[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by hworth18

If anyone is on the fence about this I wouldn't wait too long as OMI, Aikens, Flyingmule are already SOLD OUT and Petes is in short supply..

Wings & Wheels are sold out of these as well. Glad I got mine just in the nick of time....

[Martin Baker]

Originally Posted by hworth18

I picked my "JEJ" (#0077 of 1800) up today and I have to say it is REALLY nice, especially for the price.. Mine did have a few issues (broke in shipping from HM) but it was the last one that Onmark had and it isn't anything that can't be repaired..
If anyone is on the fence about this I wouldn't wait too long as OMI, Aikens, Flyingmule are already SOLD OUT and Petes is in short supply..

I Think your spot hworth18
Its a great model for the money
Thx PappyB

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by Cardinal

To paraphrase Churchill:

Never in the field of diecast collecting has there been so much hype, by so many, about so little.

So, Cardo, still feel that way now?

FVD

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

So, Cardo, still feel that way now?

FVD

Affirmative FVD!

[hworth18]

Very few diecast live up to the "Hype", and the Spitfire doesn't quite make it, but it is comparable to the Buffalo which was a lot of plane for the money and very nicely done..
IMHO, I don't think C1 or anyone else could've done a better job if they had done the Spitfire..

[stalag8611]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

I think he meand ground figures. I second that motion, by the way. I hope HM could even look into separately selling sets of ground crew in 1/48. That would be most excellent.

Just an idea. After all, they do sell some of their tanks with ground figures.

FVD

FVD, I concur 100% with the need for crew figures in both 1:72 & 1:48. In fact, some time back I dropped a note to Hawk on this subject saying that the manufacturer doesn't need to be a Renassiance artist to create heads & upper bodies meant to be stuffed into a cockpit. Hell, I'd be happy to paint my own.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by Cardinal

Affirmative FVD!

Whatever...

FVD

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Whatever...

FVD

No need to be rude ... you did ask the question after all .

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Cardinal

No need to be rude ... you did ask the question after all .

I agree, Cardo. You have a right to your opinion and that should be respected.

And, I see your point about the hype. I must admit, I am a bit ambivalent about JEJ and DW-D because of the issues pointed out in the cockpit and canopy areas. HM is developing a reputation for releasing models with issues, then fixing them later. Beyond this, I was in the minority of those a bit disappointed when the first pre-pro pictures came out, revealing no recessed cowling or panel fasteners.

I do not doubt JEJ is a beautiful model... the pictures on the web are flattering. But as Harry pointed out, "very few diecast live up to the hype."

[Ara1]

I'm still awaitin' for my fargan Spitfire... pre-ordered about 2 mos ago... full wingtip version.