[mustangdriver]

I was just wondering how many of you guys like to try and get veterans to sign models of their aircraft. I know that the diehard keep it orignal guys might not like that, but I do it whenever possible. I don't plan on selling any of my collection so I figure that I should display them as I like them. I always thought that having one signed is like having a mini memorial to those guys. I was just wondering your thoughts. I have a signed Corgi PBJ, GMP P-51 Glamorous Glenn-Yeager, GMP P-51 Old Crow-Anderson--Thanks again Starman, FM Old Crow-Anderson, FM Boyington F4U-3 VMF-214 vets, and a few more.

[hworth18]

I wouldn't have the pilot sign the actual plane, but maybe the certificate that comes with the plane.. Just my personal preference, but if I am flying it round the room, I'd rather not have a big signature on it..

[planecrazy]

I like getting models signed myslef. I got a Dragon B-29 ,Corgi B-29 Enola Gay 48901 and 31803 all signed by Tibbets and Van Kirk , GMP P-51 signed by Bud Anderson, FM P-40 signed by Tex Hill and Don Lopez, Corgi B-25 1/72 signed by 8 Doolittle Raiders ,and a Danbury Mint WW2 jeep signed by R. Lee Ermey from mail call.

[Captain Eddie]

I have no signed aircraft, but I would if I could. For you folks that do, is it easy to sign a 1:72, or does it need to be a larger scale?

[mustangdriver]

I guess it just depends on what it is. A B-17 would be easy, but a P-40 might be tough.

[planecrazy]

I also got a corgi 1/144 memphis belle signed by Robert Morgan. All of mine I obtain in person and I guess it depends on who is signing . I know Tibbets did not like signing the 1/144 B-29. All of the Dollittle Raiders who great signing my 1/72 B-25.

[planenuts]

I sign my own planes

[mustangdriver]

How well does crayon write on diecast?

[Tri-motor]

He signs in OD (his own special mix)!

[chiefs70]

I don't look to have my models signed but I do like to collect signatures of the pilots on other items - generally photographs and artwork.

To each his own, though. I don't have a problem with signed diecast I just like my signatures on items that are easier for me to protect. I think a 1/35 aircraft with a signature looks pretty cool, though.