I want to get started with modeling... - Page 2

nikimcbee · 03-18-13, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Fixed that for Jim.

I was going to post that. If you want to skip the fun part, go the Buna route.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 04:46 PM

Anybody know good a good site to find a relatively cheap sub?

I'm looking for one to put up on my shelf....I want to build one.

I'll go for one of these:

Typhoon
Los Angeles
Any of the US Fleet Boats but preferably a Gato or Balao
German U-boats
Virginia
Akula
Kilo

Any other links to other boats would be appreciated but I'm just hunting for a good deal. I'd prefer one of the boats I listed...but if there's a nice T-Class or Type 212A or something like that...go ahead and tell me about it and i'll look at it. I'm looking on Amazon and I took a peek at Revell's web store. I'd like some recommendations.

Cybermat47 · 03-23-13, 04:52 PM

^^^^

Try Revell 1/350 WWII U-boats.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

^^^^

Try Revell 1/350 WWII U-boats.

I saw those...

I didn't know what to think about those. I'd really actually prefer an American Boat at this point. A WW2 one or a newer one. The only exception being the Seawolf. I don't like the Seawolf.

TLAM Strike · 03-23-13, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Anybody know good a good site to find a relatively cheap sub?

Well what is cheap here?

Spruebrothers is a good site.

These are in the $20 range
1:350 688(i):
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/hbs83531.htm

1:350 Akula II mod:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/bncn5020.htm

1:350 Kilo Imp
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/bncn5011.htm

These are in the $10 range

1:700 688:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/hbs87014.htm

1:700 Akula:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/hbs87005.htm

Kinda of depends on what scale you want to work with. I like 1:700 scale for modern ships (sub and surface). The 1:144 scale is nice for diesel boats like the Revell U-Boat kits. The 1:700 is nice for just starting out stuff, the 1st kits I built when I took up the hobby again were the 1:700 Kilo and Akula.

I would say the 1:700 is a nice desk model size
the 1:350, and 1:144 is more of a shelf item
the 1:72 is something you live in.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Well what is cheap here?

Well...0-30$ I'd say.

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I would say the 1:700 is a nice desk model size
the 1:350, and 1:144 is more of a shelf item
the 1:72 is something you live in.

Okay so it looks like somewhere around 1:350 and 1:144 is what I need. 1:700 would be good too. I'll look at those links and see what I think.

TLAM Strike · 03-23-13, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Well...0-30$ I'd say.

Okay so it looks like somewhere around 1:350 and 1:144 is what I need. 1:700 would be good too. I'll look at those links and see what I think.

This photo I made might help you figure out what scale you wish to work with. The coin is a US Penny for reference.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 07:20 PM

The size of that Type VII is about what I want.

That's almost perfect size.

TLAM Strike · 03-23-13, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

The size of that Type VII is about what I want.

That's almost perfect size.

This is the kit:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/rvg05038.htm

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

This is the kit:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/rvg05038.htm

Well...I'm still deciding if I want a VII. That scale is perfect...but I'd like to find a Los Angeles, Gato, or Akula in that scale...

I did see that there was, at one point, a VII/D kit. If I were to get a VII, it'd be the D. Just to have a unique one...

EDIT: Look at this guy's VII/D

Sailor Steve · 03-23-13, 08:47 PM

1/144 Gato 1941
http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP5905/

1/144 Gato 1944
http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP5906/

TLAM Strike · 03-23-13, 09:11 PM

I should mention this store. I've purchased from them before and they have good prices, a good selection, and an easy to navigate store.

http://www.scalehobbyist.com/

You will find Gatos at 1/144, but the only other modern stuff you will find is Chinese stuff, and the Kilo. (also the Seawolf which you said you didn't like). They make 1/144 scale Akulas but that is RC kits starting at about $500.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the links guys!

I'll get looking.

Red October1984 · 03-23-13, 10:00 PM

Okay...after a fair amount of looking....

These are what I have decided on.

Soviet Hotel Class "K-19"

American Los Angeles Class 688/VLS/688i

USS Lionfish American Fleet Boat

These look good to me. I saw the K-19 kit and had to jump right on it. That or the Lionfish will be the first one I do. I'm wondering about difficulty levels...

TLAM Strike · 03-23-13, 10:33 PM

The Hobby Boss 688 would be a good place to start as would the K-19 from Zvezda. The Lionfish would be a little more difficult if you wanted to get it right, I've seen pics of what some parts of that kit look like and I would try and remake the railings on the conning tower with small gauge wire, dremmel the limberholes and put some backing material behind them to simulate the inner hull.

03-23-13, 04:46 PM	#17
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Anybody know good a good site to find a relatively cheap sub? I'm looking for one to put up on my shelf....I want to build one. I'll go for one of these: Typhoon Los Angeles Any of the US Fleet Boats but preferably a Gato or Balao German U-boats Virginia Akula Kilo Any other links to other boats would be appreciated but I'm just hunting for a good deal. I'd prefer one of the boats I listed...but if there's a nice T-Class or Type 212A or something like that...go ahead and tell me about it and i'll look at it. I'm looking on Amazon and I took a peek at Revell's web store. I'd like some recommendations. __________________

03-23-13, 04:52 PM	#18
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	^^^^ Try Revell 1/350 WWII U-boats. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

03-23-13, 07:20 PM	#23
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	The size of that Type VII is about what I want. That's almost perfect size. __________________

03-23-13, 08:47 PM	#26
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	1/144 Gato 1941 http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP5905/ 1/144 Gato 1944 http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP5906/ __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-23-13, 09:11 PM	#27
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I should mention this store. I've purchased from them before and they have good prices, a good selection, and an easy to navigate store. http://www.scalehobbyist.com/ You will find Gatos at 1/144, but the only other modern stuff you will find is Chinese stuff, and the Kilo. (also the Seawolf which you said you didn't like). They make 1/144 scale Akulas but that is RC kits starting at about $500. __________________

03-23-13, 09:17 PM	#28
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the links guys! I'll get looking. __________________

03-23-13, 10:00 PM	#29
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Okay...after a fair amount of looking.... These are what I have decided on. Soviet Hotel Class "K-19" American Los Angeles Class 688/VLS/688i USS Lionfish American Fleet Boat These look good to me. I saw the K-19 kit and had to jump right on it. That or the Lionfish will be the first one I do. I'm wondering about difficulty levels... __________________

03-23-13, 10:33 PM	#30
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	The Hobby Boss 688 would be a good place to start as would the K-19 from Zvezda. The Lionfish would be a little more difficult if you wanted to get it right, I've seen pics of what some parts of that kit look like and I would try and remake the railings on the conning tower with small gauge wire, dremmel the limberholes and put some backing material behind them to simulate the inner hull. __________________