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Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 03-27-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By Uzair
Re: Facebook Groups for 1:200

Gold Leader (https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/members/40641.html), good advice thanks.


I use Firefox browser with appropriate privacy extensions. One of the most useful feature baked into FF...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 03-27-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By Uzair
Re: Facebook Groups for 1:200

Amen GoldLeader!!! I did not do any commentary or judgement in my short reply to OP, but in general I absolutely hate that FaceAche groups have taken over the mindshare when it comes to hobby groups....
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 03-26-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By Uzair
Re: Facebook Groups for 1:200

There's two groups I am aware of:


1:200 Diecast and Plastic models (https://www.facebook.com/groups/86259632134/) https://www.facebook.com/groups/86259632134/


Way Better 1/400 and 1/200...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-17-2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Uzair
Re: Hobby master old models quality VS. new ones

Another aspect of HM's toolings which I have never liked is the wings and stabilizers are always too thick and non-aerodynamic. The leading and trailing edges on real aircraft are very thin, and HM...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-02-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By Uzair
Re: Got a question...

Never ask an addict such questions ��


Seriously though, like Kramer in The Chicken Roaster, "Oh I've Got A Big Problem!". Too many awesome schemes and models announced and I ran out of space...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 10-16-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,144
Posted By Uzair
Re: My 1:200 Diecast A380 Collection

Congratulations Stew aka 11Sqnldr (https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/members/52264.html) on owning such a bloomin' fantastic A380 collection mate (I'm "not" jealous!"). If it weren't for space...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 04-17-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,697
Posted By Uzair
Re: Airbus A380-841 Love at First Flight 2nd versi

Thanks man! Really helpful advice and given definitely worth waiting for general release in Europe.
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 04-15-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,697
Posted By Uzair
Re: Airbus A380-841 Love at First Flight 2nd versi

That's one of my favorite A380s! Thanks for sharing the photos Aussiejets (https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/members/11242.html) and would you mind sharing where you bought from? If I remember...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 02-27-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By Uzair
Re: Emirate A380 A6-EEW Be Part of the Magic

Yep, have this one and quite an impressive model.


By the way wildpig I can see you have a Weiss Brothers shipping carton in the background. Do you also collect construction models?
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 02-25-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,839
Posted By Uzair
Re: New archive for Hobby Master photos

Thanks sir, much appreciated :p
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 02-24-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,839
Posted By Uzair
Re: New archive for Hobby Master photos

Fantastic initiative @hobbymasterarchive (https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/members/58267.html)! I hope Hobby Master keep supplying you with high-resolution media, including not just the model...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-29-2023, 05:55 AM
Replies: 852
Views: 133,640
Posted By Uzair
Re: Gone but Not Forgotten

Hi Richtofen, I always love reading your colorful, evocative writeups on aircraft histories, and it was a shame the associated images were no longer showing in the posts. So it is great to see you...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 12-28-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By Uzair
Re: JC200 Airbus A380 Love at First Flight

Congrats Crownvic! That Love At First Flight A380 is a grail of mine, and one I have given up on acquiring. I do wonder if Gemini will attempt this one day.
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 02-03-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,325
Posted By Uzair
Re: Looking for Display / Showcase Ideas

Haha thanks for the warning but it's a bit too late for me. I like the 1:50 construction stuff and have a few cranes including the ones you've got, the Riga Mainz pair. YCC make some awesome crane...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-28-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,549
Posted By Uzair
Re: HM Quality continues to spiral

Whooops meant to type "shrink machine" ala Honey I Shrunk The Kids of course... x-ray's got nothing to do with the topic. Thanks for pointing out my error FS.
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-27-2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,549
Posted By Uzair
Re: HM Quality continues to spiral

On the subject of nosecones and HM, I've found that on most of their toolings they use plastic for the nosecones, which in itself may or may not be acceptable as a personal choice to each collector,...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-10-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,788
Posted By Uzair
Re: Noel Lee has been terminated from Calibre Wing

Precisely, and it is antics like this which makes the pragmatist in me take a cynical approach and predict that the "new management" of Calibre either does not intend to or otherwise will fail to...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-12-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,788
Posted By Uzair
Re: Noel Lee has been terminated from Calibre Wing

Yeah that's the big mystery isn't it? As far as we knew Noel is (and now was) the sole founder and owner of Calibre Wings. There was never any other person, name, or face associated with the company,...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-04-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,788
Posted By Uzair
Re: Noel Lee has been terminated from Calibre Wing

Yep, that was my post you've copied. I am chatting now and then with Noel and overall a rather sad situation.
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 07-27-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,458
Posted By Uzair
Re: Human hair and debris under decals-discuss

That's shocking on so many levels. First, the yuck factor with the hair - that alone is reason enough to return the model.


As to the decals, I am very surprised. I thought as one the better...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 05-06-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By Uzair
Re: What materials are our models made of?

I've got Gemini's A380 and it is one heavy beast. In Sam Chui's visit to Gemini Jets he weighed it at 3.8 pounds or 1.72 kg.



https://youtu.be/e76RTcB6Rew?t=492
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 05-06-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,536
Posted By Uzair
Re: DAC Member Banned

I'd say the odds of two housemates having the same niche hobby that is diecast aircraft collecting are very low, and four separate individuals all sharing the interest? Fuggitaboutit! Unless, of...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 04-10-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By Uzair
Re: South Pacific in Cabinet 2

There are two easy ways to rotate:


- If you are using a Windows 10 computer, just right click on the file (in File Explorer) and then from the drop down menu use Rotate right. Keep in mind this...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 04-03-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,596
Posted By Uzair
Re: New JC Wings F-14/F-15

Completely agree with you! I love the Witty (and thus the JC Wings derived from them) toolings for the F-14, F-15, F-16, and F-18 (E and F) since they have fantastically scale correct panel lines....
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 03-20-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,568
Posted By Uzair
Re: Gj200 b747-400 kalitta

Are Gemini using decals for wing root lights in general across their 1:200 product line or are you referring to the decals on this Kalitta release? In other words, are they using waterslide decals...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-06-2020, 03:22 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,247
Posted By Uzair
Re: Waffle collectibles ignorance

I am a new collector in the 1:200 airliner area and also am based in Europe so won't be buying from Waffle, but have been reading arguments and full on fights between him and buyers on facebook...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 06-03-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,236
Posted By Uzair
Re: Are all Herpa 1:200 heavy planes plastic??

Thanks Jean for the info :) Good to hear since I plan on adding one (or more) of these 1:200 Tupolevs.
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 06-03-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,236
Posted By Uzair
Re: Are all Herpa 1:200 heavy planes plastic??

Interesting topic. Does anyone know if Herpa's Tu-160 is plastic or metal?
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 05-12-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
Posted By Uzair
Re: Received a new model with some tarnishing

Thanks all for the very helpful replies :) On balance I think the level of tarnishing is too high for a new model, and I hope I can get a replacement with better surface finish.


In your ...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 05-08-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
Posted By Uzair
Question Received a new model with some tarnishing

Hi good folk of DA.C :)


I am new to collecting airliner models (been collecting other diecast types such as 1:72 military aviation and 1:18 cars even longer). I recently got some of my first...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 04-12-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Uzair
Re: Does Gemini use printing only (no decals)?

What lead me to believe that JC Wings might not be using tampos only was in fact the Cargolux "cutaway" model, in this video for example https://youtu.be/NJUpnlrDKgc?t=640 the carrier film borders...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 04-12-2020, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Uzair
Does Gemini use printing only (no decals)?

Hi folks LOL


I have been collecting military 1:72 models for a few years and recently have started to get the airliner bug :cool: I am hugely impressed by Gemini's models as for example shown in...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-18-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 35,632
Posted By Uzair
Re: Canadian Warplane Heritage CWH005 Avro Canada

225 CAD is a fair price especially if shipping is included. Since the latest RL-204 release took so long to sell out, it is quite unlikely CWHM will do another release any time soon, if at all. The...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-07-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,443
Posted By Uzair
Re: Pictures Calibre Wings F-14A VX-4 Black Bunny

I think its worth emphasizing that one of the outstanding plus points of CalWings' Tomcat lineup is (was?) their proper matte painting with subtle weathering wash. A welcome change from the recent...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-05-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,443
Posted By Uzair
Re: Pictures Calibre Wings F-14A VX-4 Black Bunny

To me the most disappointing aspect of this release is the glossy paint. As BB has pointed out the actual aircraft looks matt, to the point of looking dull. The candy-gloss sheen Calibre has applied...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-23-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,347
Posted By Uzair
Re: Hobby master f-14 vs others?

Sorry but I don't agree. The panel line on the HM/CW are too deep and wide. At the moment the best tooling for the F-14 is from Calibre Wings, with JC Wings also producing excellent models based off...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 07-26-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 17,900
Posted By Uzair
Re: Big Trouble in Little Calibre

While I would love for Calibre to start WW2 stuff, so far they've done only jets and I suspect that's what they will stick to. When it comes to jets I'd like just a couple, not obscure but rather...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 05-30-2019, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By Uzair
Re: ME-110 CORGI vs HM

I own a few of Corgi's Bf 110s and having compared with photos of HM's 110 one thing that strikes me is that that Corgi has correct cross sectional profile for the vertical stabilizers. HM's look...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 04-26-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 852
Views: 133,640
Posted By Uzair
Re: Gone but Not Forgotten

Absolutely! Your (Richtofen's) posts are always a HUGE joy to read - informative and entertaining like nothing else! Thank you for all your excellent work and please keep writing and sharing with us...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 04-01-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 17,900
Posted By Uzair
Re: Big Trouble in Little Calibre

Completely agree on all these points! While I have not bought the Su-24 (and have no intention of doing so in the future) I have several CalWings Tomcats. The soft plastic/rubber pitot tubes are my...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-09-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,073
Posted By Uzair
Re: Hobby Master vs Witty Wings Super Hornet Compa

Correct! Most HM's have plastic noses, I just stated it in a literal and obtuse manner :D


For each collector material choice may be a subjective preference, but from what I've seen the nosecones...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-09-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By Uzair
Re: Small tip to JC/HM's Su-34

Could not agree more Ladia! I might be a bit of a heretic in saying this but JCW's latest F-14s are my favorite Tomcats ever thanks to the subtle lines, accurate rivets, and awesome wash, and put any...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-09-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By Uzair
Re: Small tip to JC/HM's Su-34

I am in the "hate unrealistic panel lines" aka trenches that HM do. It therefore is an utter shame that JCW are choosing to go down the HM route with their very first tooling. At least the unpainted...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-09-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,073
Posted By Uzair
Re: Hobby Master vs Witty Wings Super Hornet Compa

Witty/JCW's subtle and far more realistic panel lines always win for me over HM. And HM's nosecones and jet nozzles often have a very plastic feel. When it comes to the super bug Witty/JCW are it for...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-21-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 36,351
Posted By Uzair
Re: Calibre Wings SU-24 Review

LOL ok point taken :cool:
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-21-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 36,351
Posted By Uzair
Re: Calibre Wings SU-24 Review

Hmmm tampo-printed panel lines, now there's a thought I haven't considered before.


To be honest I would rather have such printed lines in combination with full moving aero parts (control...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-21-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 36,351
Posted By Uzair
Re: Calibre Wings SU-24 Review

CBL: In total agreement with you on this particular point. Some collectors seem to like deep and wide panel lines, I personally hate 'em and why I have decided to completely stop buying Hobby...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-21-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 36,351
Posted By Uzair
Re: Calibre Wings SU-24 Review

I completely agree with the points made by FortunateSon and Ukrainian_Falcons.


This is less a detailed review than a generic praise for the model. FS you were more diplomatic than I could be in...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-18-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,391
Posted By Uzair
Re: Calibre Wings Su-24 Fencer (Release ETA 2017)

I can respect someone for being ambitious and making bold statements of high quality, but Noel is extremely poor at communication with customers. Condescending and childish. I am very put off on...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-17-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,741
Posted By Uzair
Re: My 1:72 Scale Military Jets

These photos are definitely the best I have ever seen of ANY diecast (and I've seen my fair share of cars, construction, and airplane diecast). Simply astounding photography Tinpilot27!!! And thank...
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