Question about FOV 1/72 planes

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:19 pm

I was wondering about some of the 1/72 planes. I am seeing some of the latest release Eastern Front Stukas with scuffed paint. Is this a weathering attempt or just sloppy? It definantly looks different than my first issue Stuka. The other question I have is about the RAF No 5 Squadron Hurricane. It is not pictured on the back of the package and I was wondering if it is an authentic scheme or just something FOV threw together. I have only seen 2 of these Hurricanes in my AO, and lots of the other 2 schemes.
Thanks,
Todd

toyplanet · Post by **toyplanet** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:48 am

What type of markings are they, I have a few odd things as well

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:35 pm

The marks on the second group of planes are scuffs on the wings and the prop spinner. It is difficult to tell if they are intentional or sloppyness.
Todd

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:55 pm

There are two grades of FOV planes, same as the armor.. There is the "Action" grade with less weathering and the "Enthusiast" grade with lots of weathering.. I have heard a rumor that FOV is repackaging the "Enthusiast" grade to sell at Target because they aren't selling with private retailers..

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:32 pm

I bet that's it. Thanks Harry. I have seen a few repacked 1/32 scale items at Target also.
Todd

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:04 pm

Good point. I saw the same at TRU. There were two of the FOV 1:32 M2 Bradleys (desert scheme, Kuwait 1991). One was weathered quite nicely and the tan was overall a shade darker than the one right next to it which was the plain unweathered Action grade tan.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:29 pm

I saw the Corsairs along with the Stukas at Target today. Man, they are SOOOOO tempting!! At $10, an absolute steal!

-Ski

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:42 pm

I was at Target last week and saw the Eastern Front Stuka and couldn't pass it up. I'm not into the smaller scales but every now and then... any how my Stuka is the Action grade and the paint scheme is crisp and clean, no weathering.
The one thing I don't like is the clear plastic stand or base that comes with the FOV aircraft. I think the Matchbox base just looks better, maybe its just me.

ogravl · Post by **ogravl** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:19 pm

I agree on the matchbox stand also. I like the info of the aircraft on the stand, looks more like a museum display.