discussion Newbie from Lancashire

[jerrycs1105]

Hi there. I am relatively new to building scale models (started about 2 years ago) and most interested in 1/12 cars. So far built 5 Italeri cars which I have really enjoyed. Just finishing the fifth which is the Lancia Stratos.
Can anyone advise on other manufacturers that provide car kits of similar scale, quality and price?

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice work Jerry, welcome to the forum

 

[Stefee]

A warm welcome from me too as a fellow car modeller although I usually tackle 1\24 scale. You will find us a slightly whacky but friendly and non judgemental bunch who will have an answer for any questions you may pose.
Just starting on my first 1/12 kit - a Trupeter/Magnifier Ford GT40 from Le Mans 1966. Not a bad kit if a little simplistic in places.
If you get such a great result from Italeri kits, which are hit and miss in my experience, you can build anything with a pleasing outcome, particularly like the Stratos.

 

[Geoffers]

Welcome to the forum Jerry, your models look fantastic

Geoff.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Welcome to the party Jerry. Your work looks incredible.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Welcome Jerry. Really nice clean work there.

 

[PaulTRose]

Welcome
Some nice work there
bout time we had another car GB?

 

[jerrycs1105]

Thanks guys for all of your kind comments. Thanks Stefee for the heads up on the Trumpeter Ford GT40. Looks interesting.

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome, nice looking kits you have made there, very nice.
I have always fancied doing the big Airfix Bentley kit, in British Racing Green obviously, but I have no idea if its a good kit or not?
Tamiya do some really nice bike kits (1/12th etc) and I think they do some cars too, they generally have a good reputation.

 

[scottie3158]

Welcome aboard Jerry, some very nice builds to say hello with.

 

[Airborne01]

Greetings Jerry - some lovely rides there!
Steve

 

[pjgtech]

In a local model shop today and noted that Revell also do a lot of car kits, no idea if they are any good or not though....

 

[pjgtech]

Meng also do a few 1:12 scale too, but they are not cheap....!

 

[jerrycs1105]

Thanks for the tips on 1/12 car kit suppliers. I will keep hunting. Meng do seem to do quality kits so i'll have a careful look at them. The Ford GT40 also looks interesting.

I found the Fiat 806 Grand Prix kit particularly difficult. Only my second model car so struggled to know best way to go about the build. I have put together a video and placed on youtube in case anyone is interested. A bit of fun really. Whilst it is placed privately you are all welcome to have a look. The video link is https://youtu.be/zhFrQQK91zQ

It is my first video on Youtube so excuse the odd quirks. I am however amazed at the HD quality that you can place on Youtube. I found the design of the Fiat 806 incredible for its age. The lowered sump of the engine below axles to lower the centre of gravity and things like the steering wheel design that you can look through for the instrumentation; features that continue to be used today on cars. Hope you enjoy it.

 

[Bri62]

Welcome Jerry enjoy your stay

 

[Neil]

Welcome Jerry, not a subject I have ever tried tbh, but always good to take a look at what others do.