where to start

bird · Post by **bird** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:38 pm

I've been collecting 1:18 for a while and i am thinking of getting into 1:32
but where to start?
any advice on collectable must haves or tips?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:41 pm

Welcome Bird!!! I guess your venture into 1/32 would be determined by what you are interested in, whether it be Aircraft, Armor/vehicles or figures or all of the above????

mikeg · Post by **mikeg** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:09 pm

WATCH YOUR STEP.. I started out with 1/18th AC and armor, completely content- then came 1/32nd AC and armor, felt the queasiness coming on- the 1/48th planes are neat, stay away from my walmarts 1/48th armor!!!-
the 1/144 planes and armor are easy to find space for

Stick with 1/18th or proceed with caution-

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:14 am

What hworth18 said...

It really depends on what you want to collect, as there is a diversity of 1:32 aircraft, armor, and figures out there.

21c has the most armor and aircraft in this scale. They are plentiful and relatively cheap, but look great! Their most recent 1:32 planes are nearly as good as the 1:18 ones. They also have alot of WWII figures (US, British, German, Russians, and Japanese) and "playsets" consisting of ruined buildings and emplacements.

FOV (Forces of Valor) makes some of the best 1:32 tanks in their "Enthusiast Grade" series. They have many of the same WWII tanks that 21c has, plus a bunch of modern ones. FOV tanks usually have better detailing, weathering, and come with a bunch of accessories. They are heavily diecast. FOV also makes 1:32 diecast aircraft, but the detail on the plastic 21c planes is better. FOV has alot of WWII and Modern figures which are OK, and they also have accessory sets which are great for diorama building. FOV also makes a "Historical Legends" line featuring Romans, knights, Vikings, Pirates, and US Civil War figures in 1:32.

Corgi and GMP make premium-quality diecast aircraft that are the best on the market. They have opening engines and gun bays, movable surfaces, opening cockpits, retractable landing gear, etc. Those, however, cost a pretty penny.

If I were you, I'd start out with 21c or FOV armor and the 21c aircraft. You won't be disappointed

bird · Post by **bird** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:38 am

hmmm based on what you've said I prolly will start with one or two playsets and then get some choice armor pieces that will prolly never make their way into 1:18.
thanks guys

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:17 am

If armor is your thing then I would look at the:
German 222 & Prime mover
US Hellcat & Stuart

All great pieces for the price and all a long shot in 1:18...
PM me if you need help finding any of the above.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:38 am

Go ugly early....... Armor, any armor, doesn't matter what kind, German, American, whatever.

der Vogelfänger · Post by **der Vogelfänger** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:12 am

ostketten wrote:Go ugly early....... Armor, any armor, doesn't matter what kind, German, American, whatever.

Did someone say "armor"....hey, doesn't the A-10 have lots of ARMOR??!! Even in 1/32 a A-10 would be great; after all, there are lots of tanks for the Warthog to "play" with and "root out"

!

dV

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:40 am

If your into planes then get a 1/32nd Corsair or the P-47 Thunderbolt. Those are 2 1/32nd standouts in my book.

bird · Post by **bird** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:10 pm

As space at home is a concern the 1:32 scale stuff might be better
I only wish they made posable figures too