Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 16, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2018 As a dedicated 1/32 scale prop builder, I’ve found myself tight on space after accounting for 1/32 B-17, B-24, B-25, Lancaster, DC-3, PBY, etc, and I decided modern jets will be served fine in 1/48. Modern grey and blue jets are not my first love, but they do need building. F-14s, Su-27s, Phantoms, EE Lightnings = waaaay to big for 1/32 and are served well in 1/48, for me anyways. I catch it constantly from friends over this, so go for it and lay it on thick, y’all. I’m a traitor! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Jets in 48 scale are actually pretty big and in many cases well better executed then their counterparts in 1/32, especially when we're talking about Russkie aeroplanes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 17, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted August 17, 2018 Ohhh yeah. This man knows my heart! I love be some side by side Sukhoi. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted August 17, 2018 Members Share Posted August 17, 2018 I find myself looking at the Eduard 1/48 109s and 190s longingly sometimes! Must resist! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 17, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yup. I’m a 1/32 purist, but a prop geek. Modern jets are cool, but I sure don’t have room for six Sukhoi 27s in 1/32. 1/48 does have it’s place, but only as an option. I’d never buy a 1/48 Spitty, 190, or Me-262. but modern Russian jets, plus F-18s and F-14s? All the time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, mikester said: I find myself looking at the Eduard 1/48 109s and 190s longingly sometimes! Must resist! Roy from Barracuda Sudios mentioned that he's preparing a several sets of cowlings for Revell's 109 G, that will transform the kit to G-10 (Regensburg) K, etc. He didn't specified all of the sub-variants, but it should be worth a while. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 That would cool, I must admit 32nd takes me so long to complete these days, 48th is becoming very appealing again. May just wait until I’m retired to get back to 32nd...........well maybe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Gonna build me a F-14D and extend the wings just for the heck of it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Be a MAN, build Mig-17 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 18, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2018 Martin, the three of us: HPH Mug-15s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I should first finish Mug-9 and that Godforsaken Aircobra too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 39 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: I should first finish Mug-9 and that Godforsaken Aircobra too Stop nattering... ....and GET ON WITH IT before you get NO time at all for yourself or to yourself ... Now GO .. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 18 hours ago, smitty44 said: Gonna build me a F-14D and extend the wings just for the heck of it. Having seen Peterpools F14, I am definitely considering a jet thingy. Last one I built was the Revell Skyraider back in the early 70’s....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks Phil, Ernie and Maru I know how Ernie feels and while a 32nd scale guy, I do enjoy building in 48th scale as well: Size, space and time ... yikes, where have I heard that before? I've built Tamiya's 48th scale Tomcat and nearly done with Eduard's GR.9 Harrier in less time then building just one 32nd scale kit. Enjoyable, fast moving and fits so nicely in the display case. Of course, being a glutton for punishment, there are a lot of jets I have in both scales and a quickie example: 48th Scale F4 Phantoms .. All the ZM kits and a few Academy kits to fill in the blank spaces. 32nd scale F4 Phantoms: Tamiya F-4's Still waiting for "the 32nd scale" F-14 but thoroughly enjoying Tamiya's 48th scale Tomcats Props ... nothing like 32nd scale Just my worthless two cents Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Ernie Just build and enjoy .. I've reached the point in life where time is very important and alternating scales is the perfect answer. Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ernie Just build and enjoy .. I've reached the point in life where time is very important and alternating scales is the perfect answer. Peter Totally agree Peter. Aircraft 1/48 and above, AFV 1/35, Ships 1/350 and above. Anything below is a little difficult on the eyes. Phil. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 WE can run loose .... GREAT ! How LOVELY. No red card 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Phil Right on the money Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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