Heco Tinplate Models (1 Viewer)

jazzeum said:
In the immortal words of Bart Scott (may he be gone next year), "can't wait!"
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I sent Brad 11 photos of some of the aircraft purchased by Ed, Michael, Clive and myself in the collection, with a polite request that he post them on this thread.:smile2:
 
Louis mate,
Having seen your magnificent Attic Museum at the 2010 NY Symposium, which is nearly two years ago, I was wondering where are you putting all these new Heco sets. In 2009 your airfield room was full and with the addition of all these, the question is begging.
Ah, yes, I have the answer!!!!!:smile2: You are going to sell me all your old retired K&C sets including that fantastic Gordon built Crusader Castle.^&grin^&grin
Cheers Howard

PS Don't let Lawrence or Tom anywhere near them. I have first dibs.:D
 
What a wonderful collection of aircraft. The FE2b and the Lohner flying boat are just gorgeous. The Spad's a beaut, too. -- Al
 
lancer said:
What a wonderful collection of aircraft. The FE2b and the Lohner flying boat are just gorgeous. The Spad's a beaut, too. -- Al
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The Spad is going to Michael . . . this is just a sampling, there are 26 pieces in the collection.:wink2:
 
Northgate Woods said:
Louis mate,
Having seen your magnificent Attic Museum at the 2010 NY Symposium, which is nearly two years ago, I was wondering where are you putting all these new Heco sets. In 2009 your airfield room was full and with the addition of all these, the question is begging.
Ah, yes, I have the answer!!!!!:smile2: You are going to sell me all your old retired K&C sets including that fantastic Gordon built Crusader Castle.^&grin^&grin
Cheers Howard

PS Don't let Lawrence or Tom anywhere near them. I have first dibs.:D
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Sorry Cobber . . . not for sale. A good deal of the new Heco aircraft are hanging from the ceiling over the airfield, and in my son's room . . . heck, there's even one hanging in my daughter's room!{sm3}
 
I just love the look of all of these - but must admit, that I don't know much about them. Would it be possible for someone to identify each one, by giving them the name or number? I don't know a Spad - from an Albatros???

Much obliged - if someone can - I particularly like the bi-plane with the Indian Chief head on the side - and assume it's an American Plane?

Thanks for sharing though - beautifully made models. johnnybach
 
johnnybach said:
I just love the look of all of these - but must admit, that I don't know much about them. Would it be possible for someone to identify each one, by giving them the name or number? I don't know a Spad - from an Albatros???

Much obliged - if someone can - I particularly like the bi-plane with the Indian Chief head on the side - and assume it's an American Plane?

Thanks for sharing though - beautifully made models. johnnybach
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I'll try. In post #722, from the top: #1- Fokker Dr1 Triplane, German: #2- Fairey Swordfish, British torpedo plane: #3-Fokker D-7, German, in the colors of Jasta Raben, the black Raven is the unit marking: #4- Bristol F2b, British 2-seater. In post #723, from the top: #1- Sopwith Baby floatplane, British: #2- Brandenburg W-29 floatplane, German: #3- Spad 13, French-made aircraft in the markings of the USAS 103rd Aero Squadron (formerly the Lafayette Escadrille, thus the Indian head unit marking): #4- Fokker D-7, German. In post #724, from the top: #1- I don't know exact name/type on this one:redface2:: #2- RAF FE2b, British: #3- Lohner floatplane, Austro-Hungarian. That's the best I can do. -- Al
 
lancer said:
I'll try. In post #722, from the top: #1- Fokker Dr1 Triplane, German: #2- Fairey Swordfish, British torpedo plane: #3-Fokker D-7, German, in the colors of Jasta Raben, the black Raven is the unit marking: #4- Bristol F2b, British 2-seater. In post #723, from the top: #1- Sopwith Baby floatplane, British: #2- Brandenburg W-29 floatplane, German: #3- Spad 13, French-made aircraft in the markings of the USAS 103rd Aero Squadron (formerly the Lafayette Escadrille, thus the Indian head unit marking): #4- Fokker D-7, German. In post #724, from the top: #1- I don't know exact name/type on this one:redface2:: #2- RAF FE2b, British: #3- Lohner floatplane, Austro-Hungarian. That's the best I can do. -- Al
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Excellent job with the identifications Al. Only two additions/corrections: According to the catalogue, the floatplane in post #723, photo #2 is a Junkers CL1 Floatplane. In post # 724, the first photo is a Cierva Autogyro.
 
Louis Badolato said:
Excellent job with the identifications Al. Only two additions/corrections: According to the catalogue, the floatplane in post #723, photo #2 is a Junkers CL1 Floatplane. In post # 724, the first photo is a Cierva Autogyro.
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Thanks, Louis. I do not know much of anything about the autogyros, other than they existed. I blew the ID on the Junkers by not looking closely enough. The W-29 and the Junkers have very different tail structures. Junkers only built 2 or 3 of the CL1's as floatplanes so I just kind of assumed it was a W-29.:redface2: -- Al
 
Thanks both - I am just beginning to appreciate these models - and intend to start my own "library" of them.

Now - having established that you two are a couple of experts - perhaps you can help me identify my first find. I THINK - it might be a Sopwith Camel - but am not sure. My second Guess was a Nierport???? It's still being worked on (making two machine guns and painting) - but am adding it to my mini-collection of figures, which I bought as castings from Dorset Soldiers. Here it is - would appreciate you casting an eye - and letting me know what you think it is?

I don't think it is a "Serious" model - just a bit of fun, really. Regards, johnnybach

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Call it a Sopwith Camel. The vertical tail is definetly a Sopwith tail and the fuselage and nose have Sopwith-like lines and the struts are more Sopwith than Nieuport, so a Camel it is. :smile2: -- Al
 
Many thanks Al - That's pleased me - I got it right!

Looking forward to seeing the rest of your finds now! Thanks again - johnnybach^&grin
 
johnnybach said:
Thanks both - I am just beginning to appreciate these models - and intend to start my own "library" of them.

Now - having established that you two are a couple of experts - perhaps you can help me identify my first find. I THINK - it might be a Sopwith Camel - but am not sure. My second Guess was a Nierport???? It's still being worked on (making two machine guns and painting) - but am adding it to my mini-collection of figures, which I bought as castings from Dorset Soldiers. Here it is - would appreciate you casting an eye - and letting me know what you think it is?

I don't think it is a "Serious" model - just a bit of fun, really. Regards, johnnybach

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Al is the expert on WWI aircraft, most of what I know I learned from his comments on this thread. That being said, I concur that your plane looks more like a Camel than a Nieuport.
 
Still waiting on arrival of the first two boxes from the big collection Ed, Michael and I purchased (thought one would arrive today, but no such luck), but in the mean time, picked up an excellent Royal Flying Corps general purpose pick-up truck, the last truck I needed to complete all of the trucks Heco produced. Now I need Austin & Crossley armored cars, the Renault FT-17 and German A7V Tanks, and the Mobile Pigeon Loft to complete my collection of Heco vehicles.
 
In the meantime - my "Camel" is now armed. Thanks for the advice..............Someone said you could never have too many Camels.......johnnybach^&grin
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The first box of the collection purchased by Michael, Ed Curiel, Clive Gande and myself arrived safely today, containing 6 of the 26 aircraft. Three were Ed's, 2 were Michael's and one was mine. The aircraft are absolutely mint, and contain certificates indicating they were custom made for the seller by Tony and Adele. The second box is in transit, so I may have more news tomorrow.:wink2:
 
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