[WWI] 1/72 WWI Vacuform kit inquiry

[Merz, Robert]

Hi,

Thanks for this, I appreciate the info. Besides eBay, are there sites or mail order businesses that deal with these kits? I am not in a rush to buy a bunch, but I always like to know what is available, and where (I am sort of a planner). :-)

Robert Merz
IPMS GWICC #45732
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  From: pfalzdvii at comcast.net 
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  Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 7:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [WWI] 1/72 WWI Vacuform kit inquiry


  I haven't been keeping up, so I don't know which ones are still in business, but, Sierra Scale is still around, and very good, also, if you can find them, Joystick was pretty good, avoid Formaplane, unless it's something you absolutely have to have, the white metal parts are ok, but the moldings are only so-so. Long 'gone', but still around, the Wings 72 were pretty good as well. I admit, I like vacs, when I'm in a mood for scratchbuilding details, but the sanding can get tedious.
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  From: "RVM" <rvm at neo.rr.com>
  To: wwi at wwi-models.org
  Sent: Sunday, October 5, 2008 4:34:03 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
  Subject: [WWI] 1/72 WWI Vacuform kit inquiry


  Hi guys,



  As you already know, I am a newbie here, and model kits in general. I started into the hobby painting flats (which I still love), and I always had a keen interest in WWI aircraft. I figure I am not getting younger, so I jumped in about a month ago, and started buying a few specialized tools, and recently, several kits.



  I jumped too quickly into the kits, and ended up buying 1/32 scale… which I quickly learned I did not care for, after looking at a 1/72 kit <lol>. So, I sold or traded those few 1/32 items, and now have about 20, 1/72 kits and some detail sets.



  I do not have a major investment in them; I believe I have paid on average $6.00 per kit, and I have examples from Eduard, Toko, Flashback, Roden, and Pegasus.



  Here is my problem though… these kits are fine, and I am generally happy with them, but my favorite part is building… and I am very interested in vacuform kits, because these seem to me to be the best of both worlds with lots of building involved. Now, I have never built a vacuform kit, though I have seen a few, and liked what I saw. I even bought a few this weekend online (averaged less than $9.00 each). The ones I purchased come with decals, cast metal parts, and PE detail frets.



  So, I want to ask you guys… since I know nothing about them, really, what are the best vac kits to be looking for in 1/72? I certainly do not mind a long, involved project (I can spend 100 hours painting a flat)… I am looking for high quality and value above all else.



  I know many of you have experience with kits like this, and I would appreciate your input and advice.



  Thanks… 



  Robert

  IPMS GWICC #45732
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