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**GEEDUBBYA** · 26-01-2007

Howdy Again Barry,

Well, I have only recently discovered the "Classic airframes" line of models. They are usually limited run models with lots of add ons like photo etched parts, resin and other details like multiple decals for several different versions.
I recognize some as being older moldings with updated parts.
Of the products they offer I have a Dehavilland Vampire, an avro anson, a Hawker Sea hawk MK 101, an F5B freedom fighter and a Boulton Paul Defiant Day fighter and the supermarine walrus. (all of which can be seen at the company's website: http://www.classicairframes.com/ ).
In addition to those models, I also have an FJ 4B Fury by Grand Phoenix models: http://www.eaglestrikeproductions.co...x/gmindex.html
I have always liked "oddball" aircraft and oddball model companies so when I see them, I almost always pick them up. This is not to say that these two companies are "oddball"....on the contrary, they have reproduced some beautiful aircraft that cant be found elsewhere.
The one drawback to these "modified kits" is the price. If you look at the classic airframes site, you'll get some Idea of what I have invested in the models I have from them ($300+ from that company alone).
However, if you are looking for challenging kits of aircraft that are not readily found elsewhere, the two sites mentioned above are a great place to start looking, and once you buy one of their kits, I believe you will end up like me and buy more.
So, please look over the above links, I think that you will find models of aircraft that you might remember from the past, but with a new twist to them ...ie..... photo etched parts, new decals, and resin parts.
The hobby shop I buy from has tons of models that I "intend" to purchase, but I have to buy them when I can...and in the meantime, I buy other "cheaper" models. Lets just say that since I drive almost 80 miles to get to this hobby store, I always come back with atleast 2 models (I go once every week). And thats how I have ended up with some fifty to sixty models that are still in the boxes.
What blows my mind is that I didnt start back "heavy" into building models until last june when I was out with my neck troubles.....Now I am addicted again lol.
When me and my ex wife divorced, I had a total of 127 model planes, tanks and rockets built and sitting on shelves and hanging from the ceiling............I am slowly building up another collection to rival that old collection.
OK, I have rambled long enough, again, please be sure to check out the above links.

Have a good day,

Greg

26-01-2007	#5 (permalink)
GEEDUBBYA Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Real Name: Greg My Models: model planes tanks and helicopters as well as missiles and rockets Visit GEEDUBBYA's Gallery Posts: 992 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Images: 329	*Howdy Again Barry,* Well, I have only recently discovered the "Classic airframes" line of models. They are usually limited run models with lots of add ons like photo etched parts, resin and other details like multiple decals for several different versions. *I recognize some as being older moldings with updated parts.* Of the products they offer I have a Dehavilland Vampire, an avro anson, a Hawker Sea hawk MK 101, an F5B freedom fighter and a Boulton Paul Defiant Day fighter and the supermarine walrus. (all of which can be seen at the company's website: http://www.classicairframes.com/ ). *In addition to those models, I also have an FJ 4B Fury by Grand Phoenix models: http://www.eaglestrikeproductions.co...x/gmindex.html* I have always liked "oddball" aircraft and oddball model companies so when I see them, I almost always pick them up. This is not to say that these two companies are "oddball"....on the contrary, they have reproduced some beautiful aircraft that cant be found elsewhere. The one drawback to these "modified kits" is the price. If you look at the classic airframes site, you'll get some Idea of what I have invested in the models I have from them ($300+ from that company alone). However, if you are looking for challenging kits of aircraft that are not readily found elsewhere, the two sites mentioned above are a great place to start looking, and once you buy one of their kits, I believe you will end up like me and buy more. So, please look over the above links, I think that you will find models of aircraft that you might remember from the past, but with a new twist to them ...ie..... photo etched parts, new decals, and resin parts. The hobby shop I buy from has tons of models that I "intend" to purchase, but I have to buy them when I can...and in the meantime, I buy other "cheaper" models. Lets just say that since I drive almost 80 miles to get to this hobby store, I always come back with atleast 2 models (I go once every week). And thats how I have ended up with some fifty to sixty models that are still in the boxes. *What blows my mind is that I didnt start back "heavy" into building models until last june when I was out with my neck troubles.....Now I am addicted again lol.* When me and my ex wife divorced, I had a total of 127 model planes, tanks and rockets built and sitting on shelves and hanging from the ceiling............I am slowly building up another collection to rival that old collection. *OK, I have rambled long enough, again, please be sure to check out the above links.* *Have a good day,* *Greg*