Airplanes for the Pulp Era - Help?

[PortCharmers]

As far as I am aware, the "odd" scales often found with older kits are called "box-scales". Manufacturers were less concerned about sticking to the "usual" scales so models look right next to each other, but rather saw to it that they could cut costs by using same size moulds and boxes for as many models as possible. Especially older ship kits have really odd scales and you're hard-pressed to find two of the same scale in the 1984 Revell catalogue (whish was the first I ever bought, so i still treasure it).

[Ballardian]

 There is a Tri-Motor in 1/48 by AJP Maquettes. it's lovely but you are paying for the privilege - it's 130 Euros...

ajp-maquettes.com/Dossier Anglais/Lignes anglais/AJP-Collection Lignes - FORD Trimoteur - anglais.htm

[Burnt65]

3000toys have a few
https://www.3000toys.com/catalog/products.aspx?clear=scale&TYPE=AIRCRAFT&SCALE=1/72&ORDER=M&setup=

[FramFramson]

There is a Tri-Motor in 1/48 by AJP Maquettes. it's lovely but you are paying for the privilege - it's 130 Euros...

ajp-maquettes.com/Dossier Anglais/Lignes anglais/AJP-Collection Lignes - FORD Trimoteur - anglais.htm

Oh yes, it's magnificent.

1:48th just ends up looking far too large, though. At least on my table. I had a couple models and ended up selling or trading them away.

Same for cars. I ended up using a mix of odd boxed-scale models, rebuilt models, and cars which were in very odd sizes in real life (but actually look normal on the tabletop). Of course there's way more diecast cars than planes, and they're cheaper. 

[NickNascati]

Sinewgrab,  I sent you a PM.  I have a Beech model 18 that I want to sell.  It is a diecast coin bank, roughly 1/43rd scale.

[Daeothar]

I've always loved the look of the  Heinkel He-70, it being just such a distinctly looking thirties plane. You either love it or hate it; there seems to be no middle ground...

It was used by the Condor Legion in Spain, the Luftwaffe, but there were also civilian versions. It had the same wing shape as the later He-111, and could be regarded as a bit of a test bed for that bomber.

Its performance in Spain was adequate, but it was found that when it was hit, flying a plane with a magnesium airframe was not the best of choices, and many went down like a virtual supernova...

Still; despite all that, I really love the design, and I was super stoked when AZ-models came out with one in 1/48. Too bad though that around that time, my pulp campaign ended, and I no longer needed it. But I should eventually get one...

[Sinewgrab]

Well, I ended up with a couple diecast banks.  Some may think they are large, but I am fine with them, especially with my mix of figures.





If I find more, I may actually end up with more.

[warrenpeace]

Love your choice of diecast airplanes and the paint schemes you picked. Those should be easy to modify without a full repaint of the whole airplane. The Lockheed Air Express is especially Pulpy due to the combination of the modern (for 1929) Vega fuselage with the retro elements of parasol wing and exposed pilot position.

I'm with you on the size. I understand the contrary perspective of Fram and The Virtual Armchair General. But given the height and bulk of modern "heroic" 28mm, the added height from the bases, and the wide availability of 1/43 scale cars, I think these bigger airplanes usually look fine.

[NickNascati]

I'm glad you found what you wanted, but a response would have been appreciated.

[FramFramson]

Love your choice of diecast airplanes and the paint schemes you picked. Those should be easy to modify without a full repaint of the whole airplane. The Lockheed Air Express is especially Pulpy due to the combination of the modern (for 1929) Vega fuselage with the retro elements of parasol wing and exposed pilot position.

I'm with you on the size. I understand the contrary perspective of Fram and The Virtual Armchair General. But given the height and bulk of modern "heroic" 28mm, the added height from the bases, and the wide availability of 1/43 scale cars, I think these bigger airplanes usually look fine.

I think 1:48 aircraft can look fine next to figures, but they end up dominating all the table space, and also tend to look out of scale with any buildings I have (which are - like those of most wargamers - are somewhat undersized so you can fit enough on a table). Cars may or may not conflict, depending on what scale you use (my scale is horribly imprecise on cars, but to use the two most common sources, mine are a little bigger than Lledo but smaller than most Matchbox).

[Sinewgrab]

I'm glad you found what you wanted, but a response would have been appreciated.

I sent my email to you via PM - I'll try the other way.

But really, it all about what you want to see, when all is done.  I am still used to 4'x6' tables as normal, so a 3x3 really confuses me sometimes.

[tin shed gamer]

If your out to use vehicles then the bigger table is really useful to get a good car chase going.

[FramFramson]

If your out to use vehicles then the bigger table is really useful to get a good car chase going.

Alternately there's the scrolling scenery/static cars option.

[tin shed gamer]

Oh thats far too much effort for me.
Setting up once, and putting away once . is more than enough(moving one car is just so much more civilized. )

[Daeothar]

Alternately there's the scrolling scenery/static cars option.

You mean like this?