Small Scale Military Headquarters

Is this a good deal on this model...?? I've been toying (no pun intended) with the idea of getting one.

http://www.amazon.com/Vision-F-14A-Tom- ... B002W82PF6

I'd still like to know if this guy piloting the jumbo landed or had to go around...?? I've only been on one jet that had to execute an aborted landing, and I can tell you that the "pucker factor" rises sharply in the passenger cabin when moments from touchdown the guy suddenly bangs the throttles fo...

Century wings:
next release will be an F-14 Pukin DOGS paint scheme

Thanks for the info. Sure would be nice if CW would come out with something new, versus a 24th repaint of the F-14, even if it's a new scheme...

Check out this incredible pic of a 747 jumbo preparing to land at the old Hong Kong "Kai Tak" airport which was known for it's demanding approaches. He can't be more than about 15-20 secs. from touchdown of the mains as the jet appears to be directly above, or very close to the runway threshold, and...

The Corgi jets are not quite as good as Hobby Master.....

Thanks Jack, I was sorta thinking the same thing, but I'm glad somebody with more experience on the Corgi line was able to comment on this.

I am partial since the A-6 was my bird and i worked on those engines for 4 years in and out of the old bird How cool is that.... 8) Awesome man. Look, in my opinion any bird that can sling an AIM-9 under it's wing and potentially shoot down an enemy aircraft is a fighter, no matter what it's primar...

skyraider wrote:What do you guys think about the 72nd scale Corgi Eurofighter Typhoon? I would like to get this model, but I would like some opinions on it. How does it compare to releases by Hobby Master? Thanks.

Hobbymaster makes a 1/72 Eurofighter...?? That's news to me.

dragon53 wrote:Link: http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i= ... =AME&s=TOP

Slick Willie a Warmonger...?? Who would of ever thought of that from the draft dodgeing peacenik that didn't inhale.....

Aw, cmon' guys.... they are RARE, I mean do you know anyone else who has made them...??

supersonicfifi wrote:my favorite 1/72 jet is my hobby master Mirage 2000 prototype ...

Great looking bird you've got there. I've always liked the look of the HM "Joan of Arc" Mirage, maybe I'll have to get one.

I haven't seen the new M26 in person yet, but I have to offer the following. There was no "67th Armored Battalion" in the 3rd Armored Division. Well, again... I'm no expert, but the information listed for this tank at the Motorpool website says the following: Forces of Valor 2010 Military Vehicle I...

have to disagree with you about the panel lines. I find some of the panel lines like on the Century Wings A-7 to be to deep. Witty Wings did a great job here in my opinion. Perhaps you misunderstood what I was trying to say. It's the lack of panel "highlighting" on the Witty SU-27 not the depth of ...

Just got mine in from Aiken's yesterday, it's the "Blue 31" version. I have not removed it from the box, but I can tell it's an impressive model, not quite up to the standards of HM or CW in terms of panel highlighting, but I would say it's on par in most other respects. If you can, how about taking...

I noticed the blunted F-4 nose since I got my Ritchie F-4 I've noticed that tendency on a fair number of types from different diecast makers, for example it's especially noticeable on the Corgi F-4. With regard to the HM EF-111 however, the pitot tube on the end of the nose looks a bit "fat", but o...

This Hong Kong based seller has had a pretty strong presence on ebay lately. I often see his listings, and he seems to have a pretty nice selection. His prices seem a little high though when you factor in the shipping, and considering the location, the shipping can sometimes take a while. If he's in...

I'm just getting started in 1/72 diecast, and I only have a half dozen or so planes in my collection, but my favorite aircraft thus far would have to be this Century Wings "Green Knights" A-6 Intruder.

nice but not accurate Scale wise...?? I admit I'm no expert on the subject, but in general it appears to be a reasonable rendition of the No. 2 Cat & Blast Deflector on a Nimitz (CVN-68) class carrier, at least in terms of the layout and markings, though it does look a bit cramped. Anyhow, it's kin...

OK, One of the eBay sellers I have asked, offered me CW Vietnam A7D new+shipping for 100USD. Does the aviation really have to be so expensive? The SEA camo A-7 #CW-686250 is a tough one to find, I don't know of anybody from the usual suspects (ie. Aiken's, flying mule, etc.) that has it in stock. I...

Thanks guys, guess what? I got two more models! One is a Hobby Master F-100, and the other is a Witty Wings SU-27. I really like the SU-27 model, it is a really big model. How about posting some pics of the "Flanker"...??? I have been thinking about getting one, the "Red 31" that Aiken's has, unfor...

Wish I could help, ostketten. I would also be interested in one of these by Airstrike. Verlinden do a very nice flight deck, but you have to paint some of it. http://cgi.ebay.ph/VERLINDEN-1-72-Carrier-Flight-Deck-w-Blast-Shield-SS-03-/350130498435 And I think HM did one of these flightdeck dioramas...

Just snagged a Royal Navy Afghanistan Harrier from the seller AG linked for us in the beginning of this thread. 8) Ran me just me just a tad over $30 delivered, so even though diecast can be a bit pricey, there are some good deals to be had if you are patient and persistent. The Harrier was a sweet ...

Any of you guys have one of the Century Wings F-14s? First of all.... happy birthday. :lol: I just received the same F-14 as you early last week, I haven't removed it from the box yet, but there's no doubt it's an oustanding model. The "Black Knights" F-14 is my 2nd CW plane, the first being a VMA-...

Does anyone know if what units, if any, does the FOV 1/32 M26 Pershing belong to? I'm no expert on this, but based on a quick look at the hull markings on the FOV 1/32 Pershing I'd say the M26 (the new release that is) would be from the 2nd Company of the 67th Armored Battalion, 3rd Armored Divisio...

I found an old thread from a Diecast Aircraft forum with pics of a 1/72 scale US Navy Modern Carrier Deck dio base. It is (or was) made by Airstrike Toys, I know Airstrike is now OOB, but I was wondering if anyone here might know where I could find one for sale. I get the impression these didn't get...

For anyone who is looking for some Hobbymaster planes, this ebay seller has some pretty good deals. I just received a VA-106 "Gladiators" A-4 Skyhawk from him for under $30 delivered by priority mail. http://toys.shop.ebay.com/Diecast-Toy-Vehicles-/222/i.html?rt=nc&Scale=1%253A72&_catref=1&_dmpt=Die...