54mm WW 1 Airplanes ? (1 Viewer)

[maddadicus]

Bought a Britains Fokker DR 1 the other day and was a little disappointed over all the plastic on this piece. Are there mfg. out there that are producing metal 54mm WW1 Airplanes...Appreciate any info. Thanks, Michael

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Michael,

Check out Heco Tinplate models. I dont know the web address for them but the MKL Models has them in their catalogue and on their website which is:
www.theguardstoysoldiercentre.co.uk

They are pretty pricey with an average of 150 Pounds before shipping. But they are hand made so I hope this helps.

Dave

 

[jazzeum]

Bought a Britains Fokker DR 1 the other day and was a little disappointed over all the plastic on this piece. Are there mfg. out there that are producing metal 54mm WW1 Airplanes...Appreciate any info. Thanks, Michael

Instead of a metal one, why not go for a nice mahogany one. K & C made some nice ones and you can probably find some on ebay. Here's an auction for a very nice looking one, down with gear down and in glossy, http://cgi.ebay.com/Albatross-DV-Go...142173QQcategoryZ1189QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Looks like a good price too.

 

[maddadicus]

Dear Brad, I have since found a number of mfg. making these or similar. Were the K/C Warbirds 60mm and what might be an appropriate scale to compliment 54mm soldiers ( my WW 1 collection )? Thanks, Michael

 

[jazzeum]

Michael,

I think the planes that I saw this weekend were 1/32, not 1/30. Maybe Louis can say for sure. He's got several neat ones.