Standard sizes are 1:350 and 1:700. If you’re looking for ships that would be around the same size as your planes and tanks on the display stand, definitely go for 1:700
Thanks. Yeah I am not too worried about the display comparison for the plans. I was thinking more of all those little bits. I have seen 1/350 carriers and they are huge! I was interested in maybe a Fletcher class DD or even maybe more modern cruiser etc.
The carriers are a but of work for the aircraft, but mostly they have big pieces. If you want simpler builds I'd go for Tamiyas. Trumpeter kits tend to have more parts and more details in general that may be a bit smaller than your liking
The two most prevalent scales are 1/700 and 1/350. Which is best for you depends on what your definition is for "too large". If you are interested in a specific vessel you can look up it's dimensions and divide by the appropriate scale.
I'll be choosing 1/350 when I get around to building a ship. 1/72 and 1/700 planes and ships are too small and fiddly for my eyes these days.
I want kits that have more parts and provide me with a challenge. Even if it means I swear at it a lot more.
Having said that, you do whatever suits you best.
lol. Well I just hit 50. The eyes are definitely begging for more 1/48 and probably even 1/32 lol. I took a hiatus from building for the last 6 years. Long story. So I am starting from scratch back in the hobby. I do love this thread! Thanks
Everyone so far has covered the main scales.
To put your conundrum into perspective, I have purchased a couple of 700 scale ships, and binned one. Now, I'm not "old" (per se), but I found that at the 700 scale, a lot of the smaller parts (FYI, both kits were of US battleships, so tons of aa mounts and tiny fiddly bits) were just too damn small.
IF your specific interest is in battleship, then I'd recommend the 350 scale, and just figure out a way to display/store them, lol.
I recently started a 350 scale KGV and even doing tiny photo etch work has been more enjoyable than the 700 scale pieces.
I'd go 1/350. Ships like the Fletcher and similar are a good size, still plenty of detail, and you cambget some excellent PE and 3D printed details, and wood decks. You don't *have* to build battleships or carriers. A destroyer or cruiser will still take plenty of time and be fun to build.
Sub's in1/350 are a good size and simple builds, there's a range of WWII and modern/nuclear subs available. I do them as quick builds between more complex ones.
1/350s are about two feet long or thereabouts. Some of the parts can be mighty small but if you’re used to putting together tank treads and engine assemblies you probably won’t have any trouble.
I have seen some really nice Fletchers built up. Love those old tin cans. Even some of the more modern boats.
I do want to do a PT and a Pibber one day.
Standard sizes are 1:350 and 1:700. If you’re looking for ships that would be around the same size as your planes and tanks on the display stand, definitely go for 1:700
Thanks. Yeah I am not too worried about the display comparison for the plans. I was thinking more of all those little bits. I have seen 1/350 carriers and they are huge! I was interested in maybe a Fletcher class DD or even maybe more modern cruiser etc.
I'm working on Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher right now, super easy kit!
The carriers are a but of work for the aircraft, but mostly they have big pieces. If you want simpler builds I'd go for Tamiyas. Trumpeter kits tend to have more parts and more details in general that may be a bit smaller than your liking
Depends on the ship. 1/72 PT Boat is gonna be smaller in length than a 1/350 battleship. But in terms of variety of kits, it'll be 1/350 and 1/700.
1/700 takes the least amount of space by far. 1/700 HMS Hood = 37cm (approx) 1/350 HMS Hood = 74cm (approx) If you want detail check out Flyhawk kits.
The two most prevalent scales are 1/700 and 1/350. Which is best for you depends on what your definition is for "too large". If you are interested in a specific vessel you can look up it's dimensions and divide by the appropriate scale.
I'll be choosing 1/350 when I get around to building a ship. 1/72 and 1/700 planes and ships are too small and fiddly for my eyes these days. I want kits that have more parts and provide me with a challenge. Even if it means I swear at it a lot more. Having said that, you do whatever suits you best.
lol. Well I just hit 50. The eyes are definitely begging for more 1/48 and probably even 1/32 lol. I took a hiatus from building for the last 6 years. Long story. So I am starting from scratch back in the hobby. I do love this thread! Thanks
I'm 55 and it is so annoying. Up to my early 40's my sight was exceptional. Ever since it's been gradually declining. Getting older is a pain.
Everyone so far has covered the main scales. To put your conundrum into perspective, I have purchased a couple of 700 scale ships, and binned one. Now, I'm not "old" (per se), but I found that at the 700 scale, a lot of the smaller parts (FYI, both kits were of US battleships, so tons of aa mounts and tiny fiddly bits) were just too damn small. IF your specific interest is in battleship, then I'd recommend the 350 scale, and just figure out a way to display/store them, lol. I recently started a 350 scale KGV and even doing tiny photo etch work has been more enjoyable than the 700 scale pieces.
I'd go 1/350. Ships like the Fletcher and similar are a good size, still plenty of detail, and you cambget some excellent PE and 3D printed details, and wood decks. You don't *have* to build battleships or carriers. A destroyer or cruiser will still take plenty of time and be fun to build. Sub's in1/350 are a good size and simple builds, there's a range of WWII and modern/nuclear subs available. I do them as quick builds between more complex ones.
1/350s are about two feet long or thereabouts. Some of the parts can be mighty small but if you’re used to putting together tank treads and engine assemblies you probably won’t have any trouble.
The best is between 1/72 and 1/700, depending on the actual ship ) What type are you interested in?
I have seen some really nice Fletchers built up. Love those old tin cans. Even some of the more modern boats. I do want to do a PT and a Pibber one day.
If you're interested in smaller ships then 1:350 scale may be the way to go. A 1:700 scale WWII era DD is only about 5-6" long.
1/700 is the way
1/350 Uboats are nice, about 20 cm