new FOV 1/32 Spitfire

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sat May 10, 2008 2:15 pm

Badcat has FOV's new 1/32 diecast Spitfire. The FOV planes I've seen look like toys, but the new Spitfire looks pretty impressive according to the photos:

http://www.badcataviation.com/spmkix1foofv1.html

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sat May 10, 2008 3:39 pm

It appears to be the same mould for the FOV Spitfire. Note how it has the huge rivets... Still, the paintscheme and weathering look great

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sat May 10, 2008 4:47 pm

I'm curious as how 21st Century's upcoming 1/32 Spitfire will compare to FOV's Spitfire---FOV's weathering is impressive while 21st planes have little, if any, weathering on theirs.

http://www.21stcenturytoys.com/area21/a ... newsID=324

Fox Tare-28 · Post by **Fox Tare-28** » Sat May 10, 2008 7:00 pm

dragon53 wrote:I'm curious as how 21st Century's upcoming 1/32 Spitfire will compare to FOV's Spitfire---FOV's weathering is impressive while 21st planes have little, if any, weathering on theirs.

http://www.21stcenturytoys.com/area21/a ... newsID=324

I don't think the lack of weathering will keep the 21st Spit from selling like hotcakes. Besides, it will make for a good canvas for those skilled enough to beat the aircraft up.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sat May 10, 2008 7:25 pm

dragon53 wrote:I'm curious as how 21st Century's upcoming 1/32 Spitfire will compare to FOV's Spitfire---FOV's weathering is impressive while 21st planes have little, if any, weathering on theirs.

http://www.21stcenturytoys.com/area21/a ... newsID=324

Anything will beat FOVs offering. It isn't just the oversized rivets, but the sectioned prop, and way oversized rear mirror that was turned around on the early issues and looked like a spotlight.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:09 pm

Agreed. FOV's Spit is craptastic!

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:36 am

Rowsdower wrote:Agreed. FOV's Spit is craptastic!

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun May 11, 2008 11:55 am

I have one FOV Spitfire I bought because it was the only game in town. Trust me, one of these is all anyone will need.

I will be waiting for the 21C version before I buy another.

Fox Tare-28 · Post by **Fox Tare-28** » Sun May 11, 2008 3:32 pm

olifant wrote:I have one FOV Spitfire I bought because it was the only game in town. Trust me, one of these is all anyone will need. I will be waiting for the 21C version before I buy another.

Likewise. Until 21st announced a Spit, all we had were Unimax and Corgi (Which wasn't really an option for me since I did not have deep pockets). The only gripe I have with the Spitfire IX is the exposed screw holes. The rivets I can live with, but gah!