nkempf95 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 If you guys had to recommend one model to someone, what would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hi, Are you looking for; 1) Build level like beginner, intermediate, expert. 2) Level of detail. 3) Subject matter like; LeMans era and what decades F1 era and what decades Muscle Cars etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yeah... more detail on what you LIKE would help tremendously on which car we recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 How long has this person built models ? What are their interest, Aircraft, military, trains, automotive? What kind of cars, assuming the category selected? How much do you want to spend? How much time do you want to spend? How much effort do you want to put into this model? Do you have any model building tools? Paint? Glue? Hobby knives" etc. How much space do you have to build said model? How much space do you have to display the model? Are you really sure this is what you want to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 now we're rivet counting it to death. pick a model; end of story. AMT '25 T double-kit/ trophy series. next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 As of right now, one of the best I've built is the Mobius '55 Chrysler 300. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That's way too wide open a question. At least tell us whether you're looking for a car or a truck, and what scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Anything by Palmer !!!!......Might as well start at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I think maybe he just has builders block and wants some inspiration!! If I had to recommend any model it would be the special edition revel 32 5 window coupe. It was a lot of fun to build and lots of parts to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Don't over think it guys!The coolest model I've built and would recommend is the Revell Saturn V Lunar rocket kit 1/144 scale with the lander!When I was 13 yrs. old they were still going to the moon and building this kit at the time was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Revell '32 Ford Sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 As of right now, one of the best I've built is the Mobius '55 Chrysler 300. Steve Agreed, Based solely on what I myself have built,,,,, be it old or an all new tool kits. This one went together with ZERO issues and displays extremely well . MY one and only complaint is the instructions are a little vague with some of the details. Although for a 1st time builder it might be a touch to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Well, I'm speaking form my own perspective as I'm a totally newbie here. And I chose kits which were not really appropriate but that road is already traveled. In fact these kits took most of the fun out of it and I am just as of late starting to enjoy myself. But I almost quit several times. If I was open to guidance, it would have saved a lot of money, frustration etc... So I don't think its an analysis-paralysis moment here. If you wanna do our hobby right, I don't think you can simply dive into it, especially with all the choices and outlets available now. Edited April 26, 2015 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 AMT/Ertl International Scout II. Low on detail, which makes it easy to assemble, and eventually customize. Straight body lines with essentially no curves... A very good blank canvas. I have one I built when I was younger and am now using it for the Cannonball, and have since acquired another kit of which I may do something with in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 However what if by number 1 model, he meant the best? Now the best is very very subjective but to me, a top rated over all model in terms of detail and subject matter would be a MFH Ferrari 330P4, very stunning indeed. By most accounts I'd say MFH is probably one of the best in terms of accuracy, detail and materials used. Of course I'd have to defer to the true experts here as like I said, I'm very very new to all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Just my favorite. http://www.claudiaschiffer.com/ Revell 34 Ford Snap kit is a good starter . It can make a good model for someone new to the hobby. As Steve has already posted, one of the best is the Mobius '55 Chrysler 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Amt 49 Ford, or Monogram 71 Cuda. Real good kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Revell '69 Dodge Charger. Just don't build it in orange and slap a Dixie flag on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Tamiya 1966 Volkswagen 1300 beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 The "newer" Revell 41 Willys gasser kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 AMTs 70 Buick Wildcat builds nicely and is a easy kit to build into a nice model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Just my favorite. http://www.claudiaschiffer.com/ Revell 34 Ford Snap kit is a good starter . It can make a good model for someone new to the hobby. As Steve has already posted, one of the best is the Mobius '55 Chrysler 300. that's what i was going to suggest too. This one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Another good one would be the Revell 69 Camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 something from Pocher...big, expensive, fragile. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Another good one would be the Revell 69 Camaro. Agree if you mean the snapper. The full kit has some rather tricky assembly glitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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