What is the best scale for model ships?

1/350 scale
But 1/350 scale is the most popular ship scale, yielding shelf-friendly destroyers and cruisers. And, like 1/76 scale armor, 1/700 scale ships offer the challenge of micromodeling.

Why are plastic model kits so expensive?

“Depending on the complexity of the kit, there may be 2 or 3 “test shots” made before the actual mass pressing of the plastic parts” “Unfortunately, the whole process is very cost intensive. That is why the average cost of a model kit is $30.00 or higher.

Why are plane models so expensive?

Because they are a luxury item, a premium price can be demanded of them – and somebody out there will pay. After that, it’s finding a price that most people with the interest are willing to pay while making it worth your while to do so.

Why do model cars cost so much?

Each model consists of hundreds of parts takes about one year to develop and the production of each and every model involves hundreds of workers in the production line. Many products such as watches which also have hundreds of parts and are as complex to make demand much higher selling prices.

Who makes the best plastic?

Top 10 Largest Plastic Producing Companies

  • Dow Chemical.
  • Hanwool Corporation.
  • Lyondellbasell.
  • Ihne & Tesch GmbH.
  • Exxonmobil.
  • Matsui Technologies India Ltd.
  • SABIC.
  • Acros Pvt. Ltd.

What to look for in a model ship review?

In-Box; photos and/or scans showing most or all of the kit parts in the box. Full Build: photos and text showing the kit built up. These reviews can include in-process photos and may include aftermarket accessories. Media is what the kit is made of, such as plastic, resin, metal, or wood.

Who are the best plastic model ship manufacturers?

Here is a list of the most important manufacturers and their specialties: Tamiya, Hasegawa, Academy, Italeri, Trumpeter, Heller, Airfix, Revell, Bronco, Lindberg etc. Plastic model ships are not all created equal. Here is what sets the best kits apart from the rest: Part of my current pile of plastic model ships.

Where can I buy a modeler ship kit?

Status is when the kit can be purchased. Some kits may be OOP, or Out Of Production. These kits can still be found on the various auction sites or in the modeling stash of some modelers. Please note that we can not be experts on every single kit that is reviewed.

Who is the creator of the model ship?

Welcome to the Ship Modeler’s Review List: an ambitious (perhaps futile and/or insane) attempt by various members of the model ship community to catalog and review every plastic and resin model ship kit of all time. This list was created by Rajendra Datta ([email protected]).