Favorite Plane Model?

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Post by jeffrowse » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:53 am

Of the ones I have, the C21 'Snake' Cobra has the best paint scheme - the rest are all in "tactical" colours - boring grey or green.
Sizewise, and for sheer presence, it'd have to be the F16.

(The others I have are the Blackhawk, Apache and Kiowa Scout helis and the F18). Since I don't have much talent when it comes to repainting, they're gonna stay that colour for a while. And with a significant contribution to the "boogered plasticard" mountain from my attempts to accurize the ChapMei 6-wheel APC thing, I'm not likely to start remodelling the hardware any time soon, either! :oops:

Hustler? Yep, that'd make a nice subject but a bit limited on possible colour schemes. Weren't they all just bare metal with black serials and black-and-white stars? (What's the right name for the 'star and bar' national markings? The RAF have the Roundel, but is there a proper name for the American equivalent?)
Given the difficulty in getting relatively small aircraft to market though, I suspect you'll need one of the specialist model-making companies to get one of these (or a bit of D-I-Y?). From a shape perspective, the A10 is a pretty basic form to mould so the complex curves and shapes on the Hustler would give the mould-makers headaches - and that's not even thinking about the size!

Just my 0.02Cr's-rorth.

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Post by kevrut » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:32 pm

The D-Day P-38 was the first plane I bought. It's been my favorite until California Cutie came out. The Hoghead Huey is a close 2nd.

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Post by tko211 » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:25 pm

Yep I have to agree with digger that the 21C F-104 is pretty darn cool. I have a soft spot in my heart for that model -BUT....

My number one pick goes to the new Me-262 from 21C.

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Post by popeye357 » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:41 pm

I have the German F-104 and it was my fave until the Falcons arrived. Sweet plane still!

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Post by VMF115 » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:43 pm

tko211 wrote:Yep I have to agree with digger that the 21C F-104 is pretty darn cool. I have a soft spot in my heart for that model -BUT....

My number one pick goes to the new Me-262 from 21C.
Yup the Me-262 Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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