Jimbunas Diecast Collection

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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

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

[Castout]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

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

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

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

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that.

[Castout]

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

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

[Jimbuna]

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

1. The purchase price

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

[Castout]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

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

1. The purchase price

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

Yeah wise enough, as for me

1. The purchase price

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

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

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

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

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

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

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

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

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

[Jimbuna]

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

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

[AVGWarhawk]

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

[AVGWarhawk]

Check this link:

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

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Check this link:

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

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

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

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

[AVGWarhawk]

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

[Jimbuna]

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

[Jimbuna]

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

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

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

[Gerald]

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