Jimbunas Diecast Collection

[Jimbuna]

Some of you already know of my latest hobby (as of Dec 2010) of collecting post WWII British aircraft.

If I'm in the wrong section would a moderator kindly move it to somewhere more appropriate?

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/index.htm

http://www.geminijets.com/database/index.php?r_product=6

http://www.hobbymaster.com.hk/airpower_72_harrier.shtml

Edit: I've had to remove the list because any alterations and the justification etc. goes all to hell.

[Gerald]

Yes it was an interesting update, it seems that the wallet need also updated :yep:

[Dowly]

Sub & Naval Discussions: News, Books, Films, and Models (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=186)

:03:

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On the subject, I'd love to start collecting something like that, just don't have the money for it. :-?

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sub & Naval Discussions: News, Books, Films, and Models (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=186):nope:


Although some did serve with the Fleet Air Arm... :doh:

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that Gerald...especially an old pensioner like me :DL

Won this on evilbay a short while ago....a 2-seat Typhoon trainer ZJ807/BF, 29(R) Squadron, RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, to complement the single seat version already in my collection.

The trainer version is becoming really scarce to source, I've only seen two or three examples this year.

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/189/aa36402.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/aa36402.jpg/)

[Dowly]

:nope:


Although some did serve with the Fleet Air Arm... :doh:

Somehow I knew someone would jump on that. :O: Hence, I say: Go look inside and see all the dozens of model threads there are, many of which havr nothing to do with naval stuff. :03:

[Oberon]

I got an F-100 a couple of days ago :rock:

[Jimbuna]

I got an F-100 a couple of days ago :rock:

Pictures or it didn't happen :smug::DL

[Oberon]

Pictures or it didn't happen :smug::DL

I'll take some tomorrow...alas the pointed bit just below the nose (what is that, radar?) suffered a gravity related incident, but the rest is in good shape.

[Herr-Berbunch]

I'll take some tomorrow...alas the pointed bit just below the nose (what is that, radar?) suffered a gravity related incident, but the rest is in good shape.

Ha, ha. Upholding your reputation for landings with models as well as flight sims! :rotfl2:






I can't talk.

[ReFaN]

Can you fly with them ?

[DarkFish]

Can you fly with them ?why yes of course, the only question is how long;)

[AVGWarhawk]

Here are some mine Jim. Never mind the dust :88)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0279.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0276.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0282-1.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0278.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0280.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0281.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

I collect diecast cars as well.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0283.jpg


Thread hijacked! :stare:

[Jimbuna]

That's an impressive looking collection Chris, I'm waiting for the first ankle biter to fly the nest so I can convert the room into a man cave and put mine on display.

Thus far I've got my eye on a few of these but may end up looking for something with glass or perspex fronts like the one further below to keep the dust off.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/products/besta-shelf-unit-white__59476_PE165371_S4.jpg


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/products/besta-wall-cabinet-white__0117389_PE272482_S4.JPG (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S69887563)

Ordered this Tonka earlier today for the collection:

AA33606 Panavia Tornado GR.4A No. 13 Squadron, RAF Marham, Norfolk, "Operation Iraqi Freedom"

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3858/aa33606.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/aa33606.jpg/)

[AVGWarhawk]

The glassed covered shelves are the way to go. Specifically with the dust that likes to collect. Glad you are going to display. Often folks buy and keep them in the box because the item will retain better value. What's the purpose of buying the items in the first place? Display or make a few more dollars/pounds down the road? I open them, display and toss the box. These are madet to enjoy on display.

Tonka? Is the original Tonka that manufactured steel construction vehicles for kids to play with? Nice looking model. Have a link you purchase these from? :DL

[Oberon]

I used to have a Tonka digger :rock:

Anyway, pic as requested:

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9923/1005203.jpg

[Jimbuna]

The glassed covered shelves are the way to go. Specifically with the dust that likes to collect. Glad you are going to display. Often folks buy and keep them in the box because the item will retain better value. What's the purpose of buying the items in the first place? Display or make a few more dollars/pounds down the road? I open them, display and toss the box. These are madet to enjoy on display.

Tonka? Is the original Tonka that manufactured steel construction vehicles for kids to play with? Nice looking model. Have a link you purchase these from? :DL

Yeah Tonka was indeed a childhood metal toy manufacturer but my use of the word was in the context of the Tornado aircrafts nickname being 'Tonka' as the Typhoon having the nickname 'Tiffy'

What links would you like...the Ikea furniture or the suppliers of the aircraft?

[Jimbuna]

I used to have a Tonka digger :rock:

Anyway, pic as requested:



That's a nice aircraft for the collection...I'm currently on the lookout for a TSR-2 if I can find one reasonably priced.

BTW...Kratos was asking after you on Thursday night.

[AVGWarhawk]

I was not sure if Tonka for the toy manufacturer is what you meant! :DL

[Jimbuna]

Tonka Home Page: http://www.hasbro.com/tonka/en_US/

[Oberon]

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/%21B01Gtn%21Bmk%7E$%28KGrHqIOKi4EwvEtig4CBMcCOurLF g%7E%7E_35.JPG

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him. :03:

[Jimbuna]

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/%21B01Gtn%21Bmk%7E$%28KGrHqIOKi4EwvEtig4CBMcCOurLF g%7E%7E_35.JPG

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him. :03:

Rgr that...will do http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[AVGWarhawk]

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/%21B01Gtn%21Bmk%7E$%28KGrHqIOKi4EwvEtig4CBMcCOurLF g%7E%7E_35.JPG

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him. :03:

Thats the Tonka I remember. :up:

I had the road grader. It sells as VINTAGE now!!! :o:oops:

http://i.ebayimg.com/02/!B+!!,Dw!mk~$(KGrHqMOKj0EzlMlwGjYBM-UjIgzsw~~_3.JPG

[AVGWarhawk]

I have a P-40 1/72 scale Pearl Harbor model I picked up somewhere because...well...it was a P-40 and it looks to be made by Unimax. I have this one.

http://web4.hobbylinc.com/gr/unx/unx85031.jpg


There are others to be had. I just might start collecting a few more of these. :hmmm:

http://www.forcesofvalor.com/

[TLAM Strike]

...the pointed bit just below the nose (what is that, radar?)...
Pitot Tube for measuring air speed. :03:

[Jimbuna]

Pitot Tube for measuring air speed. :03:

A lot of modellers purchase 'clean' syringes and blunt the edge prior to affixing.

[Oberon]

Pitot Tube for measuring air speed. :03:

Oh, so nothing important then. :haha:


A lot of modellers purchase 'clean' syringes and blunt the edge prior to affixing.

I've got some sowing needles about somewhere, I might take the wire cutters to them and blunt them, see what I can do. Failing that it is a F-100 after clipping another F-100 in flight. :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Had an offer for this Tonka accepted on evilBay whilst at work:

AA33609 Panavia Tornado GR.4 No. 12 Sqn., RAF (Special 90th Anniversary Scheme) Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, 2005

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2352/aa33609.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/aa33609.jpg/)

Notice how this one has the pitot tube attached :O:

[Torplexed]

Beautiful collection there jimbuna. :up:

I was planning to collect Unimax diecast tanks but the local hobby store dropped the line. So, I'm stuck with a solitary T-34 with no one to shoot at.

http://pyxis.homestead.com/T-34.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Cheers Torplexed....nice Russki, what is the scale?

I agree with what Chris was saying earlier about putting your collection on view rather than keeping them in the box but I must admit, I do keep the boxes and packaging because when I'm old it would be my intention to sell them on but I wouldn't consider them an actual 'investment' at the present time.

I'd be glad if I recovered what I'd payed...would always pay for a holiday or two away.

[Torplexed]

Cheers Torplexed....nice Russki, what is the scale?

1:32. Oh well, there's the internet to buy from, sight unseen. :D

[Jimbuna]

1:32. Oh well, there's the internet to buy from, sight unseen. :D

That's a good size scale...I used to make plastic 1/35 (Tamiya mostly) kits 25/30 years back.

I use eBay.co.uk a lot and tend to go for the 'new' examples but will go for those harder to find ones if they are 'used' but written and photographed as in 'mint' condition.

Being a collector of Brit post WWII only I reckon I'm within 20 or so of completing my collection (certainly Corgi wise) unless new examples are released.

[the_tyrant]

jim, why isn't you pm box working? just say this in your sig

ok, back to topic

[Gerald]

jim, why isn't you pm box working? just say this in your sig

ok, back to topic There seems to be a complex situation, :88)

[Jimbuna]

jim, why isn't you pm box working? just say this in your sig

ok, back to topic

I wish I knew...but there are at least one here who think it a personal attack I suspect....I'm awaiting Neal sorting it out.

[FIREWALL]

This thread got me interested in the hobby. I am thinking of starting a collection. I found this site.

http://www.flyingmule.com/


Postage Stamp series Planes,Tanks,Ships ect...

[Gerald]

I wish I knew...but there are at least one here who think it a personal attack I suspect....I'm awaiting Neal sorting it out. What, I have NEVER claimed that I would think that it is directed at me, if that's what you are referring to, no way!

[Gerald]

This thread got me interested in the hobby. I am thinking of starting a collection. I found this site.

http://www.flyingmule.com/ Nice site,with lots of candy :DL

[Castout]

Some of my diecast model collection

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/roh_kudus/planes.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/roh_kudus/tanks.jpg
Out of the three tanks I love the Centurion most. Definitely stands out from the rest. I missed the T-72. I'm still hoping I could get my hands on the Minichamps T-72. The store which I bought them from no longer imports Minichamps tank anymore. I think it may have gone bust now even.

There also a number of dragon armor models but they are so dusty on the cabinet that I'm ashamed to post them.

Edit: But here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/roh_kudus/tanks2.jpg

[Jimbuna]

This thread got me interested in the hobby. I am thinking of starting a collection. I found this site.

http://www.flyingmule.com/


Postage Stamp series Planes,Tanks,Ships ect...

Yeah...possibly the best site I've come across but the postage costs from the US to the UK price them out of the market at my end.

[Jimbuna]

Update: The two latest aircraft ordered arrived today.

Here is the Tonka (AA33606...........Corgi...............Tornado GR.4A 'Iraqi Freedom'.....227/3600) I haven't put the ordnance or undercarriage on her because she is going straight back into her box for storage purposes until I've got a man cave.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9560/p1000630x.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/p1000630x.jpg/)
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8225/p1000631p.jpg (http://img593.imageshack.us/i/p1000631p.jpg/)

Nor have I ever claimed to be a photographer :DL

I'll get some pics of the Tiffie and post them soon.

[Gerald]

Update: The two latest aircraft ordered arrived today.

Here is the Tonka (AA33606...........Corgi...............Tornado GR.4A 'Iraqi Freedom'.....227/3600) I haven't put the ordnance or undercarriage on her because she is going straight back into her box for storage purposes until I've got a man cave.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9560/p1000630x.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/p1000630x.jpg/)
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8225/p1000631p.jpg (http://img593.imageshack.us/i/p1000631p.jpg/)

Nor have I ever claimed to be a photographer :DL

I'll get some pics of the Tiffie and post them soon. Very good Jim,they look nice :DL

[Jimbuna]

So they should at the price they cost :o

[Gerald]

So they should at the price they cost :o:hmmm: is the question of overtime in Buna's household now, with connection to the treasures

[Jimbuna]

Nope, just a good pension and some very rewarding part-time consultancy work.

[AVGWarhawk]

I like the weapons loadout that come with the model. Very nice!

[Gerald]

Nope, just a good pension and some very rewarding part-time consultancy work. Of course, Jim!

[Jimbuna]

I like the weapons loadout that come with the model. Very nice!

Thanks Chris...I should imagine she'll look a lot better when she's 'tooled-up'.

Here's the Tiffie (AA36402...........Corgi...............Eurofighter Typhoon T.1................1657/3400) the two-seat trainer is becoming rather scarce to source now.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3615/p1000627t.jpg (http://img545.imageshack.us/i/p1000627t.jpg/)
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7968/p1000628z.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/p1000628z.jpg/)
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5773/p1000629u.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/p1000629u.jpg/)

[AVGWarhawk]

The Corgi's are very nice. Expensive!

[Gerald]

Thanks Chris...I should imagine she'll look a lot better when she's 'tooled-up'.

Here's the Tiffie (AA36402...........Corgi...............Eurofighter Typhoon T.1................1657/3400) the two-seat trainer is becoming rather scarce to source now.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3615/p1000627t.jpg (http://img545.imageshack.us/i/p1000627t.jpg/)
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7968/p1000628z.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/p1000628z.jpg/)
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5773/p1000629u.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/p1000629u.jpg/) Jim! How many aircraft do you have in total :)

[Oberon]

Wow, very nice Jim. She looks a treat. :yeah:

[FIREWALL]

Yeah...possibly the best site I've come across but the postage costs from the US to the UK price them out of the market at my end.

Sorry to hear that Jim. These will work out perfect fo me. Won't take up alot of room and minimal assembly.

Definitly a good selection. :yep: Those shure are some nice planes you got Jim. :up:

[Jimbuna]

The Corgi's are very nice. Expensive!

The Tonka was £56.15 and the Tiffie cost £41.25 (both include p&p).

I've got my eye on this atm...the asking price is £56.00

AA32310 English Electric Lightning F.6 XR769, No. 11 Squadron, RAF Binbook, Lincolnshire, 1983

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3825/31872883.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/31872883.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Jim! How many aircraft do you have in total :)

Good question...I think it's 47 or 48

Wow, very nice Jim. She looks a treat. :yeah:

Cheers...should look even better 'tooled up' and in a display cabinet.

Funnily enough I'm on a 24 1/2 hour shift right now and made the usual phone call home to ensure all is okay and thw wife says "James would like a woerd with you"....she gives him the phone and he starts asking my advice on mortgages....so I may get that man cave quicker than I expected :DL

Sorry to hear that Jim. These will work out perfect fo me. Won't take up alot of room and minimal assembly.

Definitly a good selection. :yep: Those shure are some nice planes you got Jim. :up:

Cheers...what are you thinking of collecting?

I'm presuming US WWII perhaps.

[Gerald]

Good question...I think it's 47 or 48



Cheers...should look even better 'tooled up' and in a display cabinet.

Funnily enough I'm on a 24 1/2 hour shift right now and made the usual phone call home to ensure all is okay and thw wife says "James would like a woerd with you"....she gives him the phone and he starts asking my advice on mortgages....so I may get that man cave quicker than I expected :DL



Cheers...what are you thinking of collecting?

I'm presuming US WWII perhaps. Good,I collecting already for a long time back, :03:

[Jimbuna]

Good,I collecting already for a long time back, :03:

Pardon?

[FIREWALL]

Yes Jim. All the WWII Fighters they have of the smallest scale.

I almost forgot... And the WWI Sopwith Camel and DR1 :yep:

With them being tiny I can put them all in a sealed glass cube. I hope. :DL

[AVGWarhawk]

The Tonka was £56.15 and the Tiffie cost £41.25 (both include p&p).

I've got my eye on this atm...the asking price is £56.00

AA32310 English Electric Lightning F.6 XR769, No. 11 Squadron, RAF Binbook, Lincolnshire, 1983

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3825/31872883.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/31872883.jpg/)

Interesting design with I would guess as being fuel tanks on the wings? :hmmm:

[Gerald]

Pardon? "Pardon" It was obviously an unwelcome answer, but I mentioned ONLY that I collect ... then some time to go back.

[Jimbuna]

Yes Jim. All the WWII Fighters they have of the smallest scale.

I almost forgot... And the WWI Sopwith Camel and DR1 :yep:

With them being tiny I can put them all in a sealed glass cube. I hope. :DL

That must be some small scale...1/144 perhaps?

Interesting design with I would guess as being fuel tanks on the wings? :hmmm:

Rgr that...fuel tanks they be...for endurance when the Bear is picked up crossing the Norwegian coast and heading for the Scottish north east coastline (well that was the case 20/30 years back).

[Jimbuna]

"Pardon" It was obviously an unwelcome answer, but I mentioned ONLY that I collect ... then some time to go back.

I'm bloody glad I don't speak Swedish or I'd be posting some choice words right now!! :stare:

"Pardon" in English accompanied with a question mark is a way of asking you to give a little more detail...a way of showing interest in what you posted :damn:

[Gerald]

I'm bloody glad I don't speak Swedish or I'd be posting some choice words right now!! :stare:

"Pardon" in English accompanied with a question mark is a way of asking you to give a little more detail...a way of showing interest in what you posted :damn: My apologies, I misinterpreted the word, :oops: while I like the thread value and content, "Pardon" in its origin is clearly a trap ....:doh: ooo damit

[AVGWarhawk]

Well Jim, this hobby is much healthier that that old hobby of smoking! :DL

[Jimbuna]

Well Jim, this hobby is much healthier that that old hobby of smoking! :DL

Oh, didn't I tell you I sta.....just kidding but you are the only one of us who'll actually remember how long ago that was...IIRC I was about a fortnight behind you :hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes, around the same time. Two years now. I mispoke in the stop smoking thread. I had said it was two years at that time.

OK, back to diecast models. :D

[Oberon]

Saw a Tonka flying over Woodbridge today. Not a usual sight, must be from Marham.

Got myself a Revell kit today, a Sherman Firefly 1:76. It's been a LONG time since I've done a glue it and paint it kit. So we'll see how it goes.

[Jimbuna]

Saw a Tonka flying over Woodbridge today. Not a usual sight, must be from Marham.

Got myself a Revell kit today, a Sherman Firefly 1:76. It's been a LONG time since I've done a glue it and paint it kit. So we'll see how it goes.

Stick it up here when she's done and I'll have a ganders.

20 hours or so to go on the Lightning and someone has bid the initial asking price so it looks like it'll eventually go for more than the £50 + £6 p & p.

[Gerald]

I'm bloody glad I don't speak Swedish or I'd be posting some choice words right now!! :stare:

"Pardon" in English accompanied with a question mark is a way of asking you to give a little more detail...a way of showing interest in what you posted :damn: How the hell do I know all the grammatical tendencies, which are available in English ... and also is not the word ... English from the beginning,sh!t...:stare:

[AVGWarhawk]

It is said that English is the hardest language to master.

[Gerald]

It is said that English is the hardest language to master. Apparently .... and so, for any price at all.

[Jimbuna]

How the hell do I know all the grammatical tendencies, which are available in English ... and also is not the word ... English from the beginning,sh!t...:stare:

It is your decision/choice to post on so many posts that are written in English...give me a break.........pleeeeeeeeese :O:

I'll post you an English translator but then I run the risk of 'perceptual distortion :DL

[Gerald]

It is your decision/choice to post on so many posts that are written in English...give me a break.........pleeeeeeeeese :O:

I'll post you an English translator but then I run the risk of 'perceptual distortion :DLYes, okay, I have the picture clear, I'll send away a language pack for Swedish to you, so you can communicate, if English is not ... . contain the desired word from the sender....so -called back-up :DL

[Jimbuna]

Yes, okay, I have the picture clear, I'll send away a language pack for Swedish to you, so you can communicate, if English is not ... . contain the desired word from the sender....so -called back-up :DL

I'll wager you which one of us will get the most responses :03:

[Gerald]

I'll wager you which one of us will get the most responses :03: Like that word, must be silenced, down or not at all mentioned,btw soon I go to U.K and I hope they can understand the magic word "pardon",custom border at Heathrow, is very understanding :O:

[Oberon]

Only just spotted that Lightning, very nice. I think the Lightning if the RAF Museum has theirs in that config, IIRC they can also put missiles up on there.

[Jimbuna]

It is said that English is the hardest language to master.

Most definitely...the Americans have failed miserably thus far :DL

Like that word, must be silenced, down or not at all mentioned,btw soon I go to U.K and I hope they can understand the magic word "pardon",custom border at Heathrow, is very understanding :O:

Watch out they don't find any powdery substances on you and feel the need to do an internal probe search on you.

I've heard a rumour the authorities have received a tip-off regarding your pending arrival :03:

[Jimbuna]

Only just spotted that Lightning, very nice. I think the Lightning if the RAF Museum has theirs in that config, IIRC they can also put missiles up on there.

Well I won it two hours ago on evilbay...you should find it simple enough...I'd rather not say how high the bidding went :oops:

:damn::damn::damn:

[Gerald]

Most definitely...the Americans have failed miserably thus far :DL



Watch out they don't find any powdery substances on you and feel the need to do an internal probe search on you.

I've heard a rumour the authorities have received a tip-off regarding your pending arrival :03: Good one, :salute: Maybe I should take the embassy entrance instead :o

[nikimcbee]

Does Mrs Buna approve of such a vast collection?:o

Do you do any of the 1/18 stuff? I have a 1/18 MiG-15. It takes up a lot of space.

[Jimbuna]

She raises the odd eyebrow but doesn't say much...besides, she generally gets whatever she wants.

She's heard of a certain retail establishment opening in Chester so I suprised her by booking a 4-day stay...that should keep me in credit for a few more aircraft and I do know there is a large Modelzone store in Bridge St. Chester :DL

1/18 is a little big I'm afraid, all mine are 1/72 and I'm still without any display space :-?

[FIREWALL]

[QUOTE=jimbuna;1658219]That must be some small scale...1/144 perhaps?

Yes. :yep: They don't have as much detail but, not bad considering.

I might try possibly doing a diarama Air Show. The only ones they don't have is, a Pitts Racer or a Gee Bee Racer. :wah:

[Jimbuna]

[QUOTE=jimbuna;1658219]That must be some small scale...1/144 perhaps?

Yes. :yep: They don't have as much detail but, not bad considering.

I might try possibly doing a diarama Air Show. The only ones they don't have is, a Pitts Racer or a Gee Bee Racer. :wah:

Put some pictures up on here...the more people that do that the better.

I'll be posting my latest acquisition (the Lightning) when it arrives.

[FIREWALL]

I had an old Imageshack account. I wonder if it's still good ? :hmmm:

Will check it out. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

You don't need to be registered with ImageShack to post pictures...one of the benefits over Photobucket IMHO.

[nikimcbee]

so what's the net worth of your collection?

[Jimbuna]

so what's the net worth of your collection?

Hard to say Jason because the vast majority are limited editions and checking on eBay shows a definite upward trend in values since I started collecting in Dec 2010.

What I can tell you is I keep a spreadsheet of my collection and thus far I've spent £2072.08.

Who was it that said "Crime doesn't pay" :DL

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/smartdark/viewpost.gif (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1659695#post1659695)
You mean in the wives names?:har:

You naughty little boy.:03: You piss of one of 'em, she might seize your aeroplane collection.:o


Originally Posted by jimbuna http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/smartdark/viewpost.gif (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1659729#post1659729)
Then she'd have nothing to sleep on :DL




I did mean that 'literally' :DL

Here is the last three purchases sited on the ottoman bed.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7655/p1000634r.jpg

Here is what she's lying on (sorry but I forgot the flash wasn't turned on for these two).

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5836/p1000636.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1277/p1000637w.jpg

[Gerald]

I did mean that 'literally' :DL

Here is the last three purchases sited on the ottoman bed.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7655/p1000634r.jpg

Here is what she's lying on (sorry but I forgot the flash wasn't turned on for these two).

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5836/p1000636.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1277/p1000637w.jpg Will aim for Ikea furniture in the background, :DL

[Jimbuna]

Will aim for Ikea furniture in the background, :DL

It does look like it doesn't it?

I can assure you it isn't though.:DL

[Gerald]

It does look like it doesn't it?

I can assure you it isn't though.:DL It was just a guess, actually, looked like it, with mirrors and furniture, neat.I believe in what you say, :yep:

[Jimbuna]

It actually came from an online retail furniture store.

Mrs Buna and daughter chose it because it 'looked nice' :doh:

When it arrived (two triple size wardrobes and a chest of 6 drawers) some parts were broken and some were missing so the whole order was returned TWICE and took over three months to get sorted :stare:

Never again....old man Buna pays for it so he will pick it in future (until Mrs Buna flutters her eyelids no doubt) :03:

[Gerald]

It actually came from an online retail furniture store.

Mrs Buna and daughter chose it because it 'looked nice' :doh:

When it arrived (two triple size wardrobes and a chest of 6 drawers) some parts were broken and some were missing so the whole order was returned TWICE and took over three months to get sorted :stare:

Never again....old man Buna pays for it so he will pick it in future (until Mrs Buna flutters her eyelids no doubt) :03: I have never acted, furniture online, would prefer to see the product before my eyes, and feel free to give it a "kick" to ensure the sustainability :o ... but when you mention this, so I remember the conversation you mentioned before,but I must course, admit that you had bad luck to be forced to send to back off, because of error, which is not a dream situation, :88)

[Jimbuna]

Lesson learned :know:

[Jimbuna]

The latest addition has arrived:
AA32310 English Electric Lightning F.6 XR769, No. 11 Squadron, RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire, 1983...267/1500

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1/p1000638h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/p1000638h.jpg/)
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/903/p1000639x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/813/p1000639x.jpg/)
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3148/p1000640dd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/p1000640dd.jpg/)

[FIREWALL]

That is some nice planes Jim. :yep: And what's nice is they increase in value.

Well for me the big or should I say little 1\144 announcement is... I just ordered my first plane. The P-51D Mustang. :DL

Now the ordering frenzy begins. :D

[Oberon]

Damn Jim, that's one fine bird. :up:

[Jimbuna]

That is some nice planes Jim. :yep: And what's nice is they increase in value.

Well for me the big or should I say little 1\144 announcement is... I just ordered my first plane. The P-51D Mustang. :DL

Now the ordering frenzy begins. :D

Cheers...don't forget to stick em up here so we can all have a look.

Damn Jim, that's one fine bird. :up:

Thanks Jamie...simply wish I could display them all.

[Jimbuna]

Just back from a four day trip to the north west with Mrs. Buna during which my retail therapy was helped with the purchase of three more aircraft:

A Red Arrows Hawk (no Brit diecast collection can be completed without one.
Another 'Brick' (Raspberry Ripple colour scheme).
A Falklands era Sea Lynx from HMS Brilliant.

I'll post again after I get a few piccies.

[Oberon]

I have a feeling when I venture up norf next April to Yark that I will be coming back with a few aircraft :03: Honeymoon or no. :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Up narf, Yark eh?

A few aircraft eh?

Time to check the mansions security system me thinks :hmmm:

:DL

[Herr-Berbunch]

Another 'Brick' (Raspberry Ripple colour scheme).



Well Jim, that lightning could very well be the one that inspired me to join the Air Force, I lived on the approach to Binbrook and used to see them daily as a kid and that made me want to be a part of it.

As for the Buccaneer, my last base in the RAF was at Boscome Down, home of all things raspberry ripple (paint scheme, not rhyming slang. Although...!).

I look forward to more pics. :up:

[TarJak]

Up narf, Yark eh?

A few aircraft eh?

Time to check the mansions security system me thinks :hmmm:

:DL
Pull up the drawbridge mon! The Soothners are cooming!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Pull up the drawbridge mon! The Soothners are cooming!

It's the accent that gave it away! :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Pull up the drawbridge mon! The Soothners are cooming!

It's the accent that gave it away! :hmmm:

hehe :DL

[Oberon]

Up narf, Yark eh?

A few aircraft eh?

Time to check the mansions security system me thinks :hmmm:

:DL

Dammit! Rumbled again.

It's a fair cop.

http://mirror-us-ga1.gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/bizarre/_more2005/_more05/nicked-wheels-gone-from-police-cars-propped-up-on-bricks-ANON.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Here is the 'Brick' in Raspberry Ripple colour scheme....Corgi AA34108 Buccaneer S.2B, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, 1987....977/1370

(I didn't bother attaching the refueling probe to the nose for the picture)

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa34108.htm

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2695/p1000650.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/p1000650.jpg/)

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/615/p1000651z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/p1000651z.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Here is the 'Brick' in Raspberry Ripple colour scheme....Corgi AA34108 Buccaneer S.2B, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, 1987....977/1370

(I didn't bother attaching the refueling probe to the nose for the picture)

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa34108.htm

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2695/p1000650.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/p1000650.jpg/)

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/615/p1000651z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/p1000651z.jpg/) Nice, :up:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Jim, you need to get to Bruntingthorpe on Sunday - Cold War Jets Day :yeah:

[Oberon]

Jim, you need to get to Bruntingthorpe on Sunday - Cold War Jets Day :yeah:

Do want...cannot get... :nope:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyfuBDN3Vdw&feature=channel_video_title

:wah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I can't make it either, I'm with you bro :wah:

[AVGWarhawk]

Nice model!

[Jimbuna]

Jim, you need to get to Bruntingthorpe on Sunday - Cold War Jets Day :yeah:

I wish I could but it's just a tad too far to do in one day...I start another 24 1/2 hour duty the following day (Monday).

I met one of the organisers on another forum and he informs me there may be as many as 4 or 5 'Bricks' on view.....I'm absolutely gutted :-?

[Jimbuna]

Nice model!

Cheers Chris...I'll put the Hawk Red Arrow up tomorrow when I get home from work.

[TarJak]

Well at least we know where your buccaneers are!


Either side of your buccanhead.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Well at least we know where your buccaneers are!


Either side of your buccanhead.:O:

LOL :DL

No Brit diecast collection can ever be completed without a Red Arrows Hawk:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA36008.html

This is the only Corgi example in my collection thus far that is not a 'Limited Edition'

http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/7695/p1000648x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/862/p1000648x.jpg/)
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6181/p1000649.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/p1000649.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Got this Lynx (HMS Manchester with Sea Skua missiles) whilst in Chester last week.

She is still in the box because of a grub screw in the base (never seen a Corgi diecast packed like this before) so I'll leave it there until I put her on display.

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages_01/AA39003.html

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/3927/p1000647o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/p1000647o.jpg/)

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8292/aa39003lynx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/aa39003lynx.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Jim! Are you buy everything from Corgi, or you, use other suppliers :hmm2:

Btw,very nice models :DL

[Jimbuna]

Corgi mainly but I do have half a dozen or so examples from manufacturers such as Hobbymaster, Gemini and Sky Guardians.

I've just ordered the Wessex 'Humphrey' off HMS Antrim during the Falklands campaign.

[Gerald]

Was not she a DD...

[Jimbuna]

http://www.southviewaviationart.co.uk/aa37602.jpg
Humphrey

http://www.nhcra-online.org/falklands/graphics/antrim3.jpg
HMS Antrim, County Class Destroyer


Her helicopter, the Westland Wessex HAS.Mk3, nicknamed "Humphrey", was responsible for the remarkable rescue of 16 SAS men from Fortuna Glacier and the subsequent detection and disabling of the Argentinian submarine Santa Fe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_Santa_Fe_(S-21))


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_class_destroyer

[Gerald]

Thanks, she was apparently in use for quite some time.

[Jimbuna]

Now in the Chilean Navy (well she was until 2006)


Antrim was decommissioned in 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ship_decommissionings_in_1984) and sold to Chile on 22 June 1984. The Chileans renamed her Almirante Cochrane after Thomas Cochrane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cochrane,_10th_Earl_of_Dundonald), who had commanded the Chilean Navy from 1817 to 1822. In 1994 Almirante Cochrane underwent the same refit as her sister ship Blanco Encalada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Fife_(D20)). This entailed removing her Seaslug (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Slug_missile) launcher and extending her deck aft to allow the installation of a new, larger hangar. In 1996 she received the Barak SAM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_SAM) in place of her Seacat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Cat_missile) launchers.

[Gerald]

Now in the Chilean Navy (well she was until 2006) Seacat them I remembered, when they were originally, but was replaced by including the Bofors Robotic System 08,during the the time I was at her.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5522/halland79.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/halland79.jpg/)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halland_class_destroyer

[Jimbuna]

Seacat was pretty ineffective as I recall...I doubt the system ever shot anything out of the sky.

Must check the Falklands links :hmmm:

[Gerald]

Seacat was pretty ineffective as I recall...I doubt the system ever shot anything out of the sky.

Must check the Falklands links :hmmm: But you're right, Seacat was not exactly good, and had a lower success rate, which meant that they were replaced quickly ..... at least in Sweden, :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Ships firing Sea Cat made claims on only one confirmed "kill" of Argentine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina) aircraft an A-4C Skyhawk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-4_Skyhawk#Argentina) of FAA Grupo 4 on 25 May (the pilot, Lt Lucero ejected) from over 80 launches.



The missiles were fitted to the four Swedish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden) Östergötland-class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostergotland_class_destroyer) destroyers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroyer), replacing three Bofors L/70 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_40_mm_gun) guns (a more modern and heavier variant than the Royal Navy's L/60) with a single launcher on each ship. The Östergötland-class destroyers of late 1950s origin were retired in the early 1980s.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seacat_missile

[Gerald]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seacat_missile With respect to your information, so the links have a "wrong", Östergötland class destroyer, was NOT an operational ship as it appears from the link info.But these units were taken out of service in 1978 ... but were part of this war organization, in the event of war or similar.

[Jimbuna]

Good old Wiki...never has been the most reliable or definitive source :DL

[Gerald]

Good old Wiki...never has been the most reliable or definitive source :DL Good thing there are other sources, :DL

[Jimbuna]

Show me.

[Gerald]

Show me. I'm in "principle" always on call around the clock, :yep:

[Jimbuna]

I'm in "principle" always on call around the clock, :yep:

No comprendae :hmmm:

[Gerald]

No comprendae :hmmm: I know exactly which mode you are in, :DL

[Jimbuna]

Just won something a little special on evilBay for £12.54....pictures here when it arrives :rock:

[Gerald]

Just won something a little special on evilBay for £12.54....pictures here when it arrives :rock: Congratulations, so you may show up, what has come into your house :yeah:

[Oberon]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hVOW2U7K4-M/TPAynMhN7sI/AAAAAAABYyE/9D-CJAGQQf8/a3%20lightning.jpg

?

[Gerald]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hVOW2U7K4-M/TPAynMhN7sI/AAAAAAABYyE/9D-CJAGQQf8/a3%20lightning.jpg

? Great, :haha:

[Jimbuna]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hVOW2U7K4-M/TPAynMhN7sI/AAAAAAABYyE/9D-CJAGQQf8/a3%20lightning.jpg

?
How did you get beyond my electrified perimeter fence, the minefield, guard dogs and especially SWMBO? :o

Nope...something a bit later in design and well tested in combat :03:

[Herr-Berbunch]

How did you get beyond my electrified perimeter fence, the minefield, guard dogs and especially SWMBO? :o

Nope...something a bit later in design and well tested in combat :03:

Harrier then? :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Harrier then? :hmmm:

Nope...you'll find out soon enough because delivery is scheduled at 6-8 June :smug:

You actually put the idea into my head...a sort of diversification or adjunct to the collection you could say :03:

[Gerald]

Nope...you'll find out soon enough because delivery is scheduled at 6-8 June :smug:

You actually put the idea into my head...a sort of diversification or adjunct to the collection you could say :03: I'll come up with an educated guess, :arrgh!:

[Oberon]

http://www.voodoo-world.cz/ah64/wah64.jpg
?

[Gerald]

http://www.voodoo-world.cz/ah64/wah64.jpg
? Your favorite Helo, :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

http://www.voodoo-world.cz/ah64/wah64.jpg
?

Bleedin background noise :damn:

Never seen that in 1/72 diecast as a Brit version :hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hVOW2U7K4-M/TPAynMhN7sI/AAAAAAABYyE/9D-CJAGQQf8/a3%20lightning.jpg

?

So, did these ever see any action? They look like a pregnant mig-21?

[Oberon]

Bleedin background noise :damn:

Never seen that in 1/72 diecast as a Brit version :hmmm:

Dunno about 1/72 diecast but...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Corgi-Collection-Westland-WAH-64-Apache-British-Army-/150486952880

:hmmm:

Bit cheap and cheerful though I think...probably not a collectors item.

So, did these ever see any action? They look like a pregnant mig-21?

Show some respect colonial! :nope::03: That's an EE Lightning. The Saudis used them against the Egyptians during the North Yemen Civil War, only one was shot down. The Lightning has also been credited with one kill...which...erm...was...a Harrier... :oops:
She had a remarkable climbing ability, could intercept US U-2s with relative ease, much to the surprise of U-2 crews who had thought themselves uncatchable at the height of 88,000 feet.
Remarkable bird, in her time one of the best fighters out there, but technology overtook her and she had to go. None flying anymore, there was a South African one but alas there was a tragic fatal crash. However there is a group in the States looking to return one to flying condition...now that will be a sight (and sound) to behold. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Dunno about 1/72 diecast but...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Corgi-Collection-Westland-WAH-64-Apache-British-Army-/150486952880

:hmmm:

Bit cheap and cheerful though I think...probably not a collectors item.



Show some respect colonial! :nope::03: That's an EE Lightning. The Saudis used them against the Egyptians during the North Yemen Civil War, only one was shot down. The Lightning has also been credited with one kill...which...erm...was...a Harrier... :oops:
She had a remarkable climbing ability, could intercept US U-2s with relative ease, much to the surprise of U-2 crews who had thought themselves uncatchable at the height of 88,000 feet.
Remarkable bird, in her time one of the best fighters out there, but technology overtook her and she had to go. None flying anymore, there was a South African one but alas there was a tragic fatal crash. However there is a group in the States looking to return one to flying condition...now that will be a sight (and sound) to behold. :yeah:

Yeah 'cheap and cheerful' just about sums it up :DL

Here is the Thunder City Lightning that was or is the end of an era :-?

http://www.space-travellers.com/index.php?wohin=lightning

Check the short video out at the bottom of the page.

I've currently got four different examples in my diecast collection.

[Gerald]

Very nice and,with great dignity :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Following on from #107 (The Brick Raspberry Ripple scheme, originally purchase because it was a Brick and not because of the colour scheme) the following was posted by my friend...


As for the Buccaneer, my last base in the RAF was at Boscome Down, home of all things raspberry ripple (paint scheme, not rhyming slang. Although...!).

I look forward to more pics. :up:

This got me to thinking about the fact that many aircraft types were painted thus and based at Boscombe Down for pilot training, equipment evaluation etc.

A quick look at the Unnoficial Corgi Diecast Site told me there were at least six variants/types on offer so I decided to add them as a little niche to my collection.

Here is the latest addition (two others on order) AA35409 Sepecat Jaguar T.Mk.2.......991/1360

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa35409.htm

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4707/p1000653jpg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/p1000653jpg.jpg/)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4247/p1000654jpg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/p1000654jpg.jpg/)
http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/1599/p1000655jpg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/863/p1000655jpg.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Very nice, and the colors seem to be those rights clearly, :DL

[Herr-Berbunch]

Looks close enough for me...

http://www.qinetiq.com/home_etps/Gallery/historical_aircraft/Jaguar.CarouselPar.31220.Image.gif

I loved being at BD for the shear variation in aircraft, not just ETPS's but a whole load of others inc. the VAAC Harrier - an old airframe with tomorrows cockpit. And I ran the sports and social bar there, so had many, many real ale tasting nights :woot: The only thing I didn't like was I had a desk job when I wanted to be back travelling and living in a tent/hotel in some lovely hot, sandy places. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Looks close enough for me...

http://www.qinetiq.com/home_etps/Gallery/historical_aircraft/Jaguar.CarouselPar.31220.Image.gif

I loved being at BD for the shear variation in aircraft, not just ETPS's but a whole load of others inc. the VAAC Harrier - an old airframe with tomorrows cockpit. And I ran the sports and social bar there, so had many, many real ale tasting nights :woot: The only thing I didn't like was I had a desk job when I wanted to be back travelling and living in a tent/hotel in some lovely hot, sandy places. :yep:

That must have been an extremely interesting period in your career.

The neares I got to the RAF was my 10 week initial training course for Northumbria Police at RAF Dishforth. At the time the runway was covered for landings so jets would 'hot wheel' it....touch down for a few seconds and take off without dropping their speed.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Army Air Corps nowadays :doh: At least there's still flying!

[Jimbuna]

Army Air Corps nowadays :doh: At least there's still flying!

Dishforth or Boscombe Down?

[Gerald]

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3488/viggen06.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/viggen06.jpg/)

Side view of a SK 37 Viggen two-seat trainer showing its second canopy for the instructor.In the early eighties I had the opportunity to ride with a couple of times in the Viggen....and it was an experience, :DL

[Herr-Berbunch]

Dishforth or Boscombe Down?

Dishforth.

Boscombe Down is now run by QinetiQ, a private company from the embers of the public DERA. Huge profits were made by some :nope:. The airfield is still controlled by RAF personnel, there is (was) a few small RAF sections - Harrier and Tornado software teams, Fast Jet Test Sqn, Heavy Aircraft Test Sqn, Rotary Wing Test Sqn, and obviously ETPS (very few Brit students, all Indian and beyond!). Obviously the Harrier software teams now going to be non-existant! :nope:

My office was just to the right of this wonderful scene... (if hotlinking works from here)

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/lightning/survivors/xl629-boscombe-000701.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Side view of a SK 37 Viggen two-seat trainer showing its second canopy for the instructor.In the early eighties I had the opportunity to ride with a couple of times in the Viggen....and it was an experience, :DL

I'd have had my hand cuffed to the ejector seat handle :o

Dishforth.

Boscombe Down is now run by QinetiQ, a private company from the embers of the public DERA. Huge profits were made by some :nope:. The airfield is still controlled by RAF personnel, there is (was) a few small RAF sections - Harrier and Tornado software teams, Fast Jet Test Sqn, Heavy Aircraft Test Sqn, Rotary Wing Test Sqn, and obviously ETPS (very few Brit students, all Indian and beyond!). Obviously the Harrier software teams now going to be non-existant! :nope:

My office was just to the right of this wonderful scene... (if hotlinking works from here)



I've a QinetiQ Hawk on order funnily enough, they're on special offer @Modelzone for £19.99.

[Gerald]

I'd have had my hand cuffed to the ejector seat handle :o A little of that feeling was so from the beginning, actually .... but after 10-15 minutes it went better ... the best was at take-off, also stops when they reversal engines, if they want to shorten the distance to land on, where it was so powerful it was enough, :doh:

[Jimbuna]

After alluding to my bargain off evilbay (£12.54) and numerous hints and gusses '#135, 137, 140, 141 and 143' (presuming I haven't missed any) here is the latest addition.....a Tornado from Boscombe Down AA36003 1155/3400:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa33603.htm

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7362/p1000663s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/p1000663s.jpg/)
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2617/p1000665b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/p1000665b.jpg/)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2359/p1000664y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/p1000664y.jpg/)

[Gerald]

So how many, all in all, you now have in the series,:DL

[Jimbuna]

53 and two more in the post :|\\

[Gerald]

53 and two more in the post :|\\ A neat little collection!

[Jimbuna]

Starting to run out of ideas and there are only two Boscombe Down variants I've yet to collect :hmmm:

[TarJak]

That's the problem with collecting things like this. Once you've got the set what do you do next?

Start another collection of course....:D

[Oberon]

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4225/1005220g.jpg

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/2898/1005221.jpg

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/1303/1005222.jpg

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7483/1005223x.jpg

:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

That's the problem with collecting things like this. Once you've got the set what do you do next?

Start another collection of course....:D

Yeah...I've already done all the Gulf War and Falklands examples and only need two more (one of which I'm currently bidding for on evilBay) to complete the Boscombe Down set.

I suppose I'll concentrate more on other manufacturers such as Gemini and Hobbymaster.

HM have a lovely looking Sea Vixen overdue for release but they also make the only Tornado variant I haven't got (F3) and it doesn't look right to me, too skinny. I like my Tornados 'beefed up' with missiles, bombs and ecm pods etc.

[Jimbuna]

:yeah:

Nice ones Jamie...are they 1/144?

Kratos was out on Thursday and I told him of your pending marriage.

His response (whilst laughing) "The silly bastid, wish him all the best from me". :DL

[Oberon]

I believe they are, the 109 and Zero probably a bit smaller in scale. They're Corgis, nice little lookers. Not bad for just over a fiver for the lot.
Haha, thank Kratos and give him my best when you see him next, tell him Schroeder is still pining for him ;)

[Jimbuna]

I believe they are, the 109 and Zero probably a bit smaller in scale. They're Corgis, nice little lookers. Not bad for just over a fiver for the lot.
Haha, thank Kratos and give him my best when you see him next, tell him Schroeder is still pining for him ;)

Rgr that...will do.

Only a fiver for five examples? :o

[Jimbuna]

Latest addition...this time it's the Wessex HAS.3 nicknamed 'Humphrey'

Flying off HMS Antrim during the Falklands Conflict this helicopter rescued nearly 20 SBS and SAS personnel from various miniature craft due to outboard engine failures and recovered others after covert operations had been carried out.

AA37602 Westland Wessex HAS.3 - XP142 'Humphrey' 1967/2610

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa37602.htm

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5690/p1000666z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/p1000666z.jpg/)
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5911/p1000667dc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/p1000667dc.jpg/)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4180/p1000668i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/p1000668i.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Nice,:DL

[Jimbuna]

Well yes...I think so :03:

[Gerald]

Well yes...I think so :03: BTW,what kind of material in the models, the same or different depending on the plan or helo :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

A mixture....plastic and metal.

[Gerald]

A mixture....plastic and metal. With super glue, or a general craft .... I guess you must be quick to jump setting, so that there will be no hassles, :DL or will they,come, completely finished...

[Jimbuna]

They come ready assembled.

[Gerald]

Good,:salute:

[Jimbuna]

:salute:

[Oberon]

Hello Hello, looks like this little beauty got lost underneath the chaff. That's a very nice Wessie there Jim, love the nickname, makes of think of the Helo in Thomas which was called Harold, he was modelled after a Wessie too IIRC. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Hello Hello, looks like this little beauty got lost underneath the chaff. That's a very nice Wessie there Jim, love the nickname, makes of think of the Helo in Thomas which was called Harold, he was modelled after a Wessie too IIRC. :yeah:

Cheers mate...the latest 'Boscombe Down' addition came in the parcel post this afternoon so I'll take a few shots and post her here tomorrow.

[Jimbuna]

The latest addition to the Boscombe Down section of the collection....

The Hawk AA36007 1155/1501

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA36007.html

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8858/p1000672l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/p1000672l.jpg/)
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4140/p1000674f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/p1000674f.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3687/p1000676td.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/p1000676td.jpg/)

I've just ordered the three retirement squadrons Harriers from Hobbyboss for nostalgia reasons :rock:

[Oberon]

Very nice Jim, very nice indeed. Seems funny seeing a Hawk in anything other than the Red Arrows scheme, even though I've seen the Black RAF special at the local airshow. Look forward to seeing the Harriers. :salute:

[THE_MASK]

This place is up the road from me . Imagine an old tin shed stacked to the ceiling with tens of thousands of model cars and planes . It was like a wonderland when my kids were little .

http://www.gatewaymodels.com.au/index.htm

[Jimbuna]

An aladdins cave....that's how I remember some of my childhood model/toy stores.

Sadly, most of them have gone now.

[Herr-Berbunch]

The latest addition to the Boscombe Down section of the collection....

The Hawk AA36007 1155/1501


I couldn't remember seeing a rippled Hawk, and then I saw the word ASTRA and it all came flooding back. :D

Looking forward to pics of the Harriers!

[Jimbuna]

I couldn't remember seeing a rippled Hawk, and then I saw the word ASTRA and it all came flooding back. :D

Looking forward to pics of the Harriers!

Half way through reading your post alarm bells started ringing...I'm pretty strong on authenticity and wouldn't want an innacurate colour scheme in the collection :DL

[AVGWarhawk]

Half way through reading your post alarm bells started ringing...I'm pretty strong on authenticity and wouldn't want an innacurate colour scheme in the collection :DL


I agree with Jim on authenticity of the aircraft colors, pilot name on a particular aircraft represented and configuration. Specifically if the aircraft is to represent the colors of a ace pilot.

[Jimbuna]

I agree with Jim on authenticity of the aircraft colors, pilot name on a particular aircraft represented and configuration. Specifically if the aircraft is to represent the colors of a ace pilot.

Rgr that Chris.

Here is a picture of the Harriers from somebody elses collection (remember, my collection is still 'in' the bed and a few other places atm).

I will of course post my own set of pictures when the aircraft arrive.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/179/111hmc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/111hmc.jpg/)

[AVGWarhawk]

These are nice models. The only thing I dislike is dusting the things.

[Herr-Berbunch]

These are nice models. The only thing I dislike is dusting the things.

It's okay, Jim's married *ducks* :D

[Jimbuna]

Very nice Jim, very nice indeed. Seems funny seeing a Hawk in anything other than the Red Arrows scheme, even though I've seen the Black RAF special at the local airshow. Look forward to seeing the Harriers. :salute:

The Black coloured Hawks are quite common afaik and fly out of RAF Valley (if it hasn't been closed by now) :stare:

The past couple of years I've hired a six bedded house at Bowness-on-Windemere overlooking the lake and would see them at least twice per day doing low flying training over the lake...a great site.

Here is my collection example:

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4997/p1000679l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/p1000679l.jpg/)
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1792/p1000680m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/146/p1000680m.jpg/)

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA36003.htm

I've also got the two examples below:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa36006.htm

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA36009.html

These are nice models. The only thing I dislike is dusting the things.

Too true...the bug bear of any model collector. I'm going to try and lessen that burdon as much as possible by purchasing some of these:

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S69887563

EDIT: I meant to add...some of the diecast 'experts/rivet counters' are already slating the Harriers, saying they were rushed into production and have numerous innacuracies in their colour and panel lines etc. :stare:

[Jimbuna]

The Hobbymaster Harriers from 1Sqn, 4Sqn and 800NAS in their disbandment scheme livery arrived today.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8629/p1000681q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/p1000681q.jpg/)

I was suprised to see that they each came with their own print.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7683/p1000682c.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/p1000682c.jpg/)

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/5719/p1000683k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/815/p1000683k.jpg/)

This is the 1Sqn variant, the other two are the same with regard to weapons loadout...all that differs is the tail art and print.

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/1062/p1000684z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/p1000684z.jpg/)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6466/p1000685u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/508/p1000685u.jpg/)

Overall I'm quite pleased and the collection now includes eleven Harriers.

[AVGWarhawk]

Getting quite a collection. :yeah: I wish Matchbox Collectible did not stop making the 1:72 scale diecasts. I would still be purchasing these models.

[Jimbuna]

Well the boys house purchase is going okay and I expect to be exchanging contracts on his behalf within the next two months so I've got two more Boscombe Down versions to collect (Canberra and Hunter) then that'll be it until I cam move into the man cave? :DL

Did you manage to look at the bottom link of #192 (wall cabinets)?

What do you reckon...suitable or not?

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes I did. Very suitable. Can these cabinets be fitted with light? Small projecting LED lights would be nice for displaying the models.

Something like this:

http://www.phantomlighting.com/Images/Image/Phantom-Bookcase-b.jpg

[Oberon]

Very nice Harriers Jim, and quite a collection of them you have. :yeah: Beautiful birds, rugged and reliable once they'd sorted the early engine problems out. :salute: Will miss them. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Yes I did. Very suitable. Can these cabinets be fitted with light? Small projecting LED lights would be nice for displaying the models.

Something like this:

http://www.phantomlighting.com/Images/Image/Phantom-Bookcase-b.jpg

Never considered that tbh because the room is the smallest in the house (about 10' x 8') :hmmm:

Very nice Harriers Jim, and quite a collection of them you have. :yeah: Beautiful birds, rugged and reliable once they'd sorted the early engine problems out. :salute: Will miss them. :yep:

Aye me too mate :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

I think I would look up some small LED display lighting for the cabinets. The lighting really sets off the collection. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

I think I would look up some small LED display lighting for the cabinets. The lighting really sets off the collection. :yep:

I will give it serious consideration...my initial thoughts were to train two of the triple cluster ceiling mounted halogen spotlights toward the wall the cabinets will be standing up against.

[TarJak]

Never considered that tbh because the room is the smallest in the house (about 10' x 8')

:timeout:WTF? You display your models in the WC?:06::O:

[Jimbuna]

:timeout:WTF? You display your models in the WC?:06::O:

Probably my only property buying regret...we only planned for the one ankle biter so we purchased a 3 bedroomed (well, two and a box room really). The plan was the smallest room would be made into a den or play room or something of the sort.

Then along came the second ankle biter and for whatever reason we never got around to moving or extending.

I'll always regret that.

[Dan D]

Probably my only property buying regret...we only planned for the one ankle biter so we purchased a 3 bedroomed (well, two and a box room really). The plan was the smallest room would be made into a den or play room or something of the sort.

Then along came the second ankle biter and for whatever reason we never got around to moving or extending.

I'll always regret that.

"ankle biter" lol. We call them "Teppichratten" (="carpet rats") over here.

[Jimbuna]

"ankle biter" lol. We call them "Teppichratten" (="carpet rats") over here.

LOL :DL

[magic452]

"ankle biter" lol. We call them "Teppichratten" (="carpet rats") over here.


"Rug Rats" here in the States.


@ Jim That is some sort of a collection :yeah::yeah:

Magic

[Jimbuna]

"Rug Rats" here in the States.


@ Jim That is some sort of a collection :yeah::yeah:

Magic

Thank you Sir.

[AVGWarhawk]

I know them as 'crumb snatchers' :DL

[Jimbuna]

Just won a Hawker Hunter from Boscombe Down over on evilBay...pictures when she arrives :sunny:

[Gerald]

Jim! How many deliveries, you get to your collection, there appears to be very frequent :DL

[Jimbuna]

Current number is 58 (not counting the Hunter) and I can think of 2 more I'd like before focussing on purchasing cabinets to display them in but that is subject to my son moving into his new place of abode.

[Gerald]

It sounds like you need to rebuild the house Jim, to eventually be able to fit everything :03:

[Jimbuna]

Nope...simply move the daughter out next :dead:

[Jimbuna]

Just won a Canberra from Boscombe Down over on evilBay...pictures when she arrives :sunny:

[Gerald]

Again? It seems to run races around the clock there, and you take home first prize for the most part...:DL

[Jimbuna]

May purchase one more Jaguar but only if the price drops a little.

[Gerald]

And how much should the price fall then...:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Currently only available in the 'Buy it now' category.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230576599953&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Gerald]

Still, it seems only take 2-3 days for delivery, but nearly 40 pounds, is a whole evening in the pub, and that includes rubber legs, safely :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Still, it seems only take 2-3 days for delivery, but nearly 40 pounds, is a whole evening in the pub, and that includes rubber legs, safely :cool:

LOL :DL

[Castout]

I just saw the biggest Flanker diecast ever in Chinese dark gray livery.

I think it was Gaincorp's 1:48 Su-27.

I AM VERY TEMPTED.

Will probably pick one home next month.

If I decide to get it I'll certainly post pictures.

[Jimbuna]

At 1/48 it should be a fair size...look forward to seeing it.

[Gerald]

1/48,the scale, I have not seen anything in, possibly a man with a forked tongue, the size may well be true, :DL

[Jimbuna]

1/48,the scale, I have not seen anything in, possibly a man with a forked tongue, the size may well be true, :DL

Oh 1/48 does exist :yep:

http://tdhp.49.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=162&t=7394

[AVGWarhawk]

1/48 are nice but I find the 1/72 scale have more detail. As many Franklin Mint diecast 1/48 scale aircraft I have I find the 1/72 scale Matchbox are much more detailed and a greatly reduced price.

[Gerald]

Oh 1/48 does exist :yep:

http://tdhp.49.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=162&t=7394 Nice link, :up:

[Jimbuna]

1/48 are nice but I find the 1/72 scale have more detail. As many Franklin Mint diecast 1/48 scale aircraft I have I find the 1/72 scale Matchbox are much more detailed and a greatly reduced price.

Now that is interesting to note Chris because I have been tempted on the odd occasion in the past to consider purchasing something from Franklin Mint.

[Castout]

At 1/48 it should be a fair size...look forward to seeing it.

Yeah that thing was huge. I don't think it will fit into my display cabinet (that picture doesn't give it justice). But it is pretty and the size makes possible showing all the rivets and everything not possible with 1/72. The only thing that kind of a let down was that the missiles were not given detailed painting. They were just all white. :DL

I will go back to scrutinize that huge Flanker in 2 weeks( wouldn't want a sloppy production). If I find it to be of decent quality worth the price tag I'll pick one home and post pictures of it.

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that.

[Castout]

One thing for sure is I know the item is rare :DL and that if I pass on buying it I will probably never going to be able to pick it home in the future due to its rarity or price increase or more likely both.

Gaincorp in the past is known to have run on limited production basis and they are likely to never go back to their old models or livery. I got my 2 Gaincorps, a Flanker and an Eagle for what I consider a bargain price(less than 15 bucks each then). I know they are not of the best quality but to be honest they are not bad either. They are pretty decent to me. Then they were the first company that did a Flanker in 1:72.

[Jimbuna]

There are two things I consider before I make a purchase:

1. The purchase price

2. Do i want it badly enough to pay that price

[Castout]

There are two things I consider before I make a purchase:

1. The purchase price

2. Do i want it badly enough to pay that price

Yeah wise enough, as for me

1. The purchase price

2. Whether the quality matches the purchase price or even exceed my expectation.

3. Desirability. If I think it's good for my longevity I'll buy it :D

I'm not going to buy anything for my hobby which I consider below my quality expectation. I mean I buy hobby stuffs because I like them so I will not settle on buying less than desirable quality hobby stuffs. If I can't afford it I will not buy it or save the money to get it later if it's too good to be passed.

what I avoid is usually toyish look of model. I scrutinized a Hobby Master MiG-21MF yesterday and it was tagged at US$45.00 and I must say it looked awfully toyish. The panel lines are quite a shame. I would not buy it even at half the price.

Of course toyish look can still be forgiven for diecast otherwise diecast would not have a chance. It can be redeemed by any other quality characteristic or feel other than just look. The older Minichamp tanks that I collect for example won my love for its weighty feel and independent wheel suspension.

But I must admit for look and look alone, I think model kit has the upper hand hands down plus the customization. The downside that it takes much effort, patience and time and it's very very vulnerable that a case is a must unless you want to see it destroyed in the next 5 year.

[AVGWarhawk]

Now that is interesting to note Chris because I have been tempted on the odd occasion in the past to consider purchasing something from Franklin Mint.

After discovering other diecast manufacturers I found the 1/48 Franklin Mints to be less than good on detail. I still find the Matchbox 1/72 scale much more detailed. My Mig has all the rivets. :03: Corgis have more detail but the price is a bit steep for me. If Matchbox were still making theirs I would still be buying them.

http://www.jtscollectibles.com/images/MBC%20SS%201%20MIG%2015%202004%20Image%20I.jpg

http://www.iinet.com/~nan1717/Airplanes/images/Matchbox/US/F-86_Mig-Mad-Marine/F-86_Mig-Mad-Marine_9868_300_8.jpg

http://buttrynet.dyndns.org/BNETWeb2/forum/mainuploadsfolder/Del/MB-C4500_01_lrg.gif

[Jimbuna]

I may yet have a look at Matchbox then, they made have released something Corgi haven't.

Hope to receive some diecast today and/or tomorrow, awaiting the arrival of the Hunter and the Canberra...fingers crossed.

[AVGWarhawk]

Matchbox has stopped making the 1/72 collectible in this particular collection Some can be found at website stores. Mostly ebay. Many going for much more then I paid for them when gotten off the shelve at Target.

[AVGWarhawk]

Check this link:

http://www.iinet.com/~nan1717/1-72_warplanes.htm

[Jimbuna]

Check this link:

http://www.iinet.com/~nan1717/1-72_warplanes.htm

That is one cool link Chris but I must admit being immediately drawn to the waterline ships...I used to collect 1/700 IJN :03:

To do the link justice I'll peruse it over the next couple of days.

BTW....one of the two awaited arrivals came this morning but nobody was in to take delivery :damn:

[AVGWarhawk]

It is a good link as it has other pics of diecast collectables. The Corgi B25 is sweet. :D I did not look at the vessels. :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

TBH the ships are a tad sparse in detail...it's the subject matter that intrigues me most with them.

[Jimbuna]

The Hunter has arrived meaning I'm only waiting delivery of the Canberra to complete the 'Boscombe Down' section of the collection.

This is one of 5000 made which makes it far less rare than the majority of the remainder of my collection.

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA32703.htm

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2594/p1000687s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/691/p1000687s.jpg/)
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1856/p1000688w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/p1000688w.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Can buy foreign planes to your collection for the same money around, :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

Nope...British post WWII only.

[Gerald]

Then you still have a great selection, :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Thank you.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Jim, if post war RAF is your bag, I can whole-heartedly recomment reading Sqn Ldr Jerry Pook's book Flying Freestyle - flying JPs, Hunters, Harriers, Tornados, F104, and Drakken in places like Bahrain, Oman, Germany, Falklands, Belize, and of course the UK.

I'm only just over halfway through, in Wildenrath with Harriers... :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Jim, if post war RAF is your bag, I can whole-heartedly recomment reading Sqn Ldr Jerry Pook's book Flying Freestyle - flying JPs, Hunters, Harriers, Tornados, F104, and Drakken in places like Bahrain, Oman, Germany, Falklands, Belize, and of course the UK.

I'm only just over halfway through, in Wildenrath with Harriers... :yeah:

At £17.50 + free p&p it's gotta be worth a ganders.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Freestyle-Fast-Pilots-Story/dp/1844158241

I've a nasty habit of putting a book I'm currently reading down for one that arrives so I'll finish this little beauty below first but I will purchase it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_24?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+buccaneers+pitchfork&sprefix=the+buccaneers+pitchfork

[Herr-Berbunch]

That's admirable, I can't afford to blow that much on a book so I just use my local library - although they have nothing in stock that I want so it costs me 25p to order it in from another library.

[Oberon]

Another one for you to read Jim:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cold-War-Hot-Wings-1962-1994/dp/1844155757/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1308140636&sr=1-1

It's a good read. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

That's admirable, I can't afford to blow that much on a book so I just use my local library - although they have nothing in stock that I want so it costs me 25p to order it in from another library.

No don't get me wrong, that was just for reference purposes....I purchased the book of a member of the Britmodeller forum (I go by my usual name Jimbuna) for £25 inc p&p.

[Jimbuna]

Another one for you to read Jim:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cold-War-Hot-Wings-1962-1994/dp/1844155757/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1308140636&sr=1-1

It's a good read. :yeah:

Cheers Jamie...another for the wish list :DL

[Herr-Berbunch]

Another one for you to read Jim:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cold-War-Hot-Wings-1962-1994/dp/1844155757/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1308140636&sr=1-1

It's a good read. :yeah:

Added to my list too. :up: