RedHeadKevin Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Here's a question. I think ARC is probably the best aircraft modeling site out there. But I was wondering if there are sites like this for armor (I know about Armorama), or cars, or ships, or Sci-fi (I typically go to Starship Modeler.) I also appreciate having some subforums on other topics, but I didn't know if there are sites with other subjects besides planes. Note: I don't ever want to step on Steve's toes, so if there's any kind of conflict with talking about other competing modeling websites, please delete this topic. I'm trying to compile research for the students in my class, so I'm not advertising or endorsing any other sites, besides ARC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) For armor, Missing-Lynx is a great site. Planet Armor is also pretty good. For ships, I'd go to the Model Shipwrights site (which is part of the Kitmaker Network - like Armorama). HTH, Rob Edited October 1, 2015 by galileo1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 For Star Wars stuff, Keeper of the Force is really good. You will see some familiar ARCer's on there too. -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hyperscale, Britmodeler come to mind for aircraft. Perth Military Modeling is an outstanding site for armor. Not a lot of updates and no forums but their reviews set the standard. Missing Lynx is also a good armor site. Forums are a bit slow lately (I guess the same applies here) but there are some very knowledgeable people on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 modelwarships is excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Cybermodeler, Britmodeler, LSP, TheModellingNews, iModeler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Modelers alliance is a lot of fun and has some excellent folks there. not a specific modeling genre though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Fine Scale Modeler is a pretty good general subject modeling site, the tie in to the magazine results in a large number of members of varying interests and ability. http://cs.finescale.com/f/ Model Cars Magazine has a good forum for car models (in case the title doesn't tip you off). http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Perth Military Modeling is an outstanding site for armor. Not a lot of updates and no forums but their reviews set the standard. Do they really set the standard I hope they don't because the total lack of grammar is really pretty annoying and borderline unreadable it's kind of like he's a massive fan of Joyces Ulysses except without the massive literary cred? Don't get me wrong I love the site and I'm pretty sure my bookmark dates to the last century I know they were doing some aircraft reviews and other stuff when I first bookmarked it of course he posted the glider review recently so I guess you could say they still are doing aircraft but you know what I mean I still go there frequently and was really sad when it went away for a while but his peculiar style makes me wonder if he's had a stroke or something? I don't know maybe it's just me but increasingly I just flip through the pictures rather than reading the actual reviews because it's kind of impossible to follow his writing although it is kind of fun to play a game of count the periods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This site has some incredible model builders on it. http://www.therpf.com/general-modeling/ While the site is mainly set up obviously for prop builders and such, the general model section is great for picking up tips and what-not. BTW MoFo, surely your post was a bit tongue-and-cheek talking about THEIR grammer and period usage....I hope. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Do they really set the standard I hope they don't because the total lack of grammar is really pretty annoying and borderline unreadable it's kind of like he's a massive fan of Joyces Ulysses except without the massive literary cred? Don't get me wrong I love the site and I'm pretty sure my bookmark dates to the last century I know they were doing some aircraft reviews and other stuff when I first bookmarked it of course he posted the glider review recently so I guess you could say they still are doing aircraft but you know what I mean I still go there frequently and was really sad when it went away for a while but his peculiar style makes me wonder if he's had a stroke or something? I don't know maybe it's just me but increasingly I just flip through the pictures rather than reading the actual reviews because it's kind of impossible to follow his writing although it is kind of fun to play a game of count the periods. Commas are your friend. Unless you're trying to prove a point ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Do they really set the standard I hope they don't because the total lack of grammar is really pretty annoying and borderline unreadable it's kind of like he's a massive fan of Joyces Ulysses except without the massive literary cred? Don't get me wrong I love the site and I'm pretty sure my bookmark dates to the last century I know they were doing some aircraft reviews and other stuff when I first bookmarked it of course he posted the glider review recently so I guess you could say they still are doing aircraft but you know what I mean I still go there frequently and was really sad when it went away for a while but his peculiar style makes me wonder if he's had a stroke or something? I don't know maybe it's just me but increasingly I just flip through the pictures rather than reading the actual reviews because it's kind of impossible to follow his writing although it is kind of fun to play a game of count the periods. That being said, I do find his reviews to be the most comprehensive out there. Certainly better than the "reviews" on some other modeling sites (Cyberhobby comes to mind). Biggest problem with PMMS is that he only adds content every month or so (aside from new kit updates). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Fine Scale Modeler is a pretty good general subject modeling site, the tie in to the magazine results in a large number of members of varying interests and ability. http://cs.finescale.com/f/ Model Cars Magazine has a good forum for car models (in case the title doesn't tip you off). http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/ MCM used to be good, nothing but whiners and crybabies and cliques there now, and the owner is a jerk. I would use http://cs.scaleautomag.com/f/ for cars. Edited October 1, 2015 by midnightprowler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Commas are your friend. Unless you're trying to prove a point ;)/> Actually, he does use commas, but usually they're in place of periods. With random question marks thrown in for good measure. One notable feature is the large tow cable stowed on the top hull is the very early layout with the cable ends clipped onto the engine deck and the cable strung along the sides and front, this layout was only seen on a few very early vehicles and to alter this to the more common layout of cable over the rear deck and cable ends at the front of the hull you would need to cut off the moulded on cable attachments and replace with the etched clips provided in the amended positions, referring to plans in the books listed below will give the appropriate cable layout. Really good, in-depth reviews, and I truly wish there were an aircraft equivalent, but it can take a bit of effort to figure out just what the heck he's actually saying, at times. As I said, it can feel like he's trying to crib the style of Ulysses, but it really doesn't work for model kit reviews. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dal Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 For WWI subjects http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/ and http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/ are very good. The forum may be too tame for some members (Des is not shy about deleting accounts of those that flout his rules), but the knowledge that's freely available should make it worth being polite. Cheers. Dal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Do they really set the standard I hope they don't because the total lack of grammar is really pretty annoying and borderline unreadable it's kind of like he's a massive fan of Joyces Ulysses except without the massive literary cred? Don't get me wrong I love the site and I'm pretty sure my bookmark dates to the last century I know they were doing some aircraft reviews and other stuff when I first bookmarked it of course he posted the glider review recently so I guess you could say they still are doing aircraft but you know what I mean I still go there frequently and was really sad when it went away for a while but his peculiar style makes me wonder if he's had a stroke or something? I don't know maybe it's just me but increasingly I just flip through the pictures rather than reading the actual reviews because it's kind of impossible to follow his writing although it is kind of fun to play a game of count the periods. Mate, that's coz he's writin in Strayan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 A few sites I have saved in my favourites folder. www.cybermodeler.com, www.internetmodeler.com, www.aussiemodeller.com.au, www.scaleplasticandrail.com, www.militarymodelling.com, www.modelersite.com, www.mheaust.com.au, www.track-link.com, www.ww1aircraftmodels.com, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Here is a site I go to for cars. Everyone there seems to be friendly and helpful. http://jerryscherrys.freeforums.net/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) LSP is very good, but for British RFC/RAF aircraft you'll not find a better site than good ol' Britmodeler, the chaps there are very expert on those birds, and related equip, sadly one of the best departed a little while back...RIP and Godspeed Merv (spike7451) :salute: Edited October 5, 2015 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I've taken a look at the armor section of ARC for the first time in over a year, and I was pleased to see how it has grown. It is also refreshing to see a more lighthearted approach to AFV modeling than is typical at ML or Armorama. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I've taken a look at the armor section of ARC for the first time in over a year, and I was pleased to see how it has grown. It is also refreshing to see a more lighthearted approach to AFV modeling than is typical at ML or Armorama. ARC Armor www.arcarm.com and ARC Auto www.arcauto.com will be coming back......I just need to finish up some projects in my personal life to free up the time to run 3 sites again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Steve, I was referencing the Armor section of the forum. I'm think its fine as is, dont know that it needs its own front page and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mightymax Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Replica Prop Forum has a good model section. therpf.com Max Bryant Edited October 5, 2015 by mightymax Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 ARC Armor www.arcarm.com and ARC Auto www.arcauto.com will be coming back......I just need to finish up some projects in my personal life to free up the time to run 3 sites again. Was wondering what happened to them. I liked them. Need a like button btw. Also Zone-five.net when it works. Don't mention Britmodeller too loud. I think there is someone here that doesn't like them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 :thumbsup2:/>/> Was wondering what happened to them. I liked them. Need a like button btw. Thanks...I had to put them on hold when I started working again. But I think I will have the freetime in the future needed to run 3 sites. We're in the process of downsizing our house.....once that is done....I will have less need for a job......freeing up time to run 3 sites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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