[PappyB]

As coined by pal Black6... otherwise known as "Dragon and His Tail".

Couldn't resist picking this one up for curiousity's sake -- as the end hit to my wallet was $30. If you are into metal content in your diecast models, these are a sort of nirvanna... even given all the usual FM warts. That said, the FM warts aren't as big and ugly as I expected, in fact I think it is a rather nice model overall. The real deal did not apparently have the artwork on both sides, but I really don't mind this as it looks "cooler" (to office visitors) and makes it possible to display it to the left or right on the shelf and show the art, which is the star of the show. I won't be getting more 1:48 heavies, as one is enough, and I've just always really liked this scheme. It amazes me that people took the time to do art like this in the middle of a war, and it amazes me just as much that short-sighted folks scrapped the sucker after the war.

I'm having a real hard time determining if the artwork is all water-slide, pad-printing, or a mixture. I think it's a "sticker" but even if it is, it is very well done for its size and complexity. I really don't have any worries of it deteriorating over time as it appears to be well protected with a preservative finish. I may try to "weather" this model a bit someday as I woudl prefer a gritty warhorse look to it, rather than the fresh assembly line finish it has now. We shall see, I'm certainly not skilled in such things and this would be a "big" project.

I'll have loads more pics on the review online when I post it, but that will be a while, probably.

[smartd]

That looks pretty nice, why do some folks hate it?

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by smartd

That looks pretty nice, why do some folks hate it?

I don't know, but I'm sure we'll find out in this thread... I think the B-17 is generally despised more, but at least you don't get the massive join line in the chin of this one, compared with the Corgi version.. I was really torn as to which B-24 to pick up -- the Squaw looked really nice, too. As did a few others.. but if I bring another one of these into the house I think I will be looking for another place to live pretty quickly!

[aeroeng]

I've got this one too and really like it. That dragon looks really happy.

[Cruver Collecter]

Looks nice to me, but must be mighty big.

[Armour Addict]

Pappy does it again!

But thanks, now I can't wait to unpack my two B-24s...

Cheers,
AA

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Looks nice to me, but must be mighty big.

It is, but that's part of the charm I'll take a photo fo it with a 1:48 adversary to put it "in perspective"... Bombzilla is an apt name indeed.

[SKUNKY]

Really shows off the Lib in all of its grotesque glory....

Hey, that's bigger than a 1/72nd B-29 would be. So I wonder why so many people think a '72nd Superfort would be beyond the realm of possibility.

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Really shows off the Lib in all of its grotesque glory....

Hey, that's bigger than a 1/72nd B-29 would be. So I wonder why so many people think a '72nd Superfort would be beyond the realm of possibility.

Yeah, there's "room" for sure for a 1:72 B-29 in my hangar... somewhere. I mean, it's not like we're saying give us a 1:72 B-52!

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by PappyB

... I mean, it's not like we're saying give us a 1:72 B-52!

I'd find someplace for that too....