Good kit for FIRST time modeler

[Venomstick121]

I want to get into modelling. What is a good kit to start with, I was looking at some of the Revell ones.

 

[fubar57]

What size are you looking at? The Tamiya Spitfires in 1:48 are very friendly

 

[fubar57]

At the moment building a Revell kit

Unofficial Bf 109-x GB: 1/48 Bf 109G-10

Username: fubar57 First name: George Category: Advanced Manufacturer: Revell Model: Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 Kit #85-5253 Scale: 1:48 Add-ons: Stash decals I'm doing this to save my sanity from all the PE bending I'm doing on the other build. Haven't got a subject yet

ww2aircraft.net

 

[Donivanp]

It depends on what size you feel comfortable with and what room you have to work with. 1/48 is quite popular as a reasonable compromise between 1/72 (eyes not being what they used to be) and 1/32 (I need an airport to put my finished kits). As with Geo, some of the Tamiya kits are well priced and great starting kits. Say the Bf109E or the Spitfire mk I or the P-51B or D are all readily available and nicely priced kits.

 

[Sabrejet]

I'd say Tamiya: they are great for a novice modeller and don't need much work, also Dragon has just released a 1/48 Bf.109E-4 in the Wing Tech series. The latter especially looks like it would be straightforward and give you great results while building skills. Revell can be also be a good option, being a bit cheaper.

From Tamiya and Dragon the world's your oyster! There are kits with better accuracy and more detail but probably best to start with something reasonably simple and inexpensive.

 

[Donivanp]

That Dragon should be a new tool. Dragon/Cyber Hobby kits a great with super detail and not being "over engineered " IMO. I like their Bf110 and Ju88 line I have their 1/32 Bf109 and it looks to be really nice.

 

[Capt. Vick]

My 2 cents? Pick up the Monogram Snap-tite B-25 and B-26! Simple no glue assembly, paint if you wish, water slide decals. Both make good looking models.