1:72 builds

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:37 pm

Who builds 1:72 scale kits?, I have bought several and was wondering if there were any tricks to working with such small models, other than the fact I can't see when doing 1:6 stuff

, so this will be a challenge, any tips would be appreciated, thanks.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:05 am

take your time and practice will have rewards.

EnemyAce · Post by **EnemyAce** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:54 pm

Kits are pretty cheap which makes messing up a little easier to take!

snake · Post by **snake** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:39 pm

Haven't built a kit in 20 years+.

But a pair of tweezers help with placing the very small pieces on the model.

You could pick up a pair of cheap reading glasses to help magnify, or get one of those lighted magnifying glasses on a stand.

Practice makes perfect.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:21 pm

Thanks for the tips guys, I started on one today and all I have to say is " what the hell was I thinking ", now I know why those little models are pricey, I dropped a part on the floor and spent more time looking for it than building, I'm commited now and will finish it, just wish I'd thought this through first

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:29 am

like Snake, haven't built a model in 20+ years. Back then it was 1:72 also.

Now, don't think I would build that size as with getting older my vision is not what it used to be. Though there are all kinds tools to make it easier, you almost have to be a jeweler or watchmaker.

There again lots of 1:72 bombers out there that are tempting.

What are you building?

Wrights Collectables · Post by **Wrights Collectables** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:10 am

I have always wanted to give the 1:72 "Armourfast" range a go, seems some of their kits are simpler than others and I can skip to the best part, the painting.

Good luck Ram, hope you'll post the result!

paulmerton · Post by **paulmerton** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:01 pm

Wrights Collectables wrote:I have always wanted to give the 1:72 "Armourfast" range a go, seems some of their kits are simpler than others and I can skip to the best part, the painting.

They're certainly simpler, but it does show a bit on some of the models - particularly the tracks and wheels, which are usually one-piece parts. However, if they're painted and weathered well enough (plenty of mud usually does the trick), they do look good!

To my surprise, the tank museum at Bovington sells a range of these for only £5 a box (two models in each box). That's the cheapest I've seen anywhere, but they don't deliver as far as I know.

Some of the Armourfast models look a bit bare unless you delve into the spares box. These are the best ones in my opinion:

Cromwell
Crusader II
StuG III
StuH 42
SU-85

The Panzer IV D, G, and the StuIG 33B are new since I last looked. The latter looks interesting, merely because nobody has made a decent diecast one yet.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:27 pm

Heres what I'm working on and no, I can't post pictures yet, I'm not joking, I've spent more time chasing parts than building

, its not that there are a gazillion parts, they are just so,so,so small, well at least to me.

Does it worry anyone but me that I went from 1/6 to 1/72?, I mean I could paint this little truck green, glue it to the Sherman and I'm sure it would look like some kind of attachment you hang a shovel off of

www.hobbylinc.com/htm/hlr/hlr79994.htm

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:26 pm

And I have to add to the fact, apparently the little bastard has jinxed me, I spent more time trying to link a picture, than working on it, seems there a omen here

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:27 pm

I was thinking it was an airplane, but that's even smaller.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:43 pm

Are 1/72 planes easier?, I like vehicles better, but, hey I could flip, not like there aren't some really great planes in that scale.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:52 am

Heres where I'm at so far, I know it really looks bad

, but hey they are little parts and they like to fly away

Jim

Noticed how I put them in a plate?, a few beans and a little hamburger, couple beers and it will all be good, damn thats gross

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:02 am

Doesn't look too bad. Never built 1:72 vehicles, always bought them assembled already. I can't imagine just trying to put a little headlight on straight.

1:72 planes are bigger, but they got small parts too.

Quit sneezing on your plate and your parts won't go flyin'...save the sprues to pick your teeth after that burger too.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:22 am

Nice idea on the sprues, I haven't sneezed on anything yet, trust me, if that had happened this post would be over.

As they say, It ain't over till the fat lady sings, or if the old woman upstairs makes me get my crap off her table.

The latter happening sooner I'm sure.

Wrights Collectables · Post by **Wrights Collectables** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:26 am

It is clearly on its way though Ram, keep optimistic!

I am surprised at the level of detail on the chassis!

Thanks also to PaulMerton for his detailed post on Armourfast, hopefully I'll get a spare day soon and give a kit a go!

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:37 pm

Got alittle more done today, I figure I'll assemble it, then paint it, it won't be HM or some of the others quaility, but seems, you guys have had fun at my expense, so its worth it

Stay tuned, it can only get worse

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:47 pm

You really should paint a great majority of it before you assemble it ram04.

Much easier to get all the hard to reach places while they are not attached to the model.

Not to worry. Practice makes perfect.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:00 pm

Snake, to your advice

, thats what I was trying to do, maybe I got carried away alittle, but the parts are painted, now just need to be finished, thanks.

cjg476 · Post by **cjg476** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:44 pm

Ram are you gonna post finished pics? I cant speak for anyone else but I would like to se

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ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:51 pm

Update, I have painted most everything, there are several small parts yet to be put together, whats so amazing is that anyone really cares that this gets built

, really, thanks for the support, I'm sure it will look like s**t, and I could buy one much better

The things we do to torture ourselves

cjg476 · Post by **cjg476** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:40 pm

We can all always by the best replica. I think were all the same in the fact, that it feels rewarding to build something from scratch. It may not be perfect, but it is still something a fellow member put time into. I know when I build stuff it wont be perfect, but I would still want to show you guys anyways because if you guys wouldnt care then who would? And I like seeing how things turn out. If it looks decent and turns out nice, I may want to do one too. So please by all means show us some pictures

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:25 pm

I'm still working on this, but have a new found respect for all model builders, while I thought 1:72 would be easy and maybe so if I did'nt at least have to put some paint on it, I have found that all scales seem to have their draw backs, mostly its me building them

I will post some pictures when I get it done, if not to give a chuckle or two, thanks for the support.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:17 pm

This is what I ened up with, its not what I hoped for, but I'll keep trying

cjg476 · Post by **cjg476** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:56 pm

The build looks great from the pics....just look like the green sticks out but if it were actually around trees or on a path in the forest im sure it would blend perfectly...i think it looks good.

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