ok well yeah the M3/M5 Stuart is kinda cute I suppose. When I’m playing World of Tanks my M5 is sooooo teeny and small sitting next to that IS-2.
I dunno Owl, there is more and more stuff coming out in 1/48th but there is just so much stuff available in 1/35th so my advice would be to go with the larger scale. As several have pointed out of course there’s no reason you can’t go with two scales. I think I’ve commented here I build 1/48th fighter planes and 1/72 heavy bombers.
Well I guess that I might take a stab at this one. I’m ann Aircraft guy with primary interest in WWII and a growing interest in WWI. I do want to add to the future displays with armor/vehicles. So I can only hope that some of the Manufacturers are monitoring this and they will get on the ball and build a greater variety of 1/48 vehicles and armor. By the way I did get the 1/48 WWI Model T ambulence that was available. Now if we can get some more 1/48 WWI vehicles… one can only hope !!! Bob
Most people pointed out the pros and cons of each scale. While there is a pleathora of 1/48 scale armor to be found in resin, much is very expensive. Even 1/48 scale Tamiya armor kits are relatively expensive compared to the similar 1/35 scale kits.
I really like 1/48th scale armor, but the vast majority of armor kits are WW2 German armor. Very little quality modern armor is available in this scale in injection molded plastic, although Airfix has begun to release some new kits based on current operations in Afghanistan. The quality of those kits is aimed at younger modelers so the level of detail isn’t at Tamiya 1/48th scale level.
The Tamiya 1/48 armor kits are fun little builds though; very enjoyable and with all the photo etch, resin, aluminum gun tubes (and even Fruil tracks for some kits), you can up the level of detail to rival that of 1/35 scale kits.
I can’t tell you what scale you should build, they are all good. But personally, I chose 1/48 - to be scaled consistent with my aircraft. I have even have 1/48 Space, 1/48 cars, and the HobbyBoss LCM in 1/48 to cover the sea. I love being able to compare sizes next to each other. Shelf space is definitely a consideration. Cost wise, it’s strangely not much cheaper in the states, but if you buy direct from Asia, 1/48 is much cheaper than 1/35.
Personally, i would go with 35th. I can’t see any reason why your armour builds need to be the same scale as your aircraft. I build 35th armour and 72nd aircraft. I have never built any 48th armour, but i can’t imagine 35th is that much bigger as to make much of an issue. And given the extra choice and better detail, i think 35th is worth the extra cost.
