[mustangdriver]

I think that there needs to be a good P-51D produced in 1/48th.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

I think that there needs to be a good P-51D produced in 1/48th.

Any chance Eagles International has one in the works, and not sure of the quality, but doesn't Aeroart Collection have a few P-51Ds coming out soon?

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Where are all the P-51D fans out there?...Just three votes for the sexiest fighter ever built?...What's up with that?
Now I can see being in a hot contest with the Corsair, but to be down to a Yak?...Are you kidding me?...You want a Yak, I'll give you Mrs "S" cellphone number...you can listen to her yak yak yak all day....

Closet Mustang fans......come out!

Maybe because there will soon be close to 139 different P-51 diecast models on the market (Couple I came across were yet to be released). Of those 139 models 119 are P-51Ds in various scales. I was really curious about why more folks did not go with the P-51, and maybe the reason is because you cannot swing a dead cat without hitting one. To be honest I was amazed at how many P-51 models have been put out, and have to think it may be the most produced type diecast aircraft. I can see why somebody would go with a Yak, it would be new and different. Have to admit some of the models I saw were not top notch, but out of 139 possible choices you would think one might fill the bill.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Maybe because there will soon be close to 139 different P-51 diecast models on the market (Couple I came across were yet to be released). Of those 139 models 119 are P-51Ds in various scales. I was really curious about why more folks did not go with the P-51, and maybe the reason is because you cannot swing a dead cat without hitting one. To be honest I was amazed at how many P-51 models have been put out, and have to think it may be the most produced type diecast aircraft. I can see why somebody would go with a Yak, it would be new and different. Have to admit some of the models I saw were not top notch, but out of 139 possible choices you would think one might fill the bill.

Completely agree here, CC. While I would love a much better P-51D in 1/48, I already have P-51s (mostly D models) in 1/32, 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72 in my collection. Sure, none are perfect, and the FM/As in particular leave much to be desired, but I think the Corgi 1/32s are pretty darn good, and the GMPs are OK too despite their flaws. These and the EI P-51Bs in 1/48 keep me satisfied for now in the Mustang department.

Although I did not vote for the Yak, I would take one before yet another Mustang right now, no questions about it. In fact, I''d take any Russian fighter in 1/48. Marushin fills the void in 1/48 scale Japanese aircraft (again, despite their flaws), but there is not a single diecast Russian fighter available in 1/48, and even in 1/72, we've got IXO and that's it. This is an unacceptable situation IMHO. So yeah, I love the Mustang, but please give me something new.

Now awaiting Skunky's reply...

FVD

[lanslide]

CC, did you actually count all the P-51s available? Wow! Are you an accountant? But seriously...your count must include all liveries of all types - right?

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Maybe because there will soon be close to 139 different P-51 diecast models on the market (Couple I came across were yet to be released). Of those 139 models 119 are P-51Ds in various scales. I was really curious about why more folks did not go with the P-51, and maybe the reason is because you cannot swing a dead cat without hitting one. To be honest I was amazed at how many P-51 models have been put out, and have to think it may be the most produced type diecast aircraft. I can see why somebody would go with a Yak, it would be new and different. Have to admit some of the models I saw were not top notch, but out of 139 possible choices you would think one might fill the bill.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by lanslide

CC, did you actually count all the P-51s available? Wow! Are you an accountant? But seriously...your count must include all liveries of all types - right?

I counted everyone I could find, so yes that did include all liveries of all types. Count included Aeroart Collection, Corgi, Dragon Wings, Eagles International, Forces of Valor, Frankling Mint/Armour, Gemini Aces, GMP, IXO, Marushin, Matchbox Collectibles, Specast, Witty Wings, and Yatming. To be honest it was hard to find a company that did not put out a P-51. Intially I thought I might come up with around 60 different P-51 models, but if you take into account all the companies that make P-51s, well it did add up. So you can say the list contains The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It seems you either see a company that puts out a fairly exceptionally nice model of the P-51 or one that is just so,so. I only have two 1/72nd P-51s in my collection with one being a Corgi and the other a Matchbox Collectible. The Corgi one I have would fall under the so,so category, but funny thing is, I really like the one put out by Matchbox. I can see why some folks might like to see a better variant of the P-51D put out in 1/48th, but with all the P-51s out there, it sure would be nice to see something new.

[Cruver Collecter]

Morning bean count Single Engine Fighter results. Currently we have 36 votes spread over 20 different aircraft. (The Corsair and Yak 3 tied)

1. F4U Corsair 1/48th or 1/32nd 4 votes
2. F4U Corsair Birdcage Canopy 1/72nd 1 vote
3. Fw 190 scale? 1 vote
4. Fw 190D 1/72nd or 1/32nd 3 votes
5. Hawker Hurricane 1/72nd 2 vote
6. Hawker Typhoon 1/32nd 2 vote
7. Ki 61 Tony ? 1 vote
8. La-5FN ? 1 vote
9. P-36/Hawk 75 1/72nd or 1/48th 3 votes
10. P-39 1/48th 2 votes
11. P-51B 1/72nd 2 vote
12. P-51D 1/48th 3 vote
13. Mc 202 1/72nd 1 vote
14. F2A Brewster Buffalo 1/72 1 vote
15. Spitfire Mk. XII scale ? 1 vote
16. Spitfire Mk. Vb 1/32nd 1 vote
17. Yak 3 1/72nd 4 vote
18. A6M5 Zero 1/48 1 vote
19. Fokker D.21 1/48th 1 vote
20. Reggiane 2005 Sagittario 1/72nd 1 vote

For ease in making up tally, please just indicate the plane you are voting for. (Only one aircraft type per forum member)

[Cruver Collecter]

Morning bean count Single Engine Fighter results. Currently we have 36 votes spread over 20 different aircraft. (The Corsair and Yak 3 tied)

1. F4U Corsair 1/48th or 1/32nd 4 votes
2. F4U Corsair Birdcage Canopy 1/72nd 1 vote
3. Fw 190 scale? 1 vote
4. Fw 190D 1/72nd or 1/32nd 3 votes
5. Hawker Hurricane 1/72nd 2 vote
6. Hawker Typhoon 1/32nd 2 vote
7. Ki 61 Tony ? 1 vote
8. La-5FN ? 1 vote
9. P-36/Hawk 75 1/72nd or 1/48th 3 votes
10. P-39 1/48th 2 votes
11. P-51B 1/72nd 2 vote
12. P-51D 1/48th 3 vote
13. Mc 202 1/72nd 1 vote
14. F2A Brewster Buffalo 1/72 1 vote
15. Spitfire Mk. XII scale ? 1 vote
16. Spitfire Mk. Vb 1/32nd 1 vote
17. Yak 3 1/72nd 4 vote
18. A6M5 Zero 1/48 1 vote
19. Fokker D.21 1/48th 1 vote
20. Reggiane 2005 Sagittario 1/72nd 1 vote

For ease in making up tally, please just indicate the plane you are voting for. (Only one aircraft type per forum member)

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

It made me wonder what it would look like it you where limited to one plane and one plane only as a choice.

I guess this is the line that threw me off...When I connected it with the title of the thread, I thought CC was asking us if we could only have one (good) example in each category, what would it be.....There are a lot of Corsairs out there as well (but none that have really knocked my socks off).....

So just exactly what are we looking for here?....and please answer slowly so's that I can understand.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

I guess this is the line that threw me off...When I connected it with the title of the thread, I thought CC was asking us if we could only have one (good) example in each category, what would it be.....There are a lot of Corsairs out there as well (but none that have really knocked my socks off).....

So just exactly what are we looking for here?....and please answer slowly so's that I can understand.

If you had the call on the next single engine fighter that was to be produced what would it be. The reason I left it open for all aircraft those currently available and those that yet to be made, was that I have come across numerous discussions amongst forum members dissatified with some of the models currently avialable. Example being, those members looking for a quality P-51D in 1/48th scale. Yes there are quite a few P-51s on the market, but it would seem that there is a need for 1/48th scale P-51D that is of a little bit higher quality. Hope this example clears things up.