[johnnyboy]

Originally Posted by Epapazian

I understand that the Planeta DeAgostini biplane line will start out with 10 planes and more may be added. In addition to the ones already mentioned they are offering a Polikarpov I-15, which I will go for, plus a Nieuport 11, a Spad, a SE-5 and a Sopwith Triplane. These should become available via those ebay sellers some of you use with connections in Spain, Portugal and France. A few will probable show up in two or three weeks. Have fun.

Photos by Jose

[SKUNKY]

Those things look like hell.....

[fileasfog]

I wonder if it is the quality of the picture or do they really look so shiny and without detail?

[Louie]

I have one. It is one of the better ones but still under par. More of a tourist gift shop paper weight classification. Guy wires are hot glued directly to the wing big globs of dried glue painted over. Wings too thick and very warped. Propeller is being held in (no lie) by a straight pin it sags. wheels molded solid to struts painted terribly. Over-sized pilots and out of scale tail wheels.trust me go to e-bay and look up macemundi seller sea SE5a it is terrible most sellers only show model from above and far away angle. The Polikarpov looks tempting but if you collect birds by the big boys you will be disappointed. Run away don't walk.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by Louie

I have one. It is one of the better ones but still under par. More of a tourist gift shop paper weight classification. Guy wires are hot glued directly to the wing big globs of dried glue painted over. Wings too thick and very warped. Propeller is being held in (no lie) by a straight pin it sags. wheels molded solid to struts painted terribly. Over-sized pilots and out of scale tail wheels.trust me go to e-bay and look up macemundi seller sea SE5a it is terrible most sellers only show model from above and far away angle. The Polikarpov looks tempting but if you collect birds by the big boys you will be disappointed. Run away don't walk.

Thanks, Louie. I prefer my WW I aircraft in 1:48 anyway, but if there was any doubt, you confirmed my initial reaction: STAY AWAY FROM THEM!

[fileasfog]

thanks louie,
I think you saved me alot of money and disapointment

[pulqui]

DeAgostini's website for the biplanes has just been updated with the latest list of their future releases.

1. Boeing PT 17 Stearman
2. Bristol Bulldog
3. Fokker Dr. I
4. Nieuport 11-16
5. Henschel HS-123 "Angelito"
6. Spad VII
7. Polikarpov I-15 Chato
8. Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5
9. Sopwith Triplane
10. Curtiss JN Jenny
11. Sopwith B1B
12. Gloster Gladiator
13. Fiat CR 42 "Falco"
14. Boeing P-12 E
15. Arado Ar 68
16. Albatros D.III
17. De Havilland 82 Tiger Moth
18. Pfalz D III
19. Avro 504K Tutor
20. Fokker D VII
21. Fairey Flycatcher
22. Bristol F2B Fighter
23. Sopwith Camel
24. Fiat CR 32 "Chirri"
25. Spad XIII
26. Curtiss Hawk III
27. Mitsubishi F1M2 Tipo Cero
28. Fairey Swordfish - 5C
29. Grumman J2F. 5 Duck

[SKUNKY]

DeAgostini- must be Italian for "cartoon"...

[Louie]

If this were a Hobbymaster, or Corgi list I would be pulling out my gold crowns right about now. Perhaps there is at least one aircraft that offers some redemption for the line other wise it is such a waste. Trust me with creative photography by e-bay sellers these planes look great. I own 25 diecast bi-planes in all scales I am pretty learned now.

[fileasfog]

So you are saying...That the deagostini planes look great?