As an small plane lover, not only in static models, in rc too... and now more, I live in a new house, and is veeeeeeeeeeeery small I found this link:

http://www.skytrex.com/146/Red-Eagle-1-144th-WWI/

Some of you have some experience in those models? them are expensive to me, the money change is 1 per 20 mexican pesos!!!!!!!! but I really wish to get some models.

Any advice is welcome.

Cheers.

Al

I scoped out their website and it seems as if decals aren't included, They seem very basic, and when I clicked on the link to their home site, I got a "service not available". I wonder if they are even in business.

It would be interesting to see if anyone on this forum has any experience with this company.

Best
Mark

I just checked a 1/48th Gloster Gladiator and did some maths, and in 1/144th it would barely be 60mm long !!

I'm thinking most WWI aircraft were similar or smaller, I don't think I'd even be able to see them in that scale.

Are those role-playing game pieces, maybe? They are tiny, but I see that zeppelins and bombers are in their line, so maybe you those pieces are big enough to see in 1/144th scale.
Act quickly while the Spad price is 0.00 pounds! ha ha.
If I were in your place, I'd do 1/72nd scale, for WW I aircraft, even the big bombers. That would give you more complete kits and more variety.
but that's just my opinion,
-Sean.

Not for games, I saw some models for play, and do not sales out of Norway!!!!!!!!! in another web page.

Thanks for your words.

Al

Another 1/144 WW1 producer is Sram. I've heard their product is very decent, and also in resin.

Unfortunately I don't have more info, but there is someone on the 'net that prints 1/144 WW1 decals. I'll have to check from home as I think I have the link bookmarked there.

I have seen their Sopwith Camel. Nice kit.

I just saw last night the Japanese ready-made prodcuer F-Toys also has a line of 1/144 WWI fighters. Advantage is they're already built. Disadvantage is they're already built, meaning - unless you want to take the time to strip them - you're left with whatever markings F-Toys provide them in.

Thanks for the names of the marks, I searched in internet and found some good items, only to find an north american saler...in Mexico maybe are not this planes.

Cheers.

Al

Alfredo, the Skytrex aircraft are white metal war gaming kits I have one of the Spads from many years ago when I used to play. I'll see if I can find it and post a picture.

Alfredo

There is a site, www.tin-soldier.com which is a location for Revirsco. This is a company that manufactures and sells war gaming models in White Metal. Yes they are basic and yes they are small Alb D-III is 2 inches (5 cm) and the RE-8 is 2.75 inches (7+ cm), But they can be made up as detailed as you want them to be. Fun and challenging to build (I like them) Revirsco also has 1/72 WWI Vehicles!! which are great (where else can you get a 1/72 Lancaster Armored Cars, or a Thornycraft Anti-aircraft truck.

Captn Tommy

Captn. Tommy, thanks a lot for the link, nice information, that guy has alot of models!!!!

Cheers

Al

Look at here:
http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=38456&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30
http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=299&t=19618&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=60
http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=299&t=18738&start=15
http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=48259


http://www.modelimex.com/aircraft-resin/1-144

144... I only have one word...WOOOOOOOWWW!!!! the details in those small models...is great!!!!!

Do you can tell us wath material is used for rigging?

Thanks for share.

Al

I use the fishing line for rigging and brass wire for struts..