[diecastdirect.com]

Here are some of the new 1:144 scale Bombers from IXO. We have only received 16 of the first 28 planes to be released in the U.S. for 2008.

MITSUBISHI G4M1 'BETTY' TYPE1 "JAPAN"


BOEING B-29 SUPER FORTRESS "USA"



JUNKERS JU 88A-4 "GERMANY"


SHORT STIRLING B I/III "UK"


BOEING B-17G FLYING FORTRESS "USA"


HEINKEL HE 111H-6 "GERMANY"


AVRO LANCASTER MK.III "UK"


CONSOLIDATED B-24J LIBERATOR "USA"


VICKERS WELLINGTON MK. X/XIV "UK"


FOCKE-WULF FW 200 C-4 CONDOR "GERMANY"


KAWANISHI H8K2 'EMILY' "JAPAN"


LIORÉ ET OLIVIER LEO 451 "FRANCE"


HEINKEL HE 177 A-5 GREIF "GERMANY"


CANT Z 1007BIS ALCIONE "ITALY"


HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX B MK. I/II "UK"


JUNKERS JU 290 A-5 "GERMANY"

[stwhite]

Well dangit! Looks like I now have to start a new scale to collect. I know some of these planes will never be manufactured at the 1:72 scale therefore I have to bite the bullet.

Thanks for the pics.

[smartd]

Verrrrrrry interesting. I like the Stirling, and the Wellington , and the,................ hell they look nice.

[Cruver Collecter]

Nice looking models, but just cannot see getting into another scale.

[Airasair]

They do look awesome and the one that I think looks the best is the "Emily", But I only collect 1/72 but they do all look very tempting.

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by Airasair

They do look awesome and the one that I think looks the best is the "Emily", But I only collect 1/72 but they do all look very tempting.

To those who only collect 1:72nd or larger models, I'd suggest giving selected aircraft in this particular series closer scrutiny. Certainly, those like myself, who already have Corgi B-17s, B-24s, Lancasters, HE-111s, JU-52s, PBYs, B-25s and JU-88s in 1:72nd will be understandably reluctant to go 1:144th for the same planes. However when it comes to an Emily, Mavis, Ju-290, Piaggio P 108, SM-79, Cant Z 1007, Betty, Helen, or Short Sterling, that's another matter. The way things are going, it's not hard to imagine another 1:144th scale series that gives us a B-47, B-36, B-52, Bear and Bison, among others. I'm not going to avoid any of these---subject to reasonable quality standards---just because they aren't in my favorite scale. On the other hand, if these guys turn out a 1:144th scale series of WW I fighters, they can keep them. That's too small, even for a flexible fellow like me.

[mikeb1958]

These all look pretty good and thanks for the great pics! I already have the FW-200 Condor and I like it. Wish it was in 1/72 scale though.

[hworth18]

I will be getting some of these.. Is it true that the wings are now plastic to save cost???

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by hworth18

I will be getting some of these.. Is it true that the wings are now plastic to save cost???

That what i got in a email today:

FYI
We were just told that the wings on all the upcoming IXO 1:144th scale planes will be plastic, the reason we have been given is so that IXO can meet the same price point as the other IXO planes. This is not a stretch as we have all seen the cost of diecast rise steadily over the last few years. If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail them to me and I will forward to the Distrubutor.
Thanks Pete

[smartd]

Originally Posted by hworth18

I will be getting some of these.. Is it true that the wings are now plastic to save cost???

Not a problem, the Corgi Halifax and others carry lots of plastic, we still rush out to buy 'em