Getting old

[Benhur]

Hi. At age 82 have a large model railway from 40 years. Would now like to try some different kits. Looking for a really easy build to start for 1/48 aircraft and a1/35 tank. Many thanks for any help. Eyesight not now as good.

 

[Jim62]

Hello and welcome. Hobby Boss has some easy build kits to get started with 1/48th aircraft. Here's a link to take a look. As you scroll through look for the ones that say "easy assembly". https://www.hobbylinc.com/hobbyboss-plastic-model-airplanes-1:40-1:49-scale

 

[urumomo]

Welcome to SMA !

I'd go with pretty much anything Tamiya if you want good fit and easy assembly .

 

[urumomo]

Might you share some photos of your train set-up ?
We'd love to see

 

[Pantherman]

Hi. At age 82 have a large model railway from 40 years. Would now like to try some different kits. Looking for a really easy build to start for 1/48 aircraft and a1/35 tank. Many thanks for any help. Eyesight not now as good.

Hi and welcome to the forum. As others have mentioned, tamiya is usually pretty good for fit and instructions. Post lots of photos as we are all nosey and want to see how it's going. Pantherman

 

[Eagle-1]

Howdy!

Rob.

 

[Down Time]

Welcome!!! Many great people here and good advice.
Start with a Revell kit, awsome for skill building (don't listen to me, I have no good advice).

 

[Benhur]

Might you share some photos of your train set-up ?
We'd love to see

Closed for the summer months but will open again in October. Meanwhile on a wet day……we get plenty here in Scotland…….thought I would give a different type of model kits a go. Not too keen on lots of small parts.

 

[OldManModeller]

I am an older guy too. I have recently gone to just building bigger kits. 1/16th scale and 1/9th scale are most of my latest stuff. 1/24th isn't too expensive and large enuf as well. My 1/72 and 1/48 days are over.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

My eyes are too old to do 1/72 fighters. I'll build 1/72 scale larger aircrafts though; ie: C-47, B-17, etc… I've got a few in my stash I've held off building them until I find a suitable shelving to display them.

I mainly build 1/48 scale aircrafts. As far as WW1 subject, I'll build 1/32 scale. 1/48 scale biplanes are just as bad as building 1/72 scale for these old eyes.

 

[OldManModeller]

Come to think of it, there is a 1/72 scale U-Boat kit or two out there. This old man might build one.

 

[durangod]

just turned 60, have not done trains but i love to watch the trains in action. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

#1 You are not getting old, getting old is when you are in your box and they cancel your credit cards....

Often look at the rail layouts on You tube at the exhibitions, and then sit there in wonder at how much can be done in such short times when it takes me about 2 months just to build one model...

Again welcome from a 76yo right wing thug well according to our prime minister...

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Welcome Benhur.
My suggestion for a 1/48 aircraft kit is definitely Tamiya, as others have already pointed out: clear instructions, good engineering, simple but detailed kits and good fit. Last but not least, usually soft on your credit card.

 

[Eagle-1]

Hi. At age 82 have a large model railway from 40 years. Would now like to try some different kits. Looking for a really easy build to start for 1/48 aircraft and a1/35 tank. Many thanks for any help. Eyesight not now as good.

Tamiya... Trumpeter... Hasegawa... Airfix...

TRASH!

It just don't get no better'n that picture.

Rob.

 

[Down Time]

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Tamiya... Trumpeter... Hasegawa... Airfix...

TRASH!

It just don't get no better'n that picture.

Rob.

Rob, I still like mine better

 

[Eagle-1]

Rob, I still like mine better

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Yeah, but yours only works for one blocked fella and you.

Nobody else has threatened it.

It's a beautiful kit at a beautiful price that builds into a beautiful model.

Rob.

 

[Down Time]

Yes, a beautiful skill builder.

 

[Eagle-1]

Yes, a beautiful skill builder.

The only thing that might get better'n that one would be one or two from IMAI.

Rob.

 

[Steve Ski]

Howdy Ben and welcome. Yes, post pics of your RR set, if you please. The guys have left some great suggestions, so have fun and enjoy