[PappyB]

Hey all -- the new wave of IXOs is apparently in, anyone got a hands-on report with the Avenger yet. My hopes aren't high, and I'm guessing I should wait for the HM version, but maybe I'll grab one. I did get the Frank, and per the last thread, it's a good model.

I think perhaps my IXO strategy going forward will be to stick with the Japanese and Russian birds, as they seem to be the nicest of the bunch... the La-7 looks pretty nice.

I think if HM ramps up as it's planning that IXO will have to drop its prices to closer to MB levels to keep on our radar ??

[planenuts]

Jeff (Tri-motor) just got his La-7 and is doing a review as I talk at you

[Tri-motor]

I just got the La-7 & MS 406. The La-7 is well done. My particular plane has a bit of touch-up on the tail. (poorly done). The MS is butt-ugly! It looks like it flew through a sewage treatment plant (at the front end !). It does have a nice Napolean bust on the side. But (all join in now) who else but IXO will do this plane. I would wait for the MS to go on sale. It'll be $14.99 before you know it! The La-7 is worth full admission!

[wmosner]

I have no problems with IXO other than trying to get them here in the US. I have the IL-2 Sturmovik, LA-7, Stuka, HS 129, Me 110 and most of the Japanese planes. I want to get the Frank and have the Grace on the way.

The panel lines that everyone complains about are no worse than the ones on the HM divebomber that I have.

I like the mixture they give my collection, like having the LA-7 next to an Eastern Front 109 and the Wasp Squadron Me 110 with the Corgi Wasp 109.

It could be years before other manufacturers make these models and I will enjoy viewing my collection rather than wait for what might come.

[wmosner]

Forgot to mention the 2 Machii's that look great with the desert Spits, Hurricanes and Me 109's.

[PappyB]

Wmosner, did you get that IL-2 direct from Spain? I'd like one of those myself, but can't seem to make myself "import" them.

I did go ahead and order the Yak and La-7, held off on the avenger.

I agree that HM has panel line issues, too, but I don't think they're as severe as IXO's -- different strokes... So I am trying to stay away from models where the problem is enhanced (such as the TBM).

For me, the bigger issue is the obvious difference in the detail level/quality of the small parts, where IXO really lags HM and Dragon/Corgi.

But, like you say, many of the models will likely never come out from anyone else so IXO is still on my radar

[wmosner]

I have been getting them from a guy on Ebay. His also come with the booklet. Other than the Stuka, all mine are models that no one else makes.

[Tri-motor]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Forgot to mention the 2 Machii's that look great with the desert Spits, Hurricanes and Me 109's.

Both Machii's are excellent. No need to look for alternatives on these! Get them!

[HotTrap429]

I agree that the Japanese planes are extremely well done. I'm waiting for my Frank and I'd love the Grace. I did get the Hien from ebay and it's a real beauty. The Russian and Italian planes look really nice, but I'm not into getting them. I've got an IXO 109 and I really enjoy looking at it. The P-40N isn't bad either, but I don't like the livery and as posted else where, a major customization job is currently under way.

[mhackl]

We were informed by IXO's US distributor that they shipped to us this afternoon. That would put them in our hands and shipping to customers in a couple of days.


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