[STARMAN 352ND]

Why is it now days you are seeing the companies looking for another factory to build their products over in China...
Maybe they should look outside China....

JP

[markko]

I have nine C1's ---- 2 P-40(Boyington and Caldwell); 2 109E(Schroer and Von Werra); 2 190 Dora's(Hoffman and Gotz) and 3 Wildcat's(Foss, Shields, and O'Hare). I consider the 190D-13 of Hoffman to be the finest 1/48 model in my collection(300+ 1/48 models). I have seen class winners at IPMS shows that did'nt have any nicer paint or finish than Carousel's die cast example of this aircraft. I hope to see some new stuff later in 2008--there are plenty of good choices for repaints on their existing castings. ---------- Happy collecting, markko

[Saeta]

Originally Posted by markko

I have nine C1's ---- 2 P-40(Boyington and Caldwell); 2 109E(Schroer and Von Werra); 2 190 Dora's(Hoffman and Gotz) and 3 Wildcat's(Foss, Shields, and O'Hare). I consider the 190D-13 of Hoffman to be the finest 1/48 model in my collection(300+ 1/48 models). I have seen class winners at IPMS shows that did'nt have any nicer paint or finish than Carousel's die cast example of this aircraft. I hope to see some new stuff later in 2008--there are plenty of good choices for repaints on their existing castings. ---------- Happy collecting, markko

Markko, did I read right... you own over 300 models in 1/48 ?????

[stalag8611]

Saeto, check out "ranjet's post under FM I believe he has 460 FM/CDCs, which indicates he has every one made, plus.See my last post based on availability from one of the bigger sellers.

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by stalag8611

Saeto, check out "ranjet's post under FM I believe he has 460 FM/CDCs, which indicates he has every one made, plus.See my last post based on availability from one of the bigger sellers.

Well, including the 2008 releases I know of about 570 FM FM/CDCs released so far...

[stalag8611]

Interesting A.A. - that's one heck of available issues in 1:48. In my first post I indicated that I used Aikens as my sole source and did not use a formal catalogue issued by Franklin Mint. If 570 is the number [fixed-wing & choppers} then at an average cost of $89.04, that's $50,752.80 for the lot.

A bit out of my retirement account by about $48,250.

[markko]

Originally Posted by Saeta

Markko, did I read right... you own over 300 models in 1/48 ?????

Yes, that is correct. I have 261 Armour Collection 1/48's, 9 Carousel, 20 SpecCast( corsairs, P-40's, and Sabre's ), 3 Model Power WW1, and every EI Mustang and AT-6 released to date. Oop's, almost forgot---I also have 9 Marushin 1/48 Japanese aircraft. In addition to the 1/48's, I have 7 Corgi 1/32's and approx. 20 Corgi 1/72 models( mostly British jets, including all of the EE Lightnings--8 or 9 I think-- produced by Corgi). Also have some 1/400 airliners; mostly examples of types of aircraft that I have flown on, in the livery of the airline in which I flew. ---Happy collecting, markko

[markko]

Oop's Part 2---Add 4 Hobby Master (3 Buffalo's and 1 Spit) to my list. ----Happy collecting, markko

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by stalag8611

Interesting A.A. - that's one heck of available issues in 1:48. In my first post I indicated that I used Aikens as my sole source and did not use a formal catalogue issued by Franklin Mint. If 570 is the number [fixed-wing & choppers} then at an average cost of $89.04, that's $50,752.80 for the lot.

A bit out of my retirement account by about $48,250.

Yeah, makes it kinda hard for a collector to own them all. Sure, Aikens is a good source. But since there are so many special versions out there the number is in fact higher. For example there are 9 Swiss Hornets alone...

And I think the total cost would be higher since some retired models cost an arm and a leg today.

Mind boggling numbers anyway...

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by markko

Yes, that is correct. I have 261 Armour Collection 1/48's, 9 Carousel, 20 SpecCast( corsairs, P-40's, and Sabre's ), 3 Model Power WW1, and every EI Mustang and AT-6 released to date. Oop's, almost forgot---I also have 9 Marushin 1/48 Japanese aircraft. In addition to the 1/48's, I have 7 Corgi 1/32's and approx. 20 Corgi 1/72 models( mostly British jets, including all of the EE Lightnings--8 or 9 I think-- produced by Corgi). Also have some 1/400 airliners; mostly examples of types of aircraft that I have flown on, in the livery of the airline in which I flew. ---Happy collecting, markko

This is great, nice to see another collector who appreciates 1/48 to the fullest. If you have time, one of these days, please post pictures. Looks like you have an awesome collection. Lots of similarities to mine, except I don't have quite that many FM/As (and no airliners), but more 1/72 Corgis (jets and WWII, including the large bombers) and others (a few HMs, Dragons, Wittys, CW, IXOs, etc...). Also have some GMPs.

Were you/are you an airline pilot, or did you mean you flew on these planes as a passenger?

Cheers!

FVD