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Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:42 pm
by Epap
I first learned of this series of diecast models on this site, so it's only fair that I share pictures of those I have collected so far. These are distributed by Hachette Collections Japan only in Japan---mostly via bookstores----but can be ordered by Japanese overseas bookstores that are willing to make the effort for their customers. The models come in three scales---1:87 for fighters; 1:100 for intermediate types like a Kate; and 1:120th for larger planes such as a Sally. They are finely detailed, well painted replicas that usually come packaged with booklets about the plane in question. They aren't perfect, being of fairly light construction, with occasional errors in the markings and rather unstable stands. Though these models come in the "wheels up" mode only---with obvious exceptions like the Nate or Claude----they do have pilot/crew figures. All in all, I'm glad I made the effort to acquire these models. Here are some pictures:Image

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:43 pm
by Epap
Here's another set:Image

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:44 pm
by Epap
And a final shot:Image

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:23 pm
by Panzer_M
I like the F1M, Ki 27, and Ki 67..don't see a early Hayabusa(Oscar) with the 2 blade prop for the IJA Air Force.

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:31 am
by Epap
An early Oscar is in the top row of the second picture, Panzer.

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:43 am
by Panzer_M
ah the Red Striped tail.

I'd snatch the F1M up if it was 1/72,

Btw, are you browsing 1/72 armour on Ebay? I'm watching something with a bidder E**P..just wondering.

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:32 am
by Epap
Nope, it's not me, Panzer.

Re: Hachette Collection Japanese Warbirds

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:32 pm
by snake
Yet another great collection, Ed.

Always enjoy seeing you post these shots. Simply amazing the amount of aircraft you have aquired. :shock:

These must be fairly hard to come by? Given the source. Haven't really searched for them, but they certainly do a large amount of Japanese warbirds. I would imagine that Hachette produce the largest number of Japanese planes?