[Elmer]

Originally Posted by timbo

I think weathering is best left to the individual. In my opinion unless they are very careful it's an easy way for the mfg to make a good model look bad. Just look at Oh-7

Point well taken. However, consider the eye-catching appeal of Hobbymaster's Dauntless, Stuka, and MiG-21 line, or Dragon's P-47, P-51,(particularly the bare metal finish) or Zero line. These are fine examples of subtle weathering applied by the mfg.

[Lofty]

Originally Posted by kabelace

Witty Sea Furry

Is this the long haired Hippy version?

[admin]

Originally Posted by Elmer

Would anyone like to see weathering effects applied to future releases, perhaps a light wash to enhance panel detail?

Weathering?
You bet, I love weathering if it's done well!
Please no panel line washing! I've had my fill of that with Dragon and IXO. In size alone, the panel lines on diecast models are already exagerated enough .

Originally Posted by timbo

I think weathering is best left to the individual.

IMHO, that's got to be one of the quickest way to devalue a model, even if it is done well.

[admin]

Originally Posted by djjeffhall

Pappy B,
Hey there.

Perhaps I'm being a bit too hard on the good folks here? I've got no problem with suggestions on how the planes could be/should be better. I think it's healthy and like you said, hopefully manufactures will take note. (Admiral and Hobby Master sure have. I don't know if Gemini follow this forum?)

As I've been following this thread it more and more appears that folks are clamoring to be the first to notice that xxxx is just a little off.

I believe it was Hworth who has eloquently said that no diecast is, or ever will be, perfect. These are, after all, glorified toys. (My words, not his.)

Nonetheless, when someone comes out with a great plane, like Gemini has, let's celebrate how good it is, not focus on coulda/woulda/shoulda.

There are plenty of mistakes out there. There will be plenty more in all our futures. We'll have ample time to vetch and will be justified when we do.

In this case Gemini has offered us, as far as I can tell, exactly what the diecast community has been asking for.

Could we ask for more in the future? Sure, but asking for it 5 minutes after we open the box? That just strikes me as looking for faults and isn't any fun. Diecast shouldn't be work, it should be fun.

I apologize to the community if I'm being preachy and a prude, but I want my diecast to be fun and ragging on such nice planes is just dragging it all down for everyone.

Hear!!Hear!!

[wmosner]

maybe this photo will help resolve the antenna issues on the P-51

[mustangdriver]

Got to love pics of the real thing.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Aw shucks i didn't get a rear mirror with mine
Like the pic too.
JP

[Bluenosed Bastard]

Originally Posted by wmosner

maybe this photo will help resolve the antenna issues on the P-51

Great Pic!!! The quote underneath the photo says 374th FG, but I think they meant Sqdn. Right?? As this is a 361st FG plane.

[pieceOfCake]

Well those Gemini Aces are pretty darn nice just like you guys have been saying. Nice heft, nice details, and nice presentation. For the money an excellent choice. Too much fun. Now if only HM could hustle along their Bf110 I'd be a happy boy indeed.

Cheers, pieceOfCake

[STARMAN 352ND]

Welcome to the club pieceOfCake can't go wrong with a Gemini Aces..
I really like their Spitfire it's perfect...P-51B Mustang was long overdue too
JP