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| Which kit to choose?; American classic cars | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 2 2013, 10:13 PM (114 Views) | |
| andyram | Nov 2 2013, 10:13 PM Post #1 |
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Next weekend is my 1st SMW as a newbie to plastic modelling but 15 years experience building rc ships and boats in wood fibreglass and scratch building with plasticard.I am defo getting a classic American car.I fancy a Chevy bel air or Impala. Is there one brand which is head and shoulders above others?are there kits I should avoid? I know we all have our favourites but am after a general opinion. Also I would like to compile a shopping list of essentials for plastic modelling. Which filler?what grades of sanding sheets?and any thing else you deem essential. Lots of Q's I know but tapping into your vast experience. Cheers ,Andy |
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| ptcruiser | Nov 2 2013, 10:41 PM Post #2 |
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Hi Andy For classic American's start with Revell/Monogram or AMT. At SMW there will be a number of traders with plenty to choose from, your main problem is deciding which one you want to start with. Saying anything is better than the next is pushing folly though as each has their pro's and con's. Don't panic though. The kits tend to be reissued on a regular basis in different boxings and many originate from the 60's, not that that is a bad thing as standards of car kits from the US were on the whole far in advance of anyone else at that time. You may get a metal axled version (the pin runs through a rudimentary rear diff and a hole in the engine block) or not. Many also come with various options to build “stock”, “mild custom”, “wild custom” or “dragster” which makes life a little more interesting. For tool kit you are also going to be spoilt for choice! Start with Littlecars (aka modellingtools.co.uk) but there are many more. Take a look here for a plethora of links and here for the trader list at SMW. Hope that gets you on your way Rich |
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| andyram | Nov 3 2013, 07:57 PM Post #3 |
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Cheers Rich, appreciate you taking the time to help give me a few pointers. Enjoy SMW. Andy |
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| The Hooded Claw | Nov 3 2013, 08:11 PM Post #4 |
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Andy, In Hall 3 you'll find the Automotive enclave, pop by for a chat. THC |
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| andyram | Nov 3 2013, 10:16 PM Post #5 |
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Thanks THC, Look forward to seeing you all and your display. Andy. |
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