Just Arrived: A Hachette Rufe

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Since much of the discussion recently regarding the new Warmaster line centered on the Rufe, I thought the members might like to see my 1:87th scale diecast model of the same bird, made for the Hachette Collections Japan series, that just arrived. Here's a view from the upper left:

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Now, a side view:

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Here's a view of the underside:

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And, for scale comparisons purposes, here's is a shot of the Hachette Rufe in 1:87th and a Corgi Zero repaint in 1:72nd:

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Cool! Not a whole bunch of difference in size. Anybody ever make one in 1:72 prebuilt? I know the low budget looking Warmaster is inaccurate. A Zero with Floats.

I wish somebody would make a Rufe in 1:32.
Even a model kit would be nice.

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very nice who did you buy this from?

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very nice who did you buy this from?

Thanks, AG.

These models are sold primarily in Japan via bookstores, either individually or by subscription to the whole line. A few are currently being offered on eBay, including a Tojo, but this is a rare event. I get mine by ordering through the Kinokuniya bookstore chain's San Francisco branch. I doubt that the early releases are available, however you might be able to get the Rufe, which is Volume 34, and the upcoming Jake ( Vol. 37 ) if you move quickly. The typical price is about $45 per model, plus shipping. If you contact the Kinokuniya store, mentioned above, ask for Mr. Sakai. He is familiar with this line.

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Thanks for posting this, Ed.

The Hachette version looks much better. It is an interesting line, and scale, and as you say, basically just for the Japanese home market.

I know you, and a few others are big fans of this line. Thanks also for the link to getting these in the States. And they do a very impressive amount of Japanese aircraft that nobody else does.