My advice is only as good as my opinion. I think that for the money and quality, HobbyMaster in the 1:72 and 1:48 scales is hard to beat. It has become my favorite manufacturer. I can't stay on the site long for tonight, have to hit the sack and work tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll finish this note to you and maybe it will help you decide which way you want to go with your collection.
I'm not really qualified to advice anyone on their model plane collections because I believe they (collections) are personal. What works and is right for me may not be right for you or someone else.
I have this simple formula that works for me in most die-cast model plane buying situations;
I can't be without it- "a must have model", make the purchase
I would like to have it- "maybe/maybe not", keep an open mind about it
Unsure/don't know- "don't get it", spend the money on other important models
One of my favorite lines about model planes is this one;
"The best die-cast model planes to buy are the ones you love, you just can't love them all"...
Another thing I try to remind myself is to "NOT" fall in love with any one manufacturer. Different companies make different models, and there are so many wonderful examples (models) to choose from. That being said, there are plenty of models I won't even give a second look at. I purchase my models because I love the model for Quality, Paint and Tampo graphics, and the History/Story about the plane.
Well, that's my take or "two cents" on how and why I spend all that money on my die-cast model plane collection. There really isn't a right or wrong way to do it, a little common sense goes a long way...
Antonio
Hi Bob,
My advice is only as good as my opinion. I think that for the money and quality, HobbyMaster in the 1:72 and 1:48 scales is hard to beat. It has become my favorite manufacturer. I can't stay on the site long for tonight, have to hit the sack and work tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll finish this note to you and maybe it will help you decide which way you want to go with your collection.
Tony "Hanger56"
Feb 23, 2011
Antonio
Hi Bob,
I'm not really qualified to advice anyone on their model plane collections because I believe they (collections) are personal. What works and is right for me may not be right for you or someone else.
I have this simple formula that works for me in most die-cast model plane buying situations;
I can't be without it- "a must have model", make the purchase
I would like to have it- "maybe/maybe not", keep an open mind about it
Unsure/don't know- "don't get it", spend the money on other important models
One of my favorite lines about model planes is this one;
"The best die-cast model planes to buy are the ones you love, you just can't love them all"...
Another thing I try to remind myself is to "NOT" fall in love with any one manufacturer. Different companies make different models, and there are so many wonderful examples (models) to choose from. That being said, there are plenty of models I won't even give a second look at. I purchase my models because I love the model for Quality, Paint and Tampo graphics, and the History/Story about the plane.
Well, that's my take or "two cents" on how and why I spend all that money on my die-cast model plane collection. There really isn't a right or wrong way to do it, a little common sense goes a long way...
Tony "Hanger56"
Feb 24, 2011
Matt Whisenant
Hey Buddy,
Haven't seen you online in a long time!
We miss talking to you on Model Airplane Collectors!
Take Care,
Matt
Nov 6, 2013