[mustangdriver]

The stands were similar, but different. I have the Fm Shoo Shoo Baby.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

The stands were similar, but different. I have the Fm Shoo Shoo Baby.

Do you know if the model makers for FM at the time were the same craftsmen who are now employed by Eagle International? The stands maybe of different sizes but it sure looks similar in design style. Intrigueing....

[mustangdriver]

That is a good question.

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by Old Crow

Thanks for the clarification AA. Nice display, by the way. What's the story behind those medals?

Thanks, I also have the Old Crow Signature Edition sitting next to the EI P-51D.
There is no big story behind the medals. I simply wanted to have something to "spice" up the display. So I bought them on the bay...

Originally Posted by dilligafocau

Armour Addict your FM PRF Spitfire looks waaaaay better than that sad looking 'rare' example on the 'bay. I agree with Old Crow, nice display there

Thanks again!

The only problem is that its missing the antenna on the spine. Funny thing is: This model has an retractable Landing Gear, Engine Detail with removable cover, and Sliding Canopy with brass Cockpit Detail. I wonder why FM didn't keep up that level of detail?

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

The stands were similar, but different. I have the Fm Shoo Shoo Baby.

Hm, interesting! Ain't that the 1:96 scale B-17G released around 1993?

[mustangdriver]

You guessed it right. Shoo Shoo Baby is 1/96 scale. It is a very nice looking model that was doen in the early 90's.

[STARMAN 352ND]

That spitfire would be a nice one to have if it looked like Armour Addict's spit.
JP

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by STARMAN 352ND

That spitfire would be a nice one to have if it looked like Armour Addict's spit.
JP

Yes, it is pretty nice!

I found an older pic of the model when it was displayed on my desk.

Enjoy!

AA

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by Armour Addict

Yes, it is pretty nice!

I found an older pic of the model when it was displayed on my desk.

Enjoy!

AA

This happens to be the first diecast I acquired in the "modern" era. I saw it advertised in "Air & Space" magazine way back in 1994, or thereabouts, and snapped it up for about $40. I also bought the P-51D and B-17 and all three of these now sit proudly in display cases surrounded by hordes of Corgis, Dragons, Wittys, Geminis, IXO's , Hobby Masters, and many other makes.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by Epapazian

This happens to be the first diecast I acquired in the "modern" era. I saw it advertised in "Air & Space" magazine way back in 1994, or thereabouts, and snapped it up for about $40...

I was leafing through some old collection of Aviation Heritage magazine last weekend and 'lo-n-behold' stumbled on an ad from FM for the Spitfire and 1/96 B-17 diecasts. It was asking for "3 payments of $39.95" each! A $40 value would indeed be a 'steal' for that! Lucky you!

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by Epapazian

This happens to be the first diecast I acquired in the "modern" era. I saw it advertised in "Air & Space" magazine way back in 1994, or thereabouts, and snapped it up for about $40. I also bought the P-51D and B-17 and all three of these now sit proudly in display cases surrounded by hordes of Corgis, Dragons, Wittys, Geminis, IXO's , Hobby Masters, and many other makes.

Do you have some additional info on the P-51D? A pic would be fine, too!

AA

Originally Posted by flyXwire

I was leafing through some old collection of Aviation Heritage magazine last weekend and 'lo-n-behold' stumbled on an ad from FM for the Spitfire and 1/96 B-17 diecasts. It was asking for "3 payments of $39.95" each! A $40 value would indeed be a 'steal' for that! Lucky you!

Thanks for the info!

I always wondered how much it was.

Would it be possible for you to post a scan of the ad?

Cheers,
AA