Deacon Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 A bit of a broad question I know guys, but with all the 1:35 stuff out there I want to make sure I buy something that looks good, builds nicely OOB and is reasonably priced. I usually build 1:72 stuff, but have been looking at the 1:35 AFV builds on here and elsewhere and I'm very tempted to try my hand at the larger scale. To make things even more difficult, I'm not really bothered as to what period or nationality either (not WW1 though). I tend to need projects that take no longer than a week to build and paint as my attention seems to wonder after 7 days. Any help, recommendations would be appreciated, especially if you yourself have built a kit and it falls into the categories mentioned (there is a lot of stuff on the net where reviewers say "This SHOULD build into a nice kit".) your personal experiences help a lot. Cheers Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Tamiyas Abrams' Challenger 1 and 2 Leopard T72 Mengs Leopard academy iSHERMAN Hope this helps D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Tamiyas Abrams' Challenger 1 and 2 Leopard T72 Mengs Leopard academy iSHERMAN Hope this helps D Hell that was quick mate, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The Meng Tortoise and Achzarits are also cracking kits, and certainly looks impressive once done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Most (all?) of the new tool Tamiya kits that have come out over the last say 10 or 15 years have been a pleasure to build. As an ageing, ham fisted modeller I've had no problem with the following - T55, Cromwell/Centaur, Type 90, Leopard 2A5, Challenger 2. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks very much guys. Mike, I'm thinking that I'm not going to replicate the quality of those builds! Edited October 16, 2014 by Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) There's some great deals over on the For Sale forum right here on BM, though I feel obliged to declare an interest. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234967396-135-armour-172-typhoon/ The Cromwell in particular would be a nice simple introduction to 1:35, and with just a single colour would be a doddle to paint. Staghound not too complex either. Edit: Sorry, posted the Trade link rather than the Sale link; now corrected! regards, Jason Edited September 24, 2014 by JasonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Given your criteria, A bit of a broad question I know guys, but with all the 1:35 stuff out there I want to make sure I buy something that looks good, builds nicely OOB and is reasonably priced. To make things even more difficult, I'm not really bothered as to what period or nationality either (not WW1 though). I tend to need projects that take no longer than a week to build and paint as my attention seems to wonder after 7 days. I would stay away from some of the Meng kits as they can become a little complex and take a lot longer than your timeframe, which I understand completely. I too lose interest if they take too long, though I compensate by having several going on at a time. For the same complexity reason I would stay away from Bronco, Riich, Dragon and AFV Club, great kits but complex to build. As for period I can only comment on Modern, but what the others have said regarding Tamiya kits are true, they build quickly and usually easily, but stay away from their older kits. Suggestions are T-55, Leo 2a6 or 6, Challenger 2, Leclerc, T-26, BT-7, IS-2. You may want to consider Academy kits, M113, M1A1, Merkava, as well as Hobbyboss and Trumpeter, though some of the most recent Trumpy kits are getting to be over 1000 parts. To ease things, stay away from individual link tracks, they look better but really add to the build time. All of the above is from personal experience. Also, check out the reviews on Armorama, Missing Lynx and AMPS. Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Can't personally comment on them, but I've heard that the zvezda T-90s are nice. They're apperently not overly complex, and the price is comparatively low. As for building in a week, that depends on your build speed. K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 For something a little different, the Tamiya Char B1.bis is very nice, as are their various T-55s. The T-55 Enigma looks really cool and would be possible to build and paint in a week. The above was my first 1/35 armour effort since my teens, painted with a Tamiya rattle can and using the kit vinyl tracks. I also enjoyed building the Academy CV9040 - it's very easy to put together although painting it is a bit more complicated owing to the splinter camo! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 For something a little different, the Tamiya Char B1.bis is very nice, as are their various T-55s. The T-55 Enigma looks really cool and would be possible to build and paint in a week. The above was my first 1/35 armour effort since my teens, painted with a Tamiya rattle can and using the kit vinyl tracks. I also enjoyed building the Academy CV9040 - it's very easy to put together although painting it is a bit more complicated owing to the splinter camo! Will You achieved that finish with a rattle can? Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks for your input guys. I want to my local hobby shop and bought Zvezda's T-90 for £20 and Tamiya's T-72 M1 for £25.00. There will be more added to the stash from the kits you have suggested as he had the Tamiya Cromwell and Centaur each for £20. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The T-90 is a bargain for 20 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'd second the recommendation for the Tamiya B1bis.....It's the only 1/35 kit I've built and it was excellent in all regards (could maybe use a turret interior set). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Trumpeter Challenger 2 Revell Leopard 2A4/4NL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Lob Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I really recomend the tamiya Cromwell, it was an absolute pleasure to build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan 47 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Tamiya chieftain mk5 is a good kit and reasonably priced I built one a couple of years ago and it builds nice OOB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) The Tamiya Shermans are reasonably easy to build, as they don't have a great deal of internal detail. The older kits aren't badly priced either. Ive built three and found they assemble quite nicely straight OOB, and look good. I just wish they'd do a cast hull M4 A1. What ever you choose, enjoy!!!👍 Regards Adrian Edited September 30, 2014 by Radpoe Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 One thing crossed my mind - the Tamiya 1/48 stuff is generally very good indeed. Usually less complex to build than 1/35, decent detail, and still a good bit bigger and heftier than 1/72. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigh827 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Tamiya's M-113 family of kits are good, with out a huge number of parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Sorry guys for not getting back sooner, I've been ill with flu. Just wanted to say thanks for your responses. Now I just need to have a word with the bank manager! Edited October 16, 2014 by Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is it windy yet? Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Tamiya JGSDF Type 90, or Type 10. Fast and fun to build and simple but cool paint schemes n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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