What scale do you like and why?

muddyboots · **Posted:** Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:27 pm

I'm looking at getting back into modeling, and I can't decide what scale to get into. I want to stick with one scale, so that my aircraft all look in proportion to each other. I'm thinking 1/48th because they have more detail and bulk that 1/72. 1/72 seems a little too small to me. What would be your choice if you were just getting into this again after 25 years?

mazdaP5 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:18 pm

I like 1/48th for WWII fighters, because the detail is right on.
However, if I had it to do over again, I'd go 72nd. There seems to be a greater variety available, bombers aren't too massive, and you can have a bigger collection in the same space.

TAdan · **Posted:** Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:31 pm

I prefer to build 1/48. Basically because it is big enough that I can see it! 1/72 and 1/144 are just to much of a strain on my eyes. (My eyes arent even really that bad either, haha)

RyanShort1 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:09 pm

I'm still partial to the old 1/72 stuff. Not too tiny, but small enough to not run out of space too quickly. Lots of kits available, compatible with a lot of ground units (I got started because my father used to have 1/72 soldiers when he was a boy. We got some and then I had to have an air force!), and a bit cheaper because they're smaller.

Ryan

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11319

1:1????????????

If not that, than as large as possible. My eyes aren't getting any better you know.

Second Air Force · **Posted:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:50 am

I built in 1/48th for many years, but the size of four engined stuff (my favorites, go figure) was a problem when we started moving around the country. After our third move I had given away most of my multi-engined finished models and went on hiatus for a while. I was asked to help with an IPMS Nationals project a number of years ago and had to work in 1/72nd scale. I found that I was missing a lot of fun! Now I've got a few projects started in both scales, though I fell into the trap of the Y1B-17 in 1/48th.

Scott

Mike Bates · **Posted:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:18 pm

1/48 for detail. 50's and up bombers/transports etc.. 1/72 because of size. Then a hand full of 1/32 for my fav aircraft.

I had to move some of my stash around and decided to count it. Thought I had about 150 unbuilt kits. Not, have 240 and 51 of those are P-38's. 9 of those are 1/32!!! :shock:

Mike

Mgawa · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:51 pm

I built 1/72 and 1/48 scale but I mostly like 1/72. No special reason, simply I like it.

lestweforget · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:14 pm

I built hundreds of models when I was a kid, and loved every moment. Almost all were in 1/72.It was not as much through choice as availability. Matchbox,Airfix and Revell (in that order) mostly.I am now considering getting back into it myself after a very long time, It was the new release Revell Lancaster that sparked my interest again. That would be the scale I would stick to (until my eyes started to fail!!!) I have a two year old son now. I wonder if he will build models? I hope so.

muddyboots · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:32 pm

there seems a clear preference for 1/72 for space, and availability of models, and 1/48 for the detail...But still I can't seem to make up my mind. 1/72 is cheaper for far, and that might be the decision maker right now. Thanks for all of your input guys!

Second Air Force · **Posted:** Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:33 am

Some of the 1/72nd scale models have really good detailing as well, Muddy. I have a couple of Tamiya P-47s on my workbench that are nicely detailed and just fall together beautifully.

We're glad you're getting back into building, regardless of the scale you decide on!

Scott

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:35 am

1/72 scale is most practical size wise. 1/48 scale is clutter scale unless you own a hangar. my eyesight is on the crapper at 48, & i have not built a model since 1996. i have tonnage of cool model tools, dental tools, dremel tools, accessories, & roughly 13 unbuilt kits that i want to sell, but no bites!! i would consider an offer for all less shipping, etc, paints too. somebody make me an offer & we'll go from their. i have a list of the models on this board, check it out!! the tools are 1st class & were my right arm when i messed with models.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:11 pm

I tend to like to build 1/48th scale. I know they are a bit more expensive, and take up more room, but I do have a good deal of room in my gameroom. The reason I like 1/48th scale is tat it shows off the details and markings of the aircraft better. but some things are jsut too big. So basically if I like it, I buy it and throw scale out the window.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:41 pm

Of course Im gunna throw my hat in for 1/144 but I see the many benefits for 1/72. (Much more variety of aircraft)

If your not one for getting really up close and personal with your models, then I'd say 1/144 might be a little difficult.

spookythecat · **Posted:** Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:29 pm

I stick to mostly 1/72 due to available space. I have picked up other scales of some of my favorite planes or ones that peak my curiosity.

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