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Haha!! I think I've heard that one before as well
Yep much better, that green before did have a washed out look to it, having compared it to the matt coat version
Yep much better, that green before did have a washed out look to it, having compared it to the matt coat version
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New diecast aircraft maker coming in the summer Aviation 72 with 8 planned releases. Gazelle Chipmunk tigermoth Gnat Seahawk S.A. Bulldog and Saab Draken & Viggen.
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Squadron Wings have brought out a few bits of diecast that may be of interest to a certain Mr Marples......
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Today, Mrs. Postwoman (to speak in political correct terms) was kind of nice to me and delivered two of my most recent additions to my 1/400 scale diecast collection. Apart from the (shown here)latest Dragon 400 release, the SR-71 Blackbird, I finally got around to get me an EC-121D Big Eye (not shown, as I need to assemble the landing gear first), however, two other recent additions are the Gemeni Jets C-5 Galaxy and the Herpa Wings 400 AN-225. For size comparison, I'm also showing a NetModels 400 USAF DC-9. A couple of years ago I wrote to Herpa asking for a 1/400 AN-225 and was told "not in your lifetime"... guess they received enough requests for that and finally decided to do one. I like it!
The NetModels DC-9
Dragon Wings 1/400 SR-71
Gemini Jets 1/400 C-5 Galaxy
The Herpa 1/400 AN-225 and SR-71 for size comparison
and finally an overview of the entire group
I didn't realize how small the SR-71 actually was (or is). Pictures have been taken with a small point-and-shoot, so my apologies for the lack of quality.
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy
cheers
Andy
PS: Now I'm waiting for the Dragon Wings 1/400 RC-135 Cobra Ball and the AC-130 release to hit the market and wish they would do the XB-70 and the Vulcan in 1/400 as well.
Now I just need to find me a 1/400 USAF C-22B and a 1/400 C-9 Nightingale at an affordable price. A while ago, I've seen an auction on eBay for a two-piece set of the USAF C-9 Nightingale but I've never ever seen just one airplane being offered. Only really would like one... why two?
The NetModels DC-9
Dragon Wings 1/400 SR-71
Gemini Jets 1/400 C-5 Galaxy
The Herpa 1/400 AN-225 and SR-71 for size comparison
and finally an overview of the entire group
I didn't realize how small the SR-71 actually was (or is). Pictures have been taken with a small point-and-shoot, so my apologies for the lack of quality.
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy
cheers
Andy
PS: Now I'm waiting for the Dragon Wings 1/400 RC-135 Cobra Ball and the AC-130 release to hit the market and wish they would do the XB-70 and the Vulcan in 1/400 as well.
Now I just need to find me a 1/400 USAF C-22B and a 1/400 C-9 Nightingale at an affordable price. A while ago, I've seen an auction on eBay for a two-piece set of the USAF C-9 Nightingale but I've never ever seen just one airplane being offered. Only really would like one... why two?
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Thats AN225 is rather nice! What is the size in cm?
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Can AFV diecast be posted here or is it purely aviation?
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Length - 21 cmFlyingmonster wrote:Thats AN225 is rather nice! What is the size in cm?
Wingspan - 22.1 cm
Tail Height - 4.53 cm
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Admittedly not my call, and I hate to say it, but I think AFV might be pushing it.FTS wrote:Can AFV diecast be posted here or is it purely aviation?
Most of the other forums are general model forums so it would be logical to have general modeling sections within them.
The model section at FC is an `add on` to a dedicated aviation site, so I feel that in general the model section, be it plastic or diecast, it should remain within the aviation theme.
Like I said, just my opinion and admin or the mods feel diffrently.
Either way, if you post them on another site, let me know as I`d love to see them.
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Oh well it would be rude not to...... All Corgi either 1/72 or 1/144:
XH558
XM595
XL231 Lusty Lindy
XM715 Teasin Tina
XL230
DH Vampire
Tornado GR4
QF-4B
RAF F-4
Nimrod
Lightning
Jaguar T4
Jaguar T4
Jaguar
Jaguar
Jaguar
Hunter
Hawk
Hawk
Harrier
Harrier
DC-130
Canberra
Canberra
Canberra
Canberra
C-130
Buccaneer
Buccaneer
Buccaneer
B-52
AC-130
Marc
XH558
XM595
XL231 Lusty Lindy
XM715 Teasin Tina
XL230
DH Vampire
Tornado GR4
QF-4B
RAF F-4
Nimrod
Lightning
Jaguar T4
Jaguar T4
Jaguar
Jaguar
Jaguar
Hunter
Hawk
Hawk
Harrier
Harrier
DC-130
Canberra
Canberra
Canberra
Canberra
C-130
Buccaneer
Buccaneer
Buccaneer
B-52
AC-130
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Marc, that it a very nice collection. Take it you have a Jaguar fetish though..
Also nice to see that you have a 74 Sqn F-4 to represent the type in RAF service...
Also nice to see that you have a 74 Sqn F-4 to represent the type in RAF service...
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Some belting ones there dude!
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lol you could say that I have a Jag fetish I suppose, great aircraft and sadly missed. 74sqn F-4 oooooooooo yes had to have one, want one with a black tail and also a lightning but prices are ridiculous at the moment
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This Hobbymaster F.4 is the one you want as the Corgi version is now looking a bit outdated. This is actually a reasonable price, if not close to the actual RRP.Tonka2010 wrote:74sqn F-4 want one with a black tail and also a lightning but prices are ridiculous at the moment
Marc
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As for Lightnings, I`m afraid to say these are very sought after and it`s always advisable to get one at RRP if you really want it.
Here`s a F.1 which is up for auction and I don`t doubt will go higher....,
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And here`s an F.6 which as at a reasonable price as these will only climb higher in the future.
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Of course you can always hedge your bets and wait for the next air show season, get to a big one early and run around the diecast stalls as they sometimes advertise and sell diecast models at bargin prices.
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This is a Corgi Die-cast I've just customised for a friend in the USA who owns the reale 84-229! it started life as WK163. I rubbed it down re painted it added a new seat and pilot up dated the aerial fit to look more like the actual 229'
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That`s a great code 3 John.
Didn`t realise your skills extended to diecast?
Didn`t realise your skills extended to diecast?
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I am really impressed with that!
Does anyone know of a 249 Sqn Canberra in Diecast? I am looking for one to place at my Grandads Plaque.
Does anyone know of a 249 Sqn Canberra in Diecast? I am looking for one to place at my Grandads Plaque.
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I`m afraid not Jamie.
However it wouldn`t be out of you depth to buy a cheap one and then code 3 it.
Technically the kit is built, you just need to mask it up, repaint and then apply decals.
However it wouldn`t be out of you depth to buy a cheap one and then code 3 it.
Technically the kit is built, you just need to mask it up, repaint and then apply decals.
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Having a large stash of plastic kits, I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't delve into the world of diecast models. Unfortunately I was given the Sea King as a present, I say unfortunately as it meant that I had to complete this 22 Squadron trio. The rotor spin was done by using natural light, timer delay. a slow shutter speed and a careful well timed flick of the rotors with my fingers.
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Welcome to the dark side Victor5....
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Cheers TC!!tc2324 wrote:I`m afraid not Jamie.
However it wouldn`t be out of you depth to buy a cheap one and then code 3 it.
Technically the kit is built, you just need to mask it up, repaint and then apply decals.
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