[jim]

I didnt know that!

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by kabelace

The more metal the better, I know we pay a premium for "die cast" assuming it is metal. Easy model makes some terrific models but if I wanted a plastic model I would build it. Plastic does have its place in the cockpit and other small intricate pieces but give me metal for the body/wings and a metal stand is great.

I'm quoting kabelace here because his words express my opinion as well. I understand that at time plastic is needed for detailing or saving weight (such as in the Corgi P-38), but I really want a "diecast" model to be mostly metal. I do have several EasyModel planes, but in this case I was buying plastic and I knew it.

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by Gort

Cap, if my metal memory is working correctly (and that's a big IF), this is the meaning ...

The term "Ducky" comes from a word "Ducats." Old England and Europe traded with gold coins called Ducats. When a shopkeeper was asked how business was, he would respond, "Just Ducky!" meaning it was good. So heft is good. Heft is just ducky!!!!!!!

And here I thought 'Ducky' was a character in NCIS and 'Ducat' was from Deep Space Nine ... ah well, we live and learn .

[KG_Jag]

I concur with the views expressed by Gort in his first post. All other things being equal (which they rarely are), I prefer metal for most parts. The issuing companies need to be clear and correct with regard to the amount of metal/plastic in each offering so the customer who cares about such things can make an informed decision.

[djjeffhall]

Hey folks,
I understand that if I'm going to get the quality plane that I want, there is going to be some plastic. Hobby Master seems to have come to a good comprimise in this regard. The basic plane is metal, the fiddly bits are going to be plastic for more detail.

In this poll I voted "Who cares" if only because I'm willing to make the comprimise. I like the heft of metal, and MUCH prefer a metal plane but unless my diecast are going to turn into Dragon Armor, I'm happy with the market the way it is playing out.

[gbeck]

Just getting around to this thread. When I hear the word diecast, I think of metal. I realize that some parts etc. require a small amt. of plastics for detail, but if I wanted an all plastic model I would buy one. First of all Plastic should be considerably cheaper than the Diecast Metal Model, and I would not be expecting metal in the plastic model, the same as I don't want to expect an excessive amt. of Plastic in my Diecast Metal Model which is usually more expensive.
Everyone to their own thoughts!!

GBeck

[MoMo]

The best looking model is the best looking model, no matter what the content. I go for the best looking model.

PS Gort, you've made me curious...anyone know how the word "ducky," as Gort used it, came to be?

" Ducks" or "Duckie" is the term which East-End Londoners use as a term of endearment for women, now lately men.

" Oh, that's just duckie" is used in irony to replace " Oh, that's just great! "when it is used in irony.

It also found a use in gay argot in the UK in the 60s and 70s. For example, the very camp comic actor, Kenneth Williams, ( of " Carry On ...." fame ) used it on the hit show" Round the Horn " in the early 60s as in " Hello, Duckie!"

It became a catch phrase and eventually metamorphised into a catch-all word which meant " great" or " fab", etc. As in " That's duckie! "

I really don't know of its earlier usage, but it seems to make sense that women should have been compared to 'ducats', so the metaphor makes sense.

cheers, Duckies!

[TopHat]

Originally Posted by MoMo

It also found a use in gay argot in the UK in the 60s and 70s.

cheers, Duckies!

MoMo, you flirt!