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[Blowtorch]

here's a reference for some common plane sizes. Me 109 kept constant. I threw in some Vietnam choppers, including a big one in case some of you were going to ask to go on some long range missions! After pulling these recognition models out, I fear the Ju-52 is a pipe dream

 

[The Military Workshop]

Very useful reference. Thanks for posting.

 

[jazzeum]

As the length of a Ju 52 was approximately 60 feet while the Owl was 51, both large planes, the criteria would seem to be not length but whether Figarti thinks they could sell 100 or so.

 

[Blowtorch]

As the length of a Ju 52 was approximately 60 feet while the Owl was 51, both large planes, the criteria would seem to be not length but whether Figarti thinks they could sell 100 or so.

Can't think of a more versatile airplane in a toy soldier context. You can pose paras with it, refugees, supplies, politicians, even the theatre colors aren't critical as they hopped around to wherever the need was urgent

 

[uksubs]

Can't think of a more versatile airplane in a toy soldier context. You can pose paras with it, refugees, supplies, politicians, even the theatre colors aren't critical as they hopped around to wherever the need was urgent

Problem with these big planes is having the space for them

 

[jazzeum]

Problem with these big planes is having the space for them

Yes, that's true. I had nowhere to exhibit the Owl. It was just too big. One thing that helps however is having a stand.

 

[Mitch]

Agree that the size of the aircraft seems unimportant with Figarti. The mediums they use allow the larger size to be done whilst retaining detail and, importantly, keeping the weight down. The Owl still for me is the best thing they have done almost faultless IMO. The only thing I did not like was the figure.

About time a Mossie was made
Mitch

 

[Beaufighter]

Agree that the size of the aircraft seems unimportant with Figarti. The mediums they use allow the larger size to be done whilst retaining detail and, importantly, keeping the weight down. The Owl still for me is the best thing they have done almost faultless IMO. The only thing I did not like was the figure.

About time a Mossie was made
Mitch

I agree about a dh98 Mosquito but disagree with your opinion concerning the Luftwaffe pilot that came with the "OWL." In fact, I really like the figure...so much that if you want to sell or trade yours, you have a pending deal.

Thanks,
Marc

 

[Beaufighter]

Yes, that's true. I had nowhere to exhibit the Owl. It was just too big. One thing that helps however is having a stand.

Brad,

When you make that move out West, consider those display issues when house hunting!

Best,
Marc

 

[jazzeum]

Brad,

When you make that move out West, consider those display issues when house hunting!

Best,
Marc

Without a doubt!

Brad

 

[ivanmoe]

Problem with these big planes is having the space for them

For folks that have the room to display miniatures with wingspans of over twenty inches, "big planes" must seem heaven sent. For me, however, smaller, single-engine props would be much more suitable. I'm to the point where I get no joy, whatsoever, in owning models that I can't display. While the twin-engine types are beautiful, they'll never fit in the bays of my cabinets. Heck, the Storch is even too big. Additional P-40 and other single-engine types would be greatly appreciated.

Victory is making a first forum-post which agrees with another member!

 

[HAWKEYE]

here's a reference for some common plane sizes. Me 109 kept constant. I threw in some Vietnam choppers, including a big one in case some of you were going to ask to go on some long range missions! After pulling these recognition models out, I fear the Ju-52 is a pipe dream

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hey blowtorch, i have two beautiful wooden ju52 warbirds one mediterrenean and the other is hitlers personal ju 52. they have clear canopys . call tim tyler at troops of time . he will hook you up. they are very reasonably priced.