tim_1/72

Hello Mr.Skinner67. Awesome collection. Been googling pics of the DW Bunker hill corsair and it brought me here. Im really interested in getting this model and I want to ask if it has a color comparable to the rest of your Bunker hill models from HM. It should have like a blueish shade right? But from pics Im seeing, it seems that its just pure black. How is it in real life? Tnx so much
- Tim

Skinner67

Thanks Tim. It's a great little model.

The color is dark blue and matches the Helldiver and Hellcat. I have a Corgi Bunker Hill Corsair in the lighter blue, very similar to what is shown on the Avenger above, but it's not as nice as the Dragon version in my opinion. The landing gear attachment is pretty bad, but with patience, it eventually acted accordingly.

Even the pics at TFM make it look black in some shots:

Dragon Models 50338 - F4U Corsair Diecast Model, USN VF-84 The Wolf Gang, "White 107": The Flying Mule

The LED lights above the models are too white (harsh) and it doesn't represent the model well at all.

I like Hobby Master's 1/48 scale version better though:

Hobby Master 1/48 scale Air Power Series HA8206 F4U-1D Corsair flown by Lt.Cdr. Roger Hedrick VF-84, Wing 167, Bunker Hill February 1945

tim_1/72

Hey Mr.Skinner67. Thanks for the quick response. Good to know its just the lighting thats causing all these. Will be getting this then. As for the HM Bunker Hill corsair, that does look so nice. Might consider that someday but will be staying on the 1/72 scale for the mean being.

PeterMac

Here is my first diecast military model Dragon Armor 60316 - Sherman M4A3, next will be Tiger I.

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Skinner67

Hi PeterMac. Welcome to the forum.

Beware. The 1/72 armor is as addictive as the aircraft.

I love the Tigers form DA. Do a little research, because the quality and accuracy varies greatly between the different releases.

hic erit tigres:

http://tafvmf.forumcircle.com/index.php

My latest arrivals:







I also picked up the 3 Corgi Blackhawks and a 1/48 SE5a AA37706, but haven't found a place to display them yet.

PeterMac

Hi Skinner67, thank you for information, I bough DA Tiger 60098 because I wanted with darker camoflauge, what do you think about it ?
Your link dosen't work at now.

Skinner67

Try this link. You may need to email the forum admin as the site has been under spamming attack over the last few months. They are quick to respond, and should give you access if you have trouble.

http://tafvmf.forumcircle.com/portal.php?

"Tiki" is a nice one. Very

It has some very minor flaws, but I'll let you discover them for yourself, if you're inclined to notice. I don't like pointing them out, because it's a generally accurate representative of the real machine.

The camo is unusual and it has the great Fiefel air cleaners. These two features make it one of my favorites.

We discussed it here:
http://tafvmf.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=346

and here:
http://tafvmf.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=580

PeterMac

Wow you have it also look really nice, I can't wait to get my but it will take some time because it will be sent to me tomorrow from USA to Poland.

I will read all this disscutions from your links, thank you!.

Ara01

Great thread Scott! I've learned a lot about your collection. Glad you consider the Doolittle Raider to be iconic, April 1942 was a scary time and that was a gutsy raid. I love the look too.

ptraney

Hi, wondering where you got those great stackable displays...what size are they? Thanks!