Jimbuna's Diecast Collection Part 2

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32303 Lightning Mk.1 226 OCU

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4458/p1010106h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/p1010106h.jpg/)

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5291/p1010107hh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/p1010107hh.jpg/)

[TarJak]

I like that one a lot Jim. Very nice shots.

[Jimbuna]

I like that one a lot Jim. Very nice shots.

Oh there are more...five arrived today (including the one above).

Give me a few minutes :DL

[TarJak]

Oh there are more...five arrived today (including the one above).

Give me a few minutes :DL

Much excitement in the Jimbuna household then.:)

[Jimbuna]

Much excitement in the Jimbuna household then.:)

Nah, Ann has absolutely no interest :DL

Corgi AA49403 Lightning F3 5 Sqn

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/729/p1010108gt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1010108gt.jpg/)

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4448/p1010109q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/p1010109q.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Nah, Ann has absolutely no interest :DL


Why am I not surprised.:)

[Jimbuna]

Why am I not surprised.:)

Coz she's a woman :03:

[TarJak]

Coz she's a woman :03:

No curing that then.:03:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA49401 Lightning F1 56Sqn 'Firebirds'

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6952/p1010110xa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/100/p1010110xa.jpg/)

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2720/p1010111l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/808/p1010111l.jpg/)

[MH]

Nice one.
Waiting for the F-35:D

[Oberon]

Nice one.
Waiting for the F-35:D

Aren't we all? :O:

[Jimbuna]

Nice one.
Waiting for the F-35:D

Aren't we all? :O:

LOL :DL

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32301 F.Mk.1A

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8126/p1010112ty.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/p1010112ty.jpg/)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3609/p1010113qc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/p1010113qc.jpg/)

[Schroeder]

I bet Jim's collecting mania is the main creator for revenue in the UK at the moment.:doh:

[Jimbuna]

I bet Jim's collecting mania is the main creator for revenue in the UK at the moment.:doh:

Just one more to photograph.....and one on pre-order :03:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32305 Lightning F.1A No.111 Sqn

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6629/p1010114g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/p1010114g.jpg/)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3575/p1010115v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/p1010115v.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA49402 Lightning F2 92 Sqn

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4950/img0154yg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/img0154yg.jpg/)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/850/img0155qn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/img0155qn.jpg/)

[TarJak]

How many Frightenings is that now Jim?

[Jimbuna]

How many Frightenings is that now Jim?

Sixteen...the complete set issued by Corgi :03:

[Betonov]

Are diecast those you buy already assembled or do you still have to paint them and glue them together by yourself :hmmm:

[kranz]

Are diecast those you buy already assembled or do you still have to paint them and glue them together by yourself :hmmm:
actually, he gathers little lumps of lead, heats them, pours the lead into
mo(u)lds and voila!

[Jimbuna]

Are diecast those you buy already assembled or do you still have to paint them and glue them together by yourself :hmmm:

Already assembled and painted although you have a choice of undercarriages up or down usually and the parts are a push-in fit.

[nikimcbee]

actually, he gathers little lumps of lead, heats them, pours the lead into
mo(u)lds and voila!

That explains a lot!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/MadlHatterByTenniel.svg/250px-MadlHatterByTenniel.svg.png

The largest dis-play of aero-planes in the toon.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33420 Sea King HAR.3 HRH Prince William

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6374/img0559f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/img0559f.jpg/)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1616/img0560y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/528/img0560y.jpg/)

With her peer group

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7034/img0563ji.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/img0563ji.jpg/)

[kranz]

looks pretty cool, especially the one with the "camo"

[AVGWarhawk]

Good Lord Jim. You have been busy collecting!

[Jimbuna]

looks pretty cool, especially the one with the "camo"

Corgi AA33417 Sea King HC-4 'Bosnia'

Good Lord Jim. You have been busy collecting!

Rgr that Chris :salute:

[Jimbuna]

GARAF4005-111 Phantom FG.1 111Sqn 2/50

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/1/img0564jy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/img0564jy.jpg/)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/4403/img0565bq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/img0565bq.jpg/)

[Oberon]

Very nice brick :rock:

[Jimbuna]

Very nice brick :rock:

Brick = Buccaneer

Rhino = Phantom.

You must be experiencing a sober moment :03:

[Oberon]

Brick = Buccaneer

Rhino = Phantom.

You must be experiencing a sober moment :03:

I thought they were Bananas? :O:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II#Nicknames

[Jimbuna]

I thought they were Bananas? :O:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II#Nicknames

Wikipedia :D

Brick and/or Banana:

http://www.alexhamilton.net/content/low_flying_brick

http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/Pages1_files/History_Index.html

That Phantom link is the first I've seen referring to brick though :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39004 Lynx AH.1 Army Air Corps 376/1000

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/7585/img0568e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img0568e.jpg/)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2922/img0569iu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/img0569iu.jpg/)

With her peer group

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1071/img0570jph.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/img0570jph.jpg/)

[MH]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7034/img0563ji.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/img0563ji.jpg/)

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1071/img0570jph.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/img0570jph.jpg/)


Great collection.:cool:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers, there's another Sea King 'Tiger Meet' arrived today to go in the Sea King section and another section dedicated to Whirlwind and Wessex examples.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33413 Sea King 'Tiger Meet'

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2572/img0571wk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img0571wk.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4119/img0572me.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img0572me.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/5558/img0576fa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/img0576fa.jpg/)

[AVGWarhawk]

I just don't think there is enough helicopter representation here. :O::o

[Jimbuna]

I just don't think there is enough helicopter representation here. :O::o

LOL...next will be a spook/rhino from RAF Wildenrath.

[Jimbuna]

GARAF4005 Gemini - Phantom FGR.2

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3749/img0581fq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/img0581fq.jpg/)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/723/img0582e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/256/img0582e.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7985/img0584w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/207/img0584w.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33404 Sea King HAR.3 SAR

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1295/51268724.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/51268724.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3508/83450988.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/83450988.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Some nice additions there Jim.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers mate :cool:

[Garion]

Jim.. yoor Collection of models is second only to my collection of unbuilt Airfix, Revell and and Academy models.

I salute yoo sir!

Cheers

Gary

[Jimbuna]

Jim.. yoor Collection of models is second only to my collection of unbuilt Airfix, Revell and and Academy models.

I salute yoo sir!

Cheers

Gary

LOL...cheers.

[Tribesman]

The airspace is getting crowded.
Is it time for another cabinet yet?

[Jimbuna]

The airspace is getting crowded.
Is it time for another cabinet yet?

Not just yet...there are still 3 of the 18 display areas empty and a few that have examples in have a little space for one or two more.

[Tribesman]

Its looking good.
Do you have any models of the Scout/Wasp?
Do they do any Falklands Wasps in the series?

[Schroeder]

I hope you get a discount at the store you're buying all those models from.I bet you are responsible for half of their revenue.:doh:

[Oberon]

Very nice shots as always Jim, do you have ZH540 there? She's our local bird, seen her come over the house quite a few times.

You thinking of getting a Merlin or Apache? The WAH-64 in particular would look very nice with the AAC birds you have there.

[Jimbuna]

Its looking good.
Do you have any models of the Scout/Wasp?
Do they do any Falklands Wasps in the series?

Nope, no Scouts or Wasps have been released, which is a pity.

There is a Gazelle due out later this year though which I have on pre-order.

I hope you get a discount at the store you're buying all those models from.I bet you are responsible for half of their revenue.:doh:

I wish...mainly evilbay.

Very nice shots as always Jim, do you have ZH540 there? She's our local bird, seen her come over the house quite a few times.

You thinking of getting a Merlin or Apache? The WAH-64 in particular would look very nice with the AAC birds you have there.

ZH540 is a limited run of only 250 and currently fetches that much in £'s...I have considered purchasing her but with the three I already have in the collection if I do eventually make the purchase it will only be because I want the full set.

The closest I currently have is ZH541 and was limited to 1450 pieces...that costs over £100 these days.

There is no Merlin or Apache due to be released but I do have the first Puma on pre-order.

[Oberon]

Ooooh, a Puma, very nice. :yeah: And a Gazelle on the way, I like the Screaming Drumstick, probably to do with Wargame: European Escalation in which it's a very useful recon unit, although I really wouldn't want to fly one in a hot zone, too much perspex/glass, too little armour.
Shame about the Merlin and Apache, but to be honest I don't know if they'd fit within the time-frame of your collection which seems to be between the 1950s-1990s, which, let's face it, was the glory days of aviation because we had a budget.
I wonder if they'll ever release one of the Sioux, that would make for an interesting model. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

There is a Sioux released but they are hard to come by (don't remember the catalogue number, currently at work).

[Herr-Berbunch]

I only ever had one flight in a Puma, and it was great :yeah: - from Benson low level to Gloucestershire where we practised several hovers (a few feet off the deck) in various farmers' fields, then a couple of circuits of Brize Norton (where we were based), then a lap around Silverstone whilst some Porsches were driving round, finished off low over Milton Keynes getting slower and lower wondering what we're doing. As we were circling a large building that turned out to be a hospital we crossed over a set of lights with a police car at the front - we disappeared behind a hedge to the helipad (bit of grass with a H on it!) with the loadie hanging out advising the pilot, when the police car appeared the loadie told the pilot to get out of there - we didn't hang around for some reason. :hmm2:

[TarJak]

Do you have a Bristol Sycamore by chance?

http://www.navy.gov.au/w/images/Sycamore1.jpg

or a Dragonfly?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2934427511_e093bdba44.jpg

[Oberon]

where we practised several hovers (a few feet off the deck) in various farmers' fields,

That happened with (I think) a Lynx a while ago in the field across from where we used to live, came down, hovered just a few feet off the deck, some guys jumped out, stood around for a minute or two, jumped back in and then it climbed up and off again. Was quite impressive. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Do you have a Bristol Sycamore by chance?



or a Dragonfly?



Afraid not...neither type has ever been released.

[Jimbuna]

There is a Sioux released but they are hard to come by (don't remember the catalogue number, currently at work).

Sorry but I got my types wrong :oops:

Twas an Augusta-Bell they released:

http://www.ehattons.com/21880/Corgi_Collectables_AA51907_Augusta_Bell_Model_47G_ XT131_B_Army_Air_Corps_Historic_Flight_2005/StockDetail.aspx

[Jimbuna]

Aviation72 Hawker Sea Hawk FB5 898 Sqn 73/1300

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/4624/img1068qg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/img1068qg.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img145/5076/img1069s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/145/img1069s.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/6714/img1070hr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/img1070hr.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img696/9162/img1071i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/img1071i.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA36403 Eurofighter 'Black Scheme' 817/1810

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/1774/img1072oi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/img1072oi.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img254/1555/img1073uw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/img1073uw.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/2387/img1074h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1074h.jpg/)

Peer group

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7839/img1075b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img1075b.jpg/)

[Oberon]

Corgi AA36403 Eurofighter 'Black Scheme' 817/1810
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/2387/img1074h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1074h.jpg/)


Very nice, you'll see her yourself in October.

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/466/hpim2366.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Ah...excellent news :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39001 Lynx 'Tigers Roar 2005' 24/50

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/5729/img1076eg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1076eg.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img10/5725/img1077bu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img1077bu.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/8994/img1078h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/img1078h.jpg/)

Peer group

http://imageshack.us/a/img827/237/img1082el.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/img1082el.jpg/)

[Gerald]

The whole English fleet!

[Jimbuna]

There'd only be a couple there in that case.

[Gerald]

There'd only be a couple there in that case. Great,:haha:

[Jimbuna]

Quite.

[Gerald]

A clear collection now indeed,:yep:

[Cybermat47]

Nice collection!

[Jimbuna]

Cheers :cool:

[MH]

Corgi AA36403 Eurofighter 'Black Scheme' 817/1810







Peer group

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7839/img1075b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img1075b.jpg/)

:up:

[Jimbuna]

What I do whenever possible is source one new and one secondhand.

The secondhand one went for £2 more than I paid for the new one...someone obviously hadn't done they're homework :doh:

[Gerald]

Some new aircraft in your collection on the way..

[Jimbuna]

Only one or three.

[Gerald]

What kind?

[Jimbuna]

Wessex, Puma, another Sea Hawk and a Lightning.

[Gerald]

Wessex, Puma, another Sea Hawk and a Lightning. Good move, :)

[Jimbuna]

Check!!

[Gerald]

I will!

[Jimbuna]

Also looking for a Harvard.

[GT182]

:hmmm: It's kinda funny Jim but I don't see a Uboat anywhere in that cabinet.

BTW.... I have the twin to your B&D portable work bench. Very handy as you well know.

[Jimbuna]

:hmmm: It's kinda funny Jim but I don't see a Uboat anywhere in that cabinet.

BTW.... I have the twin to your B&D portable work bench. Very handy as you well know.

Funny you should say that because I know of a firm that has many a diecast submersible variant...truth is I simply don't have the room.

Yeah the B&D is a godsend for those odd jobs, especially as I no longer have a workbench mounted vice in the garage.

[Oberon]

Also looking for a Harvard.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA1514

http://www.diecastairplane.com/store/c/704-A-T6-SNJ-Harvard.html

Not sure how detailed it is though...

Speaking of subs, I thought I'd managed to grab a die-cast Astute model whilst in York, alas though it is plastic, still quite a nice addition to the collection though. :yep:
http://www.ehattons.com/images/products/37502_35155_Qty1_box.jpg

I do have a die-cast Oberon though, just the surface part of it, and it's unpainted...still lovely though, and some small die-cast 688s, an Ohio and a Vanguard.

[Jimbuna]

HA1514 is the one I'm after Jamie but due to postage costs it has to be from a UK supplier and she is hard to source over here atm.

Ready made subs:

http://www.hobbylinc.com/mrc_submarine_pre-built_plastic_model_ships#

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA37608 Wessex Xs518 Falklands 969/1200

http://imageshack.us/a/img204/3066/img1085ui.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/img1085ui.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img141/2073/img1086x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/141/img1086x.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img600/7045/img1087lq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/img1087lq.jpg/)

Peer group

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/3916/img1088p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/img1088p.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

HA1514 is the one I'm after . . .

One on ebay at the minute, £22.90 inc. delivery, mint condition with a small crush to the box on one corner. :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

One on ebay at the minute, £22.90 inc. delivery, mint condition with a small crush to the box on one corner. :hmmm:

Well spotted...purchased :yeah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Well spotted...purchased :yeah:

Always willing to help. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Always willing to help. :salute:

You sure did...I used your Paypal details :)

[Gerald]

@Jim! Very fine specimens who have arrived to you, :yep:

[Jimbuna]

One on ebay at the minute, £22.90 inc. delivery, mint condition with a small crush to the box on one corner. :hmmm:

Hobbymaster HA1514 Harvard 1340 Flight, RAF, Kenya 1955.

http://imageshack.us/a/img9/7493/img1091kw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/img1091kw.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img534/2210/img1092gg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/img1092gg.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img267/8330/img1093y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/img1093y.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Nice,:)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Jim, I don't know the costs of these but I think they'll fit perfectly in your collection -

http://www.jetartaviation.co.uk/what-we-do/aircraft/

Although you may need a slightly bigger cabinet.

That F-104 used to be on a local farm when I was a kid, it's lovely to see it restored to such a high standard and still in the UK. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Some crackin examples there...one Harrier purchased by the Greeks :huh:

Cash in advance one hopes :03:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32314 Lightning F6 1417/1500

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5144/44113294.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/44113294.jpg/)

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/9023/19522220.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/19522220.jpg/)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7093/48620942.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/48620942.jpg/)

Some of her peer group

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9072/36157667.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/36157667.jpg/)

[eddie]

I wonder what Mrs JimBuna thinks of this - or haven't you told her yet!

[Jimbuna]

She has absolutely no interest but continues to support her husband in activities and hobbies he derives pleasure from :03:

[eddie]

Right!! Which means she has no idea what you are doing on the side,lol

That is a great looking collection Jim:up:

[Jimbuna]

Thank you sir :up:

[Herr-Berbunch]

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9072/36157667.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/36157667.jpg/)

I think I've just had a special wee. :oops:

[eddie]

I haven't seen all of Jim's pictures, but what I've seen there seems to be something missing. Britains most famous fighter has not found its way into Jim's collecton?:huh:

[Sailor Steve]

Snoopy's doghouse? :O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Barring the Harvard it's all cold-war stuff-ish.

[eddie]

I see now why no Spits are in there.

[Jimbuna]

Barring the Harvard it's all cold-war stuff-ish.

Not quite....post WWII and the Harvard gave stirling service against the mau mau (1952 onwards).

[Jimbuna]

I see now why no Spits are in there.

Aye....post WWII :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Hobbymaster HA4101 Sea Harrier FA.2 No 800 Sqn 'SATAN 1'

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1679/55145269.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/55145269.jpg/)

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8629/77785922.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/22/77785922.jpg/)

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/1654/92712911.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/92712911.jpg/)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6647/75748054.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/526/75748054.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/9639/13342936.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/13342936.jpg/)

[Oberon]

:D Better hope we don't wind up in another conflict any time soon, the RN will be asking to borrow some Harriers from you. :03:

By the way, you mention post-WWII aircraft, given any thought to a Lincoln?

[MH]

Nice.
like the group pictures.

[Jimbuna]

:D Better hope we don't wind up in another conflict any time soon, the RN will be asking to borrow some Harriers from you. :03:

By the way, you mention post-WWII aircraft, given any thought to a Lincoln?

That and a Shackleton as well but in 1/72 thay would soon fill the remaining 3 empty sections of my 18 section cabinet so I decided against in the end.

[Jimbuna]

Nice.
like the group pictures.

Thank you sir :salute:

[AVGWarhawk]

I like the paint scheme on the Satan 1 Harrier. The Harrier is about one of the coolest aircraft made. :up:

[Jimbuna]

I like the paint scheme on the Satan 1 Harrier. The Harrier is about one of the coolest aircraft made. :up:

You would say that you've also got all of ours :)

[AVGWarhawk]

You would say that you've also got all of ours :)

We just have good taste. :D

[Jimbuna]

We just have good taste. :D

Rgr that matey :)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39103 Whirlwind HAR MK.10

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9104/img1597c.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/img1597c.jpg/)

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2056/img1598dt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/img1598dt.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9930/img1599e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/img1599e.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8469/img1601mw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/img1601mw.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Early Christmas Gifts,:) Nice.

[AVGWarhawk]

I like the detail of the air intakes on each model. Nicely done.

[Jimbuna]

Early Christmas Gifts,:) Nice.

You could say that.

[Jimbuna]

I like the detail of the air intakes on each model. Nicely done.

Cheers Chris...she is a nice example.

[Gerald]

You could say that.To yourself of course,:yep:

[Jimbuna]

Of course.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33601 Tornado 45 Sqn (the only Corgi version fitted with the JP233 Airfield Denial System dispensers).

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2240/img1604nz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/img1604nz.jpg/)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8488/img1606hy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/img1606hy.jpg/)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3318/img1607y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/443/img1607y.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4346/img1608l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/img1608l.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sadly 45 Sqn aren't going to be using the JP233 with the King Air.

Nice pics Jim. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Sadly 45 Sqn aren't going to be using the JP233 with the King Air.

Nice pics Jim. :yeah:


Cheers, I've a ablack Diamonds Hunter and a code 3 Prince William flight Sea King (only 25 produced) on order as well.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA49802 Hunter 'Black Diamonds'

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2530/img1612d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/img1612d.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/4209/img1615te.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img1615te.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Still waiting on the Sea King?

The black hunter looks pretty good.

[Jimbuna]

Still waiting on the Sea King?

The black hunter looks pretty good.

Rgr that...the Sea King is going to be pretty special but it'll probably be held up in the festive period mail pile up.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Are you sure the team name is Black Diamonds and not the Black Arrows (or, unlikely, Blue Diamonds)? :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

Are you sure the team name is Black Diamonds and not the Black Arrows (or, unlikely, Blue Diamonds)? :hmm2:

Well spotted, Arrows it is...already corrected by a member on DAF :)


:doh:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33420 Sea King HAR.3 (Royal Wedding Escort 2012) 24/25

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1061/img1643b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1643b.jpg/)

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6492/img1644pq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/img1644pq.jpg/)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3561/img1645jj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/152/img1645jj.jpg/)

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5066/img1646uo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/img1646uo.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6998/img1648dy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/img1648dy.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Looking great, particularly that last shot of the group! :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Looking great, particularly that last shot of the group! :yeah:

Cheers...there's quite a bit of history there :sunny:

[AVGWarhawk]

What is the story with what looks like a whip antenna with flag? :hmmm:

[Herr-Berbunch]

What is the story with what looks like a whip antenna with flag? :hmmm:

Winch line with RAF ensign. :03:

[Jimbuna]

What is the story with what looks like a whip antenna with flag? :hmmm:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1381795/Royal-Wedding-kiss-Prince-William--Kate-Middleton-drive-away-vintage-Aston-Martin.html

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/04/29/article-1381795-0BD520CA00000578-151_634x346.jpg
Salute to their friend: A Sea King helicopter hovers above the Victoria Memorial as Prince William drives his wife in the Aston Martin to Clarence House

[AVGWarhawk]

So kind of a special tribute model then? William is a helicopter pilot yes?

[Jimbuna]

So kind of a special tribute model then? William is a helicopter pilot yes?

Yes....the helicopter tribute was provided by his squadron and a company converted a limited run of 25 original models.

http://s3.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20110421&t=2&i=394681697&w=460&fh=&fw=&ll=&pl=&r=2011-04-21T175946Z_01_BTRE73J0PL400_RTROPTP_0_BRITAIN-WEDDING-WILLIAM

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes....the helicopter tribute was provided by his squadron and a company converted a limited run of 25 original models.

http://s3.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20110421&t=2&i=394681697&w=460&fh=&fw=&ll=&pl=&r=2011-04-21T175946Z_01_BTRE73J0PL400_RTROPTP_0_BRITAIN-WEDDING-WILLIAM

You got #26 then. :)

[Jimbuna]

You got #26 then. :)

No ya bugga...mine is #24 :stare:

:03:

[AVGWarhawk]

Great! Making sure you did not get a counterfeit. :up:

[Jimbuna]

Great! Making sure you did not get a counterfeit. :up:

Good lad :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Aviation 72 Hawker Sea Hawk FGA 6, 596/1008

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5979/img1649ut.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/img1649ut.jpg/)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3949/img1650r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/img1650r.jpg/)

With her sister

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1536/img1651e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/img1651e.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Looking lovely! What's next? Do you have a Gnat yet? :hmmm:

[MH]

Nice pack you got there.:D

[Jimbuna]

Looking lovely! What's next? Do you have a Gnat yet? :hmmm:

There are a few due for release soon but uo to now I'm not sure I'll bother.

http://www.aviation72.co.uk/5.html

The next of my pre-orders for release is the Puma

http://www.jumbliesmodels.com/model-aviation-c1/corgi-westland-puma-hc-mk-1-xw219-230-sqn-raf-benson-november-2009-pre-order-sold-out-on-pre-orders-p876?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=corgi-westland-puma-hc-mk-1-xw219-230-sqn-raf-benson-november-2009-aa27001&utm_campaign=product%20listing%20ads#876

[Jimbuna]

Nice pack you got there.:D

Cheers :salute:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Jim, Jim, Jim - I know we've pointed you in their direction before, but Jet Art Aviation Ltd. have a Bucc cockpit for sale. You know you want it. :yep:

http://www.jetartaviation.co.uk/what-we-do/cockpits/

http://jetartaviation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/buccaneer-cockpit-632x385.jpg

Also a Lightning and a Tornado F2 cockpit, but I know how much you like the Buccaneer. :D

Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it.

[Jimbuna]

About two year ago myself and three mates discussed purchasing one of them but one of the guys got divorced, his ex got the house, which just happened to be the one with a storage area large enough :-?

[Herr-Berbunch]

It's on a trailer, it'd fit on your drive. :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Nowhere to put the car then because I use the garage as an additional storage room/brewery/cellar :)

[Herr-Berbunch]

It's just over £23k, you can keep it on my drive free of charge! :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

It was nearer £40k back then...but still worth it in our opinions.

[Mork_417]

I wonder if the seats are still armed? That could be an added bonus. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

I wouldn't have thought so....far too dangerous.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA27001 Puma HC Mk1

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6076/img1682cd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/img1682cd.jpg/)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6809/img1684kxw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/203/img1684kxw.jpg/)

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/276/img1683cs.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/img1683cs.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Well that's taken some time to get there. Looking good though. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that...the next one due for release next month should be even better:

http://www.flying-tigers.co.uk/acatalog/info-3262.html

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39802 Tornado 43(F) Sqn

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/44/img1958la.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/img1958la.jpg/)

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3130/img1959vw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/img1959vw.jpg/)



http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9950/img1960t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img1960t.jpg/)


http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5071/img1961yy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/img1961yy.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4162/img1962on.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img1962on.jpg/)

[Oberon]

Love that Puma. :up:

[Jimbuna]

Love that Puma. :up:

The next release should look better:

http://www.flying-tigers.co.uk/acatalog/info-3262.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XzTrKC4nIX0/UREsq49MQ9I/AAAAAAAAGVg/fJlW8a0aEsU/s1600/_MG_0002.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=corgi+puma&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Ek7ltRJhEW719M&tbnid=sSoXtRg5qNoXfM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdora9diecast.blogspot.com%2F2013% 2F02%2Fpre-production-pictures-corgi-aa27002.html&ei=QOyUUYCPMIGn0AXWwYH4AQ&bvm=bv.46471029,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGU5QDz6R9YVt95Myp5TTV1OVRtMw&ust=1368800662945020)

[Gerald]

Nice shot :)

[Jimbuna]

Not mine...that is a pre-pro example.

[WernherVonTrapp]

Wow, that is truly an impressive collection you have there Jimbuna.http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/archangel501/Smileys/a39c1860.gif

[Jimbuna]

Wow, that is truly an impressive collection you have there Jimbuna.http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/archangel501/Smileys/a39c1860.gif

Danke Kaleun http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Lionclaw]

Quite a nice collection of aircraft there. :yeah:

I've always liked the Tornado, the aircraft looks so small with its huge tailfin. And the Phantom for its distinct wings. :)

[Jimbuna]

I know what you mean but believe me, the Tornado is almost as bulky as the Phantom irl.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA27002 Puma HC Mk.1

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2962/ooqo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/ooqo.jpg/)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3209/qbos.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/qbos.jpg/)

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2944/kvat.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/kvat.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5348/79vh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/79vh.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

AA39005 Corgi Lynx 'Black Cats Display team'

http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/9399/nh07.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/547/nh07.jpg/)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4311/23x1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/23x1.jpg/)


Peer Group


http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/192/to9l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/to9l.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

AA33614 Corgi Tornado GR.4 'Dambusters'

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2528/xwn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/xwn5.jpg/)

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/152/pbis.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/pbis.jpg/)

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7849/fxq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/fxq0.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8449/uy3h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/96/uy3h.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Something new that is coming to your voluminous collection?

[Jimbuna]

Three units on order for santa....Puma, Whirlwind and a Harrier.

[Gerald]

I got me that you had them before,are these special equipment..

[Jimbuna]

I already have three Whirlwinds, two Pumas and fourteen Harriers but those on order are different versions/new releases.

[Gerald]

Fourteen Harriers!!! Good for the RAF to know who they should call if it's getting crisis,:)

[Jimbuna]

Fourteen Harriers!!! Good for the RAF to know who they should call if it's getting crisis,:)

LOL...seventeen Lightnings and twelve Sea Kings :03:

[mapuc]

These models Jim are showing us, is without no doubt some fine samples, however..

They are useless...espacially in the old and the new fleet command (it is a naval sim game.)

When I have a scenario with some English figterplane like the Sea Harrier I change it to some French or Russian fighter planes.

I tell you even the MIG23 or the old Skyhawk have no problems shooting down a Sea Harrier.

Maybe it's the programmer, that hates English fighter planes and love Russian and French fighter planes.

sorry for this little off topics

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I honestly wish I understood what you mean so I could respond :hmm2:

[mapuc]

I honestly wish I understood what you mean so I could respond :hmm2:


I have made some correction, had misspelled thie Sea Harrier wrong and forgot some letters.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I have made some correction, had misspelled thie Sea Harrier wrong and forgot some letters.

Markus

Ah, right I understand now and yes I do suspect the programmer is showing a fair amount of bias against the Harrier.

The best/fairest way is to compare the aircraft only when actual/factual encounters took place so I'll give it a go.

Argentina lost 20 Skyhawks during the Falklands conflict and the Harrier was credited with destroying 8 of them.

MirageIII losses were 2 and 1 was as a direct result of the actions of a Sea Harrier.

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

In comparison the UK lost 9 Harriers, none of which were as a result of any engagements with Argentinian aircraft.

http://www.naval-history.net/F63braircraftlost.htm

The Argentinian pilots were very well trained and extremely brave but IMHO their aircraft were no match for the Harrier.

[Aktungbby]

I tell you even the MIG23 or the old Skyhawk have no problems shooting down a Sea Harrier...sorry for this little off topics Markus

Ah, right I understand now and yes I do suspect the programmer is showing a fair amount of bias against the Harrier.The best/fairest way is to compare the aircraft only when actual/factual encounters took place so I'll give it a go.Argentina lost 20 Skyhawks during the Falklands conflict and the Harrier was credited with destroying 8 of them.MirageIII losses were 2 and 1 was as a direct result of the actions of a Sea Harrier.The Argentinian pilots were very well trained and extremely brave but IMHO their aircraft were no match for the Harrier.

"The die has been cast"-Julius Caesar;per Suetonius: Roman historian...Who can resist merging two of Mr. Jimbuna's favorite threads...it's just...there!:rock:

[Jimbuna]

AA27003 Puma Tiger Meet

http://s8.postimg.org/fey9h8esl/IMG_3872.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/67610j7q9/full/)

http://s30.postimg.org/d10qkyn7l/IMG_3873.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ur2f600sd/full/)

http://s8.postimg.org/fu9ja90px/IMG_3874.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/aiumpjen5/full/)

Peer group

http://s21.postimg.org/y165xbson/IMG_3875.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/85mfe4qur/full/)

[Wolferz]

Get TO the CHOPPA!:)

[Gerald]

Very nice Jim! :)

[TarJak]

Pretty. Is that one of the xmas presents?

[Jimbuna]

Pretty. Is that one of the xmas presents?

One of the trio...next up the Nicosia UN Whirlwind.

[Jimbuna]

AA39104 Whirlwind, Nicosia, Cyprus.

http://s27.postimg.org/txtjbx6gj/IMG_3877.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/c7ruqvsvj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/nj38ncxl3/IMG_3878.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/oldf5wgeb/full/)

http://s27.postimg.org/b0n3q5hir/IMG_3879.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/qm4fa3tgv/full/)

Peer group

http://s22.postimg.org/ab0p2l5k1/IMG_3881.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/9lhwq850d/full/)

[Jimbuna]

Cloth Squadron badges of the nine former frontline Lightning squadrons.

http://s21.postimg.org/9onxhmdef/IMG_3889.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/nv3ocuo9f/full/)

[Gerald]

Nice,smooth :up:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers :cool:

[mapuc]

I love to see these beautiful picture of England's famous Fighter planes and Helicopters

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I love to see these beautiful picture of England's famous Fighter planes and Helicopters

Markus

Yep, I must admit it's a hobby I thoroughly enjoy.

I'll photograph the Sea Harrier next and post them up :cool:

[nikimcbee]

Pretty. Is that one of the xmas presents?

A "To Jim" " from Santa" present? :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

A "To Jim" " from Santa" present? :hmmm:

Yep...the wife bought a couple and I the third.

[Jimbuna]

HA4102 Sea Harrier 899 Sqn

http://s29.postimg.org/d8w4zbghj/IMG_3883.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6ifnpvtbn/full/)

http://s28.postimg.org/f2ne6gze5/IMG_3884.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/swbqvirzd/full/)

http://s18.postimg.org/sejbi6tvt/IMG_3885.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/bqrtfoz45/full/)

Peer group

http://s30.postimg.org/ewzf8c2td/IMG_3886.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xpbabwz7h/full/)

[Gerald]

^Which elegance :yeah: How much more can the cabinets take before you must expand :)

[Jimbuna]

Sixteen of the eighteen compartments are now taken.

[mapuc]

I had to take a look at wiki to see if the 899 Naval Air sqn was one of the 4 division in the Falkland war, I couldn't find it.

Or I may have read wiki wrong.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

The example is one from HMS Invincible when she was deployed in support of the conflict in Bosnia and Operation Deny Flight in 1994.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA4102

[Jimbuna]

SkyMax SM7001 Jet Provost 'Lynton-on-Ouse'

http://s30.postimg.org/c9iby4ngx/IMG_3941.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/yy7ixp4ul/full/)

[Jimbuna]

SkyMax SM7006 'The Poachers'

http://s29.postimg.org/dfs4gle13/IMG_3943.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/7231dc94z/full/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

I had to take a look at wiki to see if the 899 Naval Air sqn was one of the 4 division in the Falkland war, I couldn't find it.

Or I may have read wiki wrong.

Markus

From what I can make out (not from Wiki) - 899 NAS was a UK-based training squadron, during the pre-conflict-proper panic some of its Harriers and crew were transferred to join both 800 and 801 NAS. :up:

Great collection, Jim, but you didn't need me to tell you that. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

SkyMax SM7007 'Flying Heroes'
http://s17.postimg.org/557np1d33/IMG_3945.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/r4e2c8tx7/full/)

SkyMax SM7008 'The Swords'
http://s14.postimg.org/eljjm3cq9/IMG_3948.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/jk720mgj1/full/)

[Jimbuna]

http://s30.postimg.org/oqesg045d/IMG_3949.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/urchd2qrh/full/)

http://s18.postimg.org/7c3rgzlt5/IMG_3950.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/vfuj5a49x/full/)

[Jimbuna]

111 Sqn Phantom FG.1 XT598/E RAF Leuchars 1978 - The Model Works

http://s16.postimg.org/7u5fqt5yt/IMG_3972.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/q9pwo7k35/full/)

http://s18.postimg.org/8c77ci53d/IMG_3973.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/za14e8pqd/full/)

http://s30.postimg.org/4hsip1da9/IMG_3974.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/syaojie0t/full/)

Peer Group

http://s28.postimg.org/i5l1mtzbx/IMG_3977.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/sfngm2p7d/full/)

http://s13.postimg.org/ur3mtn8if/IMG_3978.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/mycz1o2j7/full/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Very nice!

[nikimcbee]

God forbid Jim when you have grandkids and they discover your "collection."

:o
Nice additions btw.:up:

[Jimbuna]

Very nice!
Danke :cool:

God forbid Jim when you have grandkids and they discover your "collection."

:o
Nice additions btw.:up:

Oh heaven forbid :o

[Jimbuna]

56 Sqn Phantom 21/40

http://s18.postimg.org/m2bc8bdw9/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/plx9y4glx/full/)

http://s11.postimg.org/k0n4eej3n/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/g49siey3z/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/wo6n1hydz/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/3yjr4uudv/full/)

Peer group

http://s3.postimg.org/56oiepfdf/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/pe1y70cun/full/)

[TarJak]

The Phantom section is getting crowded. Nice addition mate.

[kranz]

very noice.
I've always wondered how you die-cast them with such precision.

[Jimbuna]

Cheers both and yes it is getting a little crowded...there are still two I'm after if and when they become available again.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA27004 Puma 33Sqn

http://s16.postimg.org/ku7v3i911/IMG_4270.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/i04pq26up/full/)

http://s1.postimg.org/55byi4sfz/IMG_4271.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/qezksz8qj/full/)

http://s30.postimg.org/vwdy3erk1/IMG_4272.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/juik99ibh/full/)

Peer group

http://s14.postimg.org/xckql21up/IMG_4273.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/qyvnhswyl/full/)

[Oberon]

Had to chuckle, the day I got back from York the local Sea King flew over. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Had to chuckle, the day I got back from York the local Sea King flew over. :yep:

The Gannet one I purchased with the Puma will be up next :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33419 Sea King SAR HMS Gannet.

http://s15.postimg.org/hmunxr36j/IMG_4265.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5kza3ltxz/full/)

http://s27.postimg.org/ihejgjk43/IMG_4267.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/jwg459l73/full/)

http://s28.postimg.org/qtz1wdbxp/IMG_4268.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/q4g9k0be1/full/)

Peer group

http://s18.postimg.org/yevvud0cp/IMG_4269.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/laqbho8at/full/)

[Jimbuna]

Early xmas present to myself.....MQ-9 Reaper THEMODELWORKS Code 3

http://s18.postimg.org/oxeoyxm15/IMG_4442.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5fk1izp39/full/)

http://s17.postimg.org/ha10w7c7j/IMG_4444.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/pfj2ud0gb/full/)

http://s9.postimg.org/wy1b09oqn/IMG_4441.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ndhoddzej/full/)

http://s27.postimg.org/a31wm0wc3/IMG_4443.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/d9wg5ngrz/full/)

[Jimbuna]

Another early xmas pressie....Corgi AA34111 Buccaneer 800NAS HMS Eagle 1971. 379/1000

http://i.imgur.com/b7oktho.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SizjwXO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7Q4EWlj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h0CvR85.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e1pJUkz.jpg

Peer group

http://s4.postimg.org/8rfxpf0jx/IMG_4452.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/x7y3jw1ah/full/)

http://s15.postimg.org/f2yj2al9n/IMG_4453.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/bw3zio0tj/full/)

[Catfish]

Looks good :up:

Nice variety .. and those Corgi models sure have improved, since i was a kid :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers and yes, along with the improvements came a price increase :)

Some have increased in value by fourfold in the past three years.

[Jimbuna]

Aviation 72 Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 'Suez Crisis'.

http://i.imgur.com/o7w7Rd6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YLOu0Lq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rRBKcMs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8GcwwCy.jpg

Peer group

http://i.imgur.com/V4U2r3X.jpg

[Fubar2Niner]

Ever thought of opening your own miniature Duxford/Fleet Air Arm museum Jim ? ;) Collection is coming along nicely mate :up:

Best regards.

Martin

[Jimbuna]

Ever thought of opening your own miniature Duxford/Fleet Air Arm museum Jim ? ;) Collection is coming along nicely mate :up:

Best regards.

Martin

Cheers...reminds me there have yet to be visits planned foe this year.

Next up (when released) should be the Black Tucano trainer and the camo Army Gazelle :cool:

[Jimbuna]

HM Sea Harrier FA.2 801NAS

http://i.imgur.com/6V3tltA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hF50NKr.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/07s3Pmj.jpg

[Schroeder]

At least it's not a jet or it would have a propeller.:O:

[Jimbuna]

At least it's not a jet or it would have a propeller.:O:

Rgr that :)

[Jimbuna]

HM Harrier GR.5 Pegasus 11-61

http://i.imgur.com/S8AIlGL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0yVE8Jc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LwVzkNN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XyGHi43.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O9bw2zO.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/9846I3V.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32404 Harrier GR.1 - XV741 - 1969 Transatlantic Air Race

http://i.imgur.com/Uz7gUD3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OGydN3y.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/g6pV3sm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JBNw10e.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/ElGc1de.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32410 Sea Harrier FRS.1, XZ454 800 NAS, HMS Invincible, 1980

http://i.imgur.com/D6v5vyo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ke4sFFC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HIlW6Wp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BrwuYBo.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/n2vVm5G.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Eventually took the plunge and completed my Sea King section of the collection. This is the rarest and most costly piece of diecast in the collection thus far.

Corgi AA33415A Sea King HAR3A 22 Sqn (Distribution 250 worldwide).

http://i.imgur.com/pVqjhUA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/J6ITOCv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lcnTwdS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VZ6S7mx.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/Tki40F4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uXMKbdm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dkOq8Jj.jpg

[u crank]

That's a beauty! :up:

[Jimbuna]

That's a beauty! :up:

Thank youe sir....I pondered for three years whether I could justify the expense but now realise it would be rude not to :03:

[Wolferz]

Thank you sir....I pondered for three years whether I could justify the expense but now realise it would be rude not to :03:

"It's an investment, not an expense"

Lather, rinse, repeat. :D

Your collection is quite impressive.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

"It's an investment, not an expense"

Lather, rinse, repeat. :D

Your collection is quite impressive.:salute:

Cheers and if I'm tbh, this is the hobby that has beaten all previous hobbies with regard to financial outlay/expenditure.

I dread the day grandchildren come along and I arrive back home only to witness one of the little ankle biters playing with one on the floor :huh:

Time to fit locks on the display cabinets doors me thinks :hmmm:

[Wolferz]

Cheers and if I'm tbh, this is the hobby that has beaten all previous hobbies with regard to financial outlay/expenditure.

I dread the day grandchildren come along and I arrive back home only to witness one of the little ankle biters playing with one on the floor :huh:

Time to fit locks on the display cabinets doors me thinks :hmmm:

The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.:03:

Why dread it? Do like I did and move 700 miles away.
That would save you on the lock expense.:D

[Jimbuna]

The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.:03:

Why dread it? Do like I did and move 700 miles away.
That would save you on the lock expense.:D

An Englishman never leaves his castle :smug:

[Wolferz]

An Englishman never leaves his castle :smug:

Dig the mote, raise the drawbridge and fire up the boiling oil.:03::O:

[Aktungbby]

An Englishman never leaves his castle Dig the mote, raise the drawbridge and fire up the boiling oilhttp://image.wikifoundry.com/image/1/PDCXqmwvDy4ZNc8CB2giPQ65350/GW450H254The yard's getting a little full:O:

[Jimbuna]

Aviation 72 Westland Gazelle AH.1 XZ310

http://i.imgur.com/4jTQ9eU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ihDXCEX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hWaQGSn.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/m0mIvDJ.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Typhoon FGR.4 29(R) Sqn. Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary, Limited Edition 3/25

http://i.imgur.com/ebJqsVr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/r8DR9iH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cdDUe7h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PidU1If.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/zpr12H7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qQdvauv.jpg

[Fubar2Niner]

Very nice Jim, a shame when it appears at Fairford it'll be standard grey livery. Beggars can't be choosers I guess :03:

All the best mate.

[Aktungbby]

GORGEOUS! I sure hope the boxes are kept as well; it drives up the value as your rather unique hobby is becoming quite a 'collector item' attraction. A lesson I learned the hard way when some of my old toys went on the block-(mom's little garage sale.):Kaleun_Mad: IE: my first simulator :D my old Remco Flying Fox "simulator' It had every thing!:yeah: the Cessna 172 was cinch after that!:haha: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFgxMTE5/z/F2AAAOSwrklVePnX/$_57.JPG https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/91/f2/e4/91f2e4b45ce727e8f5f130662ba3b837.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Very nice Jim, a shame when it appears at Fairford it'll be standard grey livery. Beggars can't be choosers I guess :03:

All the best mate.

Cheers matey :up:

GORGEOUS! I sure hope the boxes are kept as well; it drives up the value as your rather unique hobby is becoming quite a 'collector item' attraction.

Yep, keeping the boxes in good condition is a high priority in this hobby....mine are in sealed plastic bin bags stored in the loft mainly but some are secreted in the ottoman bed and man cave :03:

Just ordered the D-Day anniversary version from the same outlet.

[Jimbuna]

Cloth badge arrived today.

http://i.imgur.com/OO4EW7X.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Jim, you have a super collection!

[Jimbuna]

Cheers Chris...appreciated mate :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32411 Harrier GR.3 - XV754 - 1 Sqn 1969

http://i.imgur.com/7U2Rp5w.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4LRsHGw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Pq47fum.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/29eX2XP.jpg

Peer group

http://i.imgur.com/QA1ys6O.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Typhoon FGR.4 ZK308 29(R) Sqn. D-Day Anniversary (ModelWorks).

http://i.imgur.com/XCbgbiB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h3hy34j.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0871RQU.jpg

Peer group
http://i.imgur.com/GYyAZLc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hdNV6gL.jpg

[Aktungbby]

^COOL! Those big scoops on the front never go outta style! :D The Original: My #1 choice in propeller simulations for sheer speed, versatiity and firepower! http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/media/images/75014000/jpg/_75014632_hawker.jpgActually: As soon as the aircraft entered service, it was apparent the profile of the Typhoon resembled a Fw 190 from some angles, which caused more than one friendly fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_fire) incident, with Allied anti-aircraft units and other fighters. This led to Typhoons being marked up with high visibility black and white stripes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_stripes#Hawker_Typhoon) under the wings, a precursor of the markings applied to all Allied aircraft on D-Day. :rock:http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/304/media/images/75016000/jpg/_75016662_75013675.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Aviation72 Short Tucano ZF168

http://i.imgur.com/839R4pI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SN5UJnI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wNOfdbW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/j9mKVY9.jpg

[Archibald]

Impressive, some aircraft, I was in contact with during military service.:up: