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by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:08 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

Four Japanese fighters, including the much desired Tojo:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:06 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 group of WW2 Soviet planes, including several fighters and a SU-2 attacker:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:05 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

Three more Italian WW2 birds---a Breda 65 attacker and a MC-200 and Fiat G.50:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:03 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

Moving up to WW2, here are three 1:100th scale Reggiane fighters--the RE-2000, 2002 and 2005:Image
by Epap
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Some Unusual Subjects in the 1:100th-87th Scale
Replies: 15
Views: 6343

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

I make it a point to scour the net as well as other sources, to find unusual subjects in diecast and I'm not fixated on any particular scale---so long as the result is a reasonably detailed model that's big enough to be worth displaying. This penchant, inevitably, leads me to the mass produced subsc...
by Epap
Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Boley 1/72 Classic Planes?
Replies: 9
Views: 4677

Re: Boley 1/72 Classic Planes?

That's right, AF. I thought about it but the models were just too "basic" to be worth a code 3 effort.
by Epap
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Boley 1/72 Classic Planes?
Replies: 9
Views: 4677

Re: Boley 1/72 Classic Planes?

I bought a few a long time ago, AF, but they were not only toyish---especially the wheels----but also had really weird paint "schemes" and markings. As I recall, some of the U.S. planes had German crosses, for example. I deep- sixed my small Boley collection about five years ago.
by Epap
Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:05 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Releases in the Italian Aeronautica Militare serie?
Replies: 1
Views: 2404

Re: New Releases in the Italian Aeronautica Militare serie?

These are more of the GE Fabbri series, AF. I have the Ansaldo and it's a nice model for the price.
by Epap
Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived
Replies: 12
Views: 5277

Re: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived

As I recall, the Altaya test also included a reworked version of the Fiat CR.42 from its old series. I hope I'm correct. At any rate, I'm keeping a watchful eye out for it.
by Epap
Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced
Replies: 62
Views: 38228

Re: New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced

The WW2 types to be released by Oxford are all based on the rather generic Atlas Editions toolings that Oxford managed for them. I doubt whether Oxford will go to the trouble of modifying any of thesemodels to make them more accurate relative to the schemes utilized. As AF noted, the Gladiator with ...
by Epap
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Japanese recon plane
Replies: 6
Views: 4328

Re: Japanese recon plane

Nice build, cnq Good to see that chipping----very realistic.
by Epap
Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds
Replies: 6
Views: 3516

Re: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds

Is there a US Distributor for Hachette? I bought a couple while in Japan, I really like my mottle schemed Zero and Green Cross Betty. I noticed while there they also did ships, trains, and other things too boxed like the aircraft are. There is no U.S. distributor. These are showing up now on eBay v...
by Epap
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:20 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds
Replies: 6
Views: 3516

Re: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds

Snake, the 1:87th scale is not unusual for part work lines and it is really a way for them to save money. Also, Japanese collectors tend to be short on display space so this, too, is probably a factor. As for Hachette branching out into non-Japanese subjects, while I, also, don't need any more Spitf...
by Epap
Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:49 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds
Replies: 6
Views: 3516

Re: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds

And here's a picture of the BF-109G-6 that just appeared on Hachette's website:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:47 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds
Replies: 6
Views: 3516

Hachette Extends to U.S. British And German Warbirds

It appears that Hachette will expand its all-Japanese diecast series to include American, British and German fighters like the BF-109, FW-190, P-38, P-47, Spitfire, etc. The single engine fighters will all be in the 1:87th scale but the twins---like the P-38 and ME-262 may be slightly smaller. Here'...
by Epap
Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:03 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: opinions on new Corgi Ju-88 AA36709
Replies: 7
Views: 6108

Re: opinions on new Corgi Ju-88 AA36709

As there doesn't seem to be a useful picture of the actual scheme in this case it is possible that it was originally a sand over light blue-gray bird that got supplemental squiggles and blotches for anti-ship torpedo bombing roles. Also, there is an artist's rendition that looks like the Corgi model...
by Epap
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C Lee
Replies: 21
Views: 8538

Re: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C

One of the interesting aspects of night bombing was the British experience with the camouflage on RAF bombers. At first, only the undersides were painted matte black but soon, this was extended up the fuselage sides. Still, the planes appeared conspicuous from the ground when searchlights sought the...
by Epap
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C Lee
Replies: 21
Views: 8538

Re: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C

While I agree with you, AF, about the general ineffectiveness of many "camouflage" schemes, we must remember that we are looking at this in hindsight. At the time, there was a widespread belief that the various schemes did protect the aircraft from being observed and/or identified while on the groun...
by Epap
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:22 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C Lee
Replies: 21
Views: 8538

Re: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C

Some comments, guys. Regarding camouflage on aircraft----especially WW2------AF is right when he says that if often made little difference when the planes were in the air. However, it did make a difference when they were on the ground and likely to be attacked by enemy planes----if they could see th...
by Epap
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:02 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Tamiya 1/48 Zero
Replies: 11
Views: 5699

Re: Tamiya 1/48 Zero

Nice job on that Rufe, cnq.
by Epap
Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C Lee
Replies: 21
Views: 8538

Re: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C

As I recall, it was the Brits who developed the gray over white scheme after much experimenting showed that it was the most effective camouflage when seen from a ship looking up at an angle. The actual scheme, which is never followed by diecast factories, called for gull gray----or dark sea gray, pl...
by Epap
Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C Lee
Replies: 21
Views: 8538

Re: Oxford Dauntless Virgin Islands Pilot Major Christian C

SBDs participated in "Operation Torch" ----the invasion of North Africa----and were useful in suppressing the Vichy air bases which launched numerous attacks on our ships and landing forces for several days. Aside from that they were mainly employed in anti-sub work with nothing spectacular to repor...
by Epap
Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived
Replies: 12
Views: 5277

Re: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived

And "The Enemy", also all-diecast:Image
by Epap
Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived
Replies: 12
Views: 5277

Re: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived

Here's a picture of my diecast-only Spanish Republican squadron with the new I-15 front and center:Image
by Epap
Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived
Replies: 12
Views: 5277

Re: My 1:72nd Scale I-15 Has Arrived

The new and dirtier underside:Image