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by Epap
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Leo Models Diecast Aircraft
Replies: 18
Views: 9404

Re: Leo Models Diecast Aircraft

The Italian Ansaldo WW1 recon plane is one of the nicest in this above average line and it's quite large---slightly larger than a Corgi 1:72nd scale Spit.
by Epap
Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating me
Replies: 8
Views: 4415

Re: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating

As can be seen in the link, below, the picture of the "DeAgostini" Spitfire shown by this eBay seller now has the model perched atop what looks like a DeAgostini stand, which is quite different from the IXO stand pictured on the DeA website. Perhaps, it's a redo in a smaller scale as AF postulated. ...
by Epap
Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:37 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating me
Replies: 8
Views: 4415

Re: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating

I just saw a listing by an eBay seller who claims that the IXO-lookalike Spitfire is a 1:100th scale model. Hmmm! The plot thickens.
by Epap
Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Leo Models Diecast Aircraft
Replies: 18
Views: 9404

Re: Leo Models Diecast Aircraft

Leo die cast aircraft will soon be available again from at least a couple of US. retailers. http://www.aikensairplanes.com/search.php?search_query=leo http://www.themotorpool.net/Leo-Models-Diecast-Military-Aircraft-s/431.htm Some of this has been sold under various other brands like Italeri or Aer...
by Epap
Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating me
Replies: 8
Views: 4415

Re: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating

AF, I took a second look at the Mustang, Spit, etc pictured on the DeAgostini website and all four of the models have exactly the same schemes and markings as the old IXO fighters, plus three of the four seem to be sitting on IXO stands. I'm pretty sure that they are all IXOs ----perhaps licensed pr...
by Epap
Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating me
Replies: 8
Views: 4415

Re: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating

I see that this series has now added what appear to be a 1:72nd scale P-51D, Zero, Spitfire and BG-109. The last three are obviously IXOs as can be seen by their stands. Clearly, this is a low cost way to stretch out the series---by adding surplus IXO stock---even when the models don't exactly fit i...
by Epap
Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 1/144 aircraft pre-builts????
Replies: 18
Views: 10510

Re: 1/144 aircraft pre-builts????

While the Japanese plastic models, when assembled, tend to be pretty attractive, they often are flimsy and fall apart rather easily. The numerous part work diecast lines, whose products are becoming readily available, are a much better alternative and, often at very comparable prices. But you have t...
by Epap
Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating me
Replies: 8
Views: 4415

Re: Deagostini Legendary Soviet aircraft series frustrating

AF, the I-152--a later version of the I-15 is a 1:72nd scale model. When it came time for the I-15, which is the same size, the idiots at the factory opted for 1:87th.
by Epap
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced
Replies: 62
Views: 38235

Re: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced

My thoughts, exactly, AF. This may be a rip-off of the IXO I-16, which also had an outsized windscreen.
by Epap
Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:33 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced
Replies: 62
Views: 38235

Re: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced

OK. Here it is, AF:Image
by Epap
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced
Replies: 62
Views: 38235

Re: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced

Here's a DAF thread with a picture of the Oxford I-16, as shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair----just scroll down. It's white, not gray, but that may not be the case with the production version:


http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showt ... hp?t=24310
by Epap
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Ixo Daunltess Opinions
Replies: 12
Views: 5656

Re: Ixo Daunltess Opinions

Here's a link to a brief but interesting commentary on the subject of USN markings in the spring of 1942:


http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/G ... si/00.shtm
by Epap
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Ixo Daunltess Opinions
Replies: 12
Views: 5656

Re: Ixo Daunltess Opinions

Just to be clear about the IXO SBD, AF, while it is not a total wash out like many IXOs, and the inked panel lines do not look so bad on this model---in my opinion-----the HM version is still a much better buy---at the right price. For example, here's one---in light gray---that can be had fairly che...
by Epap
Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Ixo Daunltess Opinions
Replies: 12
Views: 5656

Re: Ixo Daunltess Opinions

Except for that thing sticking out from under its tail---easily trimmed off----the IXO SBD, d inked panel lines or not----is one of the best in the series, AF. I don't know how it sits on its gear as mine is displayed on its stand, but its a decent---if not HM quality----looking model.
by Epap
Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Amercom planes appearing? Epap?
Replies: 9
Views: 4561

Re: New Amercom planes appearing? Epap?

The Amercom BF-109 is, most likely, just a copy of the Gemini version, AF. Whitewashing only the sides was a fairly common practice on the Eastern Front. Here's a link to a picture of a BF-109 with its sides whitewashed, but not the upper wings. The idea was to make the plane less visible to other l...
by Epap
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Corgi AA36701 Ju-88A10 Crete
Replies: 1
Views: 1897

Re: Corgi AA36701 Ju-88A10 Crete

Yep, no bombs, but still a nice model----if you stain it up a bit:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

The Hachette single engine fighters are all 1:87th as are certain float planes----the Pete, Rex and Glen. Other float planes---Jake and Paul---plus all of the army and navy attack planes are in 1:100th.
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

Finally, via the post-WW2 Italian Air Force, three jets, including a swept wing F-84:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:17 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

An Iranian SU-24 and two very early Soviet Jets:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

Two Russian birds, including a "Fullback":Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

Turning to jets, here's a Prowler from Italeri:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

More Japanese float planes:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

More of the same with the Judy in two configurations:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:09 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

Re: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale

A trio of Japanese naval attackers, including a Jill:Image