Looking for a GOOD model to build?

fastfed · 09-04-10, 03:36 PM

I used to build model planes as a kid (who hasn't right?)
I would like to build a nice VIIC or something.. But I don't want it to be extremely hard.. The models I used to build back in the day was all pre cut and I had to glue certain pieces together.. It was cool and fun.. I am looking for something like that..

Is there a certain kind to get? I read some threads here where people had to drill out stuff, not looking for that level of experience.. THANKS

ajrimmer42 · 09-05-10, 03:25 AM

I've done one of Revell's 1/144 Type VIID Minenleger models and that was a good kit, not too difficult, a good size, and looked great once built. Plus I got it at half price from my local model shop

There's also a few aftermarket detail parts for it too, which I actually didn't bother with as I thought it looked fine as it was, but the option is there. The only dissapointment for me was that I couldn't find any 1/144 scale crew for it anywhere, you can get 1/72, 1/32, even bleeding 1/300! But anyway, yeah it was a great kit, as are their other U-Boats I believe.

fastfed · 09-05-10, 11:08 AM

THANKS!! Was it this one?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSUU0&P=7

If so, I read the manual and it looks to be pretty ok in terms of difficulty.. I will get this one

ajrimmer42 · 09-05-10, 12:40 PM

This is the one I got http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/r...09-p-3461.html but it's practically the same kit

The mineleger is just slightly longer with hatches for the mines.

09-04-10, 03:36 PM	#1
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	Looking for a GOOD model to build? I used to build model planes as a kid (who hasn't right?) I would like to build a nice VIIC or something.. But I don't want it to be extremely hard.. The models I used to build back in the day was all pre cut and I had to glue certain pieces together.. It was cool and fun.. I am looking for something like that.. Is there a certain kind to get? I read some threads here where people had to drill out stuff, not looking for that level of experience.. THANKS

09-05-10, 03:25 AM	#2
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I've done one of Revell's 1/144 Type VIID Minenleger models and that was a good kit, not too difficult, a good size, and looked great once built. Plus I got it at half price from my local model shop There's also a few aftermarket detail parts for it too, which I actually didn't bother with as I thought it looked fine as it was, but the option is there. The only dissapointment for me was that I couldn't find any 1/144 scale crew for it anywhere, you can get 1/72, 1/32, even bleeding 1/300! But anyway, yeah it was a great kit, as are their other U-Boats I believe. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew. Last edited by ajrimmer42; 09-05-10 at 06:02 AM.

09-05-10, 12:40 PM	#4
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	This is the one I got http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/r...09-p-3461.html but it's practically the same kit The mineleger is just slightly longer with hatches for the mines. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

09-05-10, 11:08 AM	#3
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	THANKS!! Was it this one? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSUU0&P=7 If so, I read the manual and it looks to be pretty ok in terms of difficulty.. I will get this one