Is there such a thing as "Vintage scale models?" if so I bought some.

[Blazer]

Well I love building scale model planes and am always searching for something cool.

Today I got lucky.


I was in Antwerp and I went by a shop of which I have been a regular customer for a few years now and I spotted some very old looking boxes.

When I inquired about them, the shopkeeper told me that they came from the collection of a guy who very recently passed away and his widow decided to sell them.

I bought three: an early seventies Revell Grumman Wildcat, a late seventies Revell Hawker Typhoon (Still in shrink wrap, amazing) both in scale 1;32 and a mid eighties Matchbox Heinkel He-70 in scale 1:72.

I don't know if there's such a thing as "Vintage" model planes but I got some and already started work on the oldest.

[slobake]

Great find ! I have a friend who is constantly scouring second hand stores for these old models.

[Richland123]

Our guitar player builds models of all types (planes, helicopters, cars, ships, etc.) and sells them. He also does custom model work if somebody wants specific designs.

[bassteban]

Yes, there are vintage models- planes, tanks, ships, sci-fi etc. I have over 3 dozen unbuilt or in progress, maybe 1/4 pre-1980. Couple few pre-1970. A not-too expensive hobby

[Blazer]

Let's see I paid 15 Euro for the Wildcat and the same for the Typhoon while the Heinkel was 7.50 Euro, so in total I spend 37.50 Euro on all three.

Which still is a bargain no matter how you slice it.

[bassteban]

Yeah, it's like any other hobby- *serious* enthusiasts have driven the prices up on some specific items(google Aurora AH-56 Cheyenne)but many are well within reach. I find it amusing to re-live a small part of my childhood.

[tplyons]

I've never had the patience for these but maybe will try again one day.

[ksihawk7]

I found a vintage Russian model plane when we were clearing out my grandparents' house a while back. I have no idea what type of plane or anything, because everything is in Russian. I'll try and get a picture tomorrow.

[Blazer]

Let me cue the show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zID8rnZcshs
Watch it in full it's worth it.

[JimB52]

I built the Grumman Wildcat model back the late 60s. Loved Revell kits.

[tplyons]

Originally Posted by Blazer

Let me cue the show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zID8rnZcshs
Watch it in full it's worth it.

Very highly recommended. Actually the reason I've actually looked at these model kits again.