Yes I was hesitant at first too, mainly by the price. I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a model that didn't go together, being JC Wings. But boy am I happily surprised, this thing despite being fiddly as f#$k went together really well. Assembling models needs to be done over white plastic sheets in the "your about to dispose of someone" kind of set up. I was a little unsure if I wanted to do the assembly on video, as my sausage fingers have a dexterity score of zero,haha. But if I can assemble it, anyone in the world can 😂 Hope you didn't lose your zero parts!!! Thanks for watching!!

@@heavymetaldiecast It really goes together so well for something so complex and what a result. Yup! Looking at the Zero now. All good and in the air! Tora Tora Tora!

Yep there is a lot, so a steady hand and patience is needed. So you don't assemble this after getting home from Christmas shopping!!!😂 Thanks for watching!!

If money is not an issue (wish I had that problem,😂) I would definitely go a Century Wings one, they are fantastic. Thanks for checking out the video!!

@@heavymetaldiecastlove your videos, very informative and thanks! I’ll be going with the century wings one

Yes there is a lot going on, and didn't think about what happens if I loose a part,haha. Now I'm going to be paranoid,haha. Its certainly not for the faint hearted, at least there is a Hobby Master one in the same livery if your after one a little less fiddly!! Thanks for watching!! Heres the Hobby Master version if you never saw the video 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ2VpWuoibmBfZYsi=QHXzCYetUJTk7cvK

Oh for sure this livery is dam fine!! The magnet strength was fairly good, I probably didn't help with the ordnance with my sausage fingers not working and the tank kept misaligning so dont hold that too much against it. Although they are probably the things that are easiest to knock off as they don't settle into a location, they just sit there flush via the magnet so can be easily knocked. But that said its a 2 second job to put them back in place. But yes there is so much going on with this model so it may be a little too much for some. You do have the Hobby Master option if you want one with less moving bits,haha I have done the video on that awhile ago Ill chuck a link just incase you haven't seen that one. Always wanted to see one of those boneyards, they look huge. I actually go on google maps sometimes and check out the rows of planes and helicopters and see what I can identify,haha. My life is pretty slow sometimes,haha. Thanks for dropping past!! Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ2VpWuoibmBfZYsi=QHXzCYetUJTk7cvK

I'm starting to think you want to see some commercial aircraft on the channel,ahaha

I have done one,haha the Lufthansa Lockheed Constellation. Theres not too many passenger aircraft in 1:72 scale. I review what I buy and collect and I don't really collect smaller scale passenger air liners at the moment. I mean if a company ever want to give them to me for free I'd be happy enough to do it, but I buy all the models I review with my own money!!

Although I don't really do a lot of civil models, especially in smaller scales than 1:72 I won't say it will never happen 😂

Yup totally agree, thanks for checking out the video!!

Yeah there is a lot going on, but man its worth it. And pretty glad mine was relatively headache free fitment wise!! I was worried,haha Thanks for watching!!

For sure, I really love the camouflage on this too, the model is a pretty amazing build. Thanks for checking it out!!

Calibre Wings has never done an EA-6B prowler... so it's definitely not theirs! They did make a comment on this model however, saying it was very well made and that they could not have done a better job.

Yes this one is fantatsic, along wither their Su-34's and Su-17/Su-22's its almost like the models are from another company. They are certainly lifting their game from the looks!! Thanks for watching!! I think Noel from Calibre Wings did a review on it, but I'm not sure if it was his mould!! Thanks for watching!!

@@RinsedCheeks yeah I remember seeing a review Noel did on it on Facebook I think it was. he had high praises for it, your spot on!!

It is pretty pricey but I didnt pay that much if your talking Aussie dollars,haha. I managed to snag this for $265.95AUD to be excact,haha. Still a lot of bloody money!!! But yeah some sellers do ask some crazy amounts at times. Its why it took me awhile to buy one. Thanks for checking out the video!!

Yeah man it was fiddly but it probably looked a little more so as I was doing it while trying to film and keep in camera view. If you just setting it up on for yourself it should be a little easy than I made it look,haha. I rolled low on dexterity!! 😂😂 Thanks for checking out the video, hope you can get one at a good price!!

And I do apologise for that,haha. Hopefully you didn't suffer too much 😂Appreciate you watching though!!!

Oh man that would have been a sight to see and hear. Thanks for sharing, jealous Aussie here right now,haha. Only things we get flying that low are Magpies trying to kill us around Spring time,haha

@ Yeah magpies can be kinda fun ,

And now I'm thinking of that scene in Full Metal Jacket,haha...but yeah man this thing is nuts. Thanks for checking out the video!!

You won't be disappointed if you grab one of these. They certainly have out done themselves!! Wasn't the easiest to review due to not being able to hold it just anywhere,haha. So you always worried about grabbing it on a spot you shouldn't!! Thanks for checking out the video!!

Thats it, the unsung heroes those blokes carting up all the supplies so the guys at the front can keep getting medals,haha

Yeah they flew a number of US birds as you probably know. This camo scheme though really looks nice!!

@ The crank wings are gorgeous in my view. As you say the paint scheme is stellar 👌🏻

Yes Hobby Master Prowlers are great!! Oh that Scorpions one will be nice!!! Thanks for watching!!

Haha always happy to have helped someone in the hobby find a way to spend their money!! Hopefully you didn't get stung too badly for this, it can be a shame with some models and the prices attached to them!! Many a time it's a choice of quality food and no model or a model and 2 minute noodles for a week,haha. The struggle for us collectors is real, haha

@heavymetaldiecast Dear but so rare. You might never see another and it's magnificent. But would not get any model I couldn't afford in the long run.

@@peterhewson3216 Yes sometimes you just have to pull the trigger as some models dont come up often. I just had that with an Arado 234 Blitz from IXO...definitely the quality is not worth I paid, but the fact its hardly ever for sale and they only model for sale in my own country was over $200AUD. So I bought one from a seller in the US,haha

@@heavymetaldiecast I always consider- how hard would be the gap be if I didn't buy- and what chance if any is there that I will get another in the future. Usually I end up with another model!

Ah that makes sense, I knew there will always be someone smarter than me out there to educate me!!! Cheers for that!! I am always surprised how big these are, and to think how hairey it would be operating off a carrier in these!! Hmmm rotating bomb bay you say on the Navy version!!!....time for eBay I guess 😂😂

@heavymetaldiecast Not smart but there's a Buccaneer which taxis at Elvington I saw years ago so I remember this. Solid and built like a brick whatsit it was.

@@peterhewson3216 haha well we will call it your well-travelled with street smarts!!

You never say never, thats what the interwebz are for mate!! Time to whack on that Elmer Fudd hunters cap and go hunting 😂 Thats how I do it,haha. Just keep trolling eBay until something comes up, even Facebook market place can come up with something!! It helps having no life which allows you the time to troll the webz!! 😂

@@heavymetaldiecast too true - patience Prudence says I.

Thanks for checking out the video!! I wonder if Corgi will do one in a South African livery!! Or have they already? I will have to check!! Thanks again for dropping past the channel!!

Yes the camo is great on this one. I guess Corgi do them that way so you can get them out with your finger. Luckily I'm a gear down guy,haha. Thanks as always for watching!!

Yeah its pretty cool😉!!! Dad joke done for the day!!! Thanks as always for dropping past!!

@ That was a banger! 👌🏻

Early model and early quality but it fills the bill. And I was thinking whilst watching this, no one seems likely to do it now. Mainly the F series of USN aircraft, Migs. You are spot on.

Honestly it would be hard for companies to make a 100% perfect model and make it affordable for the average person/collector. We just hope they can get them as close as possible and keep the pricing realistic. Thats the way I look at it. But yeah not many are doing new aircraft types!! So many Italian WW2 aircraft that could be done, as well as French and Russian WW2. You can get some done by cheap manufacturers but none of the bigger quality makers seem to be tooling up many new aircraft. They just churn out same birds with different liveries!! Calibre Wings was trying to get the S-2 Tracker and the B-58 which would be awesome, but he seems to have a lot of problems getting them into production unfortunately for us!!

@@heavymetaldiecast Calibre Wings models are good, but I don't like their price. It's too high, especially when compared to the quality. Yes, the models are not bad, but all their goodness is mainly due to the rivets. I knew about the situation with the S-2, but it's not relevant to me. It would be better to make B-2. And anyway, there are a lot of fighters

@@slizevicius Yes that's always been an issue for me too he in Oz. The Calibre Wings models are usually another $100AUD more than say a Hobby Master equivalent aircraft!! I actually was lucky enough to score 2 Su-24's for around $150 each, which for here in Australia is a good price,haha. OMG how awesome would a 1:72 B-2 be!!!!

@@heavymetaldiecast Well, the prices in Australia are really high. They are also high in Germany and Switzerland. But when I search, I find them very cheap. Sometimes it seems like I'm stealing from people... Especially if it's an HM model that's missing a part. So I order the missing parts, and it's like new. One way or another, but it's an expensive hobby of ours... And as for manufacturers, the situation has been really complicated lately. Everything that's being produced is basically old models, just in different colors. Although there are really endless models that we miss, and which collectors would definitely buy. I really wanted Dragon Wing and Gemini Aces to return to the market. That would create more competition. Of course, Panzerkampf started producing quite a few models, but as far as I've noticed, their LEGION line is just a copy of other models. At least the P-51B, as far as I can see, was copied from Gemini, and the Fw-190 is a pure Amercom model. Although very nicely painted. And the B-2, that would be nice to have in the collection. It would be better if HM made it. After all, their F-22 and F-117 are simply great...

Have both types on display at the moment and looking at em! DW P47D's have more detail, alert signs, cockpit detail. But there can be issues with droopy props, ill fitting aerials, and I would advise against fitting the drop tanks as you run a real risk of breaking off the sway braces. Corgi models are very decent and have none of these issues and can be displayed pretty much out of the box. Both are good to have IMO. Missed this one too and cannot find it. Ah well........

@@peterhewson3216 I have 3 DW P-47Ds. One of them, the leg of the central hanging tank broke off. Others are fine. But one of them, which I recently bought, was completely disassembled: the wings were separated from the fuselage. But I easily glued and connected them. There are no more problems, the models themselves are very wonderfully made. Like most DW models. It's a shame that they don't make airplane models anymore. We should all write a petition to them...

@@slizevicius Very true. I discovered them late and have been playing catch-up. So rare, so dear though. But to see new ones, YES.

Haha yes comparisons will come, actually I think I did one awhile ago with a DeAgostini Thunderbolt and a FoV Thunderbolt as they had the same livery!! DW always seem to have more details, yes a little more fiddly bits and bits that can break but I do love a DW model. Corgi models a little less detail , but no hassles. Especially for in flight people. Just pull it out of the box and chuck it on the stand, job done!!

@@peterhewson3216 Yes DW can have a few little issues re fitment, but the detail on them are awesome. As you say Corgi you just pull straight of the box and throw it on the stand and your done,haha. You may have missed this, but the chance is still out there. Just keep trolling the webz mate. Its how I scored this one!!

There are a few hobby shops I buy off that sell online, like Metro Hobbies, Frontline Hobbies and Hobbyco. But I also buy from overseas which even with shipping and taxes can be cheaper than buying locally. I Buy off Airland Models which I think is Hong Kong based and they offer reasonable prices. And of course I do buy a lot on eBay!! Thanks for watching the video!!

Ah thank you. Been watching a lot of your videos lately! Any chance of making comparison videos between different companies around the f14s?

@@hocngo313 Thanks for your views mate, really appreciate it!! I will be doing some comparison videos, I had just been trying to whittle down my model review pile a bit more. But there will be some coming in the future. This has been a request from many viewers!! 😂😂 I'm feeling the pressure now,haha

It was actually your video on the WLTK Su-57 that I watched and then purchased followed by 3 F14s 😂

@@hocngo313 haha awesome I'm glad the videos have helped. Hope you have enjoyed the models you are buying after seeing my reviews. I always say the reviews are my opinions,haha Some people may expect more or less from a model. Thanks again for supporting the channel with your eyeballs and likes!!

Oh awesome, thanks for that information. I knew I could count on having smart subscribers watching!!! Appreciate it!! Thanks for checking out the video too!!

Ah I see, I guess they glued mine on the wrong way!!! I wonder if they have done that on all their models for this aircraft!!! Thanks for pointing that out!!! I'll have to see if mine can come off and be turned around!!! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!! Appreciate it!!

@@heavymetaldiecast FYI All models are wrong in this way!

@@phmwu7368 Oh that's unfortunate, ha I once got a Bf 109G which had the air intake on backwards,haha

I got it at a reasonable price too, yes sometimes diecast models can get crazy prices thrown on them. I just bought an Arado 234 and that was not worth it, but you just can't find them easy,haha. Sometimes you win and sometimes you pay through the nose!! The joys of our hobby!!