Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 22, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2020 2020 must be the craziest year we’ve seen for 100 years when the Spanish Flu infected the World. So we did a bunch of building. I’d love to hear what y’all have to say about a “model of the year”. Aircraft or Armor, as long as it was a new release for 2020, it’s eligible. So tell us your pick. My personal pick is very, very easy and involved absolutely no thinking: the IBG Models PZL P.11c. It is flawless. Absolutely flawless. The detail is out of this world, and the parts fit perfectly. Plus, it’s a model of an overlooked, under appreciated aircraft. So there’s 1 for the PZL. Now let’s hear y’all. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Hell, I don't even know if I have a 2020 kit in my stash. ... ooh wait... Meng Dr. I. Heh... my vote by default! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I am with Ernie on the PZL... But I'd like to throw in as well the DH-89 Dragon Rapide from Lukgraph in the resin category. All Ernie said about the PZL P11c, only in resin. Hubert 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I second Ernie with the PZL. The only other highlight in 2020 was the repop of the AZ/Hippo Gotha G.V from Aviattic, which I count as a 2020 kit, because of the added goodies like included cookie cut night Lozenge and specially downsized bombs by Lukgraph. When I let my eye wander over my stash, I found only these kits as a 2020 release and after browsing Scalemates for 2020 kits, I have to say, there were not many great new kits this year . A special mention, alas I didn't got me one may ba the Me-108 Taifun by Eduard. Cheers Rob 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 WNW HP 0/100 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 If we are saying any scale I'd have to say the GWH 1/48 Su-27UB. Awesome detail, fit (so far) is nearly perfect, another gem from GWH. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 ICM Stearman looks great in the box! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 7 hours ago, DocRob said: ... after browsing Scalemates for 2020 kits, I have to say, there were not many great new kits this year . A special mention, alas I didn't got me one may ba the Me-108 Taifun by Eduard. Cheers Rob Ther were actually quite a number of interesting new kits this year (at least to my eyes), which consecrated the emergence of Central Europe players: Injection molded : IBG's PZL ICM's PT-13/PT-17 series, Fiat CR-32, and now, just before Christmas, the Tiger Moth ! Roden Pt-17 Eduard Bf-108 Mikro Mir Miles Magister Dora Wings Dewoitine D-500/D-510 Resin : Lukgraph Dh-89 Dragon Rapide and Hawker Nimrod Silver Wings Tiger Moth If, like me, you are into interwar, trainers, civilians, I'd say this was the best ever year ! Hubert 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Oh, scale models....... Should have been the Wingnut Lanc. When I finally track one down probably the ICM Stearman. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, TJTX said: Oh, scale models....... Should have been the Wingnut Lanc. When I finally track one down probably the ICM Stearman. https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/stearman-pt-17-n2s3-kaydet-american-trainer/ICM00032050/product.php?kw=Stearman 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 It's not finding one that's hard, its deciding to pay for one. I'm trying to be on a tight budget right now. Who knows what the future holds as of now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I went through the kits I bought this year and only two are 2020 releases. Both just arrived from HLJ this afternoon in the mail. At least one is a plane. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Oh, I found a small box with intriguing box art in my stash. It's a 2020 release and has to be mentioned here, albeit it is in 1/72 It's the Grumman FM-2 Wildcat from Arma Hobby, a well designed kit, with masks and PE in the box, amongst several decal variants. Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I only bought three kits this year which is disappointing but I have a very large stash so I have a good selection to choose from, of the three the IBG PZL 11 is the one that I have had on my wish list for a long time as I am interested in early WW2 stuff so that would be my choice. Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Well it been almost a year but my HK Lancaster only arrived in January and I have been watching other builds and doing some research so I should be good to go in the coming year . . . For me its the ultimate Lancaster bomber kit . . . . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 The only 2 kits from this year are the ZM KI 45 and the ICM I-153. I would still like to get a PZL 11...harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I have to admit, over the years I have never been into Japanese warbirds, but I have to admit, I really like the KI 45, it is a really good looking bird, and for some reason, I really like the looks of it....I suppose I should look into how successful it was on ops..... and the ZM kit looks really interesting as well....... huh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Haven't bought any kits with a 2020 release but my purchase of the year has to be the Dspaie side cutters. Amazing quality and cut through any plastic I've tried them on smooth as you like. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 hours ago, GusMac said: Haven't bought any kits with a 2020 release but my purchase of the year has to be the Dspaie side cutters. Amazing quality and cut through any plastic I've tried them on smooth as you like. They are pretty awesome. Just don't drop them or they will break. Broke the blade on my first one that way so I'm on my second pair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/22/2020 at 12:52 PM, BlrwestSiR said: I went through the kits I bought this year and only two are 2020 releases. Both just arrived from HLJ this afternoon in the mail. At least one is a plane. I have to get one of these. For me the Tamiya P-38H in 1/48, Just hoping for a 1/32 one. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 24, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted December 24, 2020 I bought the P-38 in 1/48 as well. It’s a nice little kit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: I bought the P-38 in 1/48 as well. It’s a nice little kit. Here’s my G & my H In the process 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 24, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted December 24, 2020 Now for a 1/32 Lightning.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Just now, Clunkmeister said: Now for a 1/32 Lightning.... TAMIYA Early P-38 E-H 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Now for a 1/32 Lightning.... Yup, a BAe F6 please! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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