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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 8 2013, 09:18 AM (334 Views) | |
| Rory | Dec 8 2013, 09:18 AM Post #1 |
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Whats with all the "wrong scale" bollocks. It's a model, it's not the " wrong scale" its just you are so stuck in your ways it's the "wrong scale " for you. I build models, I build what I like, I don't care what scale as it lets me build what I like. I just don't understand why any builder would place such limitations on their own enjoyment. |
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| Walrus | Dec 8 2013, 09:36 AM Post #2 |
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I say it usually when a subject that I would like in 1/72 is done in "the wrong scale". I don't have the resources or room for big swanky kits in other scales and not fussed with 1/144. I also like the consistency of scale. So it is said in an self deprecating, ironic spirit rather than suggesting what others build is in any way wrong. That said, I build a range of subjects and what I build is mine own business and I apply that ethos to everyone else. I suspect very strongly that is the attitude of everyone on L&C Edit: Actually I build bugger all these days so wot I wrote is purely hypothetical! But get pleasure seeing the diversity of models built here and the enjoyment/frustrations that others get from their projects Edited by Walrus, Dec 8 2013, 09:39 AM.
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| Seamus | Dec 8 2013, 10:50 AM Post #3 |
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Good for you, Rory. You carry on building what you like, and so will the rest of us. In 1:72, preferably, for me. |
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| Harriet | Dec 8 2013, 01:47 PM Post #4 |
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Well, you're obviously not going to grow up into a Grumpy Old Man then, are you Rory? FWIW I agree with you - but I'm still a teeny tiny bit concerned about where I'm going to store my larger models when I've actually got round to building them ... ah well, that's when the 'bu&&er it factor' comes in! I shall, of course, blather on about it when I do
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| heraldcoupe | Dec 8 2013, 01:58 PM Post #5 |
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I might feel differently if my models were displayed together, but I build according to subject rather than scale. A few years ago I promised myself that I would concentrate on larger scales, largely because they are easier to see and handle, whilst I enjoy detailing cockpits. Then a load of interesting subjects start appearing in 1/72, so that's what I've been building. I'd dearly love to have a mainstream kit of a Blenheim in a larger scale, but I'll be quite delighted to get my hands on the new ones in 1/72. Cheers, Bill. Edited by heraldcoupe, Dec 8 2013, 01:59 PM.
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| PhilJ | Dec 8 2013, 02:38 PM Post #6 |
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I don't like to say "wrong scale". If something is not for me then I just won't choose to buy it. That's mostly 1/144 or 1/24 for me. But I wouldn't discount those if they were the only option. Especially 1/144. |
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| Johni044 | Dec 8 2013, 04:48 PM Post #7 |
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The only wrong scale would be a 1:72 kit in a 1:48 box. We are a varied bunch some build by scale others by subject and some by genre. If it makes you happy, who cares. Just don't rain on someone else's parade in the meantime. |
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| Modeller | Dec 8 2013, 07:43 PM Post #8 |
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Well that is a bit of a rude way of saying that you do not mind the scale of a subject... I can only assume you were referring to 1/24 aircraft it is not clear from the post as the thread is in modelling chat and not aircraft... The 'wrong scale' is usually an expression used by any given modeller who happens to like modelling in a particular scale...it is often a light hearted jibe... is never said as an attack upon those that do like 1/24 aircraft. Maybe because of space restraints to build or display or maybe it is because of money constraints that subjects like 1/24th aircraft are simply not feasible but rather than say "I live in a tiny flat or I have a low income" some modellers would rather simply say "it's the wrong scale for me" and save a little embarrassment... bully for you if this scale is affordable to you and you have the space to build and display such a large model but how dare anyone dictate to another modeller that NOT wishing to build something in any particular scale means that modeller places limitations on their own enjoyment. If you are modeller who builds models of aircraft carriers for your 'own enjoyment' then you can darn well bet 1/24th is going to be the "wrong scale" |
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| Rory | Dec 8 2013, 08:08 PM Post #9 |
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Not referring to any scale in particular just the fact that somebody is bound to say on the release of a new kit in any scale it's the " wrong scale". It's the default setting for some people who never seam to see the plus side of a new kit. |
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| Drichc | Dec 8 2013, 09:01 PM Post #10 |
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Spot on Rory, couldn't agree more. Rich |
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| Boffin | Dec 8 2013, 11:59 PM Post #11 |
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What's not to like about 'the one true scale'? Anyway my eyesight isn't up to superdetailing the cockpits on 1/350 aircraft anymore! Guess I'd better move up to 1/144! |
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| Walrus | Dec 9 2013, 05:44 AM Post #12 |
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The OP could be interpreted as suggesting that sticking to one scale is wrong, Rory. It is perfectly acceptable if that is what people wish to do. As said, there are limitations on our enjoyment of the hobby. We just have to accept that. I see what you are getting at in some respects and have chuckled at comments on the Airfix Facebook page When the Javelin was released everyone was saying why not 1/72 Next post was a 1/72 release and everyone was saying why not 1/48! ![]() It is understandable to me. If people have a preferred scale that is up to them and they are going to want new kit of a subject they like in that scale. It is no big deal. |
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| MikeC | Dec 9 2013, 07:04 AM Post #13 |
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I build 1:48; I further limit that to mainly WWII allied subjects. A Cold War jet is about as different as it gets for me. So I do place self-imposed limits because that's what I like and choose to do. I don't actually see that as "limiting myself" so much as staying focussed on my specific interests. And yes, I have occasionally posted "wrong scale" when a kit of a very desirable subject is issued in other than 1:48, but again that is shorthand for "wrong scale for me", for others it may be ideal. Whatever floats your boat - or flies your aeroplane, or ... well you know what I mean.
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