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Comparing sizes ...

Hey, mates !

 

Look at this pic and compare the sizes of a B29, a VC-121E, a C5-B Galaxy and the NASA Boeing 747/Enterprise, all in 1/400 scale!

 

I thought that the B29 was a gigantic bomber !!

I'm squeezed !!

 

Regards to all !

Jeff

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Added by JEAN-FRANCOIS QUILLIEN on September 7, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

First dioramas elements trials !!! LOL !

Hey, mates !!

 

These 2 pics to show why HM should produce figures and accessories for their 1/48 diecast series !!

I'm sorry I lack of cloudy background, trees and fence (does someone know about 1/48 cows and sheep ?).

It could be better !!

 

Take care, all, and lol together !!

 

Jeff

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Added by JEAN-FRANCOIS QUILLIEN on September 7, 2011 at 7:10am — No Comments

Dragon Wings 1/72 F16-C TMOTA 2001

Hey, my friends!

 

I got an old Dragon Wings 1/72 F16-C model, don't even remember the reference (72019 ? Could you help me ?).

 

It represents the N° 87-0241 of the 120th FS "Cougars", who participated to the first TMOTA (Tiger Meet Of The Americas), which took place at Buckley AFB, Colorado ANG from 8th to13th August 2001. It was hosted by the 140th Wing.

 

Here are some pics of the real F16-C, with pics of the diecast model. The biggest difference…

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Added by JEAN-FRANCOIS QUILLIEN on September 5, 2011 at 4:30am — 1 Comment

My airport Miniature diaporama...



Tell me what you think.. it's not perfect i warn you all

Added by Francois Dedericks on September 4, 2011 at 6:32pm — 1 Comment

Tupolev TU-104

Hey guys, 

 

sky-classics are releasing a 1/200 TU-104 in Aeroflot, CSA and soviet airforce colors in september....very hard model to getting 1/200 i would see it as a must for ruski fans like me !!

Added by Tony on August 29, 2011 at 5:37pm — 3 Comments

Thank you!

Members,

 

Model Airplane Collectors would like to thank those of you who have purchased a subscription to the Elite Members Group. Your subscription helps fund the site and keep things fresh and exciting! As a thank you Model Airplane Collectors is going to convert those who signed up for a full year membership to Lifetime Members! That means, for $50, you are now Elite Members for life with the chance to win a free site giveaway every month…

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Added by Matt Whisenant on August 28, 2011 at 8:45pm — 2 Comments

Didn't know she was still flying!!! Me 262 !!

Added by JEAN-FRANCOIS QUILLIEN on August 27, 2011 at 9:27am — No Comments

Breaking News!

Added by Matt Whisenant on August 27, 2011 at 3:39am — No Comments

Oldies but Goldies (2)

Hey, all!

 

The family historical saga continues!!!

 

I found 8 testimonial photos taken in July 1944 during France "invasion" by Anglo-American armies. Exactly, the shots were taken during Longny-au-Perche (61-Orne), Normandy (where my parents lived at the time as neighbours !!) liberation: I'm posting 3 of them.

This one shows a US M8 recco AFV crossing the village square:…

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Added by JEAN-FRANCOIS QUILLIEN on August 24, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments

Midway MD-87 video

Nice video of a Midway MD-87 rolling out at LAX

Added by Brian Sherman on August 22, 2011 at 9:27am — No Comments

Fry Electronics 747SP

If you get the chance, go to airliners.net and check out the historic past of the Fry Electronics 747SP based out of San Jose. She was with Braniff, Pan Am, and United! And still flies today! Click the link I've provided to see the pics:

 

747SP c/n 21992/447

Added by Brian Sherman on August 19, 2011 at 4:29pm — 2 Comments

WANTED - Hogan 1:200 ANA Pokemon 747s - Please Help!

I've searched for these birds for quite some time privately with no luck.  So I've decided to go public.



I know it may be a long shot.  I've seen others search for these fairly recently with no luck, but I figured I'd better at least give it a shot.



Here is what I'm looking for:



1) Hogan 1:200 ANA All Nippon Airways B 747-481D - 2004 Pocket Monsters (Pokémon) Colors Named "Pikachu Jumbo

 

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Added by Bryce Rea on August 19, 2011 at 10:13am — No Comments

Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 9V-SPK - Video

Saw Moin post this on facebook, and being that this was the best livery ever to adorn a plane I thought I'd share it here as well.

 

Added by Bryce Rea on August 18, 2011 at 9:51am — No Comments

The United DC-4E

Wish they had one in a museum. Anyone know more about this aircraft???

Added by Shane on August 15, 2011 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

Collection Update August 15, 2011

All moved in to the new place, and the collection is now back out with many new arrivals!  So it was picture time!

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Added by Bryce Rea on August 15, 2011 at 2:15pm — 2 Comments

Inflight 200 TWA L1011 Scale 1/200

 

This model just released from Inflight 200 in my view is one of there best models. It just looks right and sits right and i have seen this actual aircraft at London Gatwick way back in the 80's. The L1011 was one of the most striking aircrfat in my view and i was lucky enough to fly on one in…

Added by Malcolm Walls on August 12, 2011 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

Member Pages are now Public!

Members,

 

Your Member Pages are where you share your collections with the world! They are yours to share with whoever you want whether they are a member of this site or not! For this reason I have decided to make Member Pages public. This means you can link to your page from anywhere on the web. Just copy your URL address and paste it wherever you like. Anyone that clicks on your link will be taken directly to your page without having to sign up or sign in to Scale Model…

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Added by Matt Whisenant on August 12, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Google +1 comes to Model Airplane Collectors!

Members,

 

I have added Google +1 to all content on our site including photos, blogs, and member profiles! The Google +1 button will be next to your Facebook and Twitter "Like" buttons. If you like what you see on Model Airplane Collectors let others know about it! If you like a picture, a blog entry, or someones member page, hit the Google +1 button! This will help to spread the word about our site!

 

For more information click the Google +1 button…

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Added by Matt Whisenant on August 12, 2011 at 7:48am — No Comments

Birth of a Boeing!

Added by Matt Whisenant on August 11, 2011 at 7:26pm — 3 Comments

Airliners International 2011 Portland

Just found out about the Airliners show in PDX, Aug 25-27. I wanted to see if anyone is going or would consider it.

See here for details http://ai2011pdx.com/

I may have to go to this...

Added by Shane on August 7, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

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