Japanese F-toys planes

[RudeReality]

Anyone have any experience with F-toys 1/144 scale planes, such as this: (this is not my listing, nor am I affiliated with them in any way…just using it as an example)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26598777375....c101113.m2109

[Baxter]

Yes I have a few. They are good models. That price is pretty good for these rare birds.

[predhead]

They are nicely modeled planes. A couple of pieces to attach with a spot of glue and you have a quality plane. I prefer their Frommherz over the Ares offering.

[mikeemagnus]

I'm surprised a certain gentleman over this side of the pond hasn't already bought it at that price

[Flying Helmut]

I'm surprised a certain gentleman over this side of the pond hasn't already bought it at that price

Oi!

I resemble that remark!



I have a couple of dozen of them - as Darryl said, simply glue the tail piece on (horizontal stabiliser for the Albatros D.III, vertical fin for the SPAD XIII) and away you go.

I drilled a small hole in the fuselage underside, and inserted a small tapered length of cocktail stick to accept the Wings flight peg.

Their proportions are very nice, and they scrub up well......





The 3 Albatros D.IIIs are much more sleek and shark-like than the fat, stubby 'Ares' models.

The 3 SPAD XIIIs are even nicer (the Albatros wings are almost always glued on a little bit "skewed" vis-a-vis the fuselage).


I would snap these planes up, if I were you - they are getting rare, and others will grab them if you don't! (not me; I've got enough already)

[Honza]

[predhead]

My word, Tim! The work you create is fantastic...sending all my planes to you to paint, decal, and detail. I heard you would do that for free for me.

[Flying Helmut]

Glad you like 'em, Jan and Darryl.

As for taking on more planes for repainting.......

'Fraid not.

Nice try, though

[predhead]

But worth the effort!