hello all
I normally model British armour, but for a change I would like to build a car or two. My preference would be for 1960's & 70's British classics. Which manufacturers should I consider for relative ease of constructio and painting in a scale close to 1/20 to 1/35.
thanks for any assistance
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clarkie
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 04:49 PM UTC
slodder
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 05:47 PM UTC
As far as ease of construction Tamiya is a good brand to go with. The one's I have built always go together quite easily with little 'extra' work necessary.
As far as British 60s and 70s classics - not sure what they have to offer. They may have something like a Morgan. They do have a mini Mk I and II were in your time frame.
As far as British 60s and 70s classics - not sure what they have to offer. They may have something like a Morgan. They do have a mini Mk I and II were in your time frame.
clarkie
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 07:36 PM UTC
thanks Slodder just need to find a shop in France now that sells the Mini's
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 10:07 PM UTC
Tamiya has made, in 1/24 scale the following british cars:
Lotus Europa S
Austin Mini ( out of production )
Jaguar Mk II saloon
Morgan 4/4
I do recall Hasegawa having the Jaguar XJS in their inventory, scale 1/24. It's out of production so it may be hard to find now.
Also, Gunze Sanyo do some excellent Lotus cars.
I hope this helps for now.
Richard
Lotus Europa S
Austin Mini ( out of production )
Jaguar Mk II saloon
Morgan 4/4
I do recall Hasegawa having the Jaguar XJS in their inventory, scale 1/24. It's out of production so it may be hard to find now.
Also, Gunze Sanyo do some excellent Lotus cars.
I hope this helps for now.
Richard