Thingswithwings
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Hi everyone,
I started a (small) collection this past year after realizing that diecast models are a thing, I had only ever seen larger plastic models and the toys before. after stumbling on the forums and blogs in the community, I’ve greatly appreciated learning about models, molds, and manufacturers from the collective wisdom. That being said there two questions that I’ve been wondering about and was hoping to hear thoughts on.
First - How do you all care for your models? Is there anything you need to do to give them longevity, other than keeping them out of direct sunlight and give them a gentle dusting here and there? At this point, I don’t have a lot of space to dedicate to models, so the 3 I have are just out on my desk for easy enjoyment. So enclosed cabinets seem unlikely for me, but curious how you all think about this.
Secondly - are some molds better at depicting their respective types in flight than others? I’ve especially appreciated the discussions and comparisons of the molds from different manufacturers and about their various pros and cons. It seems like the majority of models depict the planes on the ground, but personally I enjoy thinking of these little gems in flight and thus really appreciate the magnetic gears on the AV400s. But beyond the gears, how accurate are these molds of their types in flight? Are there types that have less wing flex in flight (perhaps an A380?) so the models are more reflective of this stage? While it seems that the more accurate 787 molds (NG, AV400, JC) do not show wing flex are best displayed on the ground? I hope I’m getting across my question and would love to hear others thoughts.
And because it seems to be the thing to do here, below is a picture of my “collection”.
I started a (small) collection this past year after realizing that diecast models are a thing, I had only ever seen larger plastic models and the toys before. after stumbling on the forums and blogs in the community, I’ve greatly appreciated learning about models, molds, and manufacturers from the collective wisdom. That being said there two questions that I’ve been wondering about and was hoping to hear thoughts on.
First - How do you all care for your models? Is there anything you need to do to give them longevity, other than keeping them out of direct sunlight and give them a gentle dusting here and there? At this point, I don’t have a lot of space to dedicate to models, so the 3 I have are just out on my desk for easy enjoyment. So enclosed cabinets seem unlikely for me, but curious how you all think about this.
Secondly - are some molds better at depicting their respective types in flight than others? I’ve especially appreciated the discussions and comparisons of the molds from different manufacturers and about their various pros and cons. It seems like the majority of models depict the planes on the ground, but personally I enjoy thinking of these little gems in flight and thus really appreciate the magnetic gears on the AV400s. But beyond the gears, how accurate are these molds of their types in flight? Are there types that have less wing flex in flight (perhaps an A380?) so the models are more reflective of this stage? While it seems that the more accurate 787 molds (NG, AV400, JC) do not show wing flex are best displayed on the ground? I hope I’m getting across my question and would love to hear others thoughts.
And because it seems to be the thing to do here, below is a picture of my “collection”.
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