Do you customize your diecasts? - Page 2

PappyB · 11-05-2007, 05:50 AM

Most I've done to mine is add a few dabs of elmers, and it took me months before I allowed myself to do that! (though I am considering adding swazis to my dragons, that's about as far as I'll ever go--I got into this hobby because I didn't want the DIY aspect... and I don't want to FUBAR the resale value should I decide to turn over the collection down the road.

smartd · 11-05-2007, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by PappyB

Most I've done to mine is add a few dabs of elmers, .

Ditto on this, a spot of white glue on some models. Did have to scrape down wheel wells of CW F-14 to get gear placed properly.
I have a Dragon F/A 18 that I am considering switching to a Canadian version.

no4mkit · 11-05-2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by hworth18

I have repainted only a few select planes in my collection just for the fact that they were duplicates and i wanted another variant, or in need of a more realistic paint scheme..

Ditto that. When the inspiration strikes I source a low value/priced casting and go to work. In some cases I've simply weathered a model that I have a dupe of, but usually that's a low value Corgi Legend or spare Dragon plane.

**Elmer** · 11-05-2007, 11:58 PM

I customize almost every Dragon I buy: sanding, filing, cutting, trimming, glueing... and all this just to put the blasted thing together!

Cruver Collecter · 11-06-2007, 12:01 AM

Since I do put the Swastikas on the german models that need it, I guess I do what might be considered some minimal customizing.

SKUNKY · 11-06-2007, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by Elmer

I customize almost every Dragon I buy: sanding, filing, cutting, trimming, glueing... and all this just to put the blasted thing together!

That's a good point, Elmer.....Offhand I can't think of one single Draggin' I own that hasn't felt the touch of either a file, blade or CA (or all of the aforementioned)

HotTrap429 · 11-06-2007, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by no4mkit

Ditto that. When the inspiration strikes I source a low value/priced casting and go to work. In some cases I've simply weathered a model that I have a dupe of, but usually that's a low value Corgi Legend or spare Dragon plane.

This is my approach as well. Buy cheap, have fun creating, enjoy the results! This way I get planes I like in markings the manufacturers won't do. Makes my collection uniquely me.

HotTrap429 · 11-06-2007, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by jim

Captain, I was told with age comes wisdom,

I AM STILL WAITING!!!!!!! I got the age, but wisdom?

You've got wisdom Jim - she's called Lorraine!

smartd · 11-06-2007, 05:39 AM

Does adding weapons/crew count?
I bought a couple of weapons packs to dress up some otherwise empty Dragon Super Hornets and Eagles

johnnyboy · 11-06-2007, 09:41 AM

Just a few of my modified one's

View Poll Results: Do you customize your diecast models?
Extensively - many models are weathered, repainted or repaired.	5	10.42%
Regularly - some models are weathered, repainted or repaired.	9	18.75%
Seldom - few models are weathered, repainted or repaired.	16	33.33%
Never. I leave my models just as they are.	18	37.50%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

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