Redshock Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I'm just getting back to modelling and I'm looking for recommendations for a cold war/modern 1/48 jet that's an easy build without to much filling or faffing about. I finished a Hasegawa F-14 while great when finished was a poor fit and took too much time which I've not got at the mo. Although it's another F-14 I'm thinking of the Tamiya F-14 either A or D not really bothered. The reviews I've read say it's an excellent kit. Any other recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircooled Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Anything Tamiya and you won't be disappointed. The F-4 Tamiya just released is also fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I think most modern kits made using CAD design, except perhaps short run products of obscure subjects, have good fit nowadays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) Tamiya 1/48 F-16 can't go wrong,and yes their F-14's are great. That Hasegawa F-14 is a bear,but the older Hasegawa Phantoms,Eagles,Hornets,and Falcons are all nice builds. I've heard nice things about Revell Eagles and Hornets too. Edited April 30, 2022 by Tojo72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seawinder Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Another vote for any of the Tamiya F-16 family. If you don't mind the price, the engineering of their F-14s is really stunning, and they're possibly even simpler builds than the F-16s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshock Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Thanks guys, that's a great help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 7 hours ago, aircooled said: Anything Tamiya and you won't be disappointed. They still have plenty of their old clunkers out there, research before buying 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Hasegawa F-104 series, probably Kinetic's as well ( more correct in detail) Eduard MiG-21 series I would recommend as well! Airfix Hunter, Meteor as well. Generally Trumpeter and Hobyboss kis are trouble-free builds as well ( issues mostly concern accuracy in detail, etc) ..there is a lot out there that is suitable, but most important is the subject you wanna build, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 The tamiya kits are good as stated The Airfix new tool meteors and hunters are great kits as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom3r Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Tamiya F-117 is quite easy build. And fun subject as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano353 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Eduard 1/48 Mig 21 weekend editions. Superb fit and detail. I find if it's a Hobbyboss kit usually they go together without fuss. Revells 1/48th Rafale is a solid kit as well. Personally I find the best way is to check reviews on googleof potential kits to buy before getting them. If you like 1/48 Tomcats you also have Hobbyboss which I have myself as the reviews were great and AMK as well which get good reviews and Tamiya as mentioned above. If you want to keep it simple Italeri do a Tomcat with recessed lines at a cheaper price than most 72nd kits so it's perfect if you want to experiment with new techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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