WWII Heavies

[no4mkit]

If there's any chance Corgi can salvage this scale in the military range, I think that a series of WWII bombers and other large multi engine aircraft would be their best bet.

They got off to a decent start with the Lancaster, C-47, B-17 and Sunderland, so why stop there. Let's put some ideas down here and maybe, if all is not already lost, Uncle Albert can inspire the powers that be that there is still life in this scale.

I'll start with the following;

B-24 (hey, they can't seem to do enough in 1/72, so why not)
Halifax
Stirling
FW200 Condor
Ju290
He177 Greif
Me323
Ju52
He111
Wellington
Do217
PBY Catalina


Over to you, boys.... :)

[Agent X20]

All in the 2005 part 2 catalogue...

Whilst I totally agree with you a 1/144 737 or 727 would easily sell in their thousands... so guess we are both knackered...

[goonybird]

All in the 2005 part 2 catalogue...

Whilst I totally agree with you a 1/144 737 or 727 would easily sell in their thousands... so guess we are both knackered...

At least they could cut'n'shut all the surplus B.707's to make 727's and 737's.
Just need new wings and tails. ;) I'll subcontract if they want!

[Agent X20]

It has crossed the Lofty Agent brainstormin session to purchase 400 Commonwealth Games 707's and an X-Acto saw.... bought the saw.. last time I saw it me partner was trying it out on the petty cash tin padlock.... aint seen me partner or the petty cash tin since.. got the padlock though....

[no4mkit]

one post and you guys turn it into a civil thread. :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Any 1/144 stuff would be appreciated...!!

1/72 too like plassy models..!!

[hawkonevoodoo]

If there's any chance Corgi can salvage this scale in the military range, I think that a series of WWII bombers and other large multi engine aircraft would be their best bet.

They got off to a decent start with the Lancaster, C-47, B-17 and Sunderland, so why stop there. Let's put some ideas down here and maybe, if all is not already lost, Uncle Albert can inspire the powers that be that there is still life in this scale.

I'll start with the following;

B-24 (hey, they can't seem to do enough in 1/72, so why not)
Halifax
Stirling
FW200 Condor
Ju290
He177 Greif
Me323
Ju52
He111
Wellington
Do217
PBY Catalina


Over to you, boys.... :)
I have these 4 models and I agree with you 100% about keeping this Military scale going. They don't have to punch out 6 or 7 a year but 2 or 3 would be nice. Between collecting these and 1/72 WW II planes that would keep me busy. I think that any plane that would have a wingspan of 10" or more if they were to make it in 1/72 scale, would be a good candidate for 1/144.
I know I won't be too pleased with Corgi if they start a scale and after collectors have spent hard earned money to buy them, they quit making them. If I had thought they were going to end the scale the money I spent buying these 4 planes would have gone to get more 1/72 planes.
And yes, please stay on topic when a thread starts. It's very frustrating, especially to the person that starts it, if he is looking for a serious reply to the topic and the topic gets hijacked. There are enough places on this forum for every topic without this happening all the time.

[Martin Bull]

Although not really 'my' scale, I'd definitely think there's scope for Hallibag and Stirling to go with the Lanc - and come to think of it, why not a Lanc MkII ?

That would make for a fine line-up of little Heavies..... ;)

[goonybird]

one post and you guys turn it into a civil thread. :rolleyes:

With the greatest respect, WHO MENTIONED CIVIL?, this is a mil thread, and....when are 707's, 727's 737's solely civil. There are mil versions as you won't need reminding ...CT43, RNZAF 727, etc. :mad:

[no4mkit]

Easy GB, I said that with a smile ( :rolleyes: ), not a frown ( :mad: ) !

Anyway, was pointing that comment at Agent as I've given him a little friendly grief over civvies before. :D

And, small point, but if he'd mean't military he'd have said C-135, CT-43, etc...

[goonybird]

Yeah sorry no4mkit, just a crap day at work! your post bore the brunt of my anger! Personally I'd love more 1/144th planes of any kind as Corgi seem to have departed this scale. How about we redress the balance in UK/US relations and start with a request for a Valkyrie, B58, B36, Tu95 (to go with b52) Just some nice heavy metal. No chance but wishfull dreaming :rolleyes:

[eismeer]

Russian Bear would be nice to. Military and civil :cool: .

[eismeer]

Back to the thread of WW11 Heavies though. What about that twin Heinkle 111 used for glider tug and things. Can't remember its designation off the top of my head, Zwigllen or something. to lazy to look it up :D .

Would also be good in 1/72 as well.

[no4mkit]

Zwilling. Yah, good one!

[charley]

The Germans liked 'welding' aeroplanes together! :rolleyes: Didn't they do a 109 and a stuka???

Id love to see some more 1:144 but Civils would be preferred, just feel its a better scale for Civil aircraft!!!

Condor is a good shout however!! :)

[no4mkit]

Yeah sorry no4mkit, just a crap day at work! your post bore the brunt of my anger! Personally I'd love more 1/144th planes of any kind as Corgi seem to have departed this scale. How about we redress the balance in UK/US relations and start with a request for a Valkyrie, B58, B36, Tu95 (to go with b52) Just some nice heavy metal. No chance but wishfull dreaming :rolleyes:

No probs Gooney, we've all had days like that.

[Agent X20]

My fault... but refer to original post.. I think 1/144 has had it Military or Civil...

.. apart of course for a few rehashes...

[eismeer]

Zwilling. Yah, good one!

Yeah thats the one ;) cheers

[minter]

My fault... but refer to original post.. I think 1/144 has had it Military or Civil...

.. apart of course for a few rehashes...

agree,corgi have moved on apace, im guilty in the fact that i dont really look at that scale anymore, easier to display, but would rather have 1/72 and get them out occasionaly for a play

[minter]

Back to the thread of WW11 Heavies though. What about that twin Heinkle 111 used for glider tug and things. Can't remember its designation off the top of my head, Zwigllen or something. to lazy to look it up :D .

Would also be good in 1/72 as well.

Good grief!dont give corgi ideas, theyll do a joined together p-51!!

[Agent X20]

Nowt wrong with an F82 Twin Mustang... be a good one..!!!

Now theres a night fighter..!!!

[minter]

hopefully not at the price of two mustangs i hope

[Agent X20]

Depends.. if its the Corgi Club model... the price of three.....!!!! :D