Ones I Don't Get Bored With

[Martin Bull]

As we're all going through a 'muted enthusiasm' stage, I set to thinking about models I don't seem to get bored with. All of my models have their day - well, most of them, anyway :o - and like most collectors I go through phases of different interests.

But there's a few models which I seem to have on display all the time -

CHC Mossie
Butch Taylor Typhoon + Witty Sea Fury '130'
B-17G 'Bit O'Lace'
Lancaster 'S-for-Sugar'
Eastern Front Winter Camo Stuka ( the Corgi one )
Dragon P-51D 'BBD'
and finally G/A Plagis MkIX Spit

Nothing too profound here, just a handful that I always enjoy looking at.

Anyone else...? :unsure:

[david cotton]

A few there that I also like.

1/72 S-Suger Lancaster and BOL B17.
1/32 Lane Spitfire
1/32 Mosquitoes
GA Berlin Express
1/72 First Night Fighter Mosquito
Imola Heinkel 111
Corgi Snake and BoB Stukas
GMP 1/35 P40 Nevil Duke
GMP 1/35 Petie Mustang
Corgi Johney Johnson Spitfire :o
Corgi OD P47's
Corgi Hun Hunter Mustang

:)

[simonclarke1034]

WW2 - B17G "NineONine"
P38 "California Cutie"
Doodlebug Heinkel
FM FW190
Bismark Swordfish
CHC's Ltd 500 Franzisket 109
Flying Tigers "Princess Elizabeth"
Lancaster "G for George"

Modern - Any Lightning
RAF Phantoms
Any Meteror
Tornado (Honington 1st release & Iraqi Freedom model RAF Marham"
RAF Brawdy Hunter No1 Sqn
Camo Hawk RAF Chiveor

Oh forgot all the GMP models!

[uksubs]

BBD 1/32 Mustang
1/32 mosquitos
1/48 carousel Fw 190D 11

[david cotton]

BBD 1/32 Mustang
1/32 mosquitos
1/48 carousel Fw 190D 11
I was only thinking (oh the pain) yesterday, just how good those 1/32 Mosquitoes are. I don't think we will see the likes of them again , not for a long while.:unsure:

[boondogger]

Didn't I hear that someone else (Hobbymaster was it?) are picking up the baton with 1/32. I think a Dauntless was mentioned although it seemed a strange choice when there are still the standard "iconic" planes to be done, notably P47 and FW190, which I think would figure high on most people's wish lists. If you're going to bring out a model of the size of the Dauntless at 1/32 you could also consider Corsair, Hellcat and Stuka to name but a few.:)

[DCRanger]

For me it is:
Swordfish - all of them.
KMB Lancaster
Pembroke Cat

[Grim Reaper]

Maybe it is because I am so knew to diecast collecting but there are no models that I get tired or looking at. I`ve all of my collection on display although it is starting to get a bit crowded after my spree at Legends. Now 135 models I just checked one of my early posts when I started posting on this forum my collection consisted of 75 models that`s an increase of 60 models in about 31/2 months, I think I`m in need of some serious therapy.:wacko: :wacko: Send the men with their white coats:LOL:

[boondogger]

Maybe it is because I am so knew to diecast collecting but there are no models that I get tired or looking at. I`ve all of my collection on display although it is starting to get a bit crowded after my spree at Legends. Now 135 models I just checked one of my early posts when I started posting on this forum my collection consisted of 75 models that`s an increase of 60 models in about 31/2 months, I think I`m in need of some serious therapy.:wacko: :wacko: Send the men with their white coats:LOL:

Did you find that you became more discriminating over time? My first models were Armour ones but I soon realised that they didn't quite cut the mustard and my visits to this site put me on the right track for better ones.

[Grim Reaper]

Did you find that you became more discriminating over time? My first models were Armour ones but I soon realised that they didn't quite cut the mustard and my visits to this site put me on the right track for better ones.

I started with Corgi boondogger but thanks to this site they`ve now got me onto collecting Geminiaces:mad: :p :LOL: but in serious mood I must admit the quality and price of the Gemini models are better than Corgi at the moment(IMHO)

[ZS-VAN]

Interesting question. First thing that sprang to mind was my first jet purchase, the No. 12 Sqn. Buccaneer! Others include:

Lancasters KM-B and S-Sugar
GMP Tuskegee Mustang
Spitfire Mk VIII RG-V
P51 Hun hunter from Texas
1/32 Lane Spitfire
No. 74 Sqn. F4 Phantom
Battle Scared CHC 109
Kepford Corsair
Weathered Sunderland 330 Sqn. Norwegian

There're more but I can't list them all. Dieppe Spit is quite cool too.

[klepto4]

Spitfire Mk VIII RG-V
.

That's the Corgi Sharks mouth one isn't it? It's a good scheme, but just with the Corgi JEJ ltd edition one and Edwards desert one, I've finished with the Corgi's later spits. Should have stopped at the VB's really but hey ho. Gemini now, oh corgi how you could've stollen Gemini's thunder or even stopped them from the word go! :rolleyes:

[ZS-VAN]

That's the Corgi Sharks mouth one isn't it? It's a good scheme, but just with the Corgi JEJ ltd edition one and Edwards desert one, I've finished with the Corgi's later spits. Should have stopped at the VB's really but hey ho. Gemini now, oh corgi how you could've stollen Gemini's thunder or even stopped them from the word go! :rolleyes:

Yes, sharks mouth it is. I hear you but I liked this one and the Edwards one so I got them. Actually wanted the Mk VIIIs. I can live with them because most my Spits are Corgis anyway. I tried one Dragon, one Witty and have a couple of GAs. I'll probably get more GAs (the Kent Spit springs immediately to mind!) but may just get the Russian Spit too.

[klepto4]

Yes, sharks mouth it is. I hear you but I liked this one and the Edwards one so I got them. Actually wanted the Mk VIIIs. I can live with them because most my Spits are Corgis anyway. I tried one Dragon, one Witty and have a couple of GAs. I'll probably get more GAs (the Kent Spit springs immediately to mind!) but may just get the Russian Spit too.

yeah the Russian spits abit of a must now because of the scheme, but i think now that Gemini are getting the green right on the spits, I don't think corgi are going to get a look in from me any more (except the ruski one)

[ZS-VAN]

yeah the Russian spits abit of a must now because of the scheme, but i think now that Gemini are getting the green right on the spits, I don't think corgi are going to get a look in from me any more (except the ruski one)

I tend to agree, I'm eager the get the Kent one and am contemplating the Plagis one.

[DCRanger]

Battle Scared CHC 109



For me that's a contender for the Worst model by a major manufacturer thread. All a matter of taste I suppose.:D

[strix1998]

the 1/32 109s and think how nice they are........similarly although they have always come in 2nd to the Lanc the B24s Strawberry Bitch and Piston Packin Mama are ones I always enjoy looking at.................

[Agent X20]

Best £20 ever spent (in about £10K of hound produce) ..... none of their civvies ever looked this good...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/AgentX20/Corgi%20132/109004280507.jpg

[SSRST]

Interesting choices, and I am amazed that peoples favourites are still mainly dominated by Corgi.

I have recently had a sort out and have no Corgi on display anymore, however, I have every single Gemini Aces and Hobby Master release out. I have to say, I am always drawn to the Hobby Masters and of praticular interest is the Mig-21 'Big Fish'...this is very odd as I am a warbirds man really! I just like the paint job and the perfect detailing Hobby Master have acheived....also good is the Japan Special Starfighter with the red and white middle.

[Agent X20]

Its the fact that they have been around for sometime and that they still surface in your own popularity chart...

The HM Gemini stuff IMHO is too recent....

[ZS-VAN]

For me that's a contender for the Worst model by a major manufacturer thread. All a matter of taste I suppose.:D

Isn't it interesting to see how our tastes differ? Klepto and I had a similar ding dong earlier. Maybe I'm just too easy to please. :o

[ZS-VAN]

the 1/32 109s and think how nice they are........similarly although they have always come in 2nd to the Lanc the B24s Strawberry Bitch and Piston Packin Mama are ones I always enjoy looking at.................

Now that you mention it, too right. I have more 109s than Spits or Mustangs. By a very, very thin margin. Only have 11 1/32s.

[klepto4]

Now that you mention it, too right. I have more 109s than Spits or Mustangs. By a very, very thin margin. Only have 11 1/32s.

The 109 that's really surprised me on how nice it is (even though its only 1:72), is the snow one from Gemini, it's an absolutely gorgeous little model. If they keep churning them out like this then I'll bite every time with me wallet:cool

[DCRanger]

Isn't it interesting to see how our tastes differ? Klepto and I had a similar ding dong earlier. Maybe I'm just too easy to please. :o

If we all had the same taste there wouldn't be much point to threads like this one.:)

[klepto4]

If we all had the same taste there wouldn't be much point to threads like this one.:)

We all have the guilty pleasures, but I think more times than not that most of us agree on what are the better models. It's what we tend to know and be prepared to put up with that what probably makes the difference :unsure:

[The Defiant Man]

Dunno why, but the 1/72 CC B-17 is always very prominent in the display and remains one of my all time favourites.....Immelman Stuka, BBMF set Lanc (Mickey the Moocher) and the Fighting Cocks Hunter always seem to survice the display rotations too.....

......and then there's the fantastic 1/72 Shack I bought ready built off ebay for under a tenner that I'm always admiring......only wish I had been the one to make it!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/ianjt/2006_0925plasticmodels0077.jpg

[WJP?]

I have quite a few that I never get bored with.
Strawberry Bitch B-24 (bad joint lines and all)
Kepford Corsair
Mule Fw190
2nd Crabb B-25
Wick 109
Dootlebug He111
Bong P-38
Tropical (Acroma) Stuka
Hun Hunter P-51
Memphis Belle B-17
S is Sugar Lanc
Bader Spitfire

I only have one HM Dauntless and its very nice but I wish it had a crew as I display most of my models in flight. No Gemini yet. I can't get excited by more Spitfires, P-51s, & 109s. Need to see them add something different like a Macchi 202. Definitely need something to really rekindle the interest. Probably would be ok if with the new Corgi stuff but somewhere along the way they became Dragon ... never know when or if something is going to come out.

[Martin Bull]

Doh:rolleyes: ...how could I have forgotten....

1/32 'Barkhorn' 109G
'Bismark' Swordfish


Yes, Corgi feature heavily in my never-get-bored-with models......

[minter]

for me my black swordfish,chc mossie, desert splinter como stuka, NGNG, and my corgi d-day panther

[johnnyboy]

For me it would have to be Gemini's John Plagis Spit it has still not made it to my display case as it sits on my desk in front of me as I type this. I have just ordered A motorised turntable from Tamiya to sit on my work station so that I display it on that.

[Martin Bull]

Funny that, jb - Plagis is my 'desk-top' ( along with CHC Mossie ) model. It's the markings, colour and overall finish that make it look just 'right'.....:cool:

[Cardinal]

Corgi 1/72 PBY Catalina 'Black Cat'
GMP 1/35 P51D Mustang 'Duchess Arlene'
Carousel 1 FW190D 'Red 4'
Carousel 1 FW190D 'Yellow 10'
Eagles International 1/48 P51B/C Mustang (RAF-Polish)
Eagles International 1/48 P51B/C 'Ina the Macon Belle'
Corgi 1/32 'Grumpy' Spitfire
Corgi 1/32 Bf109G (Barkhorn)
Corgi 1/72 'Silver' Swordfish
HobbyMaster SBD Dauntless (pre-war with yellow wings)

[hworth18]

My favorites now dominate my display cabinet as I have pretty much weeded out the less-desirables that I didn't really care for, but these are what I first look at when I walk by my case..:cool:..

1. Sugar Lanc
2. Dambuster Lanc (1st release-gift from wife);)
3. "9-0-9" B-17
4. FT Princess Eliz Mustang
5. Carousels Fw190D Red4/Yellow10 (these sit together)
6. Night Swordfish/FAA Swordfish
7. Plagis Spit (All Gemini's are admired)
8. EI's Mustangs

[Agent Carr]

Heavenly Body B25 not a great casting but a fantastic scheme. It spent over a year on my desk.

GJ FF and PE. Mustang porn and the best diecast models to date.

FM FW190

All Corgi Zeros

[CFBC]

8. EI's Mustangs

Have to say I also agree Harry. Got them out to photograph for the Forum last week and re-admired them along with the detailing... One of the finest diecast Mustang castings on the market! :)

[hworth18]

Have to say I also agree Harry. Got them out to photograph for the Forum last week and re-admired them along with the detailing... One of the finest diecast Mustang castings on the market! :)


I agree CFBC, and if you like EIs Mustang, I think you'll also like their upcoming Texan.. I have held both 1st releases in my hands and I have to say they that they are both VERY nice..;)

[Dutchie]

Many! 2 Lancasters, 2 B-17's and my 3 Liberators have a daily "look at".
Same with the Corgi Spitfires (1/32):)
On desktop at this moment a model nobody seems to like.....but I do:)

[The Defiant Man]

#
On desktop at this moment a model nobody seems to like.....but I do:)

That's because this isn't a bus forum.......and that's a bl**dy big model.....

:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Martin Bull]

Or is it a specially-commissioned 1/6 scale Dragon model of....Dutchie ( holding a box ) ? :wacko:

[david cotton]

Many! 2 Lancasters, 2 B-17's and my 3 Liberators have a daily "look at".
Same with the Corgi Spitfires (1/32):)
On desktop at this moment a model nobody seems to like.....but I do:)

Singer Mustang was not a big hit. However, I have one, and when displayed on its stand and at the right angle, it looks real good. Great buy, as they are only about £20 now:)

[Dutchie]

Singer Mustang was not a big hit. However, I have one, and when displayed on its stand and at the right angle, it looks real good. Great buy, as they are only about £20 now:)

Paid 25,00 for this one. And what you say DC about the angle, that right. Displays very nice:)

[von hitchofen]

Corgi Lancaster S-Sugar
Corgi B17 "Bit o'lace" [jus' love them eye frazzlin' yellow cowlings]
Dragon Mustang [Blue "Planes of Fame"]
Boac Mossie
Hmas Sydney Sea Fury
Diverse Images Tempest Mk V
Corgi P38J "Scat IV"
Princess Elizabeth
Matchbox Hellcat
Grunherz 109F [Gemini] & 190A [corgi]

sorry, I have a strict no biplanes policy!

[DCRanger]

Paid 25,00 for this one. And what you say DC about the angle, that right. Displays very nice:)

That's the second photo I have seen of you touring Cambridge with a Mustang under your arm. Hmmm......... Should i ask ?.... Ok then. Why were you touring Cambridge with a Mustang under your arm and why did (presumably) Mrs Dutchie feel the need to photo the event :confused: :)

[col]

Analyse this - the P40 'Boss's Hoss' I bought at Duxford a couple of weeks ago for a fiver. Made by...IXO. I can't keep my eyes off her.

Am I the only one who finds this model strangely attarctve in a slightly seen better days but still sexy kind of way. Think, Joanna Lumley:LOL: :LOL:

[Cardinal]

Analyse this - the P40 'Boss's Hoss' I bought at Duxford a couple of weeks ago for a fiver. Made by...IXO. I can't keep my eyes off her.

Am I the only one who finds this model strangely attarctve in a slightly seen better days but still sexy kind of way. Think, Joanna Lumley :LOL: :LOL:



Remember Purdey ... need I say more? ;) :D :LOL:

[Red 2]

Remember Purdey ... need I say more? ;) :D :LOL:

Still doesn't beat S York in the BoB!:D

Now, back to Martin's question. The models that always seem to be on display and survive the rotations....

1/32 Spit PR-F
1/32 Mossie M Express
1/35 P-51 (BBD)
1/35 P-40 (Texas Longhorn)
1/32 109 Barkhorn
1/72 Lanc S-Sugar
1/72 He 111 + V1
1/72 Chinook 'BN'
1/72 BA Chinook
1/72 Sea King SAR
1/72 Mossie RAAF
1/72 Glad (Faith)
1/72 Swordfish (Ark Royal)
1/72 JU 88 'Finland'
1/72 FW 190 (Captive Eagle)
1/72 B-17 'Bo'L'
1/72 Wellington (1939)

Always have a Gemini Spit, 109 and P-51 on show but rotate them. 'PE' looks like having a permanent spot though.

Reminded myself why I've got space problems...:rolleyes: :o

[david cotton]

Remember Purdey ... need I say more? ;) :D :LOL:

I remember Purdey...drool drool..... used to have pictures of her on my bedroom wall :o

[Nimrod48]

AA33707 He111 with V1 1:72
AA32802 RAAF Mossi 1:72
US33309 B17 Nine o Nine 1:72
AA36305 Fleet Air Arm Swordfish 1:72
AA35010 Meteor 111 sqn RAF 1:72
AA34102 Bucaneer 12 sqn RAF 1:72
AA34706 Canberra A&AEE 1:72
US34903 Bf109G-6 Barkhorn 1:32
AA33903 Spitfire Mk2A Bader 1:32

[Dutchie]

I remember Purdey...drool drool..... used to have pictures of her on my bedroom wall :o


here she is again:D

[Cardinal]

here she is again:D

Thanks Dutchie ... :D :D :D

[dilligafocau]

Only have a few out atm, sad to say many more have'nt yet seen the light of day

1/72 Prune Lanc
1/72 gladiator
1/72 Sq 810 Swordfish
1/72 Warbirds Stuka
1/72 Pete Brothers Hurri
1/72 No 1 Sq Harrier
1/32 Grumpy Spit
1/32 Prototype Spit
1/32 Bader Hurri

Joanna's Purdey....but I still like (Dame) Diana's Rigging

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Mptv/1336/5634_0048.jpg

[ZS-VAN]

Interesting question. First thing that sprang to mind was my first jet purchase, the No. 12 Sqn. Buccaneer! Others include:

Lancasters KM-B and S-Sugar
GMP Tuskegee Mustang
Spitfire Mk VIII RG-V
P51 Hun hunter from Texas
1/32 Lane Spitfire
No. 74 Sqn. F4 Phantom
Battle Scared CHC 109
Kepford Corsair
Weathered Sunderland 330 Sqn. Norwegian

There're more but I can't list them all. Dieppe Spit is quite cool too.

Doh! :wacko: The Gladiator deserves a place here too. I really like these little planes. :cool I got the Sea Gladiator first and then immediately wanted the first one. Only recently did it arrive with PE. :D

[col]

here she is again:D

Ooooooooooooooooooooh:)

[david cotton]

here she is again:D

Oh my word....... new underpants please :o

[Martin Bull]

After having some fun with the 'What Have I Done....' thread, it made me think that the current 'quiet' period in our hobby does give us a chance to look back over old favourite models.

And I have to say, the various Heinkels really are very impressive models - I almost ( almost, mind - luckily I snapped up all of mine at 'Duxford' bargain prices...:) ) took them for granted at the time......:unsure:

[ZS-VAN]

After having some fun with the 'What Have I Done....' thread, it made me think that the current 'quiet' period in our hobby does give us a chance to look back over old favourite models.

And I have to say, the various Heinkels really are very impressive models - I almost ( almost, mind - luckily I snapped up all of mine at 'Duxford' bargain prices...:) ) took them for granted at the time......:unsure:


I only have one but after viewing the same thread last night I 'm having a review. The desert versions of both the He 111 and Ju 88 were so easily passed up yet look like great models.

[minter]

hienkels are good but havnt got room to display them, ones i wouldnt put back in the loft cos i like looking at them are my stukas, swordfish, spirit of kent spit, and my mosquitos

[DCRanger]

The Swordfish. At the time I wondered why Corgi were even attempting one as there wouldn't be enough interest and they certainly wouldn't be able to do the rigging. How wrong can you be?

Mind you, after seeing the finished product some people still voted the the wrong way in the poll.:)

[Martin Bull]

I agree. At one fell swoop, Corgi converted an aircraft in which I had virtually no interest ( a biplane, fer Gawd's sake ? :confused: ) into a very real interest.....

[Upkeep]

.... none of their civvies ever looked this good...

Oh, you just know that is an exaggeration!!!! :D Plenty looked great!

/U

[planejunky]

Here are my faves. :)

Corgi 1/32nd P-51D Old Crow
Corgi Bismark Swordfish
Corgi Hunter FGA.9 43 Sqn
Corgi P-47D 78th FG "No Guts No Glory"
Corgi P-38J 479th FG "Scat II"
Corgi Hurricane Mk 1 242 Sqn Willie McKnight
Corgi B-17G "Nine O Nine"
Corgi Buccaneer S.2 801 Sqn HMS Victorious
Gemini Plagis Spitfire IX
Gemini P-51B 361st FG "Ferocious Frankie"
HM A-10A 81st TFW
HM F-104 312 Sqn KLu
HM F-4J(UK) 74 Sqn
HM MiG 21
Dragon P-51D 55th FG "Millie G" (not "Millie P" as incorrectly stated on the box!:rolleyes: )
Dragon F-16C 8th FW "Wolf Pack"
Dragon F/A-18C VFA-195 "Chippy Ho" 2001

[Grizzly Adams]

I gotta admit i still love sitting here looking at P47 Maggie and P47 NGNG. They're just such a chunk of metal, but the schemes themselves make them look fantastic.

[ChairmanMilo]

I never get bored of staring at my collection of Gemini Aces P-51B/Cs and Dragon P-51Ds. That's probably why they haven't been rotated out for the last four or five months. The only other birds that haven't been rotated are the Maltese ones - the Wellington, 2 Spitfires (Beurling & the MoM), 2 Hurricanes (Burges & the MoM) as well as the Faith, Hope & Charity Gladiators. Those will be the first ones to find themselves behind glass when I get my very own display cabinet.

[P51D]

I never get bored of staring at my collection of Gemini Aces P-51B/Cs and Dragon P-51Ds. That's probably why they haven't been rotated out for the last four or five months.

Same here! :D

[Craig]

For me my 45 Sqn Tornado, 43 Sqn Hunter, diorama Cat, Bismarck Swordfish and 208 Sqn Hawk are all models that are permanent features in the cabinet. Reminders of what Corgi CAN do :)

[Cardinal]

Carousel 1's 1/48 FW190Ds, Corgi's 1/72 Swordfish, EI's P51B/Cs and FM's 1/48 Ju52 & He111 :cool: :D.

[scramble]

Here are my Fav's

1/32 Moncton Express
1/32 Big beautiful doll
1/32 Red 5 '109' and Gotz 109

...sadly no space to display all together.
and for 1/72

Gladiators of course starting with F,H,C plus the Norway one....all of them:)

Swordfish Float plane and Silver swordfish;)
Heinkel with V1:cool:
FM 190 and Fm262:cool:
Snake stuka
JEJ spitfire :eek:

Ciivils
Bea Comet, Dan Air Comet and Arab airlines ones.:cool

cheers:D

[dilligafocau]

Just realised my FOV 1/32 Normandy Spitfire has been on display since day 1. I could'nt be bothered putting it back in its !@#$ box & have'nt thought of any acquaintances I dislike enough to give it to.
It does stop the dust falling on the horizontal surface immediately below it, so it is serving some purpose :D

So definitley not bored with it......more perplexed with what to do with it:wacko:

[ChairmanMilo]

I can think of some impressive ways to make it fly involving fireworks and a hearty amount of bailing twine :)

[Grizzly Adams]

I was looking at the cabinets again last night and i have to say i'm in love with Wittys Sea Furies. Got three of them so far, 130, 110 and this morning the Ormand Haydon-Baillie one dropped through the door. Gorgeous model, love the red/white spinner and for £20 its a steal even at full RRP.

[KO-B]

Thought this thread was worth a bump, be nice to hear the views of the newer members.

Off the top of me head...

Corgi Halifax B.III Friday the 13th Never been off display. Also the only 'Heavy' currently on display as a bigger cabinet is needed.

AeroArt P-51D Mustangs, Mary Mac and American Beauty Not strictly accurate representations of WW2 aircraft (They're 2 seaters), but superior finish and build quality -lovely.:) Permanent residence in the cabinet.

Gemini Aces Spit IX, Spirit of Kent and Mustang P-51B, Berlin Express - As good as it gets for 1/72nd Warbirds, detail, finish, colours all terrific.

Corgi Swordfish. All of them! I have three although only the Floatplane is currently on display. When Corgi get it right they're as good as anybody.

The last two Corgi Hawker Typhoons - The Hound finally realising the potential of the casting - have a real "Don't mess with me" look to them.

Dragon's P-51D Petie 2nd - Looked for one for ages, then finally found it for an almost pocket money price. I like the Hound's Mustangs for all their faults, but this jewell really shows how it should be done - a real Mustang in miniature rather than a rough approximation...

Another Dragon, their clipped wing and stripey Spit Vb. Not without it's faults, and Dragon's Spits look a little -chunky -to me, but great colours, finish and excellent, yet subtle surface detailling.

Corgi's Lysander Have the desert one and it just looks absolutely right. If it wasn't for the Swordfish people would be calling this Corgi's best casting.

Corgi's Gibson Mossie. It's a Mossie. It's Gibson. It's beautifully finished and I think rejuvinated a casting that some were regarding as a bit tired. And produced with some input from a Forum member. Another one never off display.

Corgi's Lancasters. Nuff said!:D (Have 4 now - Just wish I had room to display them...)

Skymax's Hawker Tempest V I have the first one (G.E. Kosh, No.3 Sqn.) Apart fom slight u/c issues, pretty much right first time. I like the whole presentation of these Skymax models, simple, no fuss packaging containing a product which I think is anything but the budget range we were initially expecting. Light years ahead of Ixo and Atlas, for example.:)

Corgi's 1/32nd Spitfire 1a: PR-F Like most of Corgi's Spits the wings are a bit flat, (And mine's been in the wars a bit:o ) but if I ever have to sell up, this and the Lancs will be the last to, no correction, I'll never let them go.:)

KO-B

[Davidte2007]

I was looking at the cabinets again last night and i have to say i'm in love with Wittys Sea Furies. Got three of them so far, 130, 110 and this morning the Ormand Haydon-Baillie one dropped through the door. Gorgeous model, love the red/white spinner and for £20 its a steal even at full RRP.

:D ;) Got to agree with you there Griz, :D Excellent Models all of them :cool: :cool: ;) you are most likley to collect them all :D i did mate and love everyone of em :cool: well done Sir :) ;)

[Upkeep]

The WWII ones I never tire of?? Easy (In no particular order):• SnS Gibbo Dams Lanc (they make movies about this one!)
• Gibbo Mossie & Grim Reaper Mossie (lethal AND graceful)
• Mk III Lysander (The stuff spy stories are made of)
• 'Rocket' Typhoon (as KO-B said: 'has a real "Don't mess with me" look to them. Yup!) TOTALLY my faves!! My 'RAF Daring Deeds' stuff, especially, gets a lot of display time.

Hot on the heals of the above are my: • Mk II Halifax W1048
• Mk I Blenheim NF
• ALL my Hurricanes!!
• My No.9 Sqn Welly
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[Ken]

My favorites.
EI's P-51C Ina the Macon Bell
C1's Karl Hoffman FW190D
C1's Me109E JG27
Marushin J2M3 Jack
Marushin KI-61 Tony
HM PRU Blue Spitfire
HM Buffalo NZ and Finlands.
FM SBD
FM Nakijima A6M2 Rufe
FM B-24 Dragon & His Tail.

[Daywalker]

My favs in my display:
1. C 1 1/48 FW 190 D Hoffman
2. HM 1/48 FW 190 A Moritz
3. Corgi 1/72 Lancaster POTR
4. GMP 1/35 P 51 Petie
5. Corgi 1/32 Lane Spitfire
6. HM 1/48 Spitfire JJ
7. All three C 1 Fokker 1/48 Triplanes

[Snake]

Good topic.:)

I rotate my display so never have anything out for more than a month or so.

One exception.
Century Wings SR-71 "Ichiban".
Been on display for almost a year.Ever since I got it.:D

I always have at least 1/18 on display as well.

1/32 Corgi "Moncton Express"
1/18 BBI F-18.
1/35 GMP P-51's.Old Crow,Cripes,BBD.
1/72 Century Wings F-14.Jolly Rogers and Sundowners.
1/32 Corgi Spitfire.Bader is my favourite of the three I have.
1/32 Corgi P-51.Old Crow[NMF][OD]
1/18 BBI F-16
1/72 Corgi Lancaster.SNS "Dambusters",as it was my first
1/32 Corgi Me 109. Barkhorn
1/72 Corgi He 111's. Doodlebug,and "White Russian camo"
1/18 P-38."California Cutie" is my fav.I have seven.
1/35 GMP P-40."Old Exterminator"
1/72 Corgi B-17 Bit o Lace.My first.
1/72 Corgi Catalina "Black Cat"
1/18 BBI F-4U "Custom Royal Navy HMS Vengeance" model:D

As you can tell,I like the larger scales. 1/72 only goes so far for me.

[Garethster]

Thought this thread was worth a bump, be nice to hear the views of the newer members.

Off the top of me head...

Corgi Halifax B.III Friday the 13th Never been off display. Also the only 'Heavy' currently on display as a bigger cabinet is needed.

AeroArt P-51D Mustangs, Mary Mac and American Beauty Not strictly accurate representations of WW2 aircraft (They're 2 seaters), but superior finish and build quality -lovely.:) Permanent residence in the cabinet.

Gemini Aces Spit IX, Spirit of Kent and Mustang P-51B, Berlin Express - As good as it gets for 1/72nd Warbirds, detail, finish, colours all terrific.

Corgi Swordfish. All of them! I have three although only the Floatplane is currently on display. When Corgi get it right they're as good as anybody.

The last two Corgi Hawker Typhoons - The Hound finally realising the potential of the casting - have a real "Don't mess with me" look to them.

Dragon's P-51D Petie 2nd - Looked for one for ages, then finally found it for an almost pocket money price. I like the Hound's Mustangs for all their faults, but this jewell really shows how it should be done - a real Mustang in miniature rather than a rough approximation...

Another Dragon, their clipped wing and stripey Spit Vb. Not without it's faults, and Dragon's Spits look a little -chunky -to me, but great colours, finish and excellent, yet subtle surface detailling.

Corgi's Lysander Have the desert one and it just looks absolutely right. If it wasn't for the Swordfish people would be calling this Corgi's best casting.

Corgi's Gibson Mossie. It's a Mossie. It's Gibson. It's beautifully finished and I think rejuvinated a casting that some were regarding as a bit tired. And produced with some input from a Forum member. Another one never off display.

Corgi's Lancasters. Nuff said!:D (Have 4 now - Just wish I had room to display them...)

Skymax's Hawker Tempest V I have the first one (G.E. Kosh, No.3 Sqn.) Apart fom slight u/c issues, pretty much right first time. I like the whole presentation of these Skymax models, simple, no fuss packaging containing a product which I think is anything but the budget range we were initially expecting. Light years ahead of Ixo and Atlas, for example.:)

Corgi's 1/32nd Spitfire 1a: PR-F Like most of Corgi's Spits the wings are a bit flat, (And mine's been in the wars a bit:o ) but if I ever have to sell up, this and the Lancs will be the last to, no correction, I'll never let them go.:)

KO-B

Funny thing KO-B, my favourites and collection virtually mirror yours - only difference is I do not own any 1/32 diecast (yet...:o )

[KO-B]

Funny thing KO-B, my favourites and collection virtually mirror yours - only difference is I do not own any 1/32 diecast (yet...:o )

You will, Garethster, they just sort of sneak up on you. :D
Amazing how such big pieces of diecast can be so...stealthy...:wacko: :LOL:

Completely fogot to mention Hurris in my list.:eek: McKnight, Gleed, MoM, heck. ALL of them!:cool:

KO-B

[Cruver Collecter]

Quite a few models out that are just hard not to like.

Carousel
P-36 just wish they would have done some export versions
Nieuport 11s

Corgi
Gladiators have all think they are fine looking models
Swordfish, impressive models all
Lysander, only have one and hope to add more

Hobby Master
Buffalos
P-26s
Grumman F3Fs
P-39s just something I like about these little fighters

[Garethster]

Completely fogot to mention Hurris in my list.:eek: McKnight, Gleed, MoM, heck. ALL of them!:cool:

KO-B

...amazing, got all those too! :LOL:

[fozzy45]

Ones I just want to keep out to look at (in no particular order) include:
McNight Hurribox - Just looks right
The latest Corgi Typhoon with bombs - great build, great colours and mean looking)
Corgi ME109E (Wick) Not the most accurate of schemes but it looks great
Corgi Me 110 (Sharkemouth version) Its has faults but these are more than off set by the obvious quality of the product.
GA Plagis Spitfire Just a great model
GA Princess Elizabeth P51B/C Just everything a model should be
Dragon Cyber Hobby Kansa Tornado P47 Just demonstrates that Dragon could really deliver the goods.

[Craig]

At present for me the list would be:

22 Sqn SAR Sea King. An iconic prototype and the model really does do it justice

Admiral Prune Lanc. 'Nuf said. A real classic.

Esmonde Swordfish. They're all lovely models, but for me this is the pick of the bunch, perfectly executed.

Afghanistan Chinook. Not an easy one to pull of, but this does it beatutifully. Very nice!

41 Sqn Jaguar T2. Not the nearest to perfection Corgi have ever come, but it does have the look and the lines of the T-bird spot on. The real aircraft is a favourite of mine, and the model has the spirit of it nailed.

Schoppler 262. The best of the 262s by a country mile in my opinion, and a nice tool at that.

And an honourable mention has to go to my Transport Command trio of Dakota, Comet and Britannia. I just love them! :D

[Upkeep]

. . . And an honourable mention has to go to my Transport Command trio of Dakota, Comet and Britannia. I just love them! :D

That IS a magnificent trio, alright!

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[BSG-75]

The HM F-105 still gets stroked and taken out for air quite often, the SR-71 as well.

Of my "Older" models, the GA Mk-IX Spitfire, 1/32 Lane Spit, Admiral Prune and Friday 13th are all favourites.

I've developing dislikes of my 1/48 B-26 (Dominions Revenge) as well as the Ju-87 (anti tank) and the P-38. It's just size I think that is starting to get to me. They have all recently been "pushed to the back".