Small Scale Military Headquarters

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.

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. ...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

My thoughts, exactly, AF. This may be a rip-off of the IXO I-16, which also had an outsized windscreen.

OK. Here it is, AF:

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

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

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...

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.

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...

Yep, no bombs, but still a nice model----if you stain it up a bit:

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.

Finally, via the post-WW2 Italian Air Force, three jets, including a swept wing F-84:

An Iranian SU-24 and two very early Soviet Jets:

Two Russian birds, including a "Fullback":

Turning to jets, here's a Prowler from Italeri:

More Japanese float planes:

A trio of float planes:

More of the same with the Judy in two configurations:

A trio of Japanese naval attackers, including a Jill: