who's into 'cutaway' models?

[aferguson]

i've never had any interest in cutaway type models that show detailed interiors, preferrring models that look realistic but i happened to notice the 4D Vision Space Shuttle snap kit and found myself interested.

Anyone into cutaway type models and if so, what do you like about them?

[USCGMK2]

I have a Tomy Takara 1/48 pre-painted A6M5 Zero that is a cut away. I like it because you can see all the framing, equipment, and details under the skin that most people wouldn't think twice about.

[hworth18]

I have a Tomy Takara 1/48 pre-painted A6M5 Zero that is a cut away. I like it because you can see all the framing, equipment, and details under the skin that most people wouldn't think twice about.

I've had 3 (still have 2) of the Takara Zeros. They are an exceptional piece of work although they can be hard to assemble. I also like the fact that they come with engine/tooling stands so the aircraft can be displayed as if in disassembly or in maintenance.

[tmanthegreat]

I have the FrameMaster 4D Vision F-14 in 1:32 scale. Fun to assemble and the fuselage panels fit in place nicely with small gaps to cover the interior detail. I've hardly ever shown it with interior sections visible.

[aferguson]

??

does that mean you can make it so that you can't see the interior? ie like a regular model? Are there 2 sets of panels then, one set clear and the other painted as the exterior?

[snake]

??

does that mean you can make it so that you can't see the interior? ie like a regular model? Are there 2 sets of panels then, one set clear and the other painted as the exterior?

Well, the idea of having a "panel off" display model is to see the interior.

To hide it. goes against what the model is about. Unless you absolutely have to have the scale.

Wished I had pulled the trigger on some fantastic cutaways.

F-15 cockpit, and B-17 gunner come to mind. Really fantastic "diorama's"

[The_Helicopter_Pilot]

Speaking of, historic aviation has the Jolly Rogers F-14 on sale for $89.50
http://www.historicaviation.com/F-14A-T ... LtpDdm9Kc1

[tmanthegreat]

With the FrameMaster F-14, you can either display it with the interior portions visible or with them covered. I think its a good compromise... Basically, I really wanted a detailed F-14 in 1:32 scale - and the Frame Master model has a ton of detail and is the only pre-built model of that plane in that scale. Its a good pairing with the BBI F-4 Phantom

[aferguson]

interesting......does anyone know if the 1/72 Famemaster shuttle is the same? ie that it can be displayed completely covered or with interior detail showing.

[Coreyeagle48]

Andy:

The Space Shuttle they make is not that way. The shuttle has the one side looking like the outside of the shuttle then the other side having clear pieces to show the inside. Reviews of it have been good.

I assume they may have went this way in order to facilitate the inside of the shuttle being visible at all times. I know one of my issues with the Famemaster F-14 when I had it was the popping on and off of the pieces all the time to see the inside caused the tabs to break on the parts. Using clear pieces on one side, one can see the inside all the time.

Corey