Crazy Snap Captain Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hi all, After a five or so year hiatus I've decided to dust off the tools and get back into the modelling scene. I'd sold off pretty much all my stash except for my 1/32 A-7E with all the AM goodies including the complete Zacto set. That may prove a step too far to start off with so I'm going to ease myself into it with a nice, relatively simple build. Having been out of the scene for quite a while I'm not really up to speed on what new kits are out there. Any suggestions on a good reboot kit would be greatly appreciated. Modern jet in 1/48 is what I usually build. I was thinking a Tamiya Viper or a Revell Rafale but if there's anything new and exciting out there please let me know. Look fwd to reconnecting with everyone again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, Crazy Snap Captain said: Hi all, After a five or so year hiatus I've decided to dust off the tools and get back into the modelling scene. I'd sold off pretty much all my stash except for my 1/32 A-7E with all the AM goodies including the complete Zacto set. That may prove a step too far to start off with so I'm going to ease myself into it with a nice, relatively simple build. Having been out of the scene for quite a while I'm not really up to speed on what new kits are out there. Any suggestions on a good reboot kit would be greatly appreciated. Modern jet in 1/48 is what I usually build. I was thinking a Tamiya Viper or a Revell Rafale but if there's anything new and exciting out there please let me know. Look fwd to reconnecting with everyone again. Welcome back! If you want to treat yourself to state of the art modeling pleasure in 1/48 jets, I cannot recommend the Tamiya F-14 highly enough 👍🏻 Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Smart move keeping the A-7 with Zacto parts. Tamiya F-14 is a great choice. I'd also look at the ZM F-4 series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echolmberg Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) When I was out for a little bit and ready to get back into the hobby, I grabbed a 1/48 Monogram P-51B. Low parts count, excellent engineering, minimal (if non-existent) need for filler, and all for about a dozen bucks. This kit really helped me get my mojo back. Simpler does not mean inferior. Eric Edited September 16, 2020 by echolmberg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Tamiya Tomcat is a fantastic build and the viper is a beauty too. The cat is a pricey kit so maybe that factors in. I'll throw in the hasegawa a4 scooter...no weapons in the box but it's a nice build and easy on the wallet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Tamiya F- 14 is a beautiful start back and any of their Vipers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Welcome back to the hobby! If you're open, as a starting point, to a model of a WWII plane that is detailed but not hard to put together and has fabulous fit, I'd recommend the Tamiya P-47D or P-47M. I'm working on the M variant now, and talk about easy fit... I know these kits were around when you left the hobby, but no less great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 And now? One year passed again since sep 2020. Still back in the hobby or in the next hiatus (like I do now)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) On 9/14/2020 at 5:34 PM, Crazy Snap Captain said: Any suggestions on a good reboot kit would be greatly appreciated. Modern jet in 1/48 is what I usually build. I was thinking a Tamiya Viper or a Revell Rafale Well, as the guys say Andrew, since we haven't heard from you I hope you're doing alright. If you're still willing to restart the Rafale is a nice kit! Edited November 2, 2021 by SERNAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 6 hours ago, tobiK said: And now? One year passed again since sep 2020. Still back in the hobby or in the next hiatus (like I do now)? I don’t know if he’s still in the hobby be he hasn’t been back to ARC in well over a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) Hi there chaps, Apologies for going AWOL. 2021 has been (as I'm sure it has been for all of you) an extremely challenging year to say the least. Unfortunately I have had some rather serious health issues that have taken me away from the bench and will probably keep me away for the foreseeable future. I hold onto some kits in the faint hope that I can someday return to the hobby, but until I overcome these health issues, I'm afraid I'm just going to be lurking on here ogling at all your fine builds. Anyway, thank you all for your concern and hopefully one day I can return with a build or two. Over and out... for now Edited December 17, 2021 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Glad to hear you’re hanging in there! I set up a Facebook account that just has my hobbies. It’s a fun way to see a lot of builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 12/16/2021 at 8:57 PM, Crazy Snap Captain said: Hi there chaps, Apologies for going AWOL. 2021 has been (as I'm sure it has been for all of you) an extremely challenging year to say the least. Unfortunately I have had some rather serious health issues that have taken me away from the bench and will probably keep me away for the foreseeable future. I hold onto some kits in the faint hope that I can someday return to the hobby, but until I overcome these health issues, I'm afraid I'm just going to be lurking on here ogling at all your fine builds. Anyway, thank you all for your concern and hopefully one day I can return with a build or two. Over and out... for now Nothing wrong with lurking, hope you get your health turned around. Take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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