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Hi all, I have 2 models that I've been trying to figure out if they are legitimate IDs or after market toys/replicas.
Thought I'd post them here and see what you guys think.

First we have a 1/144 scale clear B-32 with mold gate still attached. I've searched the interwebs high and low and haven't found any info on this. It appears to have the exact same details as the cruver 1/72 ID model. The closest I've come to a look alike is a frosted white version, with props and stickers, on a plastic consolidated base. But they apesr to be made of different material.

Next up is a 1/144 TU-85 barge. This has all the markings of an authentic post war ID, but the plane itself is an odd choice to model as the 85 only had 2 prototypes built with the project cancelled in 1951. The model is stamped 1955.

Also wanted to show off some of my collection with you guys.

My pride and joys are the B-32s and H8K2


Any thoughts or questions welcomed!

Having problems loading the pics please bare with me for a bit*

Have seen several clear Cruver type ID models over the years, but not a 1/144 scale B-32. Maybe one of the other forum members has seen one.

Cruver did produce at T-85 Barge in 1/144 scale with a date of "July 55".

Hi Paul -
I have seen several clear plastic models, but I don't believe they were done by Cruver, and I don't believe they were used for ID training. All of the ones I know of are in 1/170-scale, not 1/144. There are no markings on these. Are there any markings on your B-32? -- Bryan

Got a few pictures up. The b-32 could be 1/170. Ill try and figure out the proper dimensions tonight. No makers mark or writing on it at all.

As to the TU-85 I just thought it was weird for them to make a model of a prototype 4 years after the project was canceled.
But after giving it some more thought I guess it just shows the state of intelligence we had on the USSR at the time.
I believe there are a few wwii id's that were completely fictional, though I don't remember any specific examples :/


Also heres a couple shots of the collection!