Spot the difference? IXO vs F-Toys!

IXO vs F-Toys!

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Top picture = F-Toys

Bottom Picture = IXO/Altaya

.....of all the planes nd schemes they could have chosen.... they are the same

(not even the most famous lancaster!)

1/144 "Spiders Wing" by Herb Deek

1/144 "Spiders Wing" by Herb Deek

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The Spider's Wing from the Dick Tracy Serial and Lighting's Wing from Fighting Devil Dogs (it was used in both serials),

16" span ,

1/144 scale.

RESIN KIT

Hand cast model kit, easy to assemble

other 1/144 kits are available

http://www.swapsale.com/models12.htm

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http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/SPIDER

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I think this could look good with a Revell - Junkers G 38 Scale: 1/144

http://preview.tinyurl.com/67beax

1/144 F-Toys Heavy Bomber Series (Updated, again)

1/144 F-Toys Heavy Bomber Series (Updated, again)

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More pictures of the line up and a box shot!

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Just in case you don' know what these are

* Avro Lancaster (x2 types + special) http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h467.html

*Boeing B-17 (x2 types + special

*Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty' (x2 types + special

* Series special - maybe a Betty, Hopeful another Lancaster (which means it will be a B-17)

525 Yen

.June 2008

Micro Tape - Various by Jammy Dog

Micro Tape - Various by Jammy Dog

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Jammy dog produce a range of tapes that would be useful for 1/144 !
ranging from 0.5 mm through to 10mm in paper, plasctic, low tack and strong glue.
shoudl help with cockpit canopies (esepcailly solid panited resin canpies) and other detialing!?
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http://www.jammydog.com/comparisson.htm
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http://www.jammydog.com/

!/144 TSR-2 Resin Kit - By Wolfpack !

1/144 TSR-2 Resin Kit - By Wolfpack !

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WP14401 BAC TSR-2 = $45 USD.

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Made from Resin and Metal Parts!

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http://www.wolfpack-d.com/catalog/htm/14401.html

http://www.wolfpack-d.com/

1/144 Douglas EA-3B "Skywarrior"

1/144 Douglas EA-3B "Skywarrior"

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From Cafe Reo Big Bird Vol.3 - Series Special Item

http://kampfgruppe144.com/CompareAIR144_01_EA-3B.htm

http://kampfgruppe144.com/CompareAIR144_00.htm

1/144 F-Toys - Heavy bomber (update)

1/144 F-Toys - Heavy bomber (update)

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Well, it promised to be great things....,

i feel a bit underwhelmed now i have see the line up!

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The special had best be good!?

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what ?? Mitsubishi G4M1 ‘Betty’ ?? "heavy" ?? since when.....!!?? have i missed something?

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see obake blog http://blog.sina.com.tw/231/

1/144 Space Series by Anigrand!

1/144 Space Series by Anigrand!

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If you like 20th century space craft you are in luck!

If you like the idea of Russian Space Craft you are in heaven!

I imagine other items ill come!?

http://www.anigrand.com/catalog_space-1.htm

(maybe Anigrand are to do a 1/144 An-224 with shuttle mountings?)

1/144 Flughaven (Airport) by Uwe Damaschek, Berlin

1/144 Flughaven (Airport) - Uwe Damaschek, Berlin

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The airport consists of 50 cm wide modules of different length.

The total area is 2.00 m x 2.25 m

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The airport structures are made from a variery of sources, some purchased, others scratch built.

wooden structures,

N-Gauge model railway

cardboard / paper.

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The aircraft are 1/144 kits, with some after market decals.

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please see this link for more photos!

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Part 1 ( in German)

http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Flugzeuge/Damaschek/Modellflughafen.html

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Part 2 ( More information - in English)

http://www.airlinercafe.com/page.php?id=130

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Uwe Damaschek, Berlin

1/144 Big Bird Do-217 - Aircraft Compare Updated!

1/144 Big Bird vol.3 Do-217 - Aircraft Compare Updated!

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Some new photos of the recent Cafe Reo Big Bird Vol.3 Do-217
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The good news is that the detailing and part fit is much improved! hurrah!
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http://kampfgruppe144.com/CompareAIR144_00.htm

http://kampfgruppe144.com/CompareAIR144_01_Do-217.htm

WTM USA - Shock News!!!

WTM USA - Shock News!!! (*** HOT NEWS ***)
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FFG (Fantasy Flight Games)has exclusive distribution rights for the tanks now in stock, plus they ordered 21 new models to be delivered starting this fall (Autumn 2008).

The first new ones include the
(existing WTM) e.g:

• Panzer IV J,
• Sd.Kfz. 251 Half-Track,
• M3 Half-Track,

( *** New *** ) e.g:

• Matilda II
• Bren Carrier.
• Trucks,
• others?.

Forthcoming World Tank Museum™ series will include infantry, terrain, and more!
The World Tank Museum™ figures are also used in the World Tank Campaigns™ game, coming soon!

FFG will have an official announcement hopefully soon and we will post it and send it out to our email lists

see original link
http://tinyurl.com/3jdgwd
http://p208.ezboard.com/144-Mini-Armour/b144miniarmour
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/tankmuseum.html
thanks to emishi!

Looks like there could be some exclusive USA material?
or
Is there going to be a new Japanese Series too??

WORLD SUBMARINE RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

WORLD SUBMARINE RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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I thought you might like this hot news?
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i think the Chinese won?
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/song.htm (ok its not news! but funny!)

1/144 Yamato / Shimano - Ready to Run!

1/144 Yamato / Shimano - Ready to Run!

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RC Shinano Carrier RTR Musashi museum admiral ship

EBAY Item number: 280148448383

Dimensions: 72.0 inches (L) x 11.4 inches (W) x 15.7 inches (H) Scale 1:144

http://tinyurl.com/66bltn

US $6,291

RC Yamato RTR scale model Musashi museum admiral ship
EBAY Item number: 280144879568

Dimensions: 72.0 inches (L) x 11.4 inches (W) x 15.7 inches (H) Scale 1:144

http://tinyurl.com/5dyk7z

US $7,191

1/144 Aircraft Comparison - Picture Gallery (#1)

1/144 Aircraft Comparison - Picture Gallery (#1)

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http://kampfgruppe144.com/CompareAIR144_00.htm

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Here is part one of a comparison between:

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F-TOYS

ATLAS Edtions

IXO / ALTAYA

CORGI

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There weill be updates when a few more inoming airfraft arrive, or are released.

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I will try and pu some words together over the next few days to outline my views and perceptions on these aircraft!

Interesting Site!

Interesting Site!
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Its not about 1/144, but it is an eclectic mix of articles and images. I am sure many of you ill find this an interesting site? Especially on those lazy sunday afternoon (well it raining here in England, what else am i meant to do!)

http://armorshipaircraft.blogspot.com/