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Tabletop Gaming, Models, and Minis => Modelling and Miniatures => Topic started by: BanzaiCat on April 15, 2018, 03:50:22 PM

Poll
Question: Haven't worked on models in a long time, but which would you go with first from these two?
Option 1: HASEGAWA 49227 1/700 Akagi Japan Aircraft Carrier
Option 2: HASEGAWA 1/72 EA6B Prowler
Option 3: REVELL Stuka Ju 87G-1 Tank Buster
Title: Which first?
Post by: BanzaiCat on April 15, 2018, 03:50:22 PM
Been eyeing a few models for months now but haven't quite been able to pull the trigger on any one of these. They're all pretty cool looking and would interest me, but I have no idea where to start.

I'm thinking the Akagi model is a bit much maybe for someone looking to get back into building models, but it doesn't really look all that complicated. I could be completely wrong.

Plus I know I need model cement and a good XACTO knife (I have a knife but no cement). What do you guys recommend for a model cement - or does it even matter?

What about filler/putty? JD I think you were using something like this for your Vulcan model. Something to fill cracks and such. Any recommendations are most welcome.

If you have recommendations for something other than the three above I'd love to hear them as well. I know it's about what I want to do and what I think is cool, but I want this to be enjoyable. Something to do on occasion other than board games. And an excuse to sniff glue of course.

Akagi model (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JP6NEH6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3BMTK3TFIAEPB)

(https://www.hasegawausa.com/product-images/hsgs9227box-lg.jpg)


EA-6B Prowler model (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017TDHAI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2M8CPZJ9ON24O)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/919aR1SyAdL._SL1500_.jpg)


Stuka model (https://www.amazon.com/Revell-Stuka-87G-1-Buster-Plastic/dp/B01F4K56XQ/ref=sr_1_10?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1523824750&sr=1-10&keywords=tank+model)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81mynUFBxXL._SL1500_.jpg)


The Prowler might be simpler, but you experts would know better than I.
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: mirth on April 15, 2018, 04:02:52 PM
Prowler
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: DoctorQuest on April 15, 2018, 04:07:13 PM
Quote from: mirth on April 15, 2018, 04:02:52 PM
Prowler

Agree.

Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Barthheart on April 15, 2018, 04:50:24 PM
Stuka!  :bd:
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Staggerwing on April 15, 2018, 05:11:00 PM
Get the Akagi- and then kitbash it into a dieselpunk flying CV!
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: bbmike on April 15, 2018, 05:13:20 PM
Ditch those three and go out and get a proper USS Enterprise like JD did.  O0
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: mirth on April 15, 2018, 05:37:45 PM
Or the USS Discovery  O0
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Staggerwing on April 15, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
Or the 'never actually named' ship from Quark:


(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D22115.0%3Battach%3D12717&hash=e38632a410c4fb54799687bcdd8d250696fa7900)
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: bbmike on April 15, 2018, 06:22:18 PM
Quote from: mirth on April 15, 2018, 05:37:45 PM
Or the USS Discovery  O0

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Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Staggerwing on April 15, 2018, 06:24:21 PM
^Yo- Vomit Guy- waaazzaaaaap?
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: JudgeDredd on April 16, 2018, 12:53:20 AM
Prowler. 1/72 isn't a scale I particularly enjoy, but in modern fighters, it's plenty big enough.

Although this actual box shows as a 2016 model, that's for a new box. The actual mould comes from 1994 and was a Hasegawa kit originally.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1013707-revell-85-5270-stuka-ju-87g-1-tank-buster

My personal experience of Revell kits is they're alot of work - and not in a "detailed, plenty of parts" way...more in the "WTF does this go" and "Where's my filler?" way!

Having said that, the Prowler box is from 2000, but the mould is from 1979...so no spring chicken.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1013707-revell-85-5270-stuka-ju-87g-1-tank-buster

Here's a video of the making of the Stuka



Here's a "What's in the box" review of the intruder (not a great one...but gives you an idea)



As for the ship...that'll keep you busy for a while and is a new tool from 2014
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/464898-hasegawa-49227-aircraft-carrier-akagi


But Prowler all the way  O0

Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: BanzaiCat on April 16, 2018, 07:13:42 AM
Thanks for the input, all - thanks too JD for the videos. I saw one or two on the Prowler but the guy was kind of silly so I didn't do much more searching. I figured everyone here would know best.  O0
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 16, 2018, 03:51:04 PM
My vote is for Outpost Gamma.
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Gusington on April 16, 2018, 06:09:40 PM
Akagi!

Quite.
Title: Re: Which first?
Post by: Staggerwing on April 16, 2018, 06:30:30 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 16, 2018, 06:09:40 PM
Akagi!

Quite.

Hai!