This week, I'm going to discuss a problem that haunts all Plastic Model Conversion nuts (and, yes, I meant to use that term). The all consuming question is....well, it's the name of this article.
On one hand, if you love plastic models, you don't want to risk destroying them....especially if they are even the least bit "collectable." On the other hand, the thrill of seeing that heavy hunk of plastic ripping off of the pad with tons of fire and smoke....well, it don't get much better than that! So, what to do?
Case in point: my Lindberg 1/48 scale MiG-31 Foxhound A. On the collector side of the argument is the fact that it came out in the 80's and hasn't been made in several years. You can still find them on eBay, but you will pay between 30 and 50 bucks for one.
On the "let 'er rip" side, you have the fact that 1/48 scale is perfect for PMC (this baby would eat two 24mm motors for breakfast!) and it's just an all-around cool model. Also, it's pretty simple, so conversion would be straight forward.
Here are some pics:
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| The box art is pretty cool... |
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| The instructions are a single sheet. |
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| The parts are high quality, and pretty flash free. |
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| Yes, that's a D12 sitting comfortably in the business end... |
So, there you have it. It would make a killer PMC, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to it. Maybe this year? Maybe not? I guess we'll just have to wait and see....
Until next time, fly 'em fast and high!
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