05-29-2008, 09:09 PM
|
 |
very senior member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 21,945
 Rozenburg, Holland
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sexton626
More important than scale is to choose something that really interests you. If you're interested in modern street machines, 1/24 is best represented. For modern F1, 1/20 would be the choice. By far the scale with the most choices is 1/43.
I disagree with henk4 about paint not mattering on airplanes tho! It's true that while the technique for gloss paint is somewhat different than for flat paint the key to a successful model is a smooth, error free finish.
|
Hi, and welcome to the forums. Yes you are right about the 1/43 scale as the one with the most choices. However I would not recommend it for starters, as many kits are resin based.
As far as airplanes is concerned, of course a proper paint job is essential, but I have hardly seen a glossy war bird...matte paints are much easier to apply then gloss ones, and I would not recommend a starting builder to go the Alclad road straight away...
__________________
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
|