IXO/Altaya

[bastien]

Altaya are threatening to run a 1/72nd helicopter series!!!

[raddger]

I guess that's the one that was trialled in Spain in 2006?

Think it stopped before they got to the Lynx :mad:

The four models released (Apache, Super Puma, Super Cobra and Hokum) are available on e-bay from several shop sites.

Will look out for it with interest if it does get released in France (or the UK for that matter).

Raddger

[bastien]

I will keep you posted, as I can pick them up from the local shop I will list them but not on eBay, one advantage to living in France

[raddger]

Thanks,

i'm hoping for a UK release too.

[sniperUK]

Not holding out for the UK release but will watch with interest.I hope they are to a better standard than the biplanes ,the Cobra released in Spain was carp but the Cougar looked OK.Any sign of a possible release list?

[CFBC]

Not holding out for the UK release but will watch with interest.I hope they are to a better standard than the biplanes ,the Cobra released in Spain was carp but the Cougar looked OK.Any sign of a possible release list?

I tend to agree with you Sniper. Their original plane release was cancelled here in the UK within a few issues of release yet their aircraft descend on us from time to time in blister packs only which are left over from the European releases.

I am sure we will see some helicopters in blister packs if this "takes off" in Europe... :)

[bastien]

I will post as soon as I have any info. presumably the 1/72nd Apache that came with the Avions series was part of that release;
http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1159942

[raddger]

Have the super puma in front of me now. For the money it looks the part. Very pleased with it.

Have the cobra and hokum too. Cobra is growing on me, Hokum needs weapons!

I think if the series comes to fruition it will be seen in a similar light to the WW2 series:

A few gems, a few howlers and the rest reserve the shelf space until someone makes a better one!

Have to say I'm tempted to get the A-model Apache to go with my Italeri one.

Raddger

[bastien]

Hi, I forgot I had this Gazelle, bought from am earlier series; "SA341 Gazelle Anti Tank Helicopter by Solido & issued by Hatchette, Scale not known, 170mm long 285mm rotor diameter approx..": http://www.bootbay.co.uk/PitchItemView.asp?PitchID=4526
Not sure about accuracy etc. brian

[sniperUK]

Hi, I forgot I had this Gazelle, bought from am earlier series; "SA341 Gazelle Anti Tank Helicopter by Solido & issued by Hatchette, Scale not known, 170mm long 285mm rotor diameter approx..": http://www.bootbay.co.uk/PitchItemView.asp?PitchID=4526
Not sure about accuracy etc. brian

Looks about 1/50th scale,Solido released this, an Allouette III and a 1/87th Super Puma about 17 yrs ago ,looks like they have now stuck them on the front of magazines.Decent shape but not as good as moderrn models.

[bastien]

Thanks for the info, it sometimes a "pig in a poke" with some of the editeurs, IXO/Altaya do seem to have their scales sorted at least, Del Prado are probably the worst, they ran a fire engine series superb models but scales all over the place the few they did at 1/87th & 1/90th sold well understandably, why don't they stick to the railway scales with vehicles and double the market, brian

[D H]

Recieved today...and it's not bad!!

[johnnyboy]

Recieved today...and it's not bad!!

Pictures please:)

[sniperUK]

Pictures please:)

And Where did you get it?

[D H]

Not bad for IXO.....

[sniperUK]

Not bad for IXO.....

Now that looks quite good,had a look on the site none for sale at the minute so will have to keep looking.

[raddger]

Has the same wobbly blades as mine!

Having said that - it's pretty good for the money!