discussion Best model you ever made?

[pjgtech]

So, easy question.
What was the best model you ever made?

It could be your first, many years ago, a simple affair, or it could be your latest and greatest, made to absolute finite level of realistic detail with every weathering affect imaginable.

For me it was an Airfix Avro Lancaster, quite a big model, think it was about 18" wingspan? I painted it, and I think it was the first model that I painted, sadly no weather effects, and it hung from my bedroom ceiling for many years. I have no photos unfortunately, but it was my favourite for years.
The little gun turrets moved and the undercarriage could be up or down (I think) and the props went round.
I think it was the first model that I really took seriously and tried hard with.

I was about 10 when I built/painted it. :hungry: :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

To date it has to be these.



Almost all scratchbuilt.

 

[Mini Me]

Perhaps not my best but the most satisfying builds I ever did. 1-87 scale...as are all my builds. The shovel has not been rigged or weathered yet.

 

[AlanG]

Best one i've ever made? With my continental drift speed of building there aren't many to choose from. But if i'm honest the best i've done is in fact one that is still in progress

Bocage Diorama

 

[davecov]

My scratch-built 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales (R09), built 2019:

Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Mine?!!... not sure it's my best, but it's certainly my current favourite..

... It's a He 219,1/48... I'm not really a plane builder,so this one has been quite satisfying.

 

[Dave Ward]

ICM 1/48 MiG-25 RBT Foxbat B - made in 2018 - still one of the best models I've made - fit, engineering & detail superb, build just tricky enough to keep the interest level high......................

The only thing I added was a pilot - no PE or anything else. Base is ICM 1/48 PAG-14 Airfield Plates
Dave

 

[BarryW]

For me it is between two 1/32 Tamiya kits, the Mosquito and Corsair.





They

 

[Nicko]

The next one, maybe... possibly..... hopefully....

They're all fantastic right up until the first part is removed from the runner.... in my mind at least.... :disappointed:

Nick

 

[Waspie]

My scratch-built 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales (R09), built 2019:

Dave

Don't think the real one has had that many aircraft on her!!

 

[Guest]

Don't think the real one has had that many aircraft on her!!

Yes, but it is what could be!!!

 

[boatman]

well my best model is the last one is my R/C HMS TIGER C20
TOOK 5 yrs to scratchbuild an nr 8ft long an sails but still not finished as elecy probs an workin seaking with motors an lights
chrisb

 

[Guest]

Box diorama.Of a Russian SU

 

[rtfoe]

The best one is still to come...don't know whats round the corner. Which means everything that I have built thus far has been my favorite. I think its how you approach the build and overcoming the challenges that each has to offer that makes the hobby satisfying.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Guest]

Having thought about it a bit, I think the model I would consider my best so far is this one:

You can follow it being built in two threads on here:
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/jakko’s-1-35-sherman-crab-mk-i-—-seeing-double.33941/
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/sherman-crab-again.38125/

 

[spanner570]

No contest!
Rorke's Drift in 1/72. 500 figures.
Scratch built store house, melee bags etc.













Cheers.
Ron

 

[The Smythe Meister]

No contest!
Rorke's Drift in 1/72. 500 figures.
Scratch built store house, melee bags etc.













Cheers.
Ron

AWESOME Ron!!

 

[Waspie]

AWESOME Ron!!

Wot he said. 100%

 

[pjgtech]

Wow, some awesome builds on show here.....:hungry:

 

[wotan]

I have a few favorites.


Box dio Airborne forces D Day


9th Armoured Div on the Ludendorf bridge


The old North bridge at the Battle of Concord

John