[WWI] 1/72 WWI Vacuform kit inquiry

[Helen and Chris]

  Carlos,

  thank you for sharing this guide and, Diego, thank you for compiling it.

  Chris.

  You won't need more than this guide by Diego: http://www.wwi-models.org/misc/vacs.html Since the list was made not many vacs were made, but some injected its were produced when there were only vacs. 

  Carlos, vac lover


  On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 10:34 PM, RVM <rvm at neo.rr.com> wrote:

    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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