[stalag8611]

I just returned from three months in the months in the sun and realized that I had the mother lode of diecasat models waiting for me: eight IXOs; one Corgi (Beamont Typhoon); and one Century Wings, (F-14A, VF-154, Black Knights NF 100). Needless to say, Century wins hands down in the quality contest.

With that in mind I decided to compare some of the newest additions in my collection
to the F-14A, and the first model randomly picked was the IXO Brewster F2A Buffalo. Unfortunately for the F2A it got off to a bad start: the port rudder fell off when I started to separate the plastic forms. I never touched the rudder; it just became unglued.

The weight of this tiny fighter is impressive; it has a good solid heft, with little or no plastic in evidence. The magnifying glass disclosed no glaring seams, particularly at the wing root, always a source of complaints. The "Kicking Mule" decal seems out of place; pad printing might have pulled it off. The scorihg comes off real well; not too heavy and compares favorably with scoring on the F-14A. I'm not a great judge of cammo schemes, but the livery on this bird looks damn good to me. I'm going to fly this Buffalo, since the u/c looks a little weak kneed to me. Better safe than sorry.

Other than the ungluing of the port rudder, which is easily fixed, this F2A by IXO is a little gem. It's not a Century Wings F-14A, but what else is, and this IXO issue certainly passes my keeper test. 8 out of 10.

[mikeb1958]

Can you post some pics if you have time. Would love to see what it looks like upclose. Thanks!

[ZS-VAN]

Originally Posted by mikeb1958

Can you post some pics if you have time. Would love to see what it looks like upclose. Thanks!

Yes, please do stalag. I mistakenly though that HM was bringing out their Buffalo in 1/72 so I didn't pay the IXO much mind. Now it deserves another look.

[mikeb1958]

Originally Posted by ZS-VAN

Yes, please do stalag. I mistakenly though that HM was bringing out their Buffalo in 1/72 so I didn't pay the IXO much mind. Now it deserves another look.

Great! Thank you andlooking forward to seeing them when you have time. I was kinda looking at HM 1/48 scale, but only collect 1/72 scale.

[HotTrap429]

If I buy one. it's undergoing a major repaint. Don't want a Finnish Buffalo, but I'd love an early USMC version from Midway. Might have to do another customization job. Oh fun!

[SKUNKY]

Just make sure you show us the photies when you Finnish with it,Trap




so we can make fun of them

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Just make sure you show us the photies when you Finnish with it,Trap




so we can make fun of them

I'll describe it for you Skunky! If you want pictures, I'll PM them to you - of course for a reasonable fee.

[ZS-VAN]

Couldn't wait for your pics mate, got a call from Johannesburg this morning from my supplier of IXOs advising that the November shipment has landed. A little late I have to say. Regardless, I've ordered the Buffalo, Tony, Defiant and Salamander. Been waiting for that Tony a very, very long time now! Wouldn't have got the Buffalo had I not picked up that the Hobby Master one is in 1/48.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by HotTrap429

If I buy one. it's undergoing a major repaint. Don't want a Finnish Buffalo, but I'd love an early USMC version from Midway. Might have to do another customization job. Oh fun!

So what's the ditty on the customization for your Buffalo, Trap? Any pics you wanna share with us?

[ZS-VAN]

Got my IXO Buffalo earlier this week and am quite pleased with it. Fairly hefty bit of diecast. Pity it doesn't have the Finnish insignia though.