Jimbunas Diecast Collection
 

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

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

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

http://www.geminijets.com/database/i...hp?r_product=6

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

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

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

Sub & Naval Discussions: News, Books, Films, and Models

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

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

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

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

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

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/189/aa36402.jpg

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

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

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

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

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






I can't talk.

Can you fly with them ?

why yes of course, the only question is how long;)

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0279.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0276.jpg

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

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0278.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0280.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0281.jpg

I collect diecast cars as well.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/IMAG0283.jpg


Thread hijacked! :stare:

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

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

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/pro...E165371_S4.jpg


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/pro...E272482_S4.JPG

Ordered this Tonka earlier today for the collection:

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

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3858/aa33606.jpg

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

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

I used to have a Tonka digger :rock:

Anyway, pic as requested:

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

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

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

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

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

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