| Re: Criteria for Buying Diecast Models
Yeah, Starman, I guess I was trying to analyze my own selction behavior more than anything else, and posted it to see if it's of any use to anyone. Agree the bottom line is if you're happy with the models you bought, it doesn't really matter why.
But some people seem to have had disappointments on occasion, and that's usually because a model didn't meet their expectations in some respect (it's happened to me a couple of times). On those occasions, I'm curious to find out what it was that fell short (other than the obvious manufacturing defect). I have a pretty analytical mind...
Seems to me a big factor for you is the sheer esthetic appeal of aircraft (shape and colors), which is big for me as well. It's hard to explain to those who don't share this love for the shapes of flying machines. But you obviously know what I'm talking about. To me even the A-10 is beautiful, in its own way.
Anyway, cool that your brother flew F-14s and now F-18s (regular Hornet, or Super-Bug?). Awesome jets, I've fought in simulated combat against both of them in the F-16. They were tough. Too bad the F-14 is retired (except in Iran!). That jet combined good looks and effectiveness!
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