[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Louie

I really think I will like the MB Spads better than the Corgi Spads. I could care less about the rigging is it really worth the exxtra $30 per plane I would pay?

Ya' ain't even seen the production model yet, and ya'r already predictin' yu'll like the MB better!! Sheesh! As far as $, how much is a MB Spad wurth? Only about $7.50? You can git a Corgi Spad for $37.50... not bad fer a 1:48er, especially when yur little C1 Fokkers cost $69.95.

Well, its off to bed fer me, I can't read this post anymor 'cause of all the little red squiggly underlines, and Im a feelin' a bit loopy... I'll be a dreamin' 'bout my 1:48 Rickenbacker Spad by Corgi with all that beutifull riggin' which is wurth the exxtra $30.00 per plane...

Good night, Louie and Cappy... sweet Fokkin' dreems!

[V12Man]

I think they will make it throught it ok.

Mike

[duxford]

Thanks much for the list. I see another person who throws nothing away. I shall save it in my files--for future reference. Thanks again.

[parsig9]

Seems I see only 2 Hellcats on the list. Should be:

McCampbell
Vraciu
Jolly Rogers/w white dice


I don't know the years or where the Platinum one falls

[PappyB]

I've got several MB planes but only two out on display -- Rutan's Super Sabre and the camo Mig-15. Until someone else does these in 1:72 they will remain in my display. I have considered selling off the others I have, but with current prices I like more than it's worth to sell 'em :-) I also like the 190s quite a bit.

[HotTrap429]

I really like all the Matchbox planes and for my money, I can't find a better deal. The screw holes aren't a big deal (after all, other more expensive models have them too) and the gear up only option is on par with Corgi's Warbirds ( which have no pilots - go figure). Since I like to display planes in either configuration (gear up or down) this isn't a problem either. The lines are well done, the weathering is subtle, and if you're patient and thrifty, you can still get them at a good price. I've added several missing planes to my collection over the past month. None have cost me more than $15.00 so I saved lots of money and got some beautiful planes that I absolutely love. They are:

Frank Luke SPAD
Red Baron Fokker Dr1
Don Gentile P-51
Tuskeegee P-51 (Platinum edition)
Pappy Boyington F4U
Marion Carl F4U
McCampbell (Minsi) F6F Hellcat
Vraciu F6F Hellcat
Rodel Bf 109G

I'm still looking for the silver P-38, but I'm not going to pay through the nose for it. Since I've got the Robin Olds version, I can wait.

[Rush104]

I agree with what Pappy said concerning the MiG-15 and the F-100. I've got a handful of the MB's, and I like them a lot. I have the camo MiG-15, the Stafford and Fulton F-104s, the Engle F-100 and the Chennault P-40. I have no plans to part with them, unlike some of the other aircraft I have currently cluttering up the shelves.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by HotTrap429

I really like all the Matchbox planes and for my money, I can't find a better deal. The screw holes aren't a big deal (after all, other more expensive models have them too) and the gear up only option is on par with Corgi's Warbirds ( which have no pilots - go figure). Since I like to display planes in either configuration (gear up or down) this isn't a problem either. The lines are well done, the weathering is subtle, and if you're patient and thrifty, you can still get them at a good price. I've added several missing planes to my collection over the past month. None have cost me more than $15.00 so I saved lots of money and got some beautiful planes that I absolutely love. They are:

Frank Luke SPAD
Red Baron Fokker Dr1
Don Gentile P-51
Tuskeegee P-51 (Platinum edition)
Pappy Boyington F4U
Marion Carl F4U
McCampbell (Minsi) F6F Hellcat
Vraciu F6F Hellcat
Rodel Bf 109G

I'm still looking for the silver P-38, but I'm not going to pay through the nose for it. Since I've got the Robin Olds version, I can wait.

Hey, HT, don't forget the lovely Rickenbacker Spad. America's WW I Ace of Aces!

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Hey, HT, don't forget the lovely Rickenbacker Spad. America's WW I Ace of Aces!

Right you are Capt'n! I've been looking for one, but all of them have been pretty expensive for my budget. If I've got to pay $25.00 plus for one, I might as well wait for Corgi's version. I paid less than $10.00 for my Frank Luke Spad and that is a price my budget can stand. The key for me right now is to get planes I like and will enjoy without busting the family budget. That means most new releases and most of Matchbox's rarer planes are out of my reach.

[DADoser]

....well.....

I just bought 3 more - in an Ebay auction ending on 12/24/07. $31.00 shipped for: Corsair "Marion Carl" (I had this one , but traded it to a Hangar member a couple years ago for the Matchbox Tuskegee P-51); Hellcat "White 59"; and a "Scott" P-40. (Models had been displayed but came in "mint" condition in their original boxes.) My winning bid was $15.50. Shipping was over $16 (????) The seller quoted me $6.60 shipping prior to the auction ending - still overall a decent price for the 3 planes.

I was really after the Corsair and Hellcat - as I already had the P-40.