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ivanmoe
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We're definitely behind on our pilots, no doubt about it.
Hopefully, the situation will be rectified in coming months.-Moe
Well, we got Hawker on the way, and another DH-2, so things are heating up a bit for KotS. Really like the looks of both pieces. -- AlWe're definitely behind on our pilots, no doubt about it.
-Moe
Do you have a photo of the Luke prototype? Find nothing in the London Toy Show thread
Unfortunately, I don't have the pictures I saw, and I can't remember what thread I saw them in, or even what forum I may have seen them on. There is a London Show figure titled "WW1 American Pilot" that is not ID'ed as Luke but the pose sure looks like him. He is listed in the WW1 section as LTS2017 in the JJD section in the Treefrog store. Also, at the London show, there was a gray master of a pilot figure on foot with a pistol, which, while not ID'ed as such, was certainly meant to be Luke. Sorry I can't find it. -- Al
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I think there's a pic of the Luke set in the TF store where it's for sale.
-Moe
Edit: Sorry, as it appears TF is out of them. There is a pic here:
https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...oe-s-JJD-Model-Collection&p=805433#post805433
-Moe
Edit: Sorry, as it appears TF is out of them. There is a pic here:
https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...oe-s-JJD-Model-Collection&p=805433#post805433
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The gray master figure of the pilot with the pistol has to be Luke. John has done his usual outstanding research as note that the M1911 Colt is in Luke's left hand, his right shoulder/arm being disabled by a German machine gun bullet that forced him to land. The wound eventually proved fatal, having passed through his body and exiting his left side, Luke collapsed about 200 yards from his plane as he sought to hide in the underbrush near a stream. He did fire a few shots at German troops before his final collapse as he bled to death. -- Al
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BTW, this whole Frank Luke business can be confusing. Here's Roy's post that was referenced above:
https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...-new-two-WW1-pilot-resins&p=803737#post803737
Right now, it appears that there's the "American Pilot" set and another Luke figure which is armed with a pistol!
-Moe
https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...-new-two-WW1-pilot-resins&p=803737#post803737
Right now, it appears that there's the "American Pilot" set and another Luke figure which is armed with a pistol!
-Moe
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I think there's a pic of the Luke set in the TF store where it's for sale.
-Moe
Edit: Sorry, as it appears TF is out of them. There is a pic here:
https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...oe-s-JJD-Model-Collection&p=805433#post805433
Now, let me correct myself, yet again, as the figure above is still for sale at TF:
https://www.treefrogtreasures.com/p-25114-wwi-american-pilot-london-toy-soldier-show-figure.aspx
When I searched earlier, I queried for "Frank Luke," rather than "American Pilot.":redface2:
This is what happens when I attempt to conduct forum affairs on a smartphone rather than a computer!
-Moe
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ACE-34 "DH-2, #14 Squadron, Palestine 1917" landed at my house this afternoon. This is an absolutely beautifully done model and has now become my favorite in my WWI KoS collection. I passed up on the first one to concentrate on my IWA and BH aircraft carrier collections but I am really glad that I decided to order this bird. Extremely well done and yet so fragile looking. This will look very good with my Model-T's and Rolls Royce armoured cars from the Wheels Across the Desert collection . . . .
:smile2: Mike
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Thanks Al . . . I also really like it because of the its simplistic color scheme and the overall fragile look to it . . . . I am now thinking about making a desert scheme dio base for it and a couple of the WAD vehicels . . .
:smile2: Mike
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I didn’t notice that the fuel tank was offset from the centerline of the model’s upper-wing when I viewed the promo pics. Along with the two-blade prop, this distinguishes it from the already released Lanoe Hawker version. It’s nice that our JJ models are more than just repaints of models that we frequently already own, something genuinely unique and more than just a knock-off. Great looking model, Mike!
-Moe
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I didn’t notice that the fuel tank was offset from the centerline of the model’s upper-wing when I viewed the promo pics. Along with the two-blade prop, this distinguishes it from the already released Lanoe Hawker version. It’s nice that our JJ models are more than just repaints of models that we frequently already own, something genuinely unique and more than just a knock-off. Great looking model, Mike!
-Moe
Thanks Moe . . . Those subtle differences do set the two models apart . . .
:smile2: Mike
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I didn’t notice that the fuel tank was offset from the centerline of the model’s upper-wing when I viewed the promo pics. Along with the two-blade prop, this distinguishes it from the already released Lanoe Hawker version. It’s nice that our JJ models are more than just repaints of models that we frequently already own, something genuinely unique and more than just a knock-off. Great looking model, Mike!
-Moe
According to John's release notes this Airco DH-2 "model is depicted as an early production DH-2 as it is equipped with a gravity fuel tank mounted above the wing on the port side, and has a two bladed propeller."
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Thank you for your search and posting and the other one for your assistance.
The american pilot I order now at Grey Goose, small run of 150 pieces, 20 GBP
The american pilot I order now at Grey Goose, small run of 150 pieces, 20 GBP
Time for my semi-annual plea for John to get a few Nieuport 11's of the Lafayette Escadrille into the production schedule. It is a gorgeous little aircraft and one of historical importance. It is sorely needed for a WW1 aviation collection, as much so as any Spad or Fokker. Also my continuing wish for John to revisit his superb SE-5, which he has produced only one of, and really needs to be more widely represented. I think McCudden's "B" Flight of 56 Squadron (of the famous Voss dogfight) would be the perfect place to start. McCudden scored 50 of his 57 confirmed victories in the SE-5A, 32 of the 50 being in SE-5A #B4891. McCudden's first 7 victories were scored in several different DH-2's, a model John excels at and which would make a nice bookend dio as a companion piece with a McCudden SE-5A. As I believe that the SE-5A and DH-2 are John's 2 best WW1 aircraft models, I think McCudden's aircraft would be a perfect choice for the JJD treatment. :wink2: -- Al
I am really excited about the new German groundcrew and pilots that John has previewed. There are just so many possibilities that these figures will be able to be used for. I really like the guys working on the props and the engine. I also really like the pilots exiting their planes. Also really glad that the release of these figures will be spaced out.:wink2: -- Al
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It’s absolutely marvelous to see additional figures for the GGC. I’m not sure that it was ever intended, but the BGC/RFC ended up being considerably “better-manned.” The new sets will redress the imbalance. That’s not to say that additional Allied production wouldn’t be welcome as well.:wink2:
^&grin
-Moe