| Sadly there are no deal breakers for me, aside for perhaps the last one -- price is usually my primary consideration. I can forgive a lot of the faults listed, if I like the airframe and livery enough. (That said, I no longer collect IXO... ) |
This is about what I would say too. The color and design #11 if anything. Probably obvious from my chatter on here and pictures that I have no self control. I have never really wanted another B-24 but when you put up the photos of the FM one I went looking for a deal and may continue to do so. The overall impact of the model when I first look at it and price are key. If later, I learn on here that there are some problems in design or accuracy issues, like with the pre-war Fm JU-52, then I may change my mind or sell it later. Still, I would buy and display almost any of the top brands products for a while just to try the model out. My general rule is buy now and see what I think if:
1. The model is a livery and subject I want to see in person.
2. The total cost of the item is no more than $35 or less than half of market value.
Approximate examples are:
EI for less than $50
GMP for less than $60
C1 for less than $50
Any major WWII fighter from one of the better companies for less than $20
...you get the idea
Why not get it, see what you think, and then get out of it after a while if it's worn out its welcome?
Edit: All this may change when the boys are old enough to ski and play golf.