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tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:04 pm

Squadron Wings have brought out a few bits of diecast that may be of interest to a certain Mr Marples......

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Post by **awacsfan** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:07 am

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?

Post by **Flyingmonster** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:17 am

Thats AN225 is rather nice! What is the size in cm?

Post by **FTS** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:25 am

Can AFV diecast be posted here or is it purely aviation?

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:34 am

Flyingmonster wrote:Thats AN225 is rather nice! What is the size in cm?

Length - 21 cm
Wingspan - 22.1 cm
Tail Height - 4.53 cm

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:45 am

FTS wrote:Can AFV diecast be posted here or is it purely aviation?

Admittedly not my call, and I hate to say it, but I think AFV might be pushing it.

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.

Post by **Tonka2010** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:58 am

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

Hunter

Hawk

Harrier

DC-130

Canberra

C-130

Buccaneer

B-52

AC-130

Marc

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:23 am

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...

Post by **Flyingmonster** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:25 am

Some belting ones there dude!

Post by **Tonka2010** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:01 pm

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

Marc

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:55 am

Tonka2010 wrote:74sqn F-4 want one with a black tail and also a lightning but prices are ridiculous at the moment

Marc

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.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbymaster-A ... 4794458801" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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....,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-AIRCRAF ... 3814789864" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And here`s an F.6 which as at a reasonable price as these will only climb higher in the future.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-BAC-Lig ... 9136749651" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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.

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:19 am

That`s a great code 3 John.

Didn`t realise your skills extended to diecast?

Post by **Flyingmonster** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:20 pm

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.

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:46 pm

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.

Victor5 · Post by **Victor5** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:46 pm

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.

tc2324 · Post by **tc2324** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:55 pm

Welcome to the dark side Victor5....

Post by **Flyingmonster** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:58 pm

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.

Cheers TC!!

GOOSE · Post by **GOOSE** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:49 pm

Very impressed by all the collections!

Post by **warhawk121** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:35 pm

finally decided to post up my rather meager collection of diecast models..

Post by **awacsfan** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:11 pm

Nice ... really nice....

I'm still trying to find me an affordable Hobby Master 1/72 F-111 Lakenheath or F-106 Bicentennial but those prices usually skyrocket right before the auctions close on fleabay.... oh well...

Still trying to find me a USAF C-9 Nightingale in 1:400 or an EC-121T (!) Warning Star.... for some reasons, these seem to be simply unavailable. Oh well... it's really been quiet on the diecast front. I'll keep looking.
By the way, it seems that the Dragon Wings 1:400 RC-135 Cobra Ball which was announced in 2010/2011 never made it onto the market or have I missed something?

Keep them coming, even if I don't have anything new to show for my own collection, I always enjoy seeing fellow collector's collections.
Cheers

Andy

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