[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by Buggles

Hi Epapazian...I tried to find Cristiantg's ebay store but couldn't, although I must admit that I am a complete novice when it comes to e-bay. Do know whether he is still a seller? I have also been trying to liaise with WW2DiecastModels to organise a bulk order of WW1 biplanes. However, it has been difficult to say the least.
Cheers from Oz

Hi: Cristian and Macemundi are still in business. While both sell IXO models, as do a number of others, these two also specialize in the Altaya biplanes and Cristian has also sold the old Atlas 1:100 fighter plane and 1:144 bomber series. As I understand it, he will offer the new 1:144 Altaya bombers which look very interesting in terms of better quality plus a lot of unusual planes being included. From time to time both of these sellers disappear from view on ebay, I presume to restock. I usually check the ebay" diecast toy vehicles--aircraft" listings every day or so and search for an I-15, Fiat CR-42 or HS-123. When one of these pops up it's usually being offered by one or both of these sellers. While some of the planes are presented with a" buy it now" option, at the outset the sellers prefer the auction route since this earns them more money. Eventually, you can obtain most of these planes at a set price. My guess on the biplanes is about $25-30 plus s&h. Don't forget my earlier cautions regarding the quality of the biplane series---it's pretty poor. I buy those I want knowing they must be fixed and, often, repainted from top to bottom.