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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2014
  • This is a subscriber requested video about which kits I would recommend for beginners and why. Please understand that this is strictly my opinion. I also would like to apologize for not recommending any car kits because I have no knowledge of what would or would not be good in that category.

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  • @jankukura6744
    @jankukura6744 6 лет назад +18

    Today,was my first day of scale modelling adventure,I started making T34 85 from Revell,I payed exactly 11€ euro,but building those tracks is bloody hard ! Wish me luck

  • @danielbateman6518
    @danielbateman6518 3 года назад +3

    One of the most important things is it should be something you want to build, whether it's the Cutty Sark or the Millennium Falcon, a supermarine spitfire or an F-16, a mark III male landship or a T-90 tank. Just let it be something you can afford and something you love.

  • @thorick590
    @thorick590 6 лет назад +41

    about the lack of swastikas.. Swastikas are illegal in Germany, so I'd always assumed that kit manufacturers don't want to have to make a different kit just for the German market (though that would only mean a different decal set).

    • @berginusmc
      @berginusmc 5 лет назад +1

      Im sure you can download tiny Stickers

    • @nopants4259
      @nopants4259 4 года назад +1

      hobbyboss have swasikas in 2 part decals. they're not present on the box illustration though , normally a black diamond

    • @piotrekszczepanski5125
      @piotrekszczepanski5125 4 года назад +1

      Some tamiya kits have swastikas, like the 1/72 fw190a3 from their warbird series, which comes with 4.

    • @dotdashdotdash
      @dotdashdotdash 3 года назад +6

      Commies killed 100 million and still counting, but red stars, hammers & sickles etc are halal

    • @nicholaspoplawski601
      @nicholaspoplawski601 3 года назад

      But it's not historical correct!

  • @BasicModelling
    @BasicModelling 10 лет назад +42

    Agreed.. :) There's only one downside to the Tamiya 1/72 scale kits, as far as beginners are concerned.. they're not cheap! I'd like to add the 1/72 Revell P-47 D and M kits, they go together a treat and are cheap, so perfect for beginners.. :) That's why I love them, myself, I'm building one right now.. using after market decals for a post-war Iranian Air Force version...

    • @joshdeighton8636
      @joshdeighton8636 5 лет назад

      Rob BasicModelling in hobbycraft they are selling 1/35 kits for £10

    • @pokeyrailfanning
      @pokeyrailfanning 5 лет назад

      How Much Would These Be At A Local Hobby Store?

    • @joshdeighton8636
      @joshdeighton8636 5 лет назад

      PokeCollector in Britain they usually sell for 10 pounds or cheaper

    • @dotdashdotdash
      @dotdashdotdash 3 года назад

      @@highlightbuzz3127 tamiya waterline 1/700

  • @rsaturn9
    @rsaturn9 10 лет назад +13

    Thanks for all the great reviews of those kits!!!

  • @drwrencho4392
    @drwrencho4392 5 лет назад +1

    This video is still relevant today as I am gonna try and take up this hobby see if I'm any good at it. Iv ordered the airfix 1:72 hawker hurricane and some starter supplies and hope to see it pan out into something great. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

  • @comicsshed5381
    @comicsshed5381 10 лет назад +2

    Great video and thank you for replying to the request mate :) I've put the panzer 3 and 1.48 Messerschmitt at the top of my next kits to buy list. I think the airfix 1.72 kits are great for beginners, I also plan on keeping doing these smaller kits even when I become more advanced as I think they're a great stop gap between bigger builds. Thanks again :)

  • @liamgray9805
    @liamgray9805 2 года назад

    Thanks very helpful after 50 years away from the hobby, cheers.

  • @AstonM1965
    @AstonM1965 10 лет назад +27

    This vid is ideal to watch for those that want to start the hobby, and because of the really good features for the quality of the kits, it makes them a lot easier for them to maintain their skills so therefore they can get away from it easily, also personally the 1/72 spitfire from airfix would also be a really good start as well.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад +2

      Thank you very much for the kind words and yes I could not agree more the Airfix new tool 1/72 kits are superb for beginners.

    • @emerymarcus3710
      @emerymarcus3710 3 года назад

      I guess I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream new series online?

    • @zahiraugust9493
      @zahiraugust9493 3 года назад

      @Emery Marcus I dunno try flixportal. you can find it by googling:P -zahir

    • @emerymarcus3710
      @emerymarcus3710 3 года назад

      @Zahir August thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!

    • @zahiraugust9493
      @zahiraugust9493 3 года назад

      @Emery Marcus Happy to help :)

  • @BigAndTall666
    @BigAndTall666 3 года назад +2

    Tamiya's 1:35th scale panzer II is about the simplest and easiest kit in existence to build...

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 5 лет назад +2

    I ruined a good number of kits in my youth but in my fourth decade of sentient existence I started back up with very small cheap kits (1/100 aircraft, 1/72-1/48 land vehicles, armour etc.) to hone my skills then slowly move up to the ones that really interest me. I don't like to stick with one particular type of model, I mix it up with mobile artllery, aircraft, miniatures, I'm really starting to love the Tamiya 1/48 scale armour and 1/72 scale warbirds collection: the latter being an excellent value for Tamiya level precision.

  • @AlexModeling
    @AlexModeling 10 лет назад +10

    Those Airdix 109s... they r amazing... the fit is perfect.. your right... the 109 was welded on the top and a line was seen on top and bottom... the tamyia SDKFZ is also a very good and fun kit... with tamyia armour is all about building and painting... all fun... they r fast (those at least are) and a lot of fun to build

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks for stopping by Alex yes I could not agree more!

    • @raingonzales2647
      @raingonzales2647 5 лет назад

      AlexModeling I am watching your videos

    • @vegasspaceprogram6623
      @vegasspaceprogram6623 4 года назад

      I have a 109 g6 and it just arrived and there's more flash than I've ever seen on an airfix kit b4... Not that there's much anyway

  • @bilk1968
    @bilk1968 10 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing Andy! Your numbers are really taking off! :)

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      I am not sure why either Guido! I am very grateful for everyone's support especially yours!

  • @TheModelingNut
    @TheModelingNut 10 лет назад +1

    Great list of Kits! I think the only thing that I may have added to the list of Good beginner aircraft is the 1/72 scale Academy Kits. I have personally built a few of them and love the way they go together. Plus in most kits come with a 1/72 vehicle so you get 2 for the price of 1. Plus the detail is amazing on the kits.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      You are welcome. Thank you for stopping by and watching and commenting.

  • @johnjones-ch5sh
    @johnjones-ch5sh 6 лет назад +1

    There is the initial decision as to whether you wish to simply build a representative kit, perhaps rather than a scale replica. Some of the newer Revell seem to be in more pieces than you'd assume necessarily and the new Airfix, fine that they are, can be a challenge. But Tamiya armour is always 'do-able' and for beginners the Hobby-Boss kits are to my mind very good for beginners in terms of price, ease of assembly and practising your painting skills.

  • @wcs1232
    @wcs1232 6 лет назад

    I'm not a beginner but I'm stuck on what to buy thanks for the video

  • @HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling
    @HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling 10 лет назад +26

    those are indeed great beginner kits, you have my full approval :) the best tank model to start with is most likely the tamiya panzer II F because it is so damn cheap.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад +2

      Thank you Michael yes I agree with that one I just don't have one. I have the newer Pz.Kpfw. II model from Tamiya

    • @JoeMakesModelKits
      @JoeMakesModelKits 10 лет назад

      haha! my first kit was the Panzer II F! :)

    • @JoeMakesModelKits
      @JoeMakesModelKits 10 лет назад +1

      TacticalJackalope Someone bought the Stug III Ausf G Fruhe Version and and heard that it was pretty high priced, especially for a beginner. And yes german airplanes are in my opinion are beautiful.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад +2

      That is why I always recommend that people buy these kits from an Asian dealer. Much like the Hong Kong or Tokyo shops I buy from. I bought this example for about $25

    • @JoeMakesModelKits
      @JoeMakesModelKits 10 лет назад

      TacticalJackalope from what I've seen the shipping is like 11 bucks but the prices aren't bad.

  • @dylanmeier2473
    @dylanmeier2473 4 года назад

    Great video! Stay safe and God bless!

  • @neptun692
    @neptun692 10 лет назад +1

    I believe that these videos are very useful to any one that wants to start scale modelling, and the kits you recommend are suitable for a novice modeler.

  • @cha_enthusiast
    @cha_enthusiast 6 лет назад +1

    Haha great vid! As one of my first kits, I received the Revell 1/48 PT-17 but it was the old tool version. Absolutely HORRIBLE! I don't know how the new tool is, or if there is one (I'm pretty certain though) but don't buy the old one. Especially for a beginner.

  • @wcs1232
    @wcs1232 6 лет назад

    Thanks I don't know what kit to buy my brother for Christmas as his first model he likes tanks any ideas?

  • @i2ma3li.j70
    @i2ma3li.j70 6 лет назад +1

    I ended up building 2 ships the Iowa and Midway, I'm quite new to building this stuff so I havent painted them nor put the flags and stickers that go with it

  • @fishmansf4573
    @fishmansf4573 5 лет назад +2

    I am a beginner and i have built 3 kits. The first one was the tamiya 1/48 me-262 A-1a than for christmas i got an older kit hawk 1/72 scale bf-109g and spitfire mk9. Not a lot of detail on it. And also an airfix he-111 p-2 1/72. The he-111 was easier that the me-262. I am I'm working in the monogram (now know as revell) 59 Cadillac eldorado.

  • @VoltaireLerias
    @VoltaireLerias 6 лет назад

    Nice video !

  • @ammarmar3628
    @ammarmar3628 3 года назад +3

    German WW2 aircraft are not a good choice for beginners. Most of them have ludicrously difficult paint schemes, many simple cannot be done properly without airbrush (and a good one, too). It's a much better idea to get e.g. some Soviet WW2 airplane (most are painted with only two colors - olive for top and blue for bottom). Or some US Navy aircraft which come in one or two shades of blue.
    Bare metal planes are also a no-no, since doing a good paintjob with those also requires some practice.
    My first kit (built as an adult, properly, with painting etc) was 1:72 F-117A Nighthawk (I'm more into modern stuff). Which is basically all black - it's hard to imagine a more simple paint scheme.
    In general, for a first kit, choose something small, with low number of parts and easy paint scheme. You want to build armor in 1:35 scale? Don't start with King Tiger, get a Kubelwagen or something like this. Forget about building a B-17 Flying Fortress for a while, get yourself a P-40 Warhawk first.
    But get a good quality kit, from respected manufacturer. Nothing will put you off the hobby like some crap kit where nothing fits, instructions are unclear or non-existent. Or only in Japanese :P

  • @alexantoniou778
    @alexantoniou778 6 лет назад

    Very nice video mate. May I ask which camera are you using?
    Cheers
    Alex

  • @samhesterman3331
    @samhesterman3331 5 лет назад

    So i want to start to get into making models and im not sure what i need to get started.

  • @schweinhund227
    @schweinhund227 10 лет назад

    Nice video buddy ! keep them coming !

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      You bet Norm! How have you been? I haven't seen a new vid from you in a while come to think of it. I always love your videos btw.

    • @schweinhund227
      @schweinhund227 10 лет назад

      Should be one soon buddy! as you know...Video making takes away from Bench time ! Editing and Compiling... but I have one due shortly for sure !
      You won't want to miss it ! LOL

  • @ivanbuljanvanboelken4676
    @ivanbuljanvanboelken4676 6 лет назад +6

    german colour patterns are always difficult.

  • @AdamMann3D
    @AdamMann3D 10 лет назад +2

    I also concur about the 90's Tamiya kits. Super easy builds.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      Thank you Adam how are your projects going?

    • @AdamMann3D
      @AdamMann3D 10 лет назад

      very slowly moving forward on the Dangerous Cats jagdpanther. Been very busy at work.

  • @thomasnorge2245
    @thomasnorge2245 5 лет назад

    The problem with me AS a befinner is What kits have paint and What kind of paint or spray or whatecer I need.

  • @joemama8808
    @joemama8808 4 года назад

    So.. what is the BEST BEST scale for beginners?

  • @rgbgamerboi181
    @rgbgamerboi181 4 года назад +9

    im the only one in 2020 currently watching this

    • @isaacmerino99
      @isaacmerino99 4 года назад +1

      Nope

    • @bertstreb4059
      @bertstreb4059 4 года назад

      Nope i got bored and started buying model kits since june because i was bored

    • @TheDebbieprasatya
      @TheDebbieprasatya 4 года назад

      Nope

    • @reeree9405
      @reeree9405 3 года назад

      Nope I'm just looking for good kits to get as I'm semi new but have done a few models (9)

    • @panzermuncher3099
      @panzermuncher3099 3 года назад

      no and please dont say things like this

  • @jrgamerpvp7605
    @jrgamerpvp7605 10 лет назад

    I am thinking about the Tamiya version

  • @ja37d-34
    @ja37d-34 2 года назад

    Yeah, Tamiya has such a great fit!

  • @michaelabraham9233
    @michaelabraham9233 3 года назад

    for aircraft id suggest a hobbyboss he-162 salamander

  • @jrgamerpvp7605
    @jrgamerpvp7605 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the video it really helped me as I am a beginner i am hesitating about purchasing the Messerschmitt, do you think that is a good idea?

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      Which one? The larger Airfix kit or the Tamiya 1/72 scale one both are excellent choices for beginners.

    • @DwenLang
      @DwenLang 3 года назад

      I want to start my model kit hobby with these kits and one day getting some gunpla dioramas

    • @supercededman
      @supercededman 3 года назад

      @@TacticalJackalope the Airfix 1/72 E3 is a gorgeous little kit.
      Goes together easily, even features a rudimentary engine

  • @spooderman1861
    @spooderman1861 7 лет назад

    I'm thinking of buying the tamayi Matilda III/IV I've never build a kit before is that a good idea or no?

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  7 лет назад

      Most of the Tamiya kits are relatively straight forward but if you have not built a kit before I suggest you start with something smaller like their old Panzer II F/G kit.

  • @TheNordus
    @TheNordus 10 лет назад +3

    I gotta admit I almost inhaled some pepsi when you mentioned the Dragon Stug, but then I noticed it's not the 1/35 scale one that costs like 50 euros. Dragon's rubber band tracks are called DS tracks.
    I've been thinking about buying a Revell 1/72nd scale Me 262 from my local supermarket since they only cost about...6 euros, I think, and I want to build one in any scale really, but then 1/72nd scale feels a bit...small. and it's Revell.
    For my two cents on starter sets, I'd say any of the Tamiya's early 1/35th scale armor kits, I've recently built their Panzer IV Ausf. D, Walker Bulldog and a T-34 ChTZ and they cost around 10-15 euros. Really great value even with the motorization holes.
    Nice video!

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад

      No,I would never recommend one of their full size 1/35 kits for a beginner! That's what those tracks are called I don't believe I forgot...Dragon Styrene or DS.

    • @TheNordus
      @TheNordus 10 лет назад

      TacticalJackalope
      Right, DS comes from Dragon Styrene, I should have known!
      And I know, I built their Stug IV W/ Zimmerit as my second or third kit ever and I actually got nauseous during the build. Not very fun at all.

  • @grahamstobbs1736
    @grahamstobbs1736 10 лет назад +3

    Good Kits for Beginners I've got well over 150 kits and with those kits I have got over 74 Airfix kits, I know about WW2 Aircraft.

    • @TacticalJackalope
      @TacticalJackalope  10 лет назад +1

      That's great! Thank you for stopping by!

    • @nateb9768
      @nateb9768 6 лет назад

      Graham Stobbs I just fully assembled my first kit, which is a Ban Dai Star Wars 1/48th scale AT-ST. I love history and WW2/1, have any recommendations for some armor?

  • @HoloFlight_118
    @HoloFlight_118 3 года назад

    I'd also add in any HG Gunpla kit

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 5 лет назад

    I paint with brushes so I'm kinda skeered of aircraft larger than 1/72, I just cannot justify the expenditure a decent airbrush involves and there is not a lot of info out there on how to paint large surfaces well without the assistance of air.

  • @grey9914
    @grey9914 3 года назад

    I’m just worried about painting them, is it hard? And is it ok to use acrylics?

  • @deutschlandakagermany255
    @deutschlandakagermany255 5 лет назад

    I got my first one it was a flocke wulf

  • @heykalanargyarifqy567
    @heykalanargyarifqy567 6 лет назад

    I gived to try

  • @billyriley492
    @billyriley492 Год назад

    Just found this - and subbed.
    Strange hearing you mention you're close to 700 subscribers and now you have almost 11k.
    Isn't the omission of the Swastikas so they can be sold in Germany - where the Swastika symbol is banned and not anything to do with being politically correct?
    Good starter kits shown for beginners.

  • @rafaeltonhon7814
    @rafaeltonhon7814 9 лет назад

    really tks

  • @randomazn420
    @randomazn420 7 лет назад

    I have never ever built a model plane. Not even a model car. For a model aircraft, what or where would be a good section or part of the aircraft that would be the best start off point

    • @SuperChoronzon
      @SuperChoronzon 6 лет назад

      Hi there, I've been watching a few vids over the past few weeks and from what I can discern, most guys start off with the cockpit, and I do believe I heard one say "as always, we start off with the cockpit".
      Hope that helps buddy ?
      regards,
      Paz.
      PS. take a look at Scale-a-tons' or PLASMOS' vids

  • @yabloko3279
    @yabloko3279 3 года назад +2

    I would recommend some kits from zvezda ,pathway are basically the Russian version of tamiya they are often looked down upon because their 1/100 kits which are horrible the kit I would recommend is the 1/35 t 34 because you dont need to fill in gaps and there’s no sanding also it’s a very easy kit

  • @frizey75
    @frizey75 5 лет назад

    Number 2 Panzer III built it great kit

  • @coolkuya1308
    @coolkuya1308 3 года назад +1

    Im a kid and i love ww1 or ww2 plane

  • @srabansinha3430
    @srabansinha3430 5 лет назад

    I am a REAL BEGINNER with zero idea or experiences....Where can I buy them?

  • @bigglesflysagain1749
    @bigglesflysagain1749 6 лет назад +2

    1 / 32nd. scale is best for me....big parts...big model.......easier to work with !.....tho I WILL say, I should have chosen 1 / 48 so that I can get more models on display !...............................too late now tho because I refuse to mix sizes !

  • @slothsarecool
    @slothsarecool 4 года назад

    wish model kits weren't just military and Gundam

  • @danielkyzlink3598
    @danielkyzlink3598 4 года назад

    Try czech Směr it is very cheap and easy

  • @Jaceturnerdrill
    @Jaceturnerdrill 5 лет назад

    Ships maybe

    • @bamaman9875
      @bamaman9875 4 года назад

      1/700 USS Alabama by Trumpeter was my first ship, its a bit complex and pricey but a good starter build

  • @Nathan.barnesy
    @Nathan.barnesy 4 года назад

    Polikarpov I 16 academy is good very easy

  • @NW_Films
    @NW_Films 5 лет назад

    Personally I don’t like anything 1/72 and smaller

  • @aaronmeyer7947
    @aaronmeyer7947 4 года назад +1

    is it just me or is his hand shaking a lot

  • @arghons.hobby.workshop
    @arghons.hobby.workshop 2 года назад

    Dragon kits are too expensive for beginners.

  • @UFCsport1
    @UFCsport1 5 лет назад

    jklkjk

  • @CorsairWT
    @CorsairWT 4 года назад

    Lol

  • @UFCsport1
    @UFCsport1 5 лет назад

    vbh