How many of you can/will build a 1/18 resin model?

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How many of you can/will build a 1/18 resin model?

Post by Jnewboy » Sat May 06, 2017 8:06 pm

I worry that this scale is dying off and as much as I would like to I dont have time to make full builds and if I start doing them in the future they will be much much more expensive as my time is so limited now. I am excited that I have an incredible partner now and will be offering these kits but I wonder in the end if there is even much interest in it anymore. This site use to be so active but seems slow now. I know my life has changed alot and Im not able to be involved as much but it seems like Im not alone.?

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Post by YT » Sat May 06, 2017 8:56 pm

My time is so liimited now but I have bought quite a few 1:18 kits and built several.
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Post by Crazy Kraut » Sun May 07, 2017 6:37 am

If they really ever happen for reasonable money I´m in for your described kits like:
Natter, Focke-Wulf Triebflügel & Ta-152 , me-110, the he-219, the Do-335. Also an Hs-129 w/75mm cannon would be impressive.
Go for it!! I believe there are many guys who like to built such big and impresive models.
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Post by Aracula » Sun May 07, 2017 8:21 am

I will keep building them as long as humanly possible. I love to build them, I have been taking on harder and harder projects to test myself and to improve. I will build for any who want one, or if in the end just for myself if the interest of others wanes.

The Hurricane I have been working on now for awhile, will be done soon for all who want one. Then we shall see what is next as I want to keep building items that have never been available before.

Russian Planes Mig or a Yak.
French fighter Dewoitine D.520.
Japanese Ohka.
Italian Fiat G.55 Centauro

And many more rares.
Also still many Countries land vehicles to build.
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Post by normandy » Sun May 07, 2017 9:05 am

My interest is WWII, mainly German so as long as there are 1:18 kits being made, I'll build them.
I don't like mixing scales and for me there is to much of a difference between 1:18 and 1:16. I have
collected plenty of 1:18 to keep me busy doing customs but I can always make room for New stuff.

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Post by dannyc » Sun May 07, 2017 9:07 am

i can and will I used to build model ships and airplanes with the old man it would be nice to do something bigger.
In fact Jnewboy if you could do an F-4 phantom kit It would be a great one for me and my old man to build together

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Post by Jnewboy » Sun May 07, 2017 7:06 pm

dannyc wrote:i can and will I used to build model ships and airplanes with the old man it would be nice to do something bigger.
In fact Jnewboy if you could do an F-4 phantom kit It would be a great one for me and my old man to build together
Anything is possible however Mathew also has to agree to produce it. Anything in 1/48 can be made into 1/18. I personally have always loved the Mig 25 Foxbat but it would be a beast in 1/18 but they did make an F-14 which is very close.

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Post by Crazy Kraut » Mon May 08, 2017 1:13 am

The F4 Phantom would be the only modern Jet I would really really like to see and own in 1:18
So many schemes for this bird 8) 8)
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Post by Rylau » Mon May 08, 2017 5:53 am

The Phantom is the only one I'd be in for. [or a Colonial Viper]
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Post by norman888 » Tue May 09, 2017 12:47 pm

How about a Macchi C202:)

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Post by MARTHELL » Tue May 09, 2017 3:17 pm

I plan on it. Almost done learning the software for CNC milling machines. They can make one in 10 minutes, I thought about selling as I have a USMC merc License and already do decals and Marks. We also have a 4 point 4D scanning box to replicate exactly any item that can ft into it, My 1st will be the YaK-9. I gave up on 3D printers

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Post by USCGMK2 » Tue May 09, 2017 7:12 pm

I'd love to do an Ohka, Mig-17, or Mig-21 in 1:18.

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Post by cnq » Thu May 11, 2017 5:02 pm

I would love to build a Sukhoi Su27 in 1/18. I'm all in if someone makes it.

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Re: How many of you can/will build a 1/18 resin model?

Post by tiger1 » Tue May 23, 2017 10:58 am

If somebody culd make an Northrop F-5A,with countless paintoptions-ie US-Canadian-Dutch-Norwegian-Turkish- Taiwanese-Chinese- Vietnamese and so on.Scoshi tiger-If cleverly built,there would be a split just behind the cockpit to make a B (two seat) version,and then a slimmer ldg gear and different shape airinlets You have a T-38,(that just about every western jet pilot have his/her education)with possible painting of Thunderbirds diplay team as well.
I think this would be a very solid project.....just my two cents(Old RNoAF F-5b Crew chief)Daniel :wink: (For a T-38 You woul also need to loose the LEX-es and the Dragchute compartment)

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Post by Keith B » Tue May 23, 2017 12:20 pm

How about an F-111 aardvark,not to complicated and would be well received.

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Post by rschaap » Tue May 23, 2017 1:21 pm

I have built a number of resin kits and conversions. If I had my choice I would want an F-4 Phantom. It's a beautiful plane with a lot of history and a number of variants. Paint schemes are endless since a number of countries have flown the Phantom. This is a plane that has been begging to be built since the first 1/18 plane was released.

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