I am a beginner/starting again builder after a long time away from armour kits. Can you name what is the best 1/35 or LARGER KIT for a not so skilled modeller to take the next step up with. I feel I need a challenge.

I suppose that might depend on what kind of kits you like to build. Armor, aircraft, ships, etc?

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Cheers,
Jim

Armour, definately armour thanks to World of Tanks.

Tamiya and Academy kits offer the best instructions and ease of build generally, are in a good price range and offer a lot of variety. You can pick up a good M4 Sherman, Panzer IV, StuG III or Tiger I. They often include extra stowage items and figures. Many of these kits have been reviewed online, especially here.

Probably a Tamiya kit,most are well engineered trouble free builds.Recent releases have been more pricey,so it up to your pocketbook hey have a vast selection of kits out also.I have also been pleased with Trumpeter.

I was looking at jumping in the deep end and getting Trumpeter's Pzkw iv, but I dontalways read favourable reviews for Trumpeter. You say you like them? I am looking for a challenge

I never did that one,it's probably hit or miss with diffrent kits and diffrent companies.Currently I'm working on a Trumpy BTR-80.If it's a challenge you want,try a Dragon Panzer IV on for size.

I would recommend one of Trumpeter's BMP-3's. They are not too complex, build up well but do include some finer parts.

Take a look at the new T28 and T35 releases from HobbyBoss. these two kits offer an introduction to photo etch and in the case of the T35 is a very large armour model.