Im trying to decide on which scale to stick with. 35 is larger and easier to detail, but takes up more room and can get expensive. 48 is coherent with my airplane models and is more compact an’ cute. Kits are cheaper too.
can yall come up with pros and cons of the different scales?
Why not go whole hog and do 1/72?
haha! that is too small! I do have a 72 armor kit that I grabbed off a vendors table for a buck and I know that will be harder for me to work on without breaking it. But it is frikin CUTE!
48th offers nice continuity with a larger selection of aircraft, but more limited selection of armor. 35th offers far more variety in armor, and fewer (but now rapidly expanding) aircraft lines (actually 1/32 mostly) But space becomes more of a consideration as your collection grows.
yeah, space is an issue. 1/32nd planes are too large for my area, and Ive had to resort to hanging up my 48planes from the walls to make more room. I have a nice collection of 1/72nd planes, but 1/72nd armor is too small…gah!
Many people find 1/48 a nice in-between scale to work with. The only drawback you will face is fewer kits and manufacturers to select from vs. 1/35. If the subject you like are well represented in 1/48, go for it! [:)]
Which to you like more? 1/35th or 1/48th? I’ve built each and dumped the 1/48th.
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Ive built two 35s and one 48. The two 35s were a good size to learn how to detail, but the 48 was such a fun build. Im really torn between the two
Why not both???
When I was younger, I did 1/32, 1/48, 1/72, and the dreaded Lindberg 1/64 and hung them ALL in my room. Of course, tanks look funny hanging from the ceiling
ha! flying tanks 
http://www.panzernet.net/php/index.php?topic=4309.0
… You never mentioned if you intend to build modern armor ( nice work on that old Monogram tank kit ) or armor from all eras…
I think most modelers eventually run into the problem of shelf space. Scale might depend on why you build - if there is a specific period in history you like, then you would be better served in 1/35 to find the most variety of vehicles. On the other hand, if there are only a few types of vehicles that interest you, building in both scales is fine.
The other downfall of 1/48 is figures, but only if that is a concern of your’s. Tamiya has several, but from what I have read posted by others, and from what I see in the lone commander provided in their Tunisian Tiger, it is quite diminutive. It’s not that just the height is short, but stature and build is also small. Though the figure as a whole is well proportioned, it’s just not 1/48.
regards,
Jack
You can find just about anything you want at the 1/35 restaurant. [hdphns]…[:)]
Seriously though, it’s true. As far as space to store them, yeah, that gets problematic, for sure. Sell all your shoes and rent a storage locker. [:D]
I really dont have a time preference when it comes to armor. It It looks cool, Ill build it. I think with the 48 scale I can get away with not doing figures. Do a “clean” museum piece to display alongside the planes.
35 with all the figures almost require a setting, and I had such a blast with my first dio that will have to do another soon.
and Doogs–What shoes? I only have four pairs: walking shoes, boots, boots, and sandals. (five if you count fuzzy slippers!)
ERRRrrrrrrrrrnnnn…pew pew pew!
This is a question much like that asked of model railroaders.
HO has the most “stuff.” While O is a bit easier to detail & run (and lets you tap into HO via On3).
And, you also have the choice of N & Z if you are keen on microscopes.
Or, like over in Ships. For steel hulls, the two ‘real’ choices are 1/350 and 1/700–except that there are also 1/600 and 1/400 lines; pluse the middling new offerings in 1/200, 1/144, and some in 1/72.
In sailing vessels, it’s 1/96 & 1/100, then down to 1/150 and smaller.
Best method seems to be in picking what you like, and enjoying it.
I used to thing those folk working in 1/24-1/25 and 1/16 were a committed bunch–that it until I saw how the 1/6 community has taken off.
Same that yo’ve already listed. I build both; 1/48 planes and vehilces, usually for dioramas, and 1/35 because the level of detail is so much better. I love to detail my builds.
Why choose,do both,I have a large collection of both scales
Owl, I’d say if you don’t have a large 1/35 stash then go with the 1/48 so it’s consistent with your A/C’s. However, I have 1/48 A/C with my 1/35 armor. Personally it doesn’t bother me.
I dont have an armor stash, hence why I was asking which scale to go with so I can make one. :d