Diecast

Seeing all the different aircraft/airfield models that appear on the forum, I realised that for someone that has such an interest in such things, I own only one model!

Mosquito FBIV HX922 F-Freddie from 487 (NZ) Squadron, 140 Wing 2ndTAF, RAF Hunsdon 1944.
Lost on the Amiens raid flown by G/C P.E.Pickard with his Navigator Flt /Lt J.A Broadley.

I got the A10 model at Duxford last week along with the Red Spined/tail Lightning F.6. The Bentwaters A10 is quite rare now. I have also been collecting the Gemini Jets F.4's, very nice models.

I get the impression the the Bentwaters models are very sought after. The LN F-111F is a limited edition model and although only just released it seems hard to get hold of now as well, I think I was lucky to get one.

I have four 1:72 phantoms, all 74 Sqn, two corgi and two hobbymaster. The Hobbymaster ones are far superior to Corgi in my opinion. I'll post a pic shortly.

My only diecast aircraft model is the corgi Lancaster, somehow i don't think the USS Voyager counts.

REF;83778 wrote:

I get the impression the the Bentwaters models are very sought after. The LN F-111F is a limited edition model and although only just released it seems hard to get hold of now as well, I think I was lucky to get one.

I have four 1:72 phantoms, all 74 Sqn, two corgi and two hobbymaster. The Hobbymaster ones are far superior to Corgi in my opinion. I'll post a pic shortly.

I think you're right about the F-111 - I dont think I have seen this model. Will have to keep an eye out for one. Trouble is I've run out of space and alot of mine have to stay in the boxes. I've got a couple of 1.32 Hurricanes and Bob Doe's 1.32 Spitfire. I keep on seeing things I want and cant resist !!!

I every one i am waiting for the Gorgi Short Stirling 172nd scale it should be out any time now . This will make my collection allmost complete . Four Lancasters, Two Halifaxes, Two TSR2's, One Victor, One Valiant , Four Vulcans , one of which is 172nd ,Three P51d Mustangs , One B24 Liborater, One Wellington ,Two B17s, one Blerio & The Wrighte Flyer . Almost forgot one 132nd P51 d Mustang, and a Lancaster weather vain on the shed roof .

That collection has got alot bigger Bomber since I last saw them!!

Some of the ones I have are here (yes I know its similar to the pic I posted above!)

Hobby Master (HA3007)
General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark "Miss Liberty II", 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath. s/n 70-2390


Witty Sky Guardians (WTW72005-01)
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 48th FW, 493rd FS, RAF Lakenheath. s/n 84-0001


Hobby Master (HA1305)
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II, 81st TFW, 511th TFS, RAF Bentwaters. s/n 82-0647


The three of them on my display shelf

More good photes Rich have you reorgonised your cabinet ? They seem better displayed now . By the way ive got to learn how to post pictures up i feel i,m missing out on not knowing how to post up pictures .
Regards .
Al.

My 74 Sqn Collection of aircraft;

Corgi (AA33210) on stand rear left
McDonnell Douglas F-4J (UK) Phantom II, 74 Squadron, RAF Wattisham. s/n ZE360

Corgi (AA33202) on stand rear right
McDonnell Douglas F-4J (UK) Phantom II, 74 Squadron, RAF Wattisham. s/n ZE361

Hobby Master (HA1917) front left
McDonnell Douglas F-4J (UK) Phantom II, 74 Squadron, RAF Wattisham. s/n ZE354

Corgi (AA32301) middle
English Electri Lightning F.1A, 74 Squadron. s/n XM143

Hobby Master (HA1920) front right
McDonnell Douglas F-4J (UK) Phantom II, 74 Squadron, RAF Wattisham. s/n ZE355