New arrivals to my "hobby" collection

[FOZ_1983]

Added a few new planes to my diecast collection this month, have to be careful though as they cost a small fortune so cant get as many as i would like :(

Stanford Tuck Hurricane
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0678.jpg

Ian Gleed Hurricane
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0679.jpg

Flying "can opener" Desert Hurricane with 40mm Vickers "S" gun
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0680.jpg

The 3 new Hurricanes together
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0681.jpg

A great looking plane/scheme - my new PR Spitfire
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0682.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0683.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0684.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0685.jpg

The 4 new buys together
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0686.jpg

And the new BoB Hurricanes with the my older BoB Hurries :D
Though to many to fit on the diorama properly haha.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0687.jpg

My Hurricane fleet is growing, thats 13 i have now, always room for more.
Next on my want list is a couple of BoB Spitfires but they are rather expensive, also a FAA Hellcat(looks great with d-day stripes).

Any recommendations as to what would look good in the collection? Unfortunately i cant change the squadron markings etc as they are already printed on. But what WW2 plane do you think should be added next, and why?

[olife]

Added a few new planes to my diecast collection this month, have to be careful though as they cost a small fortune so cant get as many as i would like :(

Stanford Tuck Hurricane
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0678.jpg

Ian Gleed Hurricane
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0679.jpg

Flying "can opener" Desert Hurricane with 40mm Vickers "S" gun
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0680.jpg

The 3 new Hurricanes together
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0681.jpg

A great looking plane/scheme - my new PR Spitfire
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0682.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0683.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0684.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0685.jpg

The 4 new buys together
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0686.jpg

And the new BoB Hurricanes with the my older BoB Hurries :D
Though to many to fit on the diorama properly haha.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0687.jpg

My Hurricane fleet is growing, thats 13 i have now, always room for more.
Next on my want list is a couple of BoB Spitfires but they are rather expensive, also a FAA Hellcat(looks great with d-day stripes).

Any recommendations as to what would look good in the collection? Unfortunately i cant change the squadron markings etc as they are already printed on. But what WW2 plane do you think should be added next, and why?

hello bud!!

waoooooo!!what a great collection,very nice!!!congratulations!!!top good!!
and greaaaaaat!!!an f6f hellcat!!,please post a pics of it when u will have my friend!!
for the ww2 planes ,u could be add a dewoitine d520,yes i know i'm chavinist sometimes but it is nice and we don't see a lot,why not a japanese fighter too,it could be nice to have for example the f4u and a n1k shinden in a same pic !!AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS,CONTINUE TO GIVE US THE PICS OF YOUR FANTASTIC COLLECTION!!!!MILLIONS THANKS TO SHARE!!!

sincerely
olife

[FOZ_1983]

Many thank Olife :D

The Hellcat isn't in many numbers when it comes to diecast, but theirs enough ;) i'm eyeing up either the FAA (Fleet Air Arm) d-day hellcat, a pacific hellcat or a vietnam french hellcat. As for Japanese all i have so far is the Zero but im not to pleased with it. Their could be room for more....

As for the D520... I dont think they do one :( i will check though.

[trk29]

Very cool, thanks for the pics.

[scottyvt4]

Should maybe look at the new list for wings of steel, and try for a small collection of both games not all as i can imagine that would cost a fortune lol.......... if possible that is, as im not a collector, i dont know whats avail and whats not..

[FOZ_1983]

Should maybe look at the new list for wings of steel, and try for a small collection of both games not all as i can imagine that would cost a fortune lol.......... if possible that is, as im not a collector, i dont know whats avail and whats not..

I could get a specific plane, but couldn't match the decals as they are diecast and already imprinted..... trying to alter them is wayyyyy out of my league.

For example -

The Hurricane in BoP - I would just use any of the BoB hurricanes from the pic above...

The Heinkels... i'd just use one Heinkel that i have.

Other wise i would be spending a fortune :( Which i'd love to do don't get me wrong... i just cant :(

[FOZ_1983]

Olife...

Does this meet your approval? ;) Its one i'm currently looking to purchase and add to my collection. It can go with my FAA planes (Swordfish and Hurricane).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corgi-Aviation-1-72-Grumman-Hellcat-Fleet-Air-Arm-D-Day-/370554832154?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item5646ca051a

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/resize_image.jpg

[Robotic Pope]

Ooh thats a good one Foz, I think you do need it to acompany the pencilfish.

[FOZ_1983]

Ooh thats a good one Foz, I think you do need it to acompany the pencilfish.

Haha, that elusive pencil fish!!

Its definately up their on my list is this plane, i only have the two FAA planes at the min. Was hoping to either carry on my BoB or Bomber Command set but this particular one has caught my eye...

[olife]

Olife...

Does this meet your approval? ;) Its one i'm currently looking to purchase and add to my collection. It can go with my FAA planes (Swordfish and Hurricane).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corgi-Aviation-1-72-Grumman-Hellcat-Fleet-Air-Arm-D-Day-/370554832154?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item5646ca051a

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/resize_image.jpg

hello english brother!!!!

first millions thanks to want my opinion ,i'm very honored!!and YEEEEAH!!!!!your hellcat is super nice!!your collection is a reference!!!!
exuse me for delay ,i didn't see your question .

the model is really like in real for the color and markings,i post a profile of this hellcat i find on internet,but there is a mistake in this profile,the w and the e are at wrong place ,the correct scheme is like in your model!MILLIONS THANKS AGAIN TO SHARE YOUR COLLECTION AND PLEASE WHEN U WILL HAVE AN OTHER,POST THE PIC!!!!!!!THX AGAIN!!!!
http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240826261252719093776.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240832121252719093783.png (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240830241252719093781.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

SEE U BRO!!!!!!!
FRIENDLY
olife

[Davedog74]

nice foz,
Should maybe look at the new list for wings of steel, and try for a small collection of both games not all as i can imagine that would cost a fortune lol.......... if possible that is, as im not a collector, i dont know whats avail and whats not..

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/

http://www.hobbymaster.com.
http://www.corgi.co.uk/
these sites will get you started scotty
my next purchase is ....

[FOZ_1983]

nice foz,


http://www.aikensairplanes.com/

http://www.hobbymaster.com.
http://www.corgi.co.uk/
these sites will get you started scotty
my next purchase is ....

Nice HM spitfire you want!! Do you already have any diecast?

I have one HB Spit and its a bloody beauty,you'll be pleased with it :)

[FOZ_1983]

This is my HB Spitfire...

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/P1020778.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/P1020779.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/P1020782.jpg

[Davedog74]

Nice HM spitfire you want!! Do you already have any diecast?

I have one HB Spit and its a bloody beauty,you'll be pleased with it :)
it is a beauty foz,but im going for the xiv
iv got 1/48 franklyn mint spit mk1a al deere ,mozzie cookie bomber,eurofighter and a 109f molders (which is going on ebay soon)

[Robotic Pope]

hello english brother!!!!

first millions thanks to want my opinion ,i'm very honored!!and YEEEEAH!!!!!your hellcat is super nice!!your collection is a reference!!!!
exuse me for delay ,i didn't see your question .

the model is really like in real for the color and markings,i post a profile of this hellcat i find on internet,but there is a mistake in this profile,the w and the e are at wrong place ,the correct scheme is like in your model!MILLIONS THANKS AGAIN TO SHARE YOUR COLLECTION AND PLEASE WHEN U WILL HAVE AN OTHER,POST THE PIC!!!!!!!THX AGAIN!!!!
http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240826261252719093776.jpg

SEE U BRO!!!!!!!
FRIENDLY
olife

They are both correct Olife, That is how the lettering on the opposite side of the plane is ment to be. Small W at the front and big E at the back. Same with the flash on the tail, red always to the front and blue to the back.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/resize_image.jpg

[FOZ_1983]

it is a beauty foz,but im going for the xiv
iv got 1/48 franklyn mint spit mk1a al deere ,mozzie cookie bomber,eurofighter and a 109f molders (which is going on ebay soon)

Some nice kites you have their!!! Mossie is a beast.

All mine (bar the above spit) are all corgi aviation planes. It's an expensive hobby but theirs some great planes.

Two hurricanes should be arriving Soon that have been on pre order!!

[FOZ_1983]

Right chaps...

I've decided that sometime soon i'm going to arrange the current collection into theatres of war.... for example -

Battle of Britain

Brian Lane Spitfire
Stanford Tuck Hurricane
Ian Gleed Hurricane
Douglas Bader Hurricane
Willie McKnight Hurricane
Bob Foster Hurricane
BF 110

Bomber Command
Guy Gibson Dambusters Lanc
S for Sugar Lanc (RAF museum Hendon)
Cyril Barton Halifax
De Havilland Mosquito (Amiens raid)

Pacific Theatre
Corsair (x2)
Mitchell Bomber
Zero fighter
P47 Thunderbolt
Hellcat (en route via ebay)

European Theatre
P51 (x3)
P38 Lightning
Supermarine Spitfire (Johnny Johnson,D-Day stripes)
Hawker Hurricane (D-Day stripes)
P47 Thunderbolt
...


If that makes any sense? I have pretty much every theatre covered but some more than others. I'm looking at purchasing one or two diecast a month. So Gents... they say knowledge is power, so if its not to much to ask i'd loveyour input or ideas..

What next? What planes would you have and why? or add to the collection.


Many thanks.

[flynlion]

Seems like your P-38 might do better in the Pacific theatre, especially if you could paint it up like the planes that took part in operation vengeance. You could also do with a Bf-109E for the Battle of Britain, an FW-190 and an IL-2 for Russia, and an Me-163 Komet just because it's so totally bad assed :cool:

[FOZ_1983]

Seems like your P-38 might do better in the Pacific theatre, especially if you could paint it up like the planes that took part in operation vengeance. You could also do with a Bf-109E for the Battle of Britain, an FW-190 and an IL-2 for Russia, and an Me-163 Komet just because it's so totally bad assed :cool:

Cheers for the advice :D its much appreciated.

Since all the models are diecast and already painted (thank god,since i cannot paint or make models for the life of me) i can't change liveries.

The P38 comes with a buble noseand D-Day stripes, its based in England and used to lead P38 squadrons on bombing missions :)

I could always look into the purchase of a pacific one though because thats a theatre i do need to add to :)

As for everything else your spot on :)

For the Russian front so far ive got -

FW190
I-16

As for the Komet.....


bad ass? REALLY? ;) haha

[flynlion]

As for the Komet.....


bad ass? REALLY? ;) haha

Ha! I admit that it wasn't much use as a weapon, I just love the idea of a self launching glider that gets to altitude via rocket. Tell me that aint bad assed :cool: I also just plain like anything designed by Alexander Lippisch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSNqHckry8

Ok, so this one doesn't have a rocket motor. That just means job security for the tow pilot :P

[FOZ_1983]

Newest Arrival.

Arrived today to spice up my "Pacific Theatre" many thanks to Olife for the advice!!

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0739.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0738.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0737.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0736.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0735.jpg

Just some quick shots before i went out. Will post some more of it soon. The aerial is included to, i just didnt have enough time to stick it in!! :D

[olife]

Newest Arrival.

Arrived today to spice up my "Pacific Theatre" many thanks to Olife for the advice!!

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0739.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0738.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0737.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0736.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0735.jpg

Just some quick shots before i went out. Will post some more of it soon. The aerial is included to, i just didnt have enough time to stick it in!! :D

hey bro!!

no probs !!pleasure is mine!!

superb hellcat!!!!!i like a lot!!!!!!!!!!!my favorite of your collection!!!of course!!!!

great thanks for sharing!!!

friendly
olife

[Luftwaffe_Rommel]

Its been a long time since I posted something on this forum or have played IL2 on my PS3, mostly Call of Duty WAW though. Anyhow great model airplanes, I'm a fan of the Wild Cat myself, don't really like the corsair although its better so they say;).

I wonder what scale are these planes FOZ, they look like them might be 1/32. I'm also working on a collection of my own, but nine arent as detail as yours. But that's okay I guess hence you cannot afford to put much detail and modify RC planes without taking the chance that they would look awesome and end up flying horrible:grin:. My current project is an Ultra Micro P51 D Mustang by Parkzone. So far I have done terrible jobs on decals and paint scheme as you can see from my youtube videos outhere under Luftwaffe Rommel's channel. But hey, one learns from his mistakes hopefully. Once I finish my modifying this one I'll post some videos on youtube.

Great job on the painting

[Luftwaffe_Rommel]

I could get a specific plane, but couldn't match the decals as they are diecast and already imprinted..... trying to alter them is wayyyyy out of my league.

For example -

The Hurricane in BoP - I would just use any of the BoB hurricanes from the pic above...

The Heinkels... i'd just use one Heinkel that i have.

Other wise i would be spending a fortune :( Which i'd love to do don't get me wrong... i just cant :( You know theres a way to add specific decals to your planes just like in the game if you want to, and its also very simple procedure. Well at least for planes 1/32 or 1/16 scale

Here's how I turn my P51 from pacific theater to 332nd FG Red tails Lt lee Archer (though he flys a P51 B not a D)

First use a ruler to measure your current decals and get the dimensions so you know how big you need your new decals to be. match the paint to your plane and paint over decals.

Next open up word processor from microsoft and find the specific decals your looking for online. Print them on an transparent shipping label, then cut decals with a hobby knife and apply them to your model Or

the more complicated option but eassy for you hence you already know how to edit your own photos. Take a picture of the ingame decals, upload to computer and edit photos (I use paint program under accessories of my Pc), copy and paste them onto an avery transparent shipping lavel template, print, cut with hobby knife, apply to model, spray some enammel or thin gloss. and you will have your own sort of speak custumize decals

this seems to work for my RC models

ANOTHER hint: for white decals (USAF Stars) use regular shippin label (I spell it correctly this time hahaha)

[FOZ_1983]

Hi Luftwaffe,

Thanks for the post :)

My planes are scale 1/72 and all diecast.The majority are limited edition to, so changing them to make them look different would void the limited edition aspect :(

Theirs such a huge variety though so finding the right one or something close isnt really to much of an issue for me. I enjoy the endless amounts of time just looking for the right model to purchase.

Thanks for the tips though :) i may buy a non limited edition model and try what you've recommended. See how my amatuer hands get on.

Many thanks.


James

[bobbysocks]

i havent messed with it yet but there is stuff called "water slide" paper for printing decals. its not all that expensive either. from what i gather you cut and paste or use a word processor to type out what you want...then print it on this paper. then you spray it with a couple coats of clear....cut it..and use just like a regular decal. bought some to mess with but wont get to it until after the holidays but it might be worth seeign what you can find over there foz.

[FOZ_1983]

Some new diecast arrivals that arrived today.

Spitfire PR X1X PS915 "The Last" of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, Lincs
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0741.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0742.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0743.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0744.jpg

PR X1X PS915 "The Last" alongside my other diecast BBMF Spitfire PR XIX PM631
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0745.jpg

Douglas Dauntless SBD-5A in the superb markings of White 1 of VMSB231 "Ace of Spades" Sqn, US Marine Corps, based in the Marshall Islands in 1944.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0752.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0753.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0754.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0755.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0759.jpg

And one for Olife -

Grumman Hellcat Mk1 JV146 in the superb markings of 800 Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy based on the carrier HMS Emperor in 1944
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0746.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0747.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0748.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0750.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0749.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0751.jpg

And finally Grumman Hellcat Mk1 JV146 of 800 Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm alongside my other Hellcat F6F-5, nicknamed “Minsi 111” (White 19), which was flown by ace pilot David McCambell from the carrier USS Essex.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0760.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0761.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0762.jpg

Hope you like.

Thanks for all the tips on what to buy etc guys, its appreciated :)

[olife]

Some new diecast arrivals that arrived today.

Spitfire PR X1X PS915 "The Last" of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, Lincs
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0741.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0742.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0743.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0744.jpg

PR X1X PS915 "The Last" alongside my other diecast BBMF Spitfire PR XIX PM631
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0745.jpg

Douglas Dauntless SBD-5A in the superb markings of White 1 of VMSB231 "Ace of Spades" Sqn, US Marine Corps, based in the Marshall Islands in 1944.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0752.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0753.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0754.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0755.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0759.jpg

And one for Olife -

Grumman Hellcat Mk1 JV146 in the superb markings of 800 Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy based on the carrier HMS Emperor in 1944
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0746.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0747.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0748.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0750.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0749.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0751.jpg

And finally Grumman Hellcat Mk1 JV146 of 800 Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm alongside my other Hellcat F6F-5, nicknamed “Minsi 111” (White 19), which was flown by ace pilot David McCambell from the carrier USS Essex.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0760.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0761.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0762.jpg

Hope you like.

Thanks for all the tips on what to buy etc guys, its appreciated :)

hi bro!!

very nice foz!!!
of course my favorite is the dauntless cause pacific theater!!
but the fleet air arm hellcat and the spit are very nice too!!!

millions thanks for sharing bud!!

friendly
olife

[FOZ_1983]

Olife...

The Dauntless i wanted as soon as i saw it. Looks great. As we speak i've got two more pacific theatre planes on the way :( i blame it all on you haha.

I have another Dauntless, based on the USS enterprise and also a TBM Avenger flown by George Bush Snr on the way.

My Pacific fleet is growing thanks to your help :)

Also looking to epand my European theatre to, i cannot neglect it :D just looking at another Mosquito but they are quite expensive. Also a P47 in d-day markings.


The choices are superb.

Anymore ideas for the pacific or any other theatre?

[Robotic Pope]

hi bro!!

very nice foz!!!
of course my favorite is the dauntless cause pacific theater!!
but the fleet air arm hellcat and the spit are very nice too!!!

millions thanks for sharing bud!!

friendly
olife

Hey Olife, you know you said the W and E were the wrong way round in this picture

http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240826261252719093776.jpg

and correct in this next picture

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/resize_image.jpg

And then I said this:
They are both correct Olife, That is how the lettering on the opposite side of the plane is ment to be. Small W at the front and big E at the back. Same with the flash on the tail, red always to the front and blue to the back.


Well I'm confused now with Foz's model showing the letters the other way round. Unfortunatly he didn't take a photo of the right side model so I can't see, but from what I believe, either both photos are wrong or the left and right decals have been put on the wrong way round on the model.

Anyway no big deal, they all look fantastic.:cool:

[FOZ_1983]

Pope you dirty little dog you!! :D

I'm already one step ahead of you. The decals on the plane (which i dont add by the way,these things are diecast so everything is already done) are not like your pics. The are simply the same on both sides - E-W

Will try and get some pics up

[Robotic Pope]

Pope you dirty little dog you!! :D

I'm already one step ahead of you. The decals on the plane (which i dont add by the way,these things are diecast so everything is already done) are not like your pics. The are simply the same on both sides - E-W

Will try and get some pics up

Is that correct then?
That would mean Olife was right in saying that the side profile art is wrong, and that I'm mistaken in thinking the letters were always mirrored like on your hurricanes.

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0679.jpg
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0681.jpg

[Davedog74]

[QUOTE=Robotic Pope;368331]Hey Olife, you know you said the W and E were the wrong way round in this picture

http://nsm06.casimages.com/img/2011/11/24//1111240826261252719093776.jpg

and correct in this next picture

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/resize_image.jpg

And then I said this:


Well I'm confused now with Foz's model showing the letters the other way round. Unfortunatly he didn't take a photo of the right side model so I can't see, but from what I believe, either both photos are wrong or the left and right decals have been put on the wrong way round on the model.

Anyway no big deal, they all look fantastic.:cool:[/QUOTE

it should read left to right , squadron letter/letters then aircraft letter,so looking at photo of model and box art,id say the model is spot on(assuming that E is the squadron code)

[Robotic Pope]

it should read left to right , squadron letter/letters then aircraft letter,so looking at photo of model and box art,id say the model is spot on(assuming that E is the squadron code)

Then how does that explain the A LK Hurricane?

Funny how Ive never really though about squadron markings before.

[Davedog74]

hmm interesting,i would of said the hurri LK A ,was incorrect,but got this from a warbird site
"aHawker Hurricane, wearing the black paint scheme and markings of Ian Gleed's P2798, LK-A, during his nightfighting role. Markings on the right side of the aircraft read A-LK, this is to allow the RAF roundel to be painted directly in line with the one on the other side."
but is the model a night fighter? im confused

[FOZ_1983]

hmm interesting,i would of said the hurri LK A ,was incorrect,but got this from a warbird site
"aHawker Hurricane, wearing the black paint scheme and markings of Ian Gleed's P2798, LK-A, during his nightfighting role. Markings on the right side of the aircraft read A-LK, this is to allow the RAF roundel to be painted directly in line with the one on the other side."
but is the model a night fighter? im confused

The Hurricane in the pic isnt the night fighter, its the BoB Gleed Hurricane. His night fighter was exactly the same just all black.

You'll find most squadron marking are the same -

Squadron codes followed by individual airplane code - this example being -

LK-A

LK being the code for 87 squadron and "A" being the aircraft code. This example being LK-A and on the other side A-LK.

Majority of others are identical though.

I've never really been to fussed for squadron markings to be honest.

But the Hellcat and the Gleed Hurricane are correct with their markings.

Others are the traditional - squadron code followed by individual airplane code on both sides of the fuselage.

[Davedog74]

yes i believe his aircraft was marked that way,all the images ive seen suggest that
but other 87 squadron aircraft were marked the 'standard' way
the only reason i can think is that he was A flight leader and maybe wanted to stand out from the other planes in the flight
edit,found a third photo from june 41,i dont think its the same pilot but LK A is marked the 'standard way'

[Robotic Pope]

Thanks for clearing that up chaps, very interesting :-)


Just love those two Spitfire mkXIXs Foz. I got to say i'm a bit dissapointed that there seems again to be no griffon engine spitfire in BoS. All the spitfire variants in the game are so simalar.

[FOZ_1983]

Thanks for clearing that up chaps, very interesting :-)


Just love those two Spitfire mkXIXs Foz. I got to say i'm a bit dissapointed that there seems again to be no griffon engine spitfire in BoS. All the spitfire variants in the game are so simalar.

Sorry for the late reply guys, i've been at work since 6am so it was an early night for me.

Another thing worth noting is that squadron leaders (Douglas Bader, Johnny Johnson, etc etc) could use their initials on their plane rather than squadron markings. So Johnny Johnson for example flying Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk IX MK392, part of 144 wing would of had the code JE-J on the side of his Spit. Douglas Baber had D-B :D

Pope....

As much as i love the Hurricane, i have to agree that a griffon Spit would of been nice in BoS. But things would of been pretty one sided if it was included haha. A beautiful plane. I love the sound of the Griffon engine to. So beefy.

[Davedog74]

kill 2 birds with one stone, griffon spit JE J
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i133AwIJ77A&feature=plcp&context=C23c92UDOEgsToPDskK4C7MHpOhwXzgR24VE4Gfm
ha just noticed,code reads right to left,i know nothing

[FOZ_1983]

New diecast arrived today. Thats me now until next year at least, i've got family etc to think of and a beautiful mrs :) First up -

P47D Thunderbolt "no guts no glory" Lt Ben Mayo, Cmd. Officer 82nd FS/78FG, Duxford 1944

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0777.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0778.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0776.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0775.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0781.jpg

And finally, another that came highly recommended by Olife, that now goes with the rest of my growing Pacific collection -

Grumman Hellcat F6F-3, White 17, VF-27, USS Princeton, June 1944

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0782.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0784.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0785.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0789.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0786.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0787.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0788.jpg

Hope you like them. Enjoy.

Happy to take recommendations of what to start with next year :D

[olife]

New diecast arrived today. Thats me now until next year at least, i've got family etc to think of and a beautiful mrs :) First up -

P47D Thunderbolt "no guts no glory" Lt Ben Mayo, Cmd. Officer 82nd FS/78FG, Duxford 1944

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0777.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0778.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0776.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0775.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0781.jpg

And finally, another that came highly recommended by Olife, that now goes with the rest of my growing Pacific collection -

Grumman Hellcat F6F-3, White 17, VF-27, USS Princeton, June 1944

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0782.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0784.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0785.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0789.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0786.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0787.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/IMG_0788.jpg

Hope you like them. Enjoy.

Happy to take recommendations of what to start with next year :D

hey bro!

waoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!just waooooooooooooooooooooooo!!fantastic models!and of course with no doubts your best model : the f6f of the vf27 with shark teeth!!!!!my favooooooooooooooooorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!absolutely SUPERB !!!MILLIONS THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

friendly
olife

[FOZ_1983]

Not really new purchases, but i tried to take pics of a couple to see how they would turn out and how my photography skill were. Not the best i don't think. It'll take me a while to master a camera :( Tried to make the plane blend in with the grass and backdrop. Give me a heads up of what you think please :)

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0043.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0045.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0046.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0047.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0048.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0049.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0050.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0051.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0052.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0054.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0055.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0012.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0024.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0026.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0027.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0029.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0031.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0032.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0033.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0034.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0039.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0041.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0042.jpg

[miatar]

superb

[CrashLanding]

On the note of collections, I spotted something in my closet today that I forgot I had. It's a reprint of aircraft spotter playing cards from the 1940s. It has side, tail and bottom silhouettes of various Allied and Axis aircraft on regular playing cards.

[FOZ_1983]

New arrival today -

Douglas Dauntless SDB-3
Black B-1 of bombing six
USS Enterprise June 1942
Lt. Richard H. Best

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0056.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0057.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0058.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0059.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0060.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0061.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0063.jpg

[McQ59]

The weekly fix Foz... ;-)

Nice bunch you got there! Really building up the serious Pacific hangar.

[FOZ_1983]

The weekly fix Foz... ;-)

Nice bunch you got there! Really building up the serious Pacific hangar.

Blame Olife!! Well blame him for the Pacific collection thats getting bigger. He got my interest up in that pacific area (see what i did their? haha) and sp i've been slowly building it up. Always adding the European Theatre to though :D

[Robotic Pope]

Nice, but I think you need a new carrier diarama for it, doesn't look right in the middle of the countryside lol. Have you made a list of what you have?

[FOZ_1983]

Nice, but I think you need a new carrier diarama for it, doesn't look right in the middle of the countryside lol. Have you made a list of what you have?

Yeah a carrier diorama would be ideal, but i only really have a few carrier based die cast. They all get displayed (hopefully) in a glass cabinet anyway.

From memoryi have -

RAF -
Lancaster bomber
Halifax bomber
Griffon Spit x3
Hurricane x10
Typhoon
Tomahawk (p40)
Swordfish
Hellcat

US -
B17 (pacific)
Corsair x2
B25 Mitchell
Hellcat x2
P47 x3
Dauntless x2
P51 x3
P40 Warhawk
P38 Lightning

Luftwaffe -
HEIII
JU-88
ME 110
FW 190
BF 109

IJN -
Zero fighter


Thats from memory. So a couple could of slipped through the net. Also have a MkI Spitfire and a Mosquito but they are both encased in these buble type boxes. Bit annoying really.

[haitch40]

Jealous does not describe how I feel right now.

[olife]

Yeah a carrier diorama would be ideal, but i only really have a few carrier based die cast. They all get displayed (hopefully) in a glass cabinet anyway.

From memoryi have -

RAF -
Lancaster bomber
Halifax bomber
Griffon Spit x3
Hurricane x10
Typhoon
Tomahawk (p40)
Swordfish
Hellcat

US -
B17 (pacific)
Corsair x2
B25 Mitchell
Hellcat x2
P47 x3
Dauntless x2
P51 x3
P40 Warhawk
P38 Lightning

Luftwaffe -
HEIII
JU-88
ME 110
FW 190
BF 109

IJN -
Zero fighter


Thats from memory. So a couple could of slipped through the net. Also have a MkI Spitfire and a Mosquito but they are both encased in these buble type boxes. Bit annoying really.

hey bro!!

as always:fantasssssssstic!!!this new sbd is superb and your lancaster is a beauty too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!like your i16 ,p47 and he111too!!!
of course the vf27 f6f with shark teeth is always my first vote!!!too much superb!!!
please continue to share your collection with us!!FOZ_1983 for PRESIDENT!!!

friendly
olife

[FOZ_1983]

Cheers guys :) much appreciated.

Avenger next for the Pacific theatre? But open to suggestions for any theatre. Please keep them coming.

[Robotic Pope]

This one Foz! :P
http://www.mossie.org/images/models/die-cast/corgi/AA32812.jpg

Do they do a Meteor F.mkI? If they do thats what McQ59 should get next to go with his V-1 and SpitXIV.

[FOZ_1983]

Thats a nice Mossie their pope!! If its the corgi one then its very hard to get hold of as its only limited to 1510 models and goes for a pretty penny to. I do need a nightfighter though as i dont have one.

A new Hurricane got released in December using "new tooling to make our models the best yet" so naturally i pre ordered it straight away!! When it was released the idiots had screwed it up badly. Its scheme was perfect and look great, but they someone managed to forget to make the air intake under the fuselage part of the new tooling thus completly missing it all together. I wasnt impressed at all, what a disgrace. haha.

I've found a pic of the mossie i have, so it saves me opening up the weird box it comes in. This is mine -

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/1176.jpg

As for the Meteor.... They do indeed do them :D im not sure what Mk's though. Will find out.

[olife]

Cheers guys :) much appreciated.

Avenger next for the Pacific theatre? But open to suggestions for any theatre. Please keep them coming.

hey bro!

why not a german night fighter?
like an he219 uhu or a do215 or a ju88?
the me110 too of course but the 3 others are more exotical!

friendly
olife

[olife]

FOZ and POPE ,very nicccccccce MOSSIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[olife]

...and as i speak about night fighter,a funny and strange thing : the germans night pilots said that a night fighter paint in white is a better camouflage that a black painting sheme!

[FOZ_1983]

Bit bored this evening so took a couple of Spitfire/Mustang pics. Nothing spectacular, just quick and simple to occupy boredom.

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0072.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0065.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0068.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0075.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0076.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz16/FOZ1983/DIE%20CAST/DSCN0077.jpg