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[ivanmoe]

I wonder whether we may be seeing the natural limits for JJD in this range. I have concentrated on the groudcrew so I have not contributed to the actual sales of the aircraft but it is nevertheless a tremendous selection. JJD would know whether larger aircraft (two seaters for example) could be supplied for a sustainable increase of perhaps 50 - 70 dollars (like almost all discussion of price, a completely arbitrary figure) but whether that is on the horizon is anyone's guess. If the Germans had just painted their aircraft one colour things would be much easier although of course they would not be half as appealing. Jenkins has shown with the WW1 vehicles that he is prepared to supply the unexpected so who knows.

Cost really is the "elephant in the room," now isn't it? I'm perilously close to being caught up on the KotS sets, but it hasn't been easy. I'm not made out of money, so I'm actually glad that JJD has slowed up on its aviation releases a bit. I love the ground-crew/pilot figures, btw, for their versatility, as they can be used/displayed in so many different ways.

Many months ago, now, I corresponded with Mr. Jenkins. It's my recollection of the exchange that he was considering a two-seater, although he didn't go any further than that. While I certainly support any such effort, I don't want to see one that's of lesser quality that the single-place replicas which I've already purchased.

I've been pretty loyal to KotS replicas because they are so nicely done. I'm willing to pay more for a model, but the quality has to be there, also. Failing that, I'd probably just continue collecting aviation-themed figures and substitute 1:32 plastic or diecast models in the place of pre-builts from TS makers. A fella can buy a lot of plastic kit for $300.:wink2:

 

[lancer]

I couldn't agree more. I only own sixty-six figures that the locals would likely consider TS, and all of those are aviation-related. In fact, the closest that I've come to a figure holding a weapon is a NAZEE with a microphone in his hand. :wink2: Given the fact that there is essentially NO figure support for Naval-themed, model aircraft in 1:30/32, I can't help but believe that collectors would go bonkers over some good ones that might appear from a quality TS maker like JJD.

Here are some close-ups from Dietz' The Professionals:

Now, that would be a great diorama!^&grin

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. This would be right up John's alley. Bi-planes of a small size, deck crew in a wide variety, even bases that look like a deck and could be joined to make larger areas, if need be. I'm liking it. A lot. -- Al

 

[Jack]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. This would be right up John's alley. Bi-planes of a small size, deck crew in a wide variety, even bases that look like a deck and could be joined to make larger areas, if need be. I'm liking it. A lot. -- Al

Al

I guess the person who delivers your eulogy will not need to know how to pronounce inscrutable!!

Seriously, though, it is one of those ideas that appears to make increasingly more sense the more you think about it. It could be a winner. Someone should start a poll!!

Jack

 

[Jack]

Am I right in thinking the figures would work with WW2 carrier planes?

 

[lancer]

Al

I guess the person who delivers your eulogy will not need to know how to pronounce inscrutable!!

Seriously, though, it is one of those ideas that appears to make increasingly more sense the more you think about it. It could be a winner. Someone should start a poll!!

Jack

^&grin^&grin I have worked hard my whole life to avoid being mysterious or rich. I have succeeded at both.:wink2: -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

Am I right in thinking the figures would work with WW2 carrier planes?

The shoes and dungarees are right, and crew were known to work sleeveless in warmer climates. The fella below is in khakis because he's the launch officer:

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Ah, and look what I found for Jack::salute::

Lots of good info there!

 

[Jack]

The shoes and dungarees are right, and crew were known to work sleeveless in warmer climates. The fella below is in khakis because he's the launch officer:

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Ah, and look what I found for Jack::salute::

Lots of good info there!

Well ... we're in business. All we need is the planes and the figures!

 

[Jack]

Here is one for our plane gurus - who owns these wings?

 

[Jack]

 

[TomNT]

Here is one for our plane gurus - who owns these wings?

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Your Dad??? {sm4}

Tom

 

[Jack]

Your Dad??? {sm4}

Tom

That actually made me laugh!

 

[TomNT]

That actually made me laugh!

I was thinking laterally..

Tom

 

[Jack]

 

[Jack]

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Forgot to add that I have just ordered these having been inspired by the discussion of inter war aviation. They are 1/48th and it was good to pick up all three plus postage for sixty dollars. I know you cannot compare plastic models with metal aircrat but the hobbyshop I looked at had a 1/72nd inter war US aircraft (yellow wings but I beat a hasty retreat before a positive id when I saw the 95 dollar price tag). Got a few ideas for a few dios!! No figures available!

 

[lancer]

Here is one for our plane gurus - who owns these wings?

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Jack, I can't ID these for an absolute except that they belong to a German two-seater with later war camouflage. This picture is the underside of the wings while the other picture you posted is of the topside of the upper wing. Underwing camo was a lighter shade series of lozenges while the upper side was of darker shades. I would probably recognize the wings if they belonged to a fighter aircraft but my best guess would be a later war two-seater like the Halberstadt or the Hannover. I just haven't studied two-seaters as closely as fighters.:redface2: -- Al

 

[lancer]

Forgot to add that I have just ordered these having been inspired by the discussion of inter war aviation. They are 1/48th and it was good to pick up all three plus postage for sixty dollars. I know you cannot compare plastic models with metal aircrat but the hobbyshop I looked at had a 1/72nd inter war US aircraft (yellow wings but I beat a hasty retreat before a positive id when I saw the 95 dollar price tag). Got a few ideas for a few dios!! No figures available!

These are real beauties. The Grumman F4F is one of my favorite aircraft. I have a couple of the F3F's and a F4F in diecast 1/48 scale, painted in the pre-war color schemes and they are just stunning. Don't have a Kingfisher but I would like to. And yes, the diecast is expensive which is why I only have a few. I have a Boeing F4b biplane which is my favorite. Let us see pictures when you get put together and painted up.^&cool -- Al

 

[Jack]

Jack, I can't ID these for an absolute except that they belong to a German two-seater with later war camouflage. This picture is the underside of the wings while the other picture you posted is of the topside of the upper wing. Underwing camo was a lighter shade series of lozenges while the upper side was of darker shades. I would probably recognize the wings if they belonged to a fighter aircraft but my best guess would be a later war two-seater like the Halberstadt or the Hannover. I just haven't studied two-seaters as closely as fighters.:redface2: -- Al

Rumpler!!

 

[lancer]

Rumpler!!

Got me!{sm3} -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

No figures available!

Yeah, and there's the rub!

Kit wise, this is pretty much it in that scale:

The figures on top are from Tamiya, the ones on the bottom are from Eduard. There are only a handful of other figures available in 1:48, some from resin after-market kits, the others packaged one, or perhaps two, to a model (if at all).

As far as personal preference goes, I'd rather see a TS maker produce figures in 1:30 or 1:32. It's no secret that another TS manufacturer has released a Wildcat, but there isn't much in the way of figure support for it. I believe that same company also has some figures coming up with a planned release of the B-25. However, I don't know how appropriate the figures would be for other displays, and I don't have much use for twin-engine types in so large a scale.

 

[Jack]

Got me!{sm3} -- Al

I will mark this day down in the diary!