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Old 10-03-2007, 04:59 AM   # 1 Quick Link (permalink)
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Got this one last year on the 'bay for a measly $30... this is the version that retailed for $195 when it came out. For the price, I really like it, though I can't say I know much about "whirlybirds" Watching "We Were Soldiers" inspired me to get it, also the book "chickenhawk"...

The rivets are overdone, but otherwise I think it's quite nice.











 

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I've got this one also and really like it. I new the rivet detail was a little exagerated, but the close up picture of the door makes them look real bad. Don't notice it near that much looking at the die-cast.
 

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Nice Pics Pappy! I've got this one and the FM AH-64 Longbow. I think they both are awesome with all of the details and working parts (doors, stabs, etc.). And $30 for this is an excellent deal, wish I could find another for that price.
 

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I've been eyeing the longbow, as well, there's one on the bay now for a pretty good price but it could land me in a heap of trouble with the Mrs...

 

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Nice pics!

I also have the Huey and I like it very much.

The FM Longbow Apache is pretty expensive, I've been looking for an affordable one quite a while now.

An alternative is the Longbow Apache from Sunstar. Its also 1/48 and comes at about $40. The only thing missing is the display stand.

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The FM Longbow is officially licensed by MD so it's supposed to be the most accurate diecast of the Apache. It looks pretty good. I'll post some photos if I can dig it out of storage.

Anyway, you won't be disappointed with what FM has done with the Longbow.
 

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I've got the Apache also and think it looks great.
 

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[quote=PappyB;105141]Got this one last year on the 'bay for a measly $30... this is the version that retailed for $195 when it came out. For the price, I really like it, though I can't say I know much about "whirlybirds" Watching "We Were Soldiers" inspired me to get it, also the book "chickenhawk"...

The rivets are overdone, but otherwise I think it's quite nice.




Rivets "overdone"?? Holy cow! Looks like this thing was made by a REAL upset boiler-maker...!! - JY -



 

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