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My 1/72 scale aircraft

RussF said:
Beautiful display! But ... even with your new shelves, you still have no space to add any more! ROTF
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True! I am adding more shelves to my room! ;) In addition, the 1/16 scale Sopwith Camel will be moving and free up that shelf. Also the shelf with German WW2 aircraft has one open slot that is awaiting my build of the Heinkel 112 V10.
 
I recently read on kindle a collection of short historic fiction books about the development of World War I combat aircraft. I was surprised to learn that the airplanes that we associate with the war; the Sopwith Camel, Spad, and Fokker VII appeared late in the war.

The British aircraft that fought during the first couple of years were the “flying box kites” with pusher engines. Are there 1/72 scale kits of these earlier planes, and if so, do you plan to add them to your collection?

Roger
 
Roger Pellett said:
I recently read on kindle a collection of short historic fiction books about the development of World War I combat aircraft. I was surprised to learn that the airplanes that we associate with the war; the Sopwith Camel, Spad, and Fokker VII appeared late in the war.

The British aircraft that fought during the first couple of years were the “flying box kites” with pusher engines. Are there 1/72 scale kits of these earlier planes, and if so, do you plan to add them to your collection?

Roger
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They have early Albatross, Phalz, Eindecker and Nieuport aircraft in 1/72, but I have not seen any of the type you described. It’s probably a marketing thing. They know the popular aircraft will sell. ;)
But I’m looking to create a historical collection that encompasses even the eclectic and unpopular aircraft. I’m starting with the more popular aircraft first. So yes, I would buy one if I can find one.
I have already purchased a few less popular aircraft and some by model companies I am not familiar with. This is a roll of the dice, but at this point I have enough experience to make a decent model out of almost anything. It’s just a matter of doing more work, making parts fit, using putty, creating parts or using spare parts, etc.
In addition, thus far I have only built military aircraft. I may add some non military aircraft in the future.
 
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