Mako11 | 11 Dec 2014 3:45 p.m. PST |
Okay, so here's the other poll. Which scales do you use for Post-WWII Jet Combat? Check all that apply. 1/72nd 1/100th 1/144th 1/200th 1/285th – 1/300th (6mm) 1/350th 1/600th 1/700th 1/1200th 1/2400th Other scales not mentioned? For the latter, please respond to let us know which other scales you use, e.g. box scales in some cases mean about 1/140th – 1/180th, in some cases, where the manufacturers don't stick to a specific scale, but match the A/C size to their retail containers. Given that a lot of Cold War Era aircraft are still not available in 1/600th (especially bombers), I think the above question is an interesting one. In many cases, plastic, resin, and/or custom-printed planes are available in 1/700th, which may be driving some people to use that scale instead. Even a lot of aircraft on Shapeways don't come in 1/600th scale, though some people will consider rescaling them, if needed. Obviously, if you don't use either scale, you don't need to answer the poll. I'll add in a separate question, for those using other scales for their aerial gaming |
Buckeye AKA Darryl | 11 Dec 2014 3:56 p.m. PST |
1/285th, although there are still holes in this scale (and 1/300th is noticeably smaller so I choose not to mix these two scales together). |
Allen57 | 11 Dec 2014 4:07 p.m. PST |
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15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 11 Dec 2014 4:09 p.m. PST |
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Fatman | 11 Dec 2014 4:14 p.m. PST |
1/600th is the bee's knee's Fatman |
Doms Decals | 11 Dec 2014 4:24 p.m. PST |
1/600 all the way for jets. :-) At missile engagement ranges, small is good, yet 1/600 still keeps everything nicely recognisable, without cluttering the table. |
Joes Shop | 11 Dec 2014 4:43 p.m. PST |
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delta6ct | 11 Dec 2014 5:05 p.m. PST |
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DColtman | 11 Dec 2014 5:22 p.m. PST |
First foray – just bought some 1:600 from Dom. |
John Leahy | 11 Dec 2014 5:34 p.m. PST |
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cfielitz | 11 Dec 2014 6:40 p.m. PST |
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Mako11 | 11 Dec 2014 6:54 p.m. PST |
For me, it is primarily 1/300th and 1/600th scales, though I do have some of the Corgi and Furuta jets that run between 1/144th and 1/180th, or so. Originally, before 1/600th moderns were available, I'd purchased some 1/700th scale jets, but never really painted them up, or used them. Always wanted to do some nice, Cold War bomber intercept games with those. I also have a smattering of 1/1200th and 1/2400th scale aircraft, and have thought about using them for strategic bombing games, and/or with 1/2400th and 1/1200th scale naval vessels. Finally, I have some 1/144th scale jets, but have never used them on the tabletop, though I'd like to eventually, especially for air support for 12mm and 15mm scale minis. I may need to correct that, when time permits. |
Bashytubits | 11 Dec 2014 8:06 p.m. PST |
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mandt2 | 11 Dec 2014 8:48 p.m. PST |
Jets need a lot of room, so I'm thinking 1/600 or 1/700. |
David Manley | 11 Dec 2014 10:30 p.m. PST |
Most of mine are 1/300, although i have quite a few 1/700 themed on naval actions. |
bishnak | 12 Dec 2014 3:05 a.m. PST |
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Mute Bystander | 12 Dec 2014 4:46 a.m. PST |
Anything other than Bi-planes – 1/600th. Biplanes I am still experimenting with both 1/600th and 1/300th. |
boy wundyr x | 12 Dec 2014 7:46 a.m. PST |
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Martian Root Canal | 12 Dec 2014 1:48 p.m. PST |
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scouts19508a | 12 Dec 2014 6:06 p.m. PST |
I do 1/300 and 1/285. If I had to do it again i'd do pre-missile(Korea)1/285 and missile era in 1/600, modern jets are so much bigger. |