Bargains can still be found on ebay for those with patience and a bit of luck. I recently scored two pre-built and painted 1/72 plastic Fokker DR1 triplanes from an ebay in this fashion. I find mid-summer is a good time to keep an eye out on ebay auctions for bargains. Mid-summer sees fewer bidders and, perhaps, even a few more willing sellers than usual. That was the situation for these two fine models.
Both models were advertised as fully built and painted. Opening bid on each was a mere USD$6.50. Bids of USD$6.50 were placed on each and I began to wait expecting more activity as the auction end date approached. Well, no other bids materialized and I won both aircraft for under USD$20 for two pre-built models postage paid. What a great bargain! For about USD$10 per model two nicely built Fokker DR1's enter service with no muss and no fuss. Well, almost no muss and no fuss. Although well packaged, some damage occurred during shipment. On one model the landing gear arrived broken at the fuselage joint. On the other, the top wing had come off. Both were easy repairs. Both are ready to take to the skies. The easiest two additions to the WWI air war collection yet. It is good to be lucky.
That really was a good buy Jonathan. I don't know what prices are like in the US, but here in New Zealand, you would be lucky to find any model aeroplane kit under $10 each, let alone a fully built and painted model. Well done!
That really was a good buy Jonathan. I don't know what prices are like in the US, but here in New Zealand, you would be lucky to find any model aeroplane kit under $10 each, let alone a fully built and painted model. Well done!
ReplyDeleteFinding an unbuilt kit for under $10 on eBay in the USA is a rarity too.
DeleteVery nice buys to add to your collection of WW1 planes.
ReplyDeleteI think so!
DeleteAnd the black one looks really cool Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI like the black one too!
DeleteBargain, made all the better by having been completed to such a good standard.
ReplyDeleteBargain, for sure, and nicely built!
DeleteA nice pair of planes ready for the sky 🙂
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteThat's a result!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteAlways nice to be lucky and these look good!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Lucky is good!
DeleteA terrific purchase, and both models look great.
ReplyDeleteThey look very good to me. Outside of the easily repaired in-transit I am pleased.
DeleteReally love these pair! looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThat’s a great bargain Jonathan. Do you have some WW1 dogfights in mind?
ReplyDeleteYes, WWI dogfights are in mind using Canvas Eagles.
DeleteGreat finds and price!
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
DeleteGood looking pieces. I like the San Martino overflight especially.
ReplyDeleteYou noticed the anachronistic fly over! I thought it provided an interesting backdrop and, well, the table was already set.
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