[pdxcollector]

I like to keep a record of all of the die-cast planes which have been released. Since Armour & Easy Model planes come with catalogs, Corgi & Hobby Master planes have wonderful fan sites & Dragon, Witty, IXO & Hobby Master’s websites list all of there previous releases it has been easy for those planes. Since Postage Stamp planes do not have any archival resources it can be difficult if you loose track of an out of stock plane.
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I am confused about Model Powers Fokker D VII line up. I see stores have a red & blue D VII item number 5332 in stock; however I have also seen a profile of a brown, tan & green camo D VII with the same item number (5332). Is the brown, tan, & green D VII an actual plane or just concept art?

[pdxcollector]

I have also noticed that Model Power has a lot of repaints in the pipeline for previously released molds including another D VII item number 5332-1. Does anyone have any info on this plane?
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Model Power 5332-1 1/70 Fokker D VII
Model Power 5334-1 1/120 P-61 Black Widow
Model Power 5336-2 1/87 Messerchmitt Bf 109E
Model Power 5337-1 1/130 Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
Model Power 5338-3 1/150 F/A 18C Hornet VFA-31 ‘Wildcats’
Model Power 5342-4 1/100 P-51 Mustang DL ‘Flak Joe’
Model Power 5342-5 1/100 P-51 Mustang ‘Starduster’
Model Power 5343-2 1/97 Mitsubishi A6M2B
Model Power 5353-1 1/100 F-84 Thunder Jet Night Take Off
Model Power 5361-2 1/110 F-86 Sabre ‘Miss Jane’
Model Power 5363-1 1/100 Alpha Jet
Model Power 5364-2 1/110 A-1H Skyraider USAF
Model Power 5376-2 1/140 He-111
Model Power 5393-1 1/100 F9 Panther VMFT-20
Model Power 5412 1/350 U.S. Coast Guard Blimp
Model Power 5561 1/100 AC-130 Spector
Model Power 5563-1 1/87 Douglas Dauntless SBD
Model Power 5564 Do 217 + Me-328 MISTEL "Piggy Back"
Model Power 5565-1 1/87 Fairy Swordfish
Model Power 5566 1/100 KC-135 Refueler
Model Power 5567 1/100 Predator USAF
Model Power 5600-1 1/100 Apache Helicopter
Model Power 5602-1 Bell G-47 Mash Helicopter
Model Power 5603 Sikorsky SH-1 Sea King

[Freefall Kiwi]

I recently found the MP D7 at my local shop; while a bit dubious about getting it, I can heartily recommend this model. Excellent paint scheme - which is apparently authentic - very well put together, and good detailing (notably the twin 'spandaus', and connection of the biplane wing spars). And in 1/70 scale, so it goes well with my nascent Corgi biplane collection.

[pdxcollector]

Which Fokker D7 did you get?

I made a post concerning MP Fokker DVII's last week
http://forum.themodelhangar.com/showthread.php?t=3006

[Buggles]

Hi from Oz. The red & blue DVII is a re-production of Rudolph Berthold's machine. An amazing story - this guy was wounded about 7 times and still survived the war...only to meet an untimely end to riotors in 1920. Apparently, he was strangled with the ribbon to his Blue Max! If you are a DVII fan - look up the Osprey books "Fokker DVII Aces of World War 1 - Parts 1 & 2" (Aircraft of the Aces Series). They are very informative, having been factually researched and have some rare photographs.

I actually asked the same question regarding the colour scheme of MP's DVII (MP5332). Hobbylinc have this colour scheme in its catalogue. Hobbylinc advised me that its model (MP5332) is in fact the red and blue model.

The release date for the MP5332-1 (being the all camouflaged machine) has been put back to December (from July) and looks great. Although I am not sure whether it is an exact replica of an actual machine. Does anyone know?

Cheers

[Buggles]

Hi Kiwi...what biplanes do U have? Also, I'm unfamiliar with the Corgi models - are any currently in 1:70 (or similar) scale? Cheers from Oz

[Captain Eddie]

I think Kiwi is referring they mix in well with non WW I Corgi aircraft, as Corgi just recently brought out WW I, and they are 1:48.

[Freefall Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Buggles

Hi Kiwi...what biplanes do U have? Also, I'm unfamiliar with the Corgi models - are any currently in 1:70 (or similar) scale? Cheers from Oz

G'day Buggles, how's Algie...?

Corgi only do the Gladiator and Swordfish in 1/72 - absolutely excellent models, with full rigging. If you see them, get 'em! They're out in the cheaper "Legends" range as well - but still with the same details as the 'Aviation Archive' series, only without a stand. Interestingly enough, one can order separate stands from Corgi directly (see my post in the Corgi section)

BTW - the lack of wing rigging on the MP Fokker D VII is NOT a mistake - apparently this WW1 fighter had a cantilevered wing, which did not require bracing wires. I've searched Google for pix of actual museum Fokkers (there are several around), and none of them show rigging.