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That's BIG
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 11:23 PM
While surfing through the Greatmodels.com database of 1/48th aircraft, I came across what I think may be one of the largest 1/48th kit in existence. It's the Me.323 E-1 Gigant, made by HML Handmade Limited Kits, and it goes for $587 and change. Have to see it next to the B-1B. I just watched a History Channel special on the Luftwaffe yesterday, and this German transport was highlighted on the special. I was amazed by video of it actually flying. Check it out!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 9:25 AM
I'd love to have one in my collection, if only it were injection mold and not so pricey. Can't see spending a house payment on one kit. I seem to remember seeing a ME323 kit in 1/72 can't remember by who though. Even in 1/72 that would be a big kit. Revellogram does big planes , How 'bout it Guys? Bob
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 10:36 AM
I believe it was Italeri that produced the 1/72 Me 323. There are figures & armor kits available to make a stunning dio with that kit. I'm surprised I have never seen a pic of the 1/72 kit built-up.
I wonder if the resin kit's wings are solid or multi-piece?
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 11:48 AM
A one piece resin wing 45in long? HEAVY!!! I haven't seen any built pics of any ME323's. Must not be very good kits. Bob
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Posted by Woody on Monday, October 27, 2003 12:42 PM
That would be impressive! If they halved the price they would sell a bunch of em, I bet.

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Posted by John P on Monday, October 27, 2003 1:14 PM
Yes, Italeri. I have both the Italeri Gigant and their He-111Z towplane. I was toying with the idea of a diorama, but didn't have a 5-foot-square table handy! :D

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Posted by 72cuda on Monday, October 27, 2003 6:09 PM
also Italeri produced the un-engined ME-322 Gigant I have the catalog for way back when that has both kit avaible now if some one would get the cahonas to make them in injection molded and about 1/4 the cost them I'll be as happy as a pig in mud

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Posted by leemitcheltree on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 5:49 AM
That's one big bloody model.
The only place I could imagine that would be as a small display in an aviation museum.
More than a 3' wingspan...........
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