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Question about FOV 1/72 planes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:19 pm
by DocTodd
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
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:48 am
by toyplanet
What type of markings are they, I have a few odd things as well
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:35 pm
by DocTodd
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
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:55 pm
by hworth18
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..
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:32 pm
by DocTodd
I bet that's it. Thanks Harry. I have seen a few repacked 1/32 scale items at Target also.
Todd
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:04 pm
by tmanthegreat
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:29 pm
by Teamski
I saw the Corsairs along with the Stukas at Target today. Man, they are SOOOOO tempting!! At $10, an absolute steal!
-Ski
Stukas
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:42 pm
by normandy
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:19 pm
by ogravl
I agree on the matchbox stand also. I like the info of the aircraft on the stand, looks more like a museum display.