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For collectors of miniature airplanes of all types. Toys, Models, 'One-of's, Travel Agency models, prototypes, Identification Recognition models, Models assembled from kits.
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General Discussion
A place to discuss anything of interest to collectors miniature airplanes
Moderators: grwebster, MichaelB, BWBrown, angelreader, ronc200 - 218 Topics
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Last postMAC On FaceBook
by MichaelB
Sun May 21, 2023 7:54 pm
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General Discussion
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Die Cast Airplanes - Vintage
For toys made before 1980. Up to and including Aero Minis and the last of the Dinky Toy aircraft.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 154 Topics
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Last postLintoy MiG-21
by MichaelB
Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:32 am
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Die Cast Airplanes - Vintage
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Dinky Toys
For discussion of Dinky Toy aircraft from the first mid 1930s to the end of the company in 1979. Major pre war specialist, John Beugels is the moderator.
Moderator: johnbeugels - 112 Topics
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Last postEastern Connie
by norri
Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:56 pm
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Dinky Toys
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Die Cast Airplanes - Modern
For planes made after 1980 {The end of Dinky Toys} and those currently being made.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 131 Topics
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Last postMaisto Tailwinds, Gone?
by MichaelB
Tue Oct 23, 2018 12:32 am
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Die Cast Airplanes - Modern
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Plastic toys
Ready made plastic toys such as Renwal, Palitoy, Acme, Processed Plastics, etc...
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 97 Topics
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Last postHallmark 2022
by Aeronaut
Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:35 pm
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Plastic toys
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Tin Airplanes
Lithographed tin plate toys. Anthony Duva 'Tone' one of the world's specialists and owner of one of the largest collections of tin aircraft is the moderator.
Moderator: Tone - 202 Topics
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Last postConstellation still a star
by notherone
Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:25 pm
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Tin Airplanes
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Travel Agency Models
Models contracted and paid by the airlines to be put on display in travel agencies.
Moderator: larrymak - 48 Topics
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Last postVintage United Airlines Ashtray Models- Rehberger
by sandmanoverhaul
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:30 pm
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Travel Agency Models
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Manufacturer's Models
Prototype/design models. Desk models contracted by or made in house by aircraft manufacturing firms. Makers of these types of models include Topping, Precise etc...
Moderator: larrymak - 75 Topics
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Last postAntiques Roadshow
by Tone
Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:52 pm
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Manufacturer's Models
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Identification/Recognition Models
Military ID models 1:72nd, 1:144th, 1:50th scale { Luftwaffe} and others like the Topping IDs. Bryan Brown Identification model specialist and major collector is the moderator.
Note: 1:200 and 1:432nd scales have separate forums below.
Moderator: BWBrown - 89 Topics
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Last postUnknown ID model ? Who recognizes this plane?
by MichaelB
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:59 pm
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Identification/Recognition Models
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1:200 scale aircraft. Both Military IDs and past or current makes.
For discussion of the popular 1:200 scale of aircraft models. Wikings, Helmets, HBM, the Norfolk Group, etc.... Ron Crawford, Wiking specialist and creator of 1/200 scale HBM aircraft is the moderator.
TOTS members welcome.
Moderator: ronc200 - 57 Topics
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Last postDennis Knight and Helmet 1:200nd scale
by Aeronaut
Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:44 am
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1:200 scale aircraft. Both Military IDs and past or current makes.
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1:432nd scale
These small scale wartime ID {identification recognition} models were produced in plastic and soft metal. After WWII Comet Authenticast reissued their products as boxed toys
Moderator: BWBrown - 10 Topics
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Last post‘Recent’ reissues of 1/432 aircraft PewterCraft, DFC
by G10N
Wed May 29, 2019 3:01 pm
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1:432nd scale
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Helicopter Toys
for all types of helicopter toys and models. Arne Lasance {alas} from the Netherlands is the Moderator
Moderator: alas - 93 Topics
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Last postThe Batcopter - Batman Helicopter Toys
by A30yoyo
Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:54 pm
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Helicopter Toys
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Cast Iron Airplanes
Popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 19 Topics
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Last postRediscovering the Oldest Cast Iron Toy Plane
by Tone
Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:32 pm
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Cast Iron Airplanes
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Skybirds
The historically important Skybirds series of aircraft was created in 1932 in the United Knigdom by Alfred J. Holladay. The series ended by the end of WW 2. They produced a prodigious number of aircraft in kits {and 2 complete die cast ones}, along with airport equipment, buildings, pilots, crew, mechanics, soldiers, and vehicles
Moderators: grwebster, MichaelB, BWBrown, angelreader, ronc200 - 3 Topics
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Last postThe New Skybirds forum is now active
by agh78
Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:51 pm
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Skybirds
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Assembled Models
For discussion of finished and assembled models from kits, scratch-built models, and snap-fit kit models.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader, dasimperator - 35 Topics
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Last postCardboard and paper model aircraft
by Tone
Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:31 pm
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Assembled Models
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Refinished Die Cast Models
For members interesting in improving and refinishing die cast models
Moderator: Epap - 16 Topics
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Last postRedoing A Spanish Stuka
by Epap
Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:12 am
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Refinished Die Cast Models
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Plastic Promotional Give-Aways
For cereal premiums, airline promotional items
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 19 Topics
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Last postHawk Constellations
by MichaelB
Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:23 am
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Plastic Promotional Give-Aways
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Pressed Steel
toys made by Marx, Wyandotte, Steelcraft etc....
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 61 Topics
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Last postMarx? Lockheed?
by hovermd
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:59 am
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Pressed Steel
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Ashtray Models, Table Lighters and other Accessories
Objects incorporating models of aircraft.
Moderators: grwebster, MichaelB, BWBrown, angelreader, ronc200 - 77 Topics
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Last postFW-200 Condor Airliner Ashtray Project
by MichaelB
Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:16 pm
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Ashtray Models, Table Lighters and other Accessories
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Special Limited Edition Models
Several firms offer from time to time special models. here is where you can discuss them.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 12 Topics
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Last postMartin P6M Seamaster
by solumis
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:09 pm
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Special Limited Edition Models
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Lead slush cast planes
Lead toys were popular in the 1920s-30s. Makers such as Kansas Toy and Novelty, C.A. Woods made many different types of toys.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 5 Topics
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Last postproblems with lead toys
by voodoo1200
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:33 am
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Lead slush cast planes
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Aircraft Constructor sets
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 4 Topics
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Last postSchowanek
by fliegerii
Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:06 pm
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Aircraft Constructor sets
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Unidentified Models
Found an item that you cannot identify? Post it here
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 55 Topics
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Last postMystery Markings- Need Help!!
by m94x
Tue May 22, 2018 10:58 am
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Unidentified Models
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Photos of your collection
post photos of your collection displays here.
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 38 Topics
- 550 Posts
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Last postMy collection of 1/100 HACETTE
by grecog 70
Fri May 15, 2020 7:18 pm
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Photos of your collection
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Toy Soldier Pilots and related items
Post here photos and info on toy pilots, airfield support vehicles and accessories
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 4 Topics
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Last postairport related vehicles
by Aeronaut
Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:19 pm
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Toy Soldier Pilots and related items
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For Sale
If you have any items you want to sell, post them here
Moderators: MichaelB, angelreader - 95 Topics
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Last post14 [STAPLES AND VINE] PEWTER WWII AIRCRAFT
by richardstarr
Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:30 pm
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For Sale
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Links to interesting sites related to miniature aircraft collecting
If you want to recommend a site link, send an email to grwebster@aol.com
Moderator: grwebster - 15 Topics
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Last postInternet Movie Plane Database
by Tone
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:35 am
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Links to interesting sites related to miniature aircraft collecting
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