AndrewPerren Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 So since the rotary wing model elite tend to congregate here, I thought I would ask the question. Probably been asked before but an updated opinion can't hurt. Personally I stick to 1/48 for helicopters as it gives me a good balance between size, detail and kit availability. But what about you? Please feel free to make a vote for your "preferred" choice only and leave a comment if you like. There's nothing to read into the poll just my curiosity. Of course if some kit manufacturers looked at how popular helicopter kits can be we might get more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Turning to 1:48 too, after years of building in 1:72. I must admit this preference may have to do with an over the years slowly deteriorating eyesight. 1:32 kits are not bad either, but the bigger ones just take to much shelf space. My perfect modelling world would consist of smaller helicopters in a bigger scale and big helicpters in a small scale. I don't understand the release of a 1:35 model of a Chinook, just as a 1:72 model of an OH6 or TH55 frustrates the heck out of me. Gertjan Edited June 17, 2016 by GeejeeZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I prefer 1/72 scale. 1. Mainly for space reasons and 2, most Aussie military Helo's are available in this scale. Brendon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 None, whichever makes what I think is the best helo at the time. For instance I have a number of Zvezda Hinds in 1/72, H-34's and H-46's in 1/48 and UH-1C's in 1/35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1/35 most definitely. But I do work in 1/72 from time to time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1/72. Would never change it, because it would look odd in my collection.... And I have the feeling the range of models is the biggest at 1/72. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1/35:scale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) It depends which aircraft you want to represent. For example, i see ridiculously big a 1/35 Super Stallion or a Chinook, therefore i prefer those in 1/48. But, if youre talking about a small or medium size helo, like OH-58, MD500, Huey, Cobra or UH-60, definitly 1/35. That being said my favourite scale for helos is 1/35. Rod. Edited June 17, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) I've always built in 1/72 (for everything) as I wanted a consistent same scale with the best selection of kits. There is a 1/48 scale helicopter guy in our club that often looks at my kits and says "I wish they made that in 1/48" so I think i made the right choice..... Edited June 17, 2016 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1/35 Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Good comments so far guys. Please keep them coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 One of the main reasons why I like 1/35 is because I also build armor. So I can keep scale consistency between my helicopters and targets...errr...tanks/AFV's and soft skins :D . Right now 1/48 modern armor just doesn't have near the selection that I can get in 1/35. 1/72 armor just has never really interested me for many reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_espo Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 1/48. Although for larger helos, I prefer 1/72, but only for space purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 for 30 years I loved deeply 1/72, variety and size, however my view can not continue to enjoy, so I tried the scales 48 and 35 and loved the 35, certainly there is the same variety,, but started again my collection, so I hope I reach har news while I've got it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 My prefered is 1/35 and my stash is mainly in 1/48...There is a discution on LSP where people say it depends in fact from the helicopter itself : if you see it more placed with a F/A-18 as rescue helicopter, they will prefer 1/32. OK, these guys build mainly in 1/32. Do not forget that armour fans are often interested in helicopters too, and see them as support vehicules, troop carriers, etc...and are probably a good part of the 1/35 helicopter market. Than 1/48 is great too and for us french people, there is a huge collection of vehicules at that scale. Then 1/72 is great too for large collections and we regulary see beauties at that scale too. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimm33 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 For most models I would rather 1/48th. Now then, for a new, super detailed UH-1H, 1/35th would be absolutely acceptable and maybe preferable. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thank you guys for taking the time to comment & vote. It seems as though the 1/48 crowd hold a small majority but not by that much. It also seems like there is a fairly even split between those that like to stick to a constant scale ( this is me) and those that will vary scale to suit the desired subject. Whatever your reasons it would be nice to think that some of the neglected subjects be produced in the popular scales in the future - but that may be wishful thinking. I wish I had the spare cash to do it myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 The best thing about 1/72 is that you can build a very nice model for a modest amount of cash. I have personally only payed over $20 for a model twice. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thats true what Ray says. 72nd are cheap, and possibly thats why its a popular scale. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thats true what Ray says. 72nd are cheap, and possibly thats why its a popular scale. Rod. Well cheap and there is a LOT more kits to choose from. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_espo Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yes. I agree that 1/72 is cheaper, but many of the helos I want are too small in 1/72. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ice225 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 For me 1/72 is the best compromise between size and detail. But 1/144 is much fun, too! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I voted for 1/72 scale but my preferred "big" scale is 1/32, not 1/35. I'd love to see a 1/32 Alouette III! LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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