100SQN Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hi, I'm currently looking to expand on my collection of "small" WWII planes in 1:32 scale So far I have a Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Corsair and Zero (with a BF109 on its way), but I'm struggling to decide which models to buy next P-40 ? P-47 ? SBD Dauntless ? What would be in your top 10 ? Cheers, Simon Note: I plan to build larger planes such at the Mossie and Lanc in different scales otherwise they wouldn't fit on my shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 P-40E, from Hasegawa. Dressed as a 49th FG machine if possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Corsair in FAA colours 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanroon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 May I suggest a Commonwealth Boomerang for a 'character' build. Grant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logical Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The Revell 190 is a really nice kit. Or the new Kittyhawk P-39 Airacobra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I would go with the Dauntless. It's quite different from the other types you have as it's a dive bomber rather than a fighter. Probably look good with the dive brakes open. Don't know much about the 1/32 kits or quality, however it seems the Trumpeter kit has received some good comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The Meng Komet looks like a nice moden kit and is small . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Trumpeter MiG-3, nice kit even with it's faults, and it's certainly different. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I quite fancy building a Zoukei Mura Raiden, from reading a few online build reports it seems to go together quite well and looks the bizz. Not cheap though! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 How about PCM's Spitfire Mk. XIV? Well....I like it! Cheers Hans J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 May I suggest a Commonwealth Boomerang for a 'character' build. Grant Which kit? The eye watering expensive resin one or the character building FM vac? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 How about a P39 Airocobra? Revell do one at a reasonable price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Arado Ar 196 by Revell; this is, imo, the best-value modelling experience I've had in a long time. It has its faults - canopy design, seatbelts, and a very few sink marks - but these are fixable with aftermarket and/or a little modelling effort. Overall a great kit, especially for the price. The fit of the wings was so good I was able to leave them off until after painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanroon Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Which kit? The eye watering expensive resin one or the character building FM vac? Yeah, it's me who wants to build the resin. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100SQN Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Many thanks for all your suggestions. I've now added the Mig-3 to my list (thanks Dennis) but still considering others. You can never have too many models Cheers, Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I forgot about the Revell AR196, i have one hidden away and it looks a really nicely detailed kit, especially for its low price. I got mine for £17 from Ebay, every now and then the price drops on them, well worth keeping an eye out. Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Special hobby HE100 Special hobby polikarpov i16 Bothe easy builds and defiantely not run of the mill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yeah, it's me who wants to build the resin. G if you can get hold of the Montex one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 How about one of these for something different? IAR IAR-81C Romanian fighter https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FR8001 Or maybe a Silver Wings Gloster Gladiator! The Trumpeter ME 262 is definitely worth considering as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100SQN Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Special hobby HE100 Special hobby polikarpov i16 Bothe easy builds and defiantely not run of the mill.... Thanks Mark, I wasn't aware you could get the Polikarpov i16 in 1:32 How about one of these for something different? IAR IAR-81C Romanian fighter https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FR8001 Or maybe a Silver Wings Gloster Gladiator! The Trumpeter ME 262 is definitely worth considering as well Not for me, but thanks for the suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi Howabout a 1:32 Tempest, I think there are two types available, I have one as a future build in the stash, cant recall the make. or even the old revell 1:32 typhoon Ib cheers jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) How about the Revell He 162 Salamander nice kit and does not take up much room Other options: Hasegawa Ki61 Tony or their J2M3 Raiden (cheaper and a simpler build than the ZM) Trumpeter Grumman F4F-3/4 Wildcat Trumpeter Fairey Swordfish ZM TA 152H-0 Trumpeter Ju 87A HK (Hong Kong) Models 1/32 Do 335 - currently two versions available For something really off-beat how about the Fly Model Ba 349a Natter Edited November 10, 2015 by VMA131Marine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi Howabout a 1:32 Tempest, I think there are two types available, I have one as a future build in the stash, cant recall the make. or even the old revell 1:32 typhoon Ib cheers jerry Pacific Coast Models released a 1/32 Tempest some time ago; I think it's currently sold out. Special Hobby are planning a 1/32 Tempest series including the Mk.II and Mk.V but they are not yet available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Pacific Coast Models released a 1/32 Tempest some time ago; I think it's currently sold out. Special Hobby are planning a 1/32 Tempest series including the Mk.II and Mk.V but they are not yet available Hi It must be Special Hobby one I have then, as it was in the sale section of a LHS a few months ago cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi It must be Special Hobby one I have then, as it was in the sale section of a LHS a few months ago cheers jerry The Special Hobby kit hasn't even hit the market yet so the Pacific Coast Models kit is the only one you could have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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