Jimbuna's Diecast Collection Part 2

[Jimbuna]

Following on from the original thread:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=183128

This thread is more about the building of the cabinets for displaying the collection and eventually culminates in showing the collection on display.

The pace at which new topics appear in GT will hopefully be counterracted by the number of updates (there are approximately 50 photos) :DL

Okay... here goes:

I started collecting 1/72 scale diecast of post WWII British aviation near the beginning of this year but never had anywhere to display them.

My son purchased a house in August and moved out meaning my daughter could upgrade from what was a pretty small room into her brothers larger vacated one.

The room is aproximately 7' x 12' and ideal for a man cave, so in I went with the computer and set about sorting out my collection.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7974/64146624.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/64146624.jpg/)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3940/29442489.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/29442489.jpg/)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5020/81322980.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/81322980.jpg/)

[Gerald]

It looks good ... but still there's quite a bit to do,:DL

[Jimbuna]

Give me a bleedin chance I've only just started!! :o

[nikimcbee]

Congrats to your new "Buna Bunker".:salute:

[STEED]

I see you got a metal cabinet to lock away your porn mag collection jim, very wise don't want the wife reading the articles. :shifty: :haha:

[AVGWarhawk]

I'm not really liking the floral pattern wallpaper.

Perhaps some nice border paper is in order :hmmm:


http://www.uswings.com/images/wallpaper1GA.jpg

http://www.interiorplace.com/product_images/x/515/CK83041BL__91646_zoom.jpg

[TarJak]

Good to see that Signal mag cover in pride of place mate. I'm honoured.:salute:

[frau kaleun]

I'm not really liking the floral pattern wallpaper.


It's there to provide contrast and therefore highlight the incredibly manly bundle of raw lumber propped up against it.

At least that's Jim's story and he's stickin' to it. :shifty: :O:

[Gerald]

Mrs. Buna has certainly had his finger in the planning of what we now see here, hence the green pattern on the walls,:hmm2:

[frau kaleun]

If Mrs. Buna is a he then I'd say Jim's got more to worry about than just the wallpaper. :O:

[Gerald]

If Mrs. Buna is a he then I'd say Jim's got more to worry about than just the wallpaper. :O::haha:

[Jimbuna]

Congrats to your new "Buna Bunker".:salute:

Cheers Jason :sunny:

I'm not really liking the floral pattern wallpaper.

Perhaps some nice border paper is in order :hmmm:


http://www.uswings.com/images/wallpaper1GA.jpg

http://www.interiorplace.com/product_images/x/515/CK83041BL__91646_zoom.jpg

Chris...your a married man yes?

I'm simply grateful the wife didn't insist on it becoming a laundry room or something equally inconsequential :DL

[Jimbuna]

Good to see that Signal mag cover in pride of place mate. I'm honoured.:salute:

Rgr that :sunny:

Mrs. Buna has certainly had his finger in the planning of what we now see here, hence the green pattern on the walls,:hmm2:

Green?

Looks black pattern on a white background to me :DL

If Mrs. Buna is a he then I'd say Jim's got more to worry about than just the wallpaper. :O:

She read this a minute ago and said.....oh never mind :DL

Thread stickied for a couple of weeks to stop Vendor spamming it off the front page before the story is completed :03:

[Gerald]

Rgr that :sunny:



Green?

Looks black pattern on a white background to me :DL



She read this a minute ago and said.....oh never mind :DL

Thread stickied for a couple of weeks to stop Vendor spamming it off the front page before the story is completed :03: Easy Jim.....sooner or later we will be gone :hmmm: Note, from some pictures they look like green!

[Jimbuna]

Taken with desktop lamp on and automatic flash.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5743/p1000935l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/p1000935l.jpg/)

[frau kaleun]

Thread stickied for a couple of weeks to stop Vendor spamming it off the front page before the story is completed :03:

I'm eager to see what you've done with the room. It'll be like our own little Subsim home makeover reality thread. I love that stuff! *claps hands*

[Oberon]

Very nice Jim, nice desk there and love the 'Signal' on the wall. Curious, it looks a lot smaller than the dimensions you've measured but I'm reckoning that's the angle you took that pic from. :yep:

[Gerald]

Possible that there have been shadows that might look like the green although they are black.

[Jimbuna]

I'm eager to see what you've done with the room. It'll be like our own little Subsim home makeover reality thread. I love that stuff! *claps hands*

That's very kind of you :sunny:

Next instalment

Six 6' lengths of 2"x2" dressed timber for cabinet stand materials

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4527/28887871.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/28887871.jpg/)

The wall the cabinets will stand against...notice the step on the second picture down. That is there because it covers the angle of the stairs leading to the ground floor.

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1755/83653694.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/83653694.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8392/81265047.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/81265047.jpg/)

This is an online picture of one of the cabinets (they each come in two pairs) measuring 120cm wide x 128cm tall x 40cm deep.

I seriously miscalculated the building of said cabinets thinking they could be built vertically or horizontally therefore you will notice later on the room could only accomodate three of the four pairs :oops:

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8461/41312910.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/41312910.jpg/)

Next will be the building of the stand by the worst carpenter in history :DL

[Jimbuna]

Very nice Jim, nice desk there and love the 'Signal' on the wall. Curious, it looks a lot smaller than the dimensions you've measured but I'm reckoning that's the angle you took that pic from. :yep:

Rgr that Jamie...what I really need is a DSLR with a wide angle lens to do the photographs justice :yep:

[Gerald]

When will it be ready?

[Madox58]

Is the mirror placement there to give the illusion of greater dimensions, or so you may admire your handsomeness?
:03:

As to the Worlds worst carpenter?
I doubt that because I've worked with him and he still lives nearby!!
:haha:

I have my 'gift' from Grant mounted above my station also!
:rock:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/My_Man_Corner.jpg

Great minds think alike.
:03:

[TarJak]

I'm not really liking the floral pattern wallpaper.
Mrs TarJak and I were just reading this thread and she reckons that the wallpaper and curtains are lovely and that it takes a real man to show his feminine side.:03:

@Jeff: Thanks mate glad to see me artwork hanging in such hallowed galleries.

[Madox58]

Have no doubt Grant.
It's an HONOR to have it!!
One of my most treasured works of art!
:salute:

[Jimbuna]

:DLIs the mirror placement there to give the illusion of greater dimensions, or so you may admire your handsomeness?
:03:

As to the Worlds worst carpenter?
I doubt that because I've worked with him and he still lives nearby!!
:haha:

I have my 'gift' from Grant mounted above my station also!
:rock:



Great minds think alike.
:03:


Nice one :sunny:

If I can continue :03:

Mrs TarJak and I were just reading this thread and she reckons that the wallpaper and curtains are lovely and that it takes a real man to show his feminine side.:03:

@Jeff: Thanks mate glad to see me artwork hanging in such hallowed galleries.

LOL :DL

Try to keep up between 'the interruptons' :03:

[Madox58]

So Jim, How can you get this build done if you keep posting?
:O:
As I do this stuff for a living? I am really interested to see your work progress.

You are going to use screws and not nails right?
:hmmm:

[TarJak]

You are going to use screws and not nails right?
:hmmm:
Just so long as he doesn't use an American screwdriver:
http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Everything_Else/Tools/Hammer_3.gif

[Madox58]

:nope:
Now that is just NOT RIGHT!
:haha:

THIS is an American Screw Driver!
http://screwdrivertypes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screwdriver-Drink.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Someone is offline...safe to post :DL

Time to commence the display cabinet stand:

The conservatory is a comfortable temperature at this time of year....get out the workbench and put it in the conservatory...
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7864/55018651.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/55018651.jpg/)

Sorted out the saw and the portable workbench...I'm not a carpenter capabale of producing joints so I purchased 19mm angle brackets and screws to fit.


http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/5397/43475490.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/43475490.jpg/)

The building of the display cabinet base begins...

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9675/33965600.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/33965600.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

So Jim, How can you get this build done if you keep posting?
:O:
As I do this stuff for a living? I am really interested to see your work progress.

You are going to use screws and not nails right?
:hmmm:

Oh yes Jeff :DL

[Madox58]

OHH!! You got the Bosch out!
:yeah:
Did you also use glue at the corners or avoid that incase you need to tear it down at a future date?

[Jimbuna]

OHH!! You got the Bosch out!
:yeah:
Did you also use glue at the corners or avoid that incase you need to tear it down at a future date?

Nope...no glue...only professionals use that :DL

[Madox58]

I like that work bench! I've never seen one like that.

Who manufactures that?

[Jimbuna]

I like that work bench! I've never seen one like that.

Who manufactures that?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=black+and+decker+workmate&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=7577604009&ref=pd_sl_2rq2u3pdv_e

[Madox58]

Hmm...
Never looked much at Black & Decker stuff myself.
Even though they are the same people that make DeWalt Tools.
:haha:

The reason is because if you use a B&D branded Tool on a professional job and it breaks?
Your warranty is no good!
:yep:

[Jimbuna]

I've never professed tro be a ' professional' :O:

[Gerald]

@Jim! "Someone is offline...safe to post" Keep up the good work!

[Jimbuna]

The frame is completed and not a drop of glue or a wood joint in sight.....but plenty of angle brackets :O:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6473/41047761.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/41047761.jpg/)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8222/90504643.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/502/90504643.jpg/)

A few coats of paint to hide my lack of precision :DL

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2028/76455910.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/403/76455910.jpg/)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9103/71630156.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/71630156.jpg/)

The stand is raised off the floor not only to make it easier to view the bottom tiers but also to create a little storage space for some of the boxes (about 20).

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7596/99693420.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/99693420.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Assembled the cabinet, the angles don't look right but that is because of the way I was holding the camera against my chest to get as much picture coverage as possible in a confined space.

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/1119/82201341.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/82201341.jpg/)

Wooden shelves....don't like them because you can't see through them what is is above and below.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3310/28707905.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/28707905.jpg/)


http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6077/17271364.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/17271364.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Shaping up well mate:yep:

[Takeda Shingen]

Just posting to state that I have been silently enjoying watching this process unfold. :yeah:

[STEED]

I can't wait for the ribbon cutting. :DL

[Jimbuna]

Shaping up well mate:yep:

Just posting to state that I have been silently enjoying watching this process unfold. :yeah:

I can't wait for the ribbon cutting. :DL

Cheers...two more days tops (at work right now) and the unveiling should be ready :DL

[frau kaleun]

Did you find the glass shelving you wanted? Looks nice so far. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Did you find the glass shelving you wanted? Looks nice so far. :yeah:

That's the next instalment when I get home this afternoon :03:

[Gerald]

We look forward to new photos,:DL

[TarJak]

We look forward to new photos,:DL
Is that the Royal we?:03:

[Jimbuna]

Next we put the glass doors on...hopefully to keep the dust out :hmmm:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2396/61038529.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/408/61038529.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8036/61952353.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/61952353.jpg/)

All on

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6857/93759990.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/93759990.jpg/)

Notice the gap on the right...hopefully a big enough allowance to store the emptiy boxes :DL

[Gerald]

How many hours do you expect / you think it will take?

[Jimbuna]

None....the job is finished.

[Gerald]

Congratulations!

[Jimbuna]

Next we take out the wooden shelves for the much preferable glass ones...at least you are able to see what is above and below each shelf.

12 @ 560mm x 354mm

Stacked in their protective covering

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1891/90234372.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/90234372.jpg/)

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2627/61607658.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/61607658.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8739/93192835.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/93192835.jpg/)

I recently started a thread asking for assistance in locating a a glass shelving supplier and whilst the price was slightly cheaper than what I was quoted I decided to stick with the closest supplier.

What I didn't realise until I went to collect the shelving was the fact that my quote didn't include VAT.

The VAT was £56 so I'll let you work out the total cost :oops:

[Gerald]

Next we take out the wooden shelves for the much preferable glass ones...at least you are able to see what is above and below each shelf.

12 @ 560mm x 354mm

Stacked in their protective covering

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1891/90234372.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/90234372.jpg/)

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2627/61607658.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/61607658.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8739/93192835.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/93192835.jpg/)

I recently started a thread asking for assistance in locating a a glass shelving supplier and whilst the price was slightly cheaper than what I was quoted I decided to stick with the closest supplier.

What I didn't realise until I went to collect the shelving was the fact that my quote didn't include VAT.

The VAT was £56 so I'll let you work out the total cost :oops: Oops, thanks for that, I will do my best :yep:

[Takeda Shingen]

Looking great, Jim!

[danasan]

A nicely done job so far, Jim.

Wouldn't it be good to have some lamps integrated into the shelves like it seems to be in this image? :hmmm:

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8739/93192835.jpg

...just an idea...

[Jimbuna]

Looking great, Jim!

Cheers :sunny:




A nicely done job so far, Jim.

Wouldn't it be good to have some lamps integrated into the shelves like it seems to be in this image? :hmmm:

...just an idea...


A good idea at that and one I'm still unable to make my mind up on...I may swivel the three spotlights toward the cabinet and see how that looks first.

The room isn't all that big and I'm worried too much light might be 'overkill'.

[Sailor Steve]

Why worry about it? Unless you're having people in every day to look at it "overkill" is all in your own mind. And you can always change it again. And again. And again. :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Why worry about it? Unless you're having people in every day to look at it "overkill" is all in your own mind. And you can always change it again. And again. And again. :sunny:

That's it...swivelling the buggas now to see what the effect looks like :DL

[Jimbuna]

Time to try putting a few aircraft in me thinks...

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4854/78648155.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/215/78648155.jpg/)

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6906/94713585.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/94713585.jpg/)

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/123/86818012.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/86818012.jpg/)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2601/69560453.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/69560453.jpg/)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8726/86515962.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/86515962.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/61/31593457.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/31593457.jpg/)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5489/54988565.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/54988565.jpg/)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3694/60503831.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/60503831.jpg/)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6317/83232109.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/83232109.jpg/)

Notice the boxes stacked not only underneath as shown earlier but also to the right of the cabinet.

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3451/33ai.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/33ai.jpg/)

Also along the top.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/47/33bshi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/33bshi.jpg/)

Next up...the close-ups.

[TarJak]

Looks great. How about a bit more cabinet making to hide the storage of you boxes?

[Jimbuna]

You've gotta be kidding...I'm still not over the fact there are two sections still in there boxes lying in the garage :DL

Besides, a man cave should never look tidy.....people will get to thinking a woman looks after it :03:

[Jimbuna]

The close-ups

Helicopter section...5 Sea Kings (including one from Bosnia), Lynx (from HMS Brilliant) and a couple of Wessex (including one from HMS Bulwark and 'Humphrey' from HMS Antrim of Falklands fame).

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8200/28452833.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/28452833.jpg/)

Harrier section (the four mounted in the background are in the disbandment colours of each Harrier squadron that was so shoddily treated IMO).
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2511/77349391.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/77349391.jpg/)

Further Harrier examples.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7046/19447579.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/19447579.jpg/)

SAR section (Wessex, Sea King and westland whirlwind with rotors in storage position).

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2056/16454103.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/16454103.jpg/)

[STEED]

So when's Jim's Museum open? :DL

[Jimbuna]

So when's Jim's Museum open? :DL

As soon as ImageShack comes back online :03:

[Takeda Shingen]

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3451/33ai.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/33ai.jpg/)

Spectacular! :up:

I'm feeling inspired enough to think about organizing my warships.

[Jimbuna]

Spectacular! :up:

I'm feeling inspired enough to think about organizing my warships.

Now that I would like to see because when I was much younger I collected Tamiya waterline IJN 1/700 :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Lightnings

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7148/25143645.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/25143645.jpg/)

Phantoms

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/958/13729521.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/638/13729521.jpg/)

The Tornado...the one at front left is an F3 (fighter variant).

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8273/81064121.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/81064121.jpg/)

[MH]

:rock:

[AVGWarhawk]

Nice work Jim. The shelving really displays your collection nicely!

[Jimbuna]

:rock:

Nice work Jim. The shelving really displays your collection nicely!

Cheers....and so it should for what it cost :DL

[Jimbuna]

Jaguar left and Typhoon right...the mountred Typhoon is a two seat trainer version
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5172/74977173.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/74977173.jpg/)

Boscombe down...front to back left...Buccaneer, Tornado, Jaguar. Centre Canberra...right hand front to back...Hunter, Hawk.

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6914/87315572.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/248/87315572.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2889/64450892.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/64450892.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

A couple of RN Gannets

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2292/11842872.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/526/11842872.jpg/)

A pair of vampres and a Sabre in the background and two Canberras in the foreground

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/6062/32582916.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/810/32582916.jpg/)

Hawks in the background and meteors front left and Hunters front right

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3632/83391860.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/83391860.jpg/)

[Madox58]

Nice work Mate!
:yeah:

Going extra for the Glass really makes the whole project stand out.
:yep:

This is my most favorite Die Cast Item.
:smug:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/Die_Cast_Triumph.jpg

Built by people that KNOW how to build Motorcycles!
:rock:

[Jimbuna]

Nice work Mate!
:yeah:

Going extra for the Glass really makes the whole project stand out.
:yep:

This is my most favorite Die Cast Item.
:smug:

Built by people that KNOW how to build Motorcycles!
:rock:

Cheers Jeff :up:

The old Bonneville....tried anf tested the world over for many a year...nice looking example :sunny:

[Madox58]

I've never even opened the box!
:yep:
It's my pride and joy amongst the other Triumph stuff I have.
Like this Bar Rag stolen from a real British Pub and sent to me!
:rock:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/Bar_Rag.jpg

[Jimbuna]

I've tasted that beer before :DL

[MH]

Lightnings

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7148/25143645.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/25143645.jpg/)









I like those.
great collection.


http://www.military-art.com/mall/images/mr0070.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Cheers....I hope to get the last of the pictures posted today or tomorrow :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

The Gulf War...Tornado, Canberra, Jaguar and Chinook.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2659/56255639.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/56255639.jpg/)

Bricks (Buccaneers)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7056/20175629.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/20175629.jpg/)

Chinooks

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3936/89053113.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/89053113.jpg/)

[Tribesman]

The Gulf War...Tornado, Canberra, Jaguar and Chinook.

Gulf war Canberra?

[Jimbuna]

Gulf war Canberra?

LOL :DL....Buccaneer, there are further examples in the following shot :oops:

:damn:

[Jimbuna]

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/993/48601435.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/408/48601435.jpg/)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7293/33765041.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/408/33765041.jpg/)

[AVGWarhawk]

Looks great Jim. Should send a pic to the makers of these diecast aircraft. Maybe get one sent to you for free. :DL

[Madox58]

Wow Jim! That looks great.
:up:

I like that light fixture. Do you recall who makes it?
I've got my Hallway torn to hell and back and am ready to start installing the drywall and stuff.
We were looking for a nice light fixture and I like yours.
It would be perfect for that area.
:yep:

[Jimbuna]

Looks great Jim. Should send a pic to the makers of these diecast aircraft. Maybe get one sent to you for free. :DL

Thanks Chris but tbh I've seen a few collections that would put mine to shame.

I've still three empty shelves and a few of the others still have space left so I estimate the collection has some room for growth yet....in fact a Harrier FRS.1 and a Sea King from Mount Pleasant, Falklands arrived today so I'll be posting a further update picture when I return home tomorrow :03:

[Jimbuna]

Wow Jim! That looks great.
:up:

I like that light fixture. Do you recall who makes it?
I've got my Hallway torn to hell and back and am ready to start installing the drywall and stuff.
We were looking for a nice light fixture and I like yours.
It would be perfect for that area.
:yep:

They came from B&Q Jeff, not sure if they are in the US but I'm sure you'll have a lot more variety and choice than we get in the UK :DL

They're about four year old now and iirc this is the latest replacement/design:

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/lighting/indoor-lighting/spotlights___downlights/-specificproducttype-spotlights/Zorbo-3-Light-Round-Spot-Chrome-Effect-9706444

The other bedrooms are much larger so I fitted them with four in-line designs similar to this:

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/lighting/indoor-lighting/spotlights___downlights/-specificproducttype-spotlights/Radian-Crescent-Bar-Spot-Light-Chrome-Effect-9261264

[Madox58]

Ah, Thanks Jim.
After a quick search seems Zorbo are only in the UK.
Shame as they have some killer designs!
I may have to do a 'rip off' copy.
:haha:

I have a nice Chrome Baby Moon hub cap that could be drilled for the base.
Then buy a few add-on swivel lights to kind of duplicate the design.
:yep:

It would be perfect for the Hallway as it's not really a hallway per say.
(And I know when Steve gets back he'll bitch because I spelt per say wrong! :D)

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that Jeff :up:

[mapuc]

Have just seen "How it's made on" tv. On todays show it was how steam engine was made(toy)

In the program a various model was shown and when they demonstrated
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff440/mapuc/FireengineSteam.jpg

I remember my friend, which I have mentioned before. It's not a Diecast model, but I do know, that he do not have this model. Or maybe he does, haven seen him since 2009.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

That looks like a very early model pre 1900 possibly :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

The latest two to 'arrive' from the Falklands

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/103/41345432.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/41345432.jpg/)

[MH]

:up:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5lx-rdYFjfY/TQ5CS6E_rmI/AAAAAAAAHns/78CE7sVrM_A/s1600/1.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5lx-rdYFjfY/TQ5BxgWcD4I/AAAAAAAAHl0/FoTUjoMebx0/s1600/16.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Gotta love the Harrier :rock:

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8224/zd3512.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/zd3512.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9324/zg477.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/zg477.jpg/)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/271/zg506.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/zg506.jpg/)

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8449/zg858.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/zg858.jpg/)

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/5139/1403l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/1403l.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2511/77349391.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/77349391.jpg/)

[MH]

Gotta love the Harrier :rock:

[/URL]

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/zd3512.jpg/)



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[URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/77349391.jpg/"]http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2511/77349391.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/1403l.jpg/)

:yep:

[Oberon]

:yeah:
Very nice Jim, very nice indeed. The Harriers are a beautiful aircraft, versatile, and hard workers. Had a lovely picture of one once, but alas the frame broke. :nope:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers Jamie...there are still two examples I am on the lookout for :DL

[Jimbuna]

The latest addition...Corgi AA34101 Buccaneer 809 Sqn

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7481/p1000942s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/p1000942s.jpg/)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5310/p1000943wy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/p1000943wy.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Just arrived the other day....Corgi AA35411 Jaguar No 16 (reserve) Sqn.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9808/p1000944qk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/p1000944qk.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7866/p1000945z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/p1000945z.jpg/)

[nikimcbee]

Almost looks lik a MiG-27.

[Jimbuna]

Yeah it does a bit...especially the nose.

[GT182]

It all looks great Jim. :yeah:

:hmmm: One question tho..... did you fasten the cabinets to the wall? I sure hope you did.

[Jimbuna]

TBH, I haven't gotten around to doing that yet but will do soon :oops:

[u crank]

Checking out your work Jim. As a cabinetmaker myself, I'm impressed. I give it an A+. Models look great. Must have cost a pretty penny. Enjoy the man cave.

And yes : Fasten to wall.:agree:

[Jimbuna]

Checking out your work Jim. As a cabinetmaker myself, I'm impressed. I give it an A+. Models look great. Must have cost a pretty penny. Enjoy the man cave.

And yes : Fasten to wall.:agree:
Danke Kaleun http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[TarJak]

At least the Jaguar camouflage is working. Rather hard to see the black beast against a black background. :p

[Jimbuna]

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5937/p1000946yf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1000946yf.jpg/)

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3302/p1000947yi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/p1000947yi.jpg/)

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7489/p1000949r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/p1000949r.jpg/)

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8568/p1000951r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/215/p1000951r.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Much better mate thanks.:03:

[Jimbuna]

Lousy camera when it comes to close up work....that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :DL

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA37303 Vampire FB.5

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4637/p1000954q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/p1000954q.jpg/)

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6522/p1000957s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/p1000957s.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

SkyMax SM7004 Jet Provost Trainer 'Finningley'

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8855/p1000952b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/p1000952b.jpg/)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7811/p1000953d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/p1000953d.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32714 Hunter T.Mk.7

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5779/p1000958a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/p1000958a.jpg/)

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9855/p1000959fv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/p1000959fv.jpg/)

[Tribesman]

Corgi AA32714 Hunter T.Mk.7

Its quite amazing how the trainer version just looks so different from what a Hunter "should" look like

[Jimbuna]

Its quite amazing how the trainer version just looks so different from what a Hunter "should" look like

Exactly what I was thinking when I first saw her on the diecast database...most likely because she is a twin seater trainer variant.

Here she is alongside two single seat variants.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7204/p1000960y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/830/p1000960y.jpg/)

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/6974/p1000961z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/p1000961z.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA35401 Jaguar GR.1A '6 Sqn'

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/278/p1000962r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1000962r.jpg/)

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/3792/p1000963g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/808/p1000963g.jpg/)

[diluvian]

Just arrived the other day....Corgi AA35411 Jaguar No 16 (reserve) Sqn.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9808/p1000944qk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/p1000944qk.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7866/p1000945z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/p1000945z.jpg/)

that is badass

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/divesrq/public/cockpit.jpg
cockpit view of the same aircraft

[Jimbuna]

It beats me how the pilot remembers what all the dials and switches etc. are for.

[mapuc]

It beats me how the pilot remembers what all the dials and switches etc. are for.

here you have some cockpit to compare with

http://www.militaryfactory.com/cockpits/index.asp

Markus

[Jimbuna]

here you have some cockpit to compare with

http://www.militaryfactory.com/cockpits/index.asp

Markus

Yes, I have that site bookmarked but many thanks for sharing :up:

[Jimbuna]

Gemini GARNS4001 Phantom FG.1 '004' HMS Ark Royal....should complement '007' nicely.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6906/p1000964x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/526/p1000964x.jpg/)

[Oberon]

Looking good there Jim :D Looking very good :D :rock:

[Jimbuna]

Looking good there Jim :D Looking very good :D :rock:

Cheers Jamie....I'm awaiting delivery of the Sea Javelin but initial reports (it was released yesterday) are that it is absolute crap :-?

http://tdhp.49.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=172&t=11058

[TarJak]

Used to have a very small diecast Javelin back when I was a nipper. Nice looking aircraft if modelled well.

[Jimbuna]

Used to have a very small diecast Javelin back when I was a nipper. Nice looking aircraft if modelled well.

Possibly this one?

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_6927.jpg
Check the link on my previous post....I may just have waisted the thick end of fifty bin lids :nope:

[Oberon]

Ouch. Yeah she does look rather clunky doesn't she? Gaps in the wrong places too, however there's not many Javelins on the market IIRC so even if her quality doesn't match the others in the collection she will be filling a hole in the British Cold War collection.

[MH]

Gemini GARNS4001 Phantom FG.1 '004' HMS Ark Royal....should complement '007' nicely.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6906/p1000964x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/526/p1000964x.jpg/)
Nice collection you got there.:o

[mapuc]

If I were ever to build me a Diecast Collection would consist of Battleships (BB) from WWII and modern American F-jet aircraft, such as F4, F5, etc up to F35

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Ouch. Yeah she does look rather clunky doesn't she? Gaps in the wrong places too, however there's not many Javelins on the market IIRC so even if her quality doesn't match the others in the collection she will be filling a hole in the British Cold War collection.

I reckon you've hit the nail on the head...she is the only show in town and fills a gap in Brit aviation that Corgi should have filled long ago.

The other problem being the same company are well overdue on the Sea Vixen as well and I have seen a few shots of her and she doesn't look much better.

I pre-ordered that at the same time as the Javelin :-?

Nice collection you got there.:o

Thank you sir.

[Jimbuna]

If I were ever to build me a Diecast Collection would consist of Battleships (BB) from WWII and modern American F-jet aircraft, such as F4, F5, etc up to F35

Markus

Well there are a great many examples out there...I've seen a couple of collections that exceed 500 examples in number :yep:

[mapuc]

Well there are a great many examples out there...I've seen a couple of collections that exceed 500 examples in number :yep:

I've seen beautiful specimens of Diecast models of F-planes, have not yet seen any BB as Diecast models

But if you or someone else have a link to a hobby that sell those, then please post it.

[TarJak]

Possibly this one?

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_6927.jpg
Check the link on my previous post....I may just have waisted the thick end of fifty bin lids :nope:
Yep that's the one. Had the Supermarine Swift and the Vixen also IIRC.
http://www.theoldtoyshop.com/wpeF1.jpg

http://www.dinky-collector.co.uk/dinky/738%20Sea%20Vixen/dinky%20004-opt.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Probably collectors items now :DL

[Sailor Steve]

Yep that's the one. Had the Supermarine Swift and the Vixen also IIRC.
That's not even a model! It's just a stupid toy!



















I WANT ONE!!! :wah:

[Reece]

Don't forget to show your latest addition Jim!:yep:
http://www.esaba.com/cats/catimagessimple35/792076.jpg

[Oberon]

My die-cast collection is somewhat overshadowed by the other halfs collection of 'Zoids' which are plastic motorised model kits, originally aimed at the younger market they're quite a cult thing now and some of the more recent ones known as 'HMM' are quite expensive and damn complex to put together. Trust me, I know, I've had to try and rebuild one after knocking it off the shelf...thankfully I managed it and my execution was postponed.
Snag is, we've run out of shelf space so they're everywhere now...it's like some kind of invasion has overrun our bedroom. Still, they are fun little things, I'm kind of attached to the Command Wolves, and it was the other half who encouraged me to collect my models so I can't complain :03:

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z115/GhostLiger_Sasaki/Zoid%20collection%20photos/ZC6.jpg

As you can see, it kinda expands, and grows XD You can just make out my Sopwith Pup on my aircraft shelf. This is an old photo though, I have since negotiated for that shelf for my growing collection.

I need a bigger bedroom... :haha:

[Jimbuna]

I've seen beautiful specimens of Diecast models of F-planes, have not yet seen any BB as Diecast models

But if you or someone else have a link to a hobby that sell those, then please post it.

Diecast warships:

http://www.pilotwear.com/store/c/1383-Diecast-Ships.html

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/forces-of-valor-1700-uss-missouri-battleship-1945/

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Toys-Hobbies-/220/i.html?_nkw=diecast+battleship

http://www.flyingmule.com/range/diecast-model/armor/unimax-forces-of-valor/

[Jimbuna]

Well here she is, without a shadow of a doubt the worst example yet in the collection

What can you do though?....they are limited in number and advertised at least six months ahead of release so you have no option but to dip your toes in the water.

The only positive I can think of is the fact this is a type that has never been done at 'collectors level' so is therefore the only show in town.

I only pray and hope the Sea Vixen on advanced pre-order looks better but the initial casting photo I've seen doesn't exactly fill me with any great hope :nope:

XH766 Sky Guardians Gloster Javelin 64 Sqn 734/1500

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/558/p1000966u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/p1000966u.jpg/)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/2518/p1000967f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/p1000967f.jpg/)

[mapuc]

Thank you for sharing these link with us/me.

However I should have given a more detailed explanation

It have to be american battleship and in scale 1:350

I have found some models so far( I had used wrong search-words)
Now I just write "Diecast models of american battleship"

BB 39 USS Arizona
BB 63 USS New Jersey

They cost about $1100 each :o

Markus

[Jimbuna]

At 1:350 they most surely would :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Latest addition:

AA32311 Corgi Lightning F.Mk.6 XR770 No 5 Sqn RAF Binbrook 1202/1600

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/512/p1000968c.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/p1000968c.jpg/)

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/5918/p1000969r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/p1000969r.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Grimsby's Lightning. But the council didn't want it. :damn::cry:

It's still looking good after a refurb a couple of years ago, 5 Sqn have it on loan from the current owner.

[Jimbuna]

You've just answered a question someone put to me on the above :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA35404 Jaguar 'Winter Camo'

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/1876/p1000970m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1000970m.jpg/)

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8517/p1000971r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/p1000971r.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

You've just answered a question someone put to me on the above :sunny:

Good, glad to help! :know: Any further questions, your honour?

Nice 54 Sqn Jag, only one place that's going in that paint job - Norway. My first proper posting was Coltishall and the Jag is just an ace jet - nothing better than a six-ship simulated airfield attack - coming from all angles at full pelt in seconds. :rock:

[Jimbuna]

Good, glad to help! :know: Any further questions, your honour?

Nice 54 Sqn Jag, only one place that's going in that paint job - Norway. My first proper posting was Coltishall and the Jag is just an ace jet - nothing better than a six-ship simulated airfield attack - coming from all angles at full pelt in seconds. :rock:

54 Sqn?

Not 41 Sqn?

[MH]

Corgi AA35404 Jaguar 'Winter Camo'

[/URL]

[URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/p1000971r.jpg/"]http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8517/p1000971r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1000970m.jpg/)

Great looking one.
You getting better with the pics too

[Larry U-136]

Beautiful!

[Jimbuna]

Great looking one.
You getting better with the pics too

Oh I wouldn't say that...one more arrived this morning and the photos are back to normal :DL

Beautiful!

Cheers :up:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA35405 T.2 41 Sqn

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9044/p1000972pn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/p1000972pn.jpg/)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3693/p1000973j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/208/p1000973j.jpg/)

[MH]

Looking very good.
Always liked this classic RAF camo.

[Jimbuna]

I've just ordered a Hawk in a similar pattern.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA Hawk T.1A no 151 (R) Sqn

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/8503/p1000976l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/p1000976l.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Sky Guardians XP924 Sea Vixen 899 Sqn 2/1750

Even with the stencils missing she is far superior than the Javelin IMHO

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/962/p1000978f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/p1000978f.jpg/)

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5158/p1000979ok.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/p1000979ok.jpg/)

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7618/p1000980ff.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/p1000980ff.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Always like the odd off centre cockpit on the SV. Definitely better than the Javelin but sub par on some of the others in your collection IMHO.

[Herr-Berbunch]

54 Sqn?

Not 41 Sqn?

Definately 54 Sqn. Your 41 Sqn further down is definately 41 Sqn.

Have you a 6 Sqn one too? :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Always like the odd off centre cockpit on the SV. Definitely better than the Javelin but sub par on some of the others in your collection IMHO.

Oh definitely....the Sea Vixen and Javelin have been heavily criticised by the diecast community.

The Sea Vixen just has the edge in quality though and seeing as they are the only examples currently available quite a few people have purchased them just to 'fill a gap' in their collection.

I've just taken delivery of the TSR2 and will photograph her later.

[Jimbuna]

Definately 54 Sqn. Your 41 Sqn further down is definately 41 Sqn.

Have you a 6 Sqn one too? :hmmm:

Yeah...my mistake :oops:

6 Sqn

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3237/p1000963k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/p1000963k.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Thanks, that's my Coltishall memories relived :yeah:

Looking forward to the TSR2 - bloody politicians! :cry:

[Jimbuna]

This is a class site:

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/index.php

Click on the aircraft of your choice then click on 'Read on for the history' and you get some fascinating text/photos etc.

Scroll down for the specs and visitors comments...all good stuff :yeah:

Click on the Buccaneer comments and read the top one from Dave Bell from andover UK http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/images/flags/uk.gif

I ended up in the bathroom blowing my nose..brought water to my eyes ~SALUTE~


I was on 208 Sqn when they did the very first red Flag at Nellis AF base in USA in 1977 we had if i remember 4 Buccaneers and also 2 Vulcan bombers.
The Buccaneers and vulcans would work as a team wih the vulcans flying at one altitude just above the Buccaneers at around 50'. When intercepted by the F5 aggressor sqn the Buccaneers would peel out from underneath the Vulcans as they approached their targets and fly off in opposite directions leaving the F5 with a big old Vulcan to engage which by this time had slipped his four huge RR Olympus engines into reheat and disappeared into the distance. Our compatriots in arms where in shock as this had never happened to them before. Best flying i've ever heard of.
Apart from the US Phantom who thought he was good flew alongside the ArK Royal at deck level. When asked if he could do it again he of course obliged this time he was told to look beneath him where he saw a Buccaneer skimming the wave tops again our compatriots were stunned.

[Herr-Berbunch]

I was once (around '88-ish) just outside RAF North Cotes on the coastal side, looking toward RAF Donna Nook range when all of a sudden there was a Buccaneer approaching from over the water, but only just over the water - how he cleared the fence to North Cotes I've no idea :o :rock:

Another occasion I was cycling back from same spot parallel to North Cotes Runway and there was six Hercs doing virtually the same height!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Further to the Herc thing, my mate who is now a pilot on them - formerly a loadie, showed me footage taken during a Red Flag exercise of video of a RAF Herc jinking all over at low level as the guy on the ground tried to get a fix on it. Audio was included and used some expletives of annoyance, followed by awe, conlcuding with, 'we've got to show those guys this footage!' which they obviously did. :D

[Oberon]

Gotta love it when we pull a rabbit out of our hats like that.

Didn't we partake in an airspace attack exercise with the Canucks against the Yanks when we played the OpFor invading US airspace in a nuclear war scenario and only one of our eight Vulcans was 'splashed'.

[Jimbuna]

Ah what the heck!!

The bricks again...for nostalgia reasons :DL

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8255/87129533.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/87129533.jpg/)
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6114/38198652.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/96/38198652.jpg/)
The example front centre below is the Red Flag version.
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6923/42214981.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/42214981.jpg/)
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/7215/p1000942w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/p1000942w.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Surely an apt moment to recommend a book, Roland White's Phoenix Squadron. I thought it was a great read, not quite alongside his Vulcan 607, but great nevertheless. Both true stories. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

If your a fan of the brick you'll love this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buccaneers-Operational-Service-Royal-Airforce/dp/1852606118/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330114072&sr=1-1

YEEHAH!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0-xnaRSL6g

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA38602 TSR2, XR222...374/1000

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7336/p1000982it.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/p1000982it.jpg/)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5757/p1000987y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/p1000987y.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1112/p1000988kq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/p1000988kq.jpg/)

[u crank]

That's a beauty Jim. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

That's a beauty Jim. :salute:

Thanks...and some weight too :DL

[Oberon]

If only.

Well done Jim, IIRC that was one you were after from the start. :yep:

[MH]

Looking good....not really... your flash is killing the pictures.:damn:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/crawfie65/CorgiTSR21.jpg

[BossMark]

Well Jim you sure have got a great collection :yeah:. Do have any warships models?. I am at the moment looking for a 1\350 Tamiya Bismarck after my last had bit of a accident :doh:.

[Jimbuna]

If only.

Well done Jim, IIRC that was one you were after from the start. :yep:

That's right Jamie....I've a Eurofighter Typhoon, Hawk and navy Phantom on order atm.

Well Jim you sure have got a great collection :yeah:. Do have any warships models?. I am at the moment looking for a 1\350 Tamiya Bismarck after my last had bit of a accident :doh:.

Cheers...there's a one going at evilbay for £51

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-1-350-German-Battleship-Bismarck-/270910630907?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_J N&hash=item3f13882bfb

[Jimbuna]

Looking good....not really... your flash is killing the pictures.:damn:



Which is why they are in a thread about diecast aviation and not one on photography.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3382/p1000995m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/p1000995m.jpg/)

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2933/p1000996mx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/p1000996mx.jpg/)

[MH]

:rock:

Which is why they are in a thread about diecast aviation and not one on photography.


...but it is picture thread after all so why not make good photos that justify your collection.:cool:

[BossMark]

OK thanks Jim I will take a look at that.

[Jimbuna]

:rock:


...but it is picture thread after all so why not make good photos that justify your collection.:cool:

I honestly can't be bothered to start cropping the photos from my compact...I simply point and shoot.

One day I'll get a DSLR to replace the Olympus OM10 35mm film SLR I've had stored in the cupboard for over 25 years :DL

[MH]

I honestly can't be bothered to start cropping the photos from my compact...I simply point and shoot.

One day I'll get a DSLR to replace the Olympus OM10 35mm film SLR I've had stored in the cupboard for over 25 years :DL

Just don't use flash i think...that's all.
You blind your camera with all those reflections,it makes photos look bad.:nope:
(thought it was a show off thread :haha:)

[Jimbuna]

I've created another camera profile and it looks like these are a little better.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4705/p1000995u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/p1000995u.jpg/)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3203/p1010008ai.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/p1010008ai.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Nice work Jim looks a treat.

[Jimbuna]

Chers mate...got let down by some joker on Amazon for this but found an alternative private source.

Corgi AA36404 Eurofighter Typhoon 11 Sqn 318/1501

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5435/p1010014mn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/p1010014mn.jpg/)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3346/p1010015al.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/p1010015al.jpg/)

[MH]

Chers mate...got let down by some joker on Amazon for this but found an alternative private source.

Corgi AA36404 Eurofighter Typhoon 11 Sqn 318/1501

[/URL]

[URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/p1010015al.jpg/"] (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/p1010014mn.jpg/)
nice one:up:

[Jimbuna]

nice one:up:

Thanks...photos didn't turn out too bad I thought :smug:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5549/361313gr7.gif

[Jimbuna]

GARNS4006 Gemini Phantom F-4K 767 Sqn 'The Metal Chicken' 54/680

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8267/p1010016f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/p1010016f.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Those RN Spey engined F4's are a beautiful beast indeed.

[Jimbuna]

Those RN Spey engined F4's are a beautiful beast indeed.

Aye....beautiful indeed :sunny:

http://www.phantomf4k.org/index.cfm?fa=contentImageGallery.listImages&directoryId=3332

[u crank]

Aye....beautiful indeed :sunny:



Yes Sir! My favorite jet aircraft, the Phantom. Looks fast, looks mean. :up:

Looking good Jim. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Yes Sir! My favorite jet aircraft, the Phantom. Looks fast, looks mean. :up:

Looking good Jim. :salute:

Cheers...just waiting on the 2011 display Hawk now.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA36010 Hawk T.1A RAF Valley 307/1000

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5089/p1010021ar.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/521/p1010021ar.jpg/)

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/8582/p1010023tn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/p1010023tn.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39102 Westland Whirlwind 910/1500

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/599/p1010024iy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/p1010024iy.jpg/)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5613/p1010025kh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/p1010025kh.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5038/p1010026yh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/525/p1010026yh.jpg/)

[TarJak]

Now that is a pretty little whirlybird.:up:

[Jimbuna]

Lynx from HMS Manchester has just arrived...I'll take some shots of her after shopping expedition.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi Lynx HMS Manchester 517/2800

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4976/p1010027qn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/p1010027qn.jpg/)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3577/p1010028xm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/36/p1010028xm.jpg/)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9803/p1010029z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/403/p1010029z.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA33406 Sea King 771 Sqn

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/409/p1010030tw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/p1010030tw.jpg/)

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5116/p1010031tz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/p1010031tz.jpg/)

With her peer group.

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/4973/p1010037am.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/p1010037am.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

:yeah: A lovely collection there!

[Jimbuna]

:yeah: A lovely collection there!

Cheers...the earlier squadron bird (Wessex) has also arrived but I forgot to recharge the spare camera battery :oops:

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA37607 Wessex 771 Sqn

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/146/p1010046am.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/p1010046am.jpg/)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/282/p1010045ju.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/p1010045ju.jpg/)

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8333/p1010047s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/p1010047s.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

The ton is up.

Corgi AA33412 Sea King 'Boscombe Down'.

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/3910/p1010049ma.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/p1010049ma.jpg/)

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2964/p1010050sq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/p1010050sq.jpg/)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2873/p1010051oj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/p1010051oj.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Rotary Wing Test Squadron - they have a couple of Lynx and Gazelles too, one of which is quite unique in that it has only ever been based at Boscome for, well it was 25 years, now if it's still there it will be some 33-ish years. :o

[Jimbuna]

The one above currently serves as an instructional airframe with HMS Sultan.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32712 Hunter T.Mk.7 RAF Chivenor

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6497/p1010052kx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/p1010052kx.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8076/p1010053l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/p1010053l.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32715 Hunter T.Mk.7 'Boscombe Down'.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5376/p1010054hw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/p1010054hw.jpg/)

Peer group

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9249/p1010057n.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/p1010057n.jpg/)

[MH]

:cool:

[Tribesman]

Corgi AA32712 Hunter T.Mk.7 RAF Chivenor

That trainer version still doesn't sit right with what picture comes to mind as the Hawker Hunter.
Wierd isn't it, I know its a Hunter and it looks just like the earlier model you posted, but it still just doen't click as the plane in the mind.

[Oberon]

That trainer version still doesn't sit right with what picture comes to mind as the Hawker Hunter.
Wierd isn't it, I know its a Hunter and it looks just like the earlier model you posted, but it still just doen't click as the plane in the mind.

I think it's the cockpit, something looks different about the rear section of it. Probably because it's a trainer, or it could be because we're used to the single seater versions. :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

That trainer version still doesn't sit right with what picture comes to mind as the Hawker Hunter.
Wierd isn't it, I know its a Hunter and it looks just like the earlier model you posted, but it still just doen't click as the plane in the mind.

I think it's the cockpit, something looks different about the rear section of it. Probably because it's a trainer, or it could be because we're used to the single seater versions. :hmmm:

I can only imagine it is because the canopy is slightly wider yet no longer than the single seat variant.

I much prefer the trainer seating arrangement in the Hawk, Jaguar. Tornado etc....one in the front and one behind.

[Jimbuna]

:cool:

Apologies I didn't notice your post initially :up:

[TarJak]

Apologies I didn't notice your post initially :up:

Clean ya glasses ye auld basum.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Clean ya glasses ye auld basum.:O:

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2159/animatedblindmanhgclrzo1.gif

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA39001 Lynx Army Air Corps

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6081/p1010058x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/p1010058x.jpg/)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8493/p1010059ah.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/28/p1010059ah.jpg/)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2893/p1010060q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/p1010060q.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32302 Lightning F.MkII No19 Sqn

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4696/p1010070q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/p1010070q.jpg/)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7831/p1010071l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/96/p1010071l.jpg/)

[MH]

Apologies I didn't notice your post initially

NP realy...i noticed the pictuers.:cool:

Lightning is one of the planes i like the most in your collection.
WW2 P-38 lightning is one of my favorites too:hmmm:
(got struck by the lightning:doh:...:haha:)

[Jimbuna]

NP realy...i noticed the pictuers.:cool:

Lightning is one of the planes i like the most in your collection.
WW2 P-38 lightning is one of my favorites too:hmmm:
(got struck by the lightning:doh:...:haha:)

Yeah, there's still a few more I'm after but they are becoming scarcer than hens teeth.

[Gerald]

Hi! How much is your collektion worth of money now.....:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

No real idea of the worth, just the cost to purchase.

[Gerald]

No real idea of the worth, just the cost to purchase. Indeed, just a curious question, for the right person is certainly "worth gold"!

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA37603 Wessex HC.2 27 Sqn 302/2410

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1118/p1010078x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/p1010078x.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7951/p1010079oh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/p1010079oh.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

From #1


I started collecting 1/72 scale diecast of post WWII British aviation

[Oberon]

Since your collecting these nice die-casts, You should grab the Avro Arrow, Canada's pride achivement in aviation! Until..Well you know...Diefenbaker, The most hated man by all Canadian aviation fans for ending the Avro..
That leads to..Guess What! Another Joke!:O:

You may be a little Too Canadian If...You spend hours in the dark making scale models of the Avro Arrow and cursing the Diefenbaker government..Eh?

He's got the British version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAC_TSR-2). :wah:

[Jimbuna]

He's got the British version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAC_TSR-2). :wah:

Rgr that :salute:

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7664/p1000995e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/p1000995e.jpg/)

[RundownJet]

From #1

*Grumbles*

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA37605 Wessex HAS.3 - 737Sqn 175/1501

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/804/p1010090af.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/p1010090af.jpg/)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8532/p1010091bo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/p1010091bo.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

He's got the British version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAC_TSR-2). :wah:

And you're all still fans of Labour? :hmmm:

Alright, maybe carriers AND Harriers AND Nimrods all at the same time does outweigh the TSR2 shame. :cry:

Collection coming along really nicely now Jim. You'll need another new shelving unit soon.

[Jimbuna]

And you're all still fans of Labour? :hmmm:

Alright, maybe carriers AND Harriers AND Nimrods all at the same time does outweigh the TSR2 shame. :cry:

Collection coming along really nicely now Jim. You'll need another new shelving unit soon.

I'm now at 80% capacity.....two Sabres on order/enroute and a Puma and a (I've forgot what the bugga is now :oops:) on pre-order then it will be solely down to new releases as and when.

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA35812 Sabre Mk.4 Wildenrath, Germany.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4550/p1010092e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/525/p1010092e.jpg/)

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2580/p1010093b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/p1010093b.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA35811 Sabre Mk.4 No.93 Sqn 396/500

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2677/p1010094d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/p1010094d.jpg/)

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8994/p1010095zd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/259/p1010095zd.jpg/)

This completes my Sabre trio...I'll photograph them together and post soon.

[MH]

Corgi AA35811 Sabre Mk.4 No.93 Sqn 396/500



This completes my Sabre trio...I'll photograph them together and post soon.


Love the Sabres.

[Oberon]

Me too, had the fortune to see one in action at the local airshow, beautiful aircraft. :rock:

[u crank]

^Sabres^ :DL

My father was in the R.C.A.F.,and growing up I went to many an air show. The R.C.A.F. had a Sabres aerobatics team called The Golden Hawks. They were only around for four or five years, but I saw them three times. Pretty cool.

http://nicklewis.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Golden-Hawks.jpg

[Jimbuna]

^Sabres^ :DL

My father was in the R.C.A.F.,and growing up I went to many an air show. The R.C.A.F. had a Sabres aerobatics team called The Golden Hawks. They were only around for four or five years, but I saw them three times. Pretty cool.

http://nicklewis.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Golden-Hawks.jpg

Now that is very cool indeed :sunny:

There is a Corgi version of the aircraft in your picture but the only reason I don't have one in my collection is because I only collect post war British.

[u crank]

There is a Corgi version of the aircraft in your picture but the only reason I don't have one in my collection is because I only collect post war British.

Understandable Jim. BTW collection is looking great. :up:

[Jimbuna]

Understandable Jim. BTW collection is looking great. :up:

Cheers mate :up:

[MH]

Me too, had the fortune to see one in action at the local airshow, beautiful aircraft. :rock:


"If it looks good, it flys good" ...and this one flew very good.

[Jimbuna]

The trio.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9195/p1010096xy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/p1010096xy.jpg/)

[Schroeder]

I only collect post war British.
That's racist!:O:

[Jimbuna]

That's racist!:O:

And to make matters worse...they were all based in Germany :DL

[Oberon]

Just found these in my photo collection, thought I'd share:

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/346/1004576q.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8973/1004578z.jpg

:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Nice...did you take them?

[Oberon]

Nice...did you take them?

:yep: Yup, there was an airshow a couple of years back at the old USAF base at Bentwaters, had a nice line-up, Seafire, Spitfire, Sabre, Hunter, Dragon Rapide, Texan, two P-51s and the customary Wing Walkers and Aerial display teams. For a small organisation it was a big show, a B-17 and a Fw-109 replica were supposed to come too but couldn't make it sadly.

Was a great day out, seeing the Sabre was particularly special because they used to operate out of Bentwaters in the 1960s. :rock:

[Jimbuna]

:yep: Yup, there was an airshow a couple of years back at the old USAF base at Bentwaters, had a nice line-up, Seafire, Spitfire, Sabre, Hunter, Dragon Rapide, Texan, two P-51s and the customary Wing Walkers and Aerial display teams. For a small organisation it was a big show, a B-17 and a Fw-109 replica were supposed to come too but couldn't make it sadly.

Was a great day out, seeing the Sabre was particularly special because they used to operate out of Bentwaters in the 1960s. :rock:

Yeah, it's suprising just how many squadrons were equipped with the Sabre.

[TarJak]

Like the Sabres Jim. Nice shots Jamie.

[Oberon]

Yeah, it's suprising just how many squadrons were equipped with the Sabre.

She was a versatile bird. :yep: The Bentwaters Sabres were the first deployed in the UK, and the first assigned to NATO. IIRC Bentwaters also had F-84s, F-101s, F-4s, A-10s and F-16s, as well as Herky Birds, various helos and an alien spaceship (apparently). I arrived too late for the F-4s but I remember the A-10s very fondly :yep:. Good times, shame the base closed, but that's the Soviets fault for folding up. :03:

[Jimbuna]

Like the Sabres Jim. Nice shots Jamie.

Cheers :up:

Good times, shame the base closed, but that's the Soviets fault for folding up. :03:

LOL :DL

[Jimbuna]

English Electric Lightning XR751 Q 22 Sqn Raf Wattisham 1971 Planecrazy Exclusive 723/1500

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5524/p1010102ld.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/p1010102ld.jpg/)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6629/p1010103j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/p1010103j.jpg/)

[Jimbuna]

Corgi AA32308 Lightning No 56 Sqn

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2986/p1010104o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/p1010104o.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2444/p1010105kg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/p1010105kg.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

XR751 - Nobody seems to have seen it since it was sold to a businessman (not usually a good sign) and moved by road in 1988, however I've done a bit of digging around the webz and found it in Cornwall (PL14 5HE). The good news is it looks like it's been looked after, the downside is it's in very private property. I don't suppose I blame them, if I had the money and the land I'd have a great deal of aircraft out of the paws of sticky children and thieving gypos - but I'd open up a few times a year to enthusiasts. But that's just a dream. :zzz:

Edit - Found a pic (http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/English-Electric-Lightning/1086021/M/), could do with a little tidy up...

As for XR718, last seen in pieces on a farm near Darlington with the (faded?) hope of getting her patched up for display, that was six years ago though. :cry:

Next, Jim, I'd like you to get XG332 and a tractor and recreate a very famous image. ;)

[Oberon]

Next, Jim, I'd like you to get XG332 and a tractor and recreate a very famous image. ;)

:o

Looks like one of my approaches...


In regards to EE Lightnings, the Cold War Museum guys at Bentwaters have managed to get their hands on an ex-Saudi Lightning, ZF581 (serial 53-675), but alas, with no engines. It'll join their Hunter, Meteor and Jag. Would be nice if they ever got them flight-worthy as they'd land up flying over here a fair bit :rock:

[Jimbuna]

Next, Jim, I'd like you to get XG332 and a tractor and recreate a very famous image. ;)

LOL...would have to be a jig saw puzzle then :DL

I'm expecting the delivery of five more Frightenings either tomorrow or Friday....pictures to follow :sunny:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I'm expecting the delivery of five more Frightenings either tomorrow or Friday....pictures to follow :sunny:

:rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp7LQbtezhw&feature=player_embedded#!

Oberon, the CAA refused to grant a Lightning a certificate - something about not liking a civilian-run Mach 2 jet with ejector seats over the public. I'd say now that Thunder City is closed we'll never see one flying again. Even the yanks are struggling to get XS422 near flyable, I think UK team heading out to fit engine, in Oct!!! :o

[Jimbuna]

I noticed a banana bomber in that clip and couldn't help but be in awe at the speed the Escort was going along the apron :DL

[Oberon]

:rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp7LQbtezhw&feature=player_embedded#!

Oberon, the CAA refused to grant a Lightning a certificate - something about not liking a civilian-run Mach 2 jet with ejector seats over the public. I'd say now that Thunder City is closed we'll never see one flying again. Even the yanks are struggling to get XS422 near flyable, I think UK team heading out to fit engine, in Oct!!! :o

Ah yes, I remember Nagys dad mentioning something like that. They were maintanence hogs at the end of their lives so it makes sense that they'd be tough to get fixed up.

EDIT: Oooh, now that's a lovely vid. :D Thanks Herr B