2point0

Hello everyone, I just started collecting diecast aircraft and this is my first model. I will post up more when i have a few more arrive next week! I have really been enjoying checking out the forums and look forward to getting to know the community better.

Also I'm no photographer and have an old digital camera so excuse the poor quality pictures!

Thanks Everyone

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2806, F-22 Raptor, USAF 154th FW, 199th TFS The Kukaimoku, #03-4045, Hickam AFB, HI, July 2010

Michael.Esa

A very good choice of aircraft , the hobby master F-22 are some of the finest die-cast out there. And welcome to the forum

mar_ji

welcome to the forum,2point0...not a bad start to have the most advance jet fighter ever to begin with...theres a wide variety of aircraft to choose from depending on your choice and lots are available in diecast and also various scales to get.Although the most popular nowadays are 1/72 scale, some others are available too.It would be much appreciated if you can join sharing your ideas or suggestions in this forum and not to forget, the newest models you could have purchsed with pictures posted....enjoy and have fun...

2point0

Thanks for the welcome! Everyone here is very friendly and passionate about this hobby. I am really impressed with the detail of the F-22 its a work of art!

2point0

Thanks for the welcome, as well as the information and pointers. It is much appreciated. The F-22 has always fascinated me, actually it is what made me finally dive into the diecast airplane hobby. I saw an F-22 at an airshow a few weeks ago and it BLEW MY MIND with its awesomeness lol. After that I knew I had to have a model one. So far i am really interested in the 1/72nd scale, there big enough that you can really get into the high level of detail.

2point0

My second model just arrived today! This one really caught my eye due to its bright orange coloring, as well as the NMC markings on the tail. . . . don't know what those are actually called, if anyone could enlighten me it would be greatly appreciated.


Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33208
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II,
USN Missile Center, NAS Point Magu, CA, 1972, Drone

Skinner67

That is one orange mofo. Mr MaGoo could hit that one with a sidewinder at angels 30 !!!

I don't have any Corgi Phantoms... the HM ones have me spoiled. I do like how they blackened the inside of the intakes. I wish HM would do that with their F-100s.

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2point0

I literally laughed out loud when i read that lol. It is super bright orange, that is for sure. The HM phantoms look really top quality from the pictures I have seen, I will definitely be investing in one in the not so distant future.

NickallaH

Welcome to the forum 2pointO!

Nice start of your collection you got there, That is indeed a very bright orange F4 you got there. And as a Dutchman it makes my heart beats a little bit faster haha.
Hope to see more additions of you soon!

Regards,

Nick.

2point0

Thank you very much Nick, I am definitely getting addicted to collecting these things that is for sure. Got to love the bright orange!

gospodin

That orange F-4 is a target drone. They're remotely piloted, that's why the canopy is blacked out. Biggest RC toys in the world! Welcome to collecting and DAC. Your next model should be an HM F-101 Voodoo, I highly recommend it!

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2point0

I just picked this F-86 up, although it isn't as detailed as my other models, for the price I paid for it i am very pleased.

Corgi Aviation Archive Legends US35807
North American F-86A Sabre, USAF 4th FIW, 336th FIS, "Paul's MiG Killer", Joseph Fields, Kimpo, South Korea, 1952

2point0

Thank you for the welcome. Talk about a serious R/C toy, I can imagine that would be seriously tricky to fly . Just looked at the HM F-101 Voodoo, WOW it is def on my list now! Thanks for the recommendation.

mar_ji

As I see your love of orange 2point0 ...i would suggest getting another orange jet.....the Dutch solo F-16 with the nice tiger livery on the top wing and fuselage made by Gemini in 1/72 scale.......if its still somewhere available.....am sure youll like it.....

NicoD

Hello and welcome. That Phantom drone is pretty interesting. I don't have a Corgi F-4, only Hobby Master but I would consider this one just for something unique.

Are you referring to the initials NMC? If so that is the "Naval Missile Center" at NAS Point Mugu, Ventura County, CA. Apologies if I'm misinterpreting your question.

2point0

I do like orange, it is such a unique color to see on an aircraft. I see you have that particular aircraft as your avatar. What a cool model that would be, i have done a little searching for it but haven't found it yet, however i will keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the awesome suggestion!

2point0

Thanks for the welcome, I really have been looking hard at the HM Phantoms, they look ultra detailed and second to none. Thanks for the reply on the question as well, i knew what the NMC stood for i have just been trying to figure out if there is a specific name for tail art on any aircraft, or if its just called tail art lol. Thanks again!

2point0

This one just arrived, and all i can say is WOW!!!!


Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 933200, Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
USAF, #61-7955 "Skunk Works", Edwards AFB, CA, 1985

gospodin

It's usually called tail flash.

If you like orange and great-looking aircraft, they still have the F-102 Delta Dagger, 21st CW, Alaskan Air Command available at Aiken's Airplanes Die-Cast Model Airplanes and Desktop Model Aircraft.

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NicoD

Yeah I thought I might have misunderstood, just making sure lol. I agree with gospodin, tail flash or fin flash are the terms generally used. Man that CW SR-71 is a stunning piece of diecast, can't wait to get hold of one myself.

Skinner67

Nice Sr-71 2.0 !!! It's an amazing model. Every 1/72 collector needs at least one version. CW did a great job with that mold, despite the random QC issues.

I agree with gospodin... the HM Century Series fighters are amazing. The AK and Iceland F-102 versions are my favorites, even though I have neither. I have the MT ANG F-106 on the way, and that will give me at least one of each (F-100, F101, F102, F-104, F-105, F-106, F-111) Still waiting on a quality F-117.

Keep an eye out for a HM F/A-18 as well. You won't be disappointed. They are often on sale, and all are great IMO.

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2point0

Tail flash, got it! Thank you for the info, I am definitely liking the F-102 it is a great looking aircraft I will for sure keep it in mind for the future.

Thanks again.

2point0

Still, I appreciate you trying to answer my question I just didn't ask it in a clear enough way. It is a really nice model I am overwhelmingly impressed by it, I don't know much about this hobby yet, but I would have to say the cw SR-71 was definitely worth the money!

Thanks for your help and reply!

2point0

Thank you Skinner! I absolutely agree with you there, it is an amazing model, I am still in awe every time I look at it. I hope to pick another version up eventually, after I diversify my collection a bit. So far from what I have looked at, after gospodin let me know about them, the HM F-102's look really great. I hope you post pics up of your MT ANG F-106 when you get it. I haven't seen a HM F/A-18 yet but I will be keeping an eye out for sure. I am also looking forward to a good F-117.

Oh and just to let you know your collection is awesome, your thread definitely helped inspire me to start collecting.

2point0

Just got two more in today.

Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2) WTW72019-14
Mikoyan MiG-29AS Fulcrum-C, Slovak Air Force, "Digital Thunder", 2006

I do like this Mig-29 however I cannot get the canopy to close straight (as you can see in the pictures). Any suggestions on how i might do this?

2point0

I am really a big fan of this F/A-18F Super Hornet!

Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2) WTW72008-09
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet, USN VFA-122 Flying Eagles, NJ100, USS Theodore Roosevelt, USN Aviation Centennial 2011

2point0

One more picture seeing as they have a similar paint scheme.

2point0

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2405
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot,
PLAAF, Wang Hai, North Korea, 1953

I picked this aircraft up to go with my F-86 Sabre, I have to say that so far i am really impressed with the quality of HM.

Temarek

I had a chance to see one with that Hornet scheme at Oshkosh in 2011.

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Skinner67

That Hornet has one unique livery. Seems a little dark to be practical though. I know that wasn't the intent. I like schemes like this that "break the mold".

Those HM MiG 15s are top quality and affordable. I have one displayed with an Easy Model F-86. I actually like the EM Sabre better than the Corgi releases. The paint just seems to replicate the BMF better.

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2point0

Temarek, thank you for sharing those amazing pictures of the real Hornet! It is a stunning aircraft in the pictures, I am sure it was mind blowing in person, it might be my favorite livery.

2point0

It is incredibly unique, when i saw that one I had to order it right then lol. The pictures of the real aircraft are really incredible. I hope i get the opportunity to see one some day.

I am very impressed with the HM MiG-15 I can see myself getting another one at some point in the future. I haven't seen an EM Sabre but i will keep an eye out. I am actually not familiar with the EM brand at all. I will have to check them out.

2point0

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1923
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II,
USN VX-4 Evaluators, "Vandy 1 / Black Bunny", NAS Point Magu, CA, October 1972

2point0

I forgot to mention this when i posted the pictures of the phantom but, i am very impressed With the quality and detail of the HM phantom. When compared to my Corgi phantom the detail difference is huge!

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Keep going o

the final result is the motivation

Regards

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2point0

Thanks, i am enjoying it so far.

Skinner67

Yup. Big difference. There is also a big difference between the glossy HM Evaluators one you have and the regular South East Asia camo, the standard Navy/Marine, and the other liveries. The flatter paint schemes lend better definition to the panel lines and other details. I've been waiting, hoping to get that version on sale, but it has so far eluded me.

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Akmal3110

Me too a big fan of Bugs and Rhinos! Also manage to get the digital camou Rhino from VFA-122!






Sorry the quality of the pics are sucks.