[Elmer]

Originally Posted by skysurfer808

Carousel 1. Their P-40Bs are great, almost on Par with Eagles Offerrings when it comes to quality, at a better price point.

Agreed, but don't forget that EI gives us an outstanding wood/metal stand, which C1 stubbornly refuses to provide; I think the nice stand is worth a bit more money and makes the overall product a bit nicer.

Originally Posted by skysurfer808

Nobody else does an Fw 190D-9 in this scale either, and from what I've heard and browsed, this is a great model.

You are correct. I have all three Doras (D-9, D-11, D-13), they are stunning/outstanding.

Originally Posted by skysurfer808

Their Bf 109Es are also the only thing in metal for that particular mark and scale, but their Wildcats do seem to be inferior to Franklin Mints regarding accuracy.

I am curious why you think so? I do not have FM's WCat, but I have C1's WCat; it seems to be pretty darn accurate to me.

Originally Posted by skysurfer808

If they used actual metal parts instead of soft plastic, they'd almost catch up with Eagles...

especially if C1 would provide an in-flight display stand.

Originally Posted by skysurfer808

Best overall for Quality. GMP's P-40 in big, Eagle's Mustang in medium, with Century's Tomcat in 1/72.

PS...don't lick your planes...their paint may contain toxic levels of lead.

Words of wisdom

[stalag8611]

". Armour was one of the original players in the diecast market, and their models remain highly collectible on both sides of the Atlantic. Part of their appeal is their small size, it is possible to amass a sizeable collection in a tiny space...something that definately helps on the home front. Quality wise they suffer from being 20 rather then 21st century products, but some of these models are little gems. I like the packaging, and I keep them in their plastic boxes with cardboard covering intact. You can still get a good look a the model this way, and it keeps them in intact "collectible" shape. They are the only maker of an AH-1W, AV-8B, F-4E and F-5E in metal, but some of their other models do suffer from accuracy issues. Still, the prices of some of the rarer armours exceeds that of their 1/48 bretheren....so this line is still valued by collectors. Unfortnately this line is defunct...and Franlin Mint's re-releases don't come anywhere near them regarding quality."

I totally agree. Other than a few odd Texaco Air Fleet airplane banks, the 1:100s by Armour were really the start of my die cast collection. I have 28 of them going back to 1997, and ending when I moved onto the 1:48 Armour CDC scale.They are safely tucked away in their original boxes and are not for sale, at least not anytime soon. I love that A-1H and only hope that when it comes in 1:72 that the manufacturer [HM?] will do an excellent job.

[Kaptin_Kirk]

I'd rank GMP #1

2. Eagles Int.

3. Carousel

4. Hobby Master

5. Dragon

6. Corgi

7. Franklin Mint