that Spitfire ( he's 5 yrs old ) and it has a sort of Lego-like assembly, in color as well. Good stuff for a next generation modeler... The Wings planes are also pretty neat, but at 1/100 scale... That's tiny. ............any idea where in the U.S. I might find these? Did a search @ "Sprue Bros.", but no luck. "Lots" of Airfix, but not those. (??) Thanks..........Jim J. -- "olfogey" Edited November 21, 2013 by olfogey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfogey Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 George & "Wingco57" -- Good news & bad news I DID find them through the "Hornby" website in the U.S., but unfortunately, they are not out in the U.S. as yet. They are currently available on the "Airfix" website in the UK, but I'm afraid the shipping would kill me............(lol) The guy at "Hornby" tells me they are enroute, but not expected for five weeks or so - (too late for Christmas). Has anyone in the U.S. bought from "Airfix" in the U.K. that can give me an idea what shipping costs might be?? This was a GREAT suggestion, as he's already "nuts" for Legos, and this will tickle him. Going to get several, no matter how it pans out........................Jim J. -- "olfogey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfogey Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Did FINALLY get hold of three of the AirFix "QuickBuild" kits for him today at the local hobby shop, and he LOVES THEM!! Built one in about half an hour & loved every minute...............Thanks Guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieC Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There are also some models from 21st century. They are easy to make and look great ones done. And they are also in the right scale (1/32) And the advantage of a lorger scale is that everything is easier to paint and build.I believe/think you can get them at Wal-mart in the USA? Take a look here for some impressions. http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/kits/21cent22104reviewbg_1.htm http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/kits/21cent22106reviewbg_1.htm http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=769 http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/kits/21cent22105reviewbg_1.htm I hope this will help. Cheers, Arnold I have found this site that discuss these kits. http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/questions-kits-decals-tools-pilots/21st-century-toys-models-where-they-11756.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonattack Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 As regards the Huge aspect, you can't really beat the Revell/Monogram 1:48 and 1:72 bomber kits. Smaller scales, but big models. The B-14, B-24, B-52 and B-36 come to mind. (Perhaps a bit late for all this, but I just saw his thread for the first time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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