I just went a little nuts over at Great Models Webstore and bought the following in 1/144 scale: SU-25 Frogfoot, Mig-23 Flogger, Mig-29 Fulcrum, B-58A Hustler, F-14A Black Bunny, USN F-14 Tomcat, Su-22 M-4 Fitter K, Su-27 Navy Flanker, Tupolev Tu.22M Backfire C, and an S-37 Berkut.
I’ve found that I really enjoy this scale as they are quick builds, and I can really focus on improving my finishing skills. Plus, the size makes them easier to collect as I don’t have a lot of room to display them in my work area.
My only real regret is there isn’t room for a lot of cockpit detail, although I’m going to try my hand at some scratchbuilt stuff and see what can be done.
not really a big fan of 1/144 but thier are a few i am eying. thats why i like 1/72 its got some detal to cockpits and their are more subjects to choose from[:D][:D]
The scale is too small for my failing eyesight & stubby fingers, but there are several kits I’ve thought about building. Espacially the big Bombers like B-36 & 52, which are huge in 1/72 scale.
Ya I like the 1/144 airliners I have a quit of few kits weighting to be build when I get the time I like the many different decals they have for them My space for 1/72 is running out
I love 1/144 scale! I have loads of kits to build in this scale. If only Hobbycraft/Academy would do more… What I don’t like in this scale is that too many kits don’t have a cockpit, just a blanking plate
They are fun for building variants out of stock kits, so little to change and so few parts to manufacture!! I took a P-51 and converted it to the COIN turbo prop version, looked really nice.
Next to a tank, I’d guess about the same size. Aircraft are generally way bigger than tanks. I enjoy building 1/144 scale tanks often, and would love to try my hand at the aircraft too! I have build allot of aircraft over the years, and have set them aside for tank models.[V] But I sould get back to my roots!
We are THE MAPACHES (racoons) are 144 fans, the interiors to be detailed, depends on the model and in to your patience , here are some picturs of our models and some domifications , want to talk about 144 , lets talk, it will be fun
I think that space is just to be full used with this scale, Eduard do really good models in 144, i don´t like the air liners, and I in 1/72 virtually propeller WWII axis aircraft, but in 1/144 i can build jets and jet fighters,
I got a bunch of 1/144 kits. Over here in Japan Bandai makes a Wing Club brand. Mostly sold in the 7-11’s. Arii also makes some good kits. There’s is mostly modern, while the Bandai kits are from WWII. That reminds me. Anyone find a site/company for 1/144 decals? I know J-Hulk asked this question some time ago, just wondering if anyone found out anything since. I need some different markings for all the Zeros & Bf 109’s that I have![:D] Thanks - Calvin
I did manage to find a nice 1/144 scale weapons set by Arii. Just bombs 'n ejector racks but still handy.[:p]
I just bought a 1/100 F-4EJ from Tamiya the other day, and its a decent size… Only problem there isnt much to choose from… I only bought this 1/100 model to go in a diorama with one of my 1/100 Gundam models… Dont know if I would be all that keen on 1/144… But if its what you like, and you can get your hands on a large range of kits, then i say more power to ya!.. I like 1/72, as 1/48 always seems a little toyish to me…
One of the one-coin shops close to me has currently 5 1/144 planes on offer.
Might go and get them they are Mig-29, F4-E, Sepecat Jaguar and 2 WWI planes.
Rather crude and blister packed, but I see that the Mig-29 and F4-E got some semblance of a cockpit(Mig-29 = Tub, Seat and Stick) naturally weapons and decals are included.
Reckon with a bit of TLC they should build ok and at that price …
Kinda brings back memories of the 1/144 Harrier kit with the 2-piece canopy so that it could be displayed open.
I love 1/144!
There are some incredible decal sheets for airliners out there - I’ve been building and selling them for years.
There’s also a large model shop here in Melbourne that specialises in built up airliners - mostly 1/144, but some smaller and some much larger.
I’ve not yet built any warplanes in the scale - I’m looking forward to seeing some - there was a fantastic pic in a very FSM of a very well built 1/144 B-25. I have to have that model. Just don’t tell my wife.
