I need a good model ship that costs (INCLUDING SHIPPING) under $42. I’m currently thinking of getting Academy’s 1/350 Admiral Graf Spee from ScaleHobbyist.com, but I’m wondering if there’s anything better. Two rules: 1, it’s gotta be BIG, and 2, nothing with sails.
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Since your budget limit is only $42, I’m afraid the ship you mentioned is the best choice you can find. You can’t even opt for the same ship from Trumpeter, I think it costs more and then it’s over your budget. I would borrow $60 and buy the Premium Edition Graf Spee instead. (I got one for under $100).
You have too many factors pulling in opposite directions. The Academy Graf Spee is not as crisply detailed as the trumpeter kit, but it’s not bad. Otherwise, if you want top-tier quality under your limit you might be stuck with Dragon destroyers…
There are too many options. The Academy 1/350 Bismarck will be 8 inches longer than the Graf Spee and still under $42. The Academy Oliver Hazard Perry is smaller, but much cheaper if you get it from Hobby Lobby.
There are sevreal 1/720 and 1/800 scale CVN aircraft carriers that are in the 16-18" range and meet your $42 goal.
BTW, how big is BIG?
Trumpeter Udaloy or San Francisco for around $ 65.
Sometimes on Ebay you might find 1/350 scale Trumpeter ships between $10-$20. I got my Fletcher Class USS The Sulivans for around $15
Get Revell 1/542 USS Saratoga CV-60. It is 59cm long. Will be a prominent model in yr collection…
It cost very little if you buy if from Luckymodel.
Well, I got the Admiral Graf Spee, cuz I couldn’t find anything better! Also, for really cheap models, go to scalehobbyist.com.