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Interesting that a major kit manufacturer would do a 1/18 aircraft. Not a scale that I have seen in kits before, but I haven't been keeping up on that side of things. Perhaps this is a case where 21 Century, BBI, and JSI have created a niche scale, and with a lack of any new releases, HobbyBoss are ...

Glad to see that the FW 190 A has finally been produced. That took a long time, and was having serious doubts about whether it would ever get past the teaser stage. Not sure why they wouldn't release in the US, as easily the biggest market for 1/18. Does look pretty good, and much better than the so...

Think the Dragon 1/35 is an awesome line, but the scale is its demise. As has been argued in the past, between FoV 1/32, and Dragon 1/35, pluses, and minus's for both. Biggest problem for the Dragon 1/35 is it's scale. Simply doesn't realisticly display with the "standard" 1/32. Fortunately, not an ...

Good to see that we are still talking about Skyworks.

Old, deep wounds never really heal, do they.

Never dealt with him, thanfully, but an AAA asshole.

Those 1/18 prices are crazy :shock: But if you consider no one will be making these very large, and unique models anymore, can see the prices going up. Way up. We all know the models were under priced from the get go. By quite some bit. Don't agree with the prices listed in this thread, but supply a...

That would be the one to get cnq. But HM has done quite a few Canadian Sabres, some with very attractive schemes.
I have both the Corgi and HM Golden Hawks Sabre, and the HM is quite a bit better, as the Corgi is an old mold.

Some familiar models in there cnq.

HM has done quite a number of Canadiam schemes, and they do seem to do quite well internationally.

Think you need a Canadian Sabre cnq.

Sorry to see Diecast Hangar Pub go. :( While many reported it having issues, I never had any myself, but could tell the frustration factor was getting bigger and bigger. And would like to thank JP for setting it up in the first place, after Model Hangar I, and II both also went under, for different ...

His first armour purchase was very recent, and he picked up the 1/16 FoV Wittman Tiger. :shock: Pretty much the Holy Grail in armour. 8) Getting a little OT here, but which Wittmann Tiger are you referring to as the "Holy Grail", Snake? The #222 (Villers Bocage) or the #007 (Final Battle) one? I've...

Welcome PBRStreetgang. Glad to see you finally make it over here. :D Christian is a great Aussie who has a substantial and varied aircraft collection. And very enthusiastic about the hobby. His first armour purchase was very recent, and he picked up the 1/16 FoV Wittman Tiger. :shock: Pretty much th...

Great build cnq.

She looks fantastic, and really stands out.

Much improved Ed.

Think a decent 1/72 SM-79 would do quite well in diecast. Know it is on a lot of peoples wish lists.

Think the JSI 1/18 Tomcat is as large as you could resonably go. Most people just don't have the room for anything larger than that. Even the P-38 and Avenger are already pushing the limits, in my opinion. When you have a model that is 3 feet long/ wingspan, potential customers are far fewer than 1/...

Wow, this is an old thread, resurrected.

Always been a big fan of the BBI Vipers and Hornets, and although the F-16 is slightly oversized, you wouldn't notice unless you display it side by side with the Hornet.

I wonder if we will see another F-16, or F-18 from BBI ?

Little late, but Happy 2016 to everyone.

I know the dump/sale of the BBI models is due to BBI itself wanting to loose inventory. My local hobby store also has all the said BBI models in stock at the moment for comparatively low prices. I have to agree with dragon53 that I have no idea what this means and personally feel it does not bode w...

They are looking good, Matthew.

Just got my first HM 1:32 Dauntless the other day. The Midway McClusky. I must say I'm very impressed with it. 8) Don't know why I waited so long. Spot on review, Tman. I am a big fan of the 1/32 scale, but somehow the HM Hellcat doesn't really do it for me. Price being probably the biggest issue, ...

Not the colour scheme I would want, but sure looks like a SM 79

Hard to complain, given the price

Well that is great to see. :D Skymax were the "budget" HM line, but more a seperate company than budget models. Have a few of their Japanese warbirds myself, and gald to see them back.Great for the hobby as well. Know some guys are PTO themed, and they must be thrilled with Skymax "resurrected". Kno...

Nice repaint of the Spotcat.

Know these are pretty pricey these days, but what a huge model, and impressive, if you can get a fixed Tomcat.

Not a big armour guy, and only have a Tiger in 1/18.

Stuart seems like an odd choice, but can see it for those that have the other more mainstream tanks.

Not really for me, but again, I am more of a 1/32, 1/35 armour guy.

Sounds intriguing for sure.

Really have no idea what it would be, as you have already discounted 3D printing.

Looking forward to more news and updates.

Great review Tman. Have heard nothing but positives from Corgi's latest release, and a bold move to release the Sunderland. Does fit in with Corgi's heavies, and mediums, and was much anticipated. And sounds like they really did do a good job on this one. But stillhas some of the Corgi "trademarks",...

I must be getting too old. I can't see $200 plus for a plastic toy airplane. $150? maybe. Well, if you think of it as a plastic toy airplane, why even pay more than $49.99 for it. It's not, and although the price seems a bit high, check what other models are going for these days. Really not a bad d...