Is the bigger the scale, the easier it is to paint?
Like is 1/48 easier to paint than 1/72 ? Like for camo patterns and such.
Sorry for the extremely stupid question gang
And one other thing. What would be a good 1/32 kit to do, for my first one ever. Plus, my usual, the recessed panel lines,etc… And also, if their would be a good detail set for your answer to my question. Maybe and engine and cockpit detail set, for this kit.
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I’d say detail is easier to paint on a large scale - fine, intricate camo would be easier. For many simpler schemes I don’t think you’d find much of a difference.
You’ll just hafta use more paint on a larger scale though [:D]
Can’t give much input into your 1/32 questions, I usually do smaller scale stuff
I like building large models. Right now I’m working on a 1/24 Stuka and I can tell you, bigger does not mean easier. It brings on a whole new slew of problems, mostly dealing with warpage, tons of mold release pin marks, and sunken pits. As far as painting goes, some of the detail work is easier, but painting large surfaces brings a few problems especially trying to regulate air pressure through the brush. Also, any mistakes you made are glaring. To make your life easier, make sure you’re meticulous with your painting prep work before you begin painting. Make sure all seems are neat and tidy, and no gaps. Make sure wide open surfaces are super smooth. I wet sand everything with 2000 grit before and after priming. make sure you mix enough paint at once to finish the job. You don’t want to stop painting half way to mix another batch. The colors won’t match exactly because of the small difference in thin/paint ratio. that as all I can think of.
Jim
I’ve found one of the biggest challenges in building the larger kits is simply getting all those big parts together before the glue dries (fuselage halves, wing halves, etc).
I’ve never been a big fan of “capillary action,” so I always do it the old way, just slapping on the glue and then putting the halves together. Gotta be quick!
As far as painting goes, I think you just have to be more careful about ventilation and paint fume inhalation problems, as you are moving more paint through the air. On the other hand, free-hand camo patterns are easier in the larger scales.
hi Pat , I just finished the 1:32 hasegawa fw 190d-9 and i think it would be a good kit for your first 32 scale. It has good detail, fit and it comes at a nice price. You can get away without aftermarket sets on this one to but feel free to embelish of course. The 109 g6 looks to be a sim. sort of kit and now theres teh early model of the fw 190 aswell. i hope this helps, happy painting , Peter.