Diecast Aircraft

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David87

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Sunday 19th March 2023
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Anyone collect these? I'm quite into aircraft (not like a super anorak, but more than a passing interest) - predominantly commercial airliners rather than military stuff. As a teenager I had a few Herpa Wings (I think) models - they were 1:500 scale and if memory serves were pretty decent.

My 8-year-old son is also very keen and so I bought him a couple of similar models recently. Problem is they're so good that I now want to buy loads more. hehe I went for Gemini Jets 1:400 and they're just great. Resisting the urge to build an airport and fill it full of planes. biggrin

David87

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6,666 posts

213 months

Sunday 19th March 2023
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Used to build loads of these as a kid.

Also used to blow each and every one up with French bangers afterwards during staged WWII events in the woods laugh

A month to meticulously build and paint... then an afternoon of pellet guns, flames, bangers, and fishing line in the bunker in the quarry.

Good Times!
That does sound good fun. Wouldn't want to do that with these though. biggrin