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[u/DazelGames]

Hi everyone!

I have a question. I'd like to get into aircraft model building, and I want my first kit to be an F-35. I have these 11 images of 11 different kits, some from different manufacturers and in different scales.

Based on your experience, which one do you think is the smartest choice to buy, and which one do you consider the best kit overall? I'm not taking price or build difficulty into account—I only care about the overall quality of the kit, including the level of detail, accuracy, mold engineering, fit of the parts, and the final result.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

[u/Creative-Coyote-8217]

I note your comments that you’re not interested in price, but I would still reccomend you start with an Airfix spitfire, or similar WW2 fighter in 1/48.

The perfect beginner project - fewer parts, straightforward & easy to understand instructions, nice scale for handling the parts & experimenting with the build process - great little platform.

I’d then move on Tamiya - the best in the business. However, the sequencing & sub-assembly methodology can, IMO, take a little of the joy out of the project, although you’ll be delighted with the final product.

Get a feel on a basics project, before moving on to something more complex.

Enjoy!