mar_ji

well, thats pretty nice collections of F-22s youve got out there....ive got the first 2 raptors too which i really like....the F-18 is nice too with attractive livery..its a pity that dragons are no longer available at my hobbyshop.....will be waiting for HMs version though.....thanks for sharing your beautiful collections....Im sure your models are growing in numbers by now

virtual_pilot

the right and left consnsole on the DW black hornet are indeed detailed. Thanks for the new pictures G8D7. Even the HUD is transparent which nicer than the black HUD on the HM hornet.

G8D7-

Thanks, i've decided to get the other two raptors too. I told myself on day one that I would buy every F-22 made by HM so I gotta keep up with that. Just not yet. Still only at 27, 29 including my RCAF F-104 and Sharkmouth RF-4E in a few weeks.

Always gotta compare something to Hobby Master eh there VP
No problemo, and that goes for anyone; if you have a request please let me know as i'd love to show what people 'want' to see lol

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Century Wings A-7E Corsair II (782969) VA-72 'Blue Hawks'






A few more..

ChairmanMilo

Your photos are getting much better, and your collection is growing nicely too!

I almost bought that special A-7 to display with the three RAF Gulf War jets that Corgi did, but I resisted the urge somehow.

It does look nice, but I have to draw the line somewhere... if I start collecting Gulf War jets too I'll be (even more) broke in a few months

Thanks for taking the time to post these photos!

G8D7-

Thanks mate
Setting up a white box really helped me focus on what i'm taking a picture of- the model. You guys just haven't seen these jets by themselves, haven't got a new one (well okay I just got one a few weeks ago) for a while. Well from June-September i've gotten 14, that's basically half my collection there so I guess aha, but I really have to limit myself to one or two a month and only get what I "really really" want. Once I get a few Canadian models i'm going to go back to my gulf war scene (have 4 as of now).

Again thanks for the comments. I guess i'll post the rest of the photos I took the other day.

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Dragon Wings F-14D (50301) "Vandy One". "VX-9 'Vampire', China Lake"







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mar_ji

hey, thats a good and nice alternative all-Black F-14....the tail art looks beautiful too....you seem to really get addicted to diecast collection,lol....just take your time in collecting as there are lots of models still to come......happy collecting, G8D7

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Hobby Master CF-104 (HA1016) No. 417 Squadron 'City of Windsor', Cold Lake, Alberta







Hobby Master CF-104G (HA1005) No.439 Squadron, 'Tiger Meet' 1972





Yes, the stab is slanted. No clue how to fix it without completely breaking it off and re-gluing.

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More to come in the next few days

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Oh mate like you wouldn't believe. Before, if I had more $ I would have a lot more models now I kinda realize I can't spend so much cashola on them.
Thanks, still waiting to see more of your models lol

Eagle Driver

I never knew Dragon made a Vandy one. I'm wondering if it's as popular or rare as CW's model. Could well explain how I haven't see one till now.

Pity about the slanted stabiliser on the Starfighter otherwise a nice enough model.

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here in holland, dragon models are nowhere to be found....its really a pity as they have some good models....luckilly to find just 1 model from dragon...a P-47 which almost everyone finds one of their great models......

mar_ji

if you check the thread....some of my collection....youll find some of my latest additions.....not much tho....its getting damn expensive.....

SweptWings

Just viewed the collection and the group of photos here. Looks like an interesting one... After my recent F22 purchase, the Sukhoi or the Hornet could be the next fine addition for me!... I don't really know yet though... It feels like I'm really happy with my F22 as well as my F14...

bragadox

Dang! I really love Sluffs wearing camo-dresses ... but that "Desert Storm" across the wings kills it for me

Stupid CW! So many nice camo-liveries for the A7 still undone that would sell like hot cakes!

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To my knowledge the real aircraft has the lettering on the wings. It's a post Desert Storm scheme on returning to America. However, I am uncertain if the desert brown colours itself was part of the scheme worn during the conflict.

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Same, I love camouflage on aircraft (to a certain extent, and only if it is a 'commemorative' one). It's supposed to have "Desert Storm" (to my knowledge) on the wings, but it does ruin it a bit for me

Yup, CWs looks pretty close to the real thing too.



Will do

Yeah, I got this one because it came with crew figures and a tarmac. I believe there are two other "Black Bunny"(s) one from 85, and the other from 90. The 1990's one is harder to find I think. Make no mistake, it's nowhere near as detailed as CW.

G8D7-

Tried to make a dio but I might just stick to white boring photos. Well I gotta fix up the sheets

Eagle Driver

If you pretend the white sheets are the walls of a hangar then it sort of works as a dio

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lol, yeah. Imagination does help. When I take actual 'dio' pics with all the airfield supplies (generator, can't remember the other things aha) should I take them in my photo box like above or should I take them outside of the box and where I am able to see surroundings, whether it's carpet or a coffee table etc?

G8D7-

Teaser?

G8D7-

The rest of my collection (just photos of aircraft I recently got and or haven't taken pictures of (or well):

mar_ji

Im surprise in your number of modells in a short span of time....love those helis too....i only get of its type with regards to helo to create space to other incoming models....as said, your pics are improving more and more...thanks for your effort to show your newest models too,G8D7

G8D7-

Thanks for the kind words Mario. I've made everyone wait long enough. One would think you can have a lot more space when comparing Helicopters to fixed wing. I find it hard to save space whilst making them look decently static on the shelves.

Some tweaking (just playing around with it now):

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Eagle Driver

Indeed, quite a selection. People seem to recommend the Witty Super Hornet, however the Dragon models look alright to me.

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Well, it was 'Hangover Sunday' and to my surprise there was a delivery man at my door. On a Sunday! (Perhaps it's Canada Posts' Holiday hours)

Here is the new batch:



Corgi Whirlwind HAR MK 10 (AA39101) "RAF Search and Rescue No.22 Squadron, 1962"


Hobby Master F-102A Delta Dagger (HA3104) "c/n 08-10-328, 525th FIS 'The Fighting Bulldogs', RAF Wethersfield, England, June 1961"


Hobby Master Harrier GR.Mk.9 (HA2610) "No.1 Squadron, RAF Cottesmore, 2010". "Disbandment" Colors


Hobby Master F/A-18C Hornet (HA3501) Named "MiG-21 Killer". "COR Mike Anderson 'Spock', VFA-81 'Sunliners', CVW-17, USS Saratoga CV-60, Operation Desert Storm, 1991"


F/A-18's

A little "comparing"




All together now



Gulf War


That's it.. for now. Hope you enjoy

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Skinner67

Thanks for sharing G8D7. Great pics. I love the F-14 VF-154... very impressive bird.

I like your outside pics of the Su-30. Very bright and attractive.

Who made your olive drab Chinook? I've been looking for one with no luck. I thought that would be a popular offering as it is the most common. I'm just not a fan of camo schemes that are "too-busy". I like the common workhorses. And where are the CH-53s? Anyone making them?

Great Hornet comparison.

I'm glad to see you received your items from the FM sale. I'm still waiting on mine. The Sunliners F-18 looks impressive. I'm glad I ordered it. I also got one of the HM Harriers. That was a great deal.

Please keep sharing.

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Hmmm, let me guess, that last batch was from TFM sale? Great additions, I myself ordered that Whirlwind too

G8D7-

Thanks for the compliment, that was actually the best pictures I got off my phone. I'll have to take new ones in the Spring.

The OD Chinook (US Army) is Corgi. All of my helicopters are made by Corgi, no other companies have caught my eye. I have been liking Unimax but only because no one else makes decent diecast helicopters of the models Unimax makes (some).

As soon as a diecast 1/72nd H-53 comes out, I will jump right on it. Many people are just waiting for someone to make one.

Yes'sir, a great deal at that. I was quite surprised with how small the Whirlwind actually is.

Edit: It took me some time to realize what the "extra" two pieces were in the Delta Dart box.. Darn air brake.

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mar_ji

love to see those bunch of Hornets too...the latest from witty...the Jolly rogers is really well done...now, i want to see how you display all those beautiful models you have, G8D7......lol

G8D7-

Yeah, i'm thinking of getting the Witty one and setting it right next to my Dragon.

My display is, uh- well, crowded. I even had to move two of my Raptors off to the side!

Really need more space.. somehow

Thanks for the kind comments

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aradrom

Great collection......G8D7-

HD_Carbon

This is sort of funny to see. I ordered the F-18, F-102, and Harrier from the sale as well, going to be here tomorrow! Actually picked up two 18's, one for me and one for my dad. These three will be kicking off my collection. Very cool pics, getting me excited!

G8D7-

Thanks mate

Very nice, your collection will continue to grow. Hopefully we can see some pictures . I originally wasn't going to get the 'Sunliners' but after seeing Sweptwings pictures (if you haven't seen them yet, you better go look lol) that put me on the fence, the sale at the mule pushed me over- I had to get it

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Been a long time, but here are some new pictures!

I've moved things around since.. well the last time I posted pictures, but we won't bother with those ones.

Also, two new models have found a home:HA3502
McDonnell Douglas
CF-188A (CF-18)
188769, 425 Sqn., CAF,
"No Fly Zone" in Libya, 2011
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HA3011
F-111C PIG
A8-148, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF

Now for the pictures:











Group shots:


And some 'light' for the Arrow:


Enjoy

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Skinner67

Wow !!! Great display. Thanks for the update... it's been a while, but I see why. They all look happy in their new home. Those cabinets look familiar. I think I saw someone else's collection with ones very similar. I like the dark color... it makes most planes stand out, except the Vandys.

I've never seen anyone with a lightbulb for a head. You must get all kinds of ideas.

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Now, if only I could put them to good use

Yeah, I made I thread awhile ago when I got these cabinets- so chances are they were mine you saw

Thanks for the compliments

Edit: since it's getting a lot warmer outside.. More pictures will hopefully make it to the thread aha

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mar_ji

as I see, youve got a lot of models by now.....looks great in your display...nice pics,

AeroFighter

G8D7-
Just wondering - what's your favorite F-22 out of those you have?

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Skinner67

From display position... I would calculate the AK is his current favorite.

The Hawaii one coming soon will be very popular I think. I have the Langley version, and it will probably be the only one I get since they don't have many differences, and like others have said, thay are rather bland and souless compared to the legacy jets.

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.....most teen jets like F-15, F-16 F-18 and 22 are usually gray except for the aircraft of the commander or CAG pilots of most squadrons..XO aircrafts at a lesser degree...you can have all colors as long as its gray.....

AeroFighter

Yeah I also only have the Langley one, as the only difference between the F-22 versions is pretty small, putting the tail code aside, they look pretty much the same...

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Akmal3110

That F/A-18B Top Gun. What scale? 1/72? What brand?

G8D7-

That would be a correct calculation there Scott

I've been looking at the Hawaii pre-pros and I must say, they do like nice. Just not sure if I will get another, they just seem so bland now and I am really loving my F/A-18s and would like to get at least 4 more of them.

The Top Gun model is by Dragon. I think near the bottom of the first page there should be some close ups of it and the model number.

Edit: It is 1:72nd scale

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SuperKungFu

Move the fuel tanks to the outer pylons to be correct

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A kind of newbie on Military 1:72, so that explains why all the militaries are still sitting outside the cabinet

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ackk I thought there was something 'funny looking' about it. Serves me right for not checking on Voodoos site (or any pictures for that matter).

Thanks SKF

Edit: Wait a second. Are you sure you're right? I've got it in the right configuration on Hawk's site.

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Akmal3110

Would like to get one (black F-18 Top Gun) someday. I have one but it is a plastic kit from JWings. It's 1/144 in scale. Too small for me.

SuperKungFu

hawks site is wrong, the fuel tanks go on the outer pylons

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Ok. Where are the new additions from the sale at TFM?

It's unacceptable to have 2 months between posts on this thread.

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