1/32ND Hurricane in the pipe line

[Tempest]

Corgi are going to do Hurricane as there next 1/32, thats all I know at the moment.

[Agent X20]

You sure.. I was told it was a Zero.. :D

Shame that cos worlwide they would have sold more Zeros...

[Typhoon-MKV]

And the question is "How do you know"????

Do we have a Corgi insider amongst our Ranks!!!! :D :D

:)

[Agent X20]

Yep.. its a Zero....

[spock1]

:confused: Whatever it is, can we now expect A,B,C,D,..............and so versions of the same model with ever diminishing versions of each ???.... :confused:

[shuttle]

Tempest,

Using a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest) how 'rock solid' is this info? :) :) (You can tell I have just been on a management course!!)

I am both not surprised and very pleased (if it is proved to be correct).

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Smoke and mirrors... Low hanging fruit.. dead cat bounces.... yep we all been there.. its a ****** Zero... (be nice if its a Hurri go with me Spits... but then they is gonna kick themselves that they didnt do a 109E..!!)

So come on then....

(Actually its a Corsair..!)

[warbirdguru]

I hope the first one will be a royal blue Hawker Aircraft trimmed aircraft! Well, I told you I liked it! On the other hand a black one would be appealing too. Or even nicer, and very topical would be Peter Vacher's beautiful Mk I, recovered from India and flown just before Christmas..........(take cover, take cover, gas gas GAS!)

[Agent X20]

Mm a black Zero... sexy..... :)

[shuttle]

Warbirdguru,

Your third selection sounds like a very good idea. Would sell very well at any airshows this magnificent machine appears at.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

See thats really too sensible Mr S.... :)

[The Defiant Man]

Hurricane next obvious choice.

Also interesting in Flight Recorder about the "de luxe working range" - apparently the Spit is the "first in a series".

Oh, whooopeeee....

[Agent Carr]

I would love them try and do the Mustang in the working range with undercarriage squence. Do not like the whole 1/32 range so I so not really care what they do all I know is that the money spent on the tooling could be better used giving us stuff they might sell in the 1/72 range.

[The Defiant Man]

I would love them try and do the Mustang in the working range with undercarriage squence. Do not like the whole 1/32 range so I so not really care what they do all I know is that the money spent on the tooling could be better used giving us stuff they might sell in the 1/72 range.
Totally agree...only collect 1/72....but know a lot of folks collect 1/144 so would like to see more in this line too (especially as these are generally the "early" collectors).

[minter]

Corgi are going to do Hurricane as there next 1/32, thats all I know at the moment.

wooo hoooohttp://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/funny/bcyclop.gif excellent news please let it be true and
warbird...blue one..get real
agent yep should have done a 109e BoB colours have a set then

[warbirdguru]

Was the 1/72nd blue Hurribox really that bad? Now was it just the subject or the fact people felt it was a good idea poorly executed or what? Bear with me on this, I told you I was new to this game! :D :D :D

[minter]

i think to sell any 1/32 hurri in reasonable numbers you would have to do a BoB scheme, Hurricanes finest hour and very popular time event with air enthusiasts, especially in this country,your last suggestion is good,but it will prob be a townsend or tuck but i reckon they should do a lacey,brothers or even a nicholson

[warbirdguru]

Was the 1/72nd blue Hurribox really that bad? Now was it just the subject or the fact people felt it was a good idea poorly executed or what? Bear with me on this, I told you I was new to this game! :eek:

[NeilD]

Was the 1/72nd blue Hurribox really that bad? Now was it just the subject or the fact people felt it was a good idea poorly executed or what? Bear with me on this, I told you I was new to this game! :eek:

don't go there!!! I think that the main controvesy (if you can get that worked up about a toy plane ;) was about the shade of blue.. again its one that theres not a lot of colour reference for, so you either accept it as it is or don't buy it..
personaly. despite what my posts previously may imply, I like the idea of warbirds in civil or prototype colours.. :eek: and a 1/32 Blue hurricane sounds fine to me.. ;)
Neil.

[Sailor.]

A Battle of Britain Hurricane would look very nice perched in the emporium. Then while we are all moaning and snivelling that we haven't got any Jerry kites to shoot at Corgi will bounce us with an Me110. :rolleyes:
At this point I rolled over, fell out of bed and woke up. :(

[minter]

1/32 mossie!..so why not a 1/32 110

[DCRanger]

Was the 1/72nd blue Hurribox really that bad? Now was it just the subject or the fact people felt it was a good idea poorly executed or what? Bear with me on this, I told you I was new to this game! :eek:
I got one and was very disapointed so sold it on. I liked the idea and can't argue one way or the other about the correct shade of blue but it just didn't look right. I was hoping that the new Spitfire would be better particularly as I have seen the same aircraft in a different civil colour scheme which looked good. The pictures of the model though looks like a pre pro model in primer.

I will probably give the new Spit a miss even though I could probably sell on later at a profit.

[Agent X20]

Agent predictions...

Working all singing all dancin Warbirds, you are not going to get a Mustang, a rather complicated u/c sequence and the tail wheel... Ill buy one... just to see the well doors shut when you power up then open.. legs retract for well doors to shut again.. and whilst that is going on the tailwheel goes up... better be mains powered..!! yer could run out of batteries..

Mossie yer cant get the U/C to go up and doors shut...

So its Me109G next then...

And it therefore begs the question that the next basic 1/32 will either be a Zero or Hurricane... either of which has a fixed tailwheel and integral straight uo into the wing undercart... Plus they already have the merlin taped...

Corsair P40 too complicated.

.. but hey its gonna be a Zero..... thats my two pennyworth...

[minter]

Agent predictions...



.. but hey its gonna be a Zero..... thats my two pennyworth...

put money on it would you ? ;)

[scramble]

I hope its a Hurricane...will be in time for the 'Merlins over Malta' spectacular in September... :) :) time to save up for it!!

[minter]

ah ha! could also do a MKIID tankbuster....eventually

[Tempest]

Going back to Shuttle's post using a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest) how 'rock solid' is this info?
I would say my info is 7 and I do not think Corgi are that adventurous to do a "tankbuster" first or a Zero, so its got to be a BoB Hurricane perhaps the VC one ? I'll try and find out more.

[minter]

and I do not think Corgi are that adventurous to do a "tankbuster" first

i said eventually ;)

[Agent X20]

perhaps the VC one ? I'll try and find out more.
mmm VC-10 Hurricane... mmmm....
.. bring it on.. a Hurri.. buy that... then I can leave the P-51's and 109G's alone..

[shuttle]

Yep, a BoB version first (Bob Doe or Ray Holmes) then a nice desert version with cannons and a tropical filter. A Sea Hurricane would be nice as well!

:D Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Naw.. Tuck or Bader.... why change the habit.... :D

Must admit if they did do the Hurricane.. I would have the lot...

[Craig]

I wouldn't go as far as having the lot, but I'd certainly have at least one. Must be the best possible choice for the next 1:32. Failling that, how about having a go at a jet? Hunter anyone?

[Typhoon-MKV]

I wouldn't go as far as having the lot, but I'd certainly have at least one. Must be the best possible choice for the next 1:32. Failling that, how about having a go at a jet? Hunter anyone?

I am sure there is chance of that, bearing in mind Corgis relentless icarus approach to the 1/32nd Scale.....

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Nah 1/32 Jaguar.. popular as a 1/32 Zero...

[NeilD]

Nah 1/32 Jaguar.. popular as a 1/32 Zero...

yes please.. in 'snow' Cammo!!! :D

[Agent X20]

Zeros and snow..mmmm .. interesting..

[NeilD]

Zeros and snow..mmmm .. interesting..

The Mount Fuiji special kamakazi battalion.. :p
Neil.

[Agent X20]

Zeros on skis.. mmm

[minter]

http://www.greatmodels.com/inventory/images/Trumpeter/tp2410.JPG 1/32 zero floatplane...?

[scramble]

1/32 zero floatplane...?
I agree minter
That would be really cooooooool!!!!....... :D

[Agent X20]

Evidently, thats a Rufe.... :D

[minter]

Naw.. Tuck or Bader.... why change the habit.... :D

Must admit if they did do the Hurricane.. I would have the lot...

we must educate collectors especially new that there were more than 2 or 3 pilots that won the batle of britain :rolleyes:

[davidwford]

The latest "Aircraft Model Collector" from CAM has dropped onto my mat today. Under the Corgi Classics 1/32 section it says, and I quote "It is understood that the Hawker Hurricane will be the next new type to be offered..."

So it looks like the Hurricane is indeed coming!

[minter]

anoother tantalizing clue,but i need it from the horses mouth...ALBERT...where are you :rolleyes:

[admin]

The latest "Aircraft Model Collector" from CAM has dropped onto my mat today. Under the Corgi Classics 1/32 section it says, and I quote "It is understood that the Hawker Hurricane will be the next new type to be offered..."

So it looks like the Hurricane is indeed coming!

Interesting and if true, I can see Corgi being really chuffed about that information being leaked out....

Especially by one of it's Gold-Star retailers......

[davidwford]

It wouldn't be the first time that they have 'leaked' information. I guess it isn't that secret?

They also say that a 1/72 Chinook in BA colours is also on the cards for the second half of 2005!

[G-force]

Do not like the whole 1/32 range so I so not really care what they do all I know is that the money spent on the tooling could be better used giving us stuff they might sell in the 1/72 range.

I said exactly the same thing sometime ago, even posted it here, but then I bought a 1/32 Spitfire and I realise that for anyone wanting detail and a sense of a real aircraft, not just a model, that 1/32 is the way to go. I am all for more of this scale, even if it means I don't get a Javelin or Venom, or whatever in 1/72. Corgi are going to make what they want and it doesn't matter what scales or aircraft, as long as they meet the criteria for production.

[CFBC]

Very interesting indeed... Be interesting to see what Corgi make of this announcement, with it also being sooooooooooooooo close to them being announced........ As for Albert..... AWOL Albert me thinks.....

[warbirdguru]

Hear, hear G Force. I know that there is a concern about space, but the detail in the 1/32nd scale models is fantastic. I've picked up some of the 1/72nd models and they too are good but the former really cuts the mustard IMHO. I guess we will just have to wait and see what Corgi actually bring out. I am very interested to see how they handle the rear, fabric covered fuselage!!

Any one had any more thoughts about really exciting colours?

[diecaster]

Interesting and if true, I can see Corgi being really chuffed about that information being leaked out....

Especially by one of it's Gold-Star retailers......

Whilst some of the CAM gen used to be good they're just as good as us for "wishing" predictions.

Diecaster

[CFBC]

Gotta agree with yer guys, detailing is good and lets hope they DO continue to produce this scale...... As for other schemes...... Hmmmm. Let me have a think... Get back to yer after a few pinta's.....

U seem very curious there, any insider information here?

[davidwford]

Whilst some of the CAM gen used to be good they're just as good as us for "wishing" predictions.

Diecaster

There predictions do have a habit of coming true though. They do seem to be privvy to insider info sometimes.

In their latest mag, they have photo's of the following actual models (ie not photos from the catalogue);

Johnie Gibson's Kittyhawk
FW-190 Yellow 2
HE-111 Eastern Front
Meteor
Jaguar (desert scheme)
N/F Wellington
N/F Liberator

I haven't seen these anywhere else on the web yet, don't know if anyone else has?

[58warren]

Heard that Corgi have produced a limited run of F117 Stealth's but since they were made, nobody in the factory has been able to find them :D :D :D :D

[admin]

It wouldn't be the first time that they have 'leaked' information. I guess it isn't that secret?

They also say that a 1/72 Chinook in BA colours is also on the cards for the second half of 2005!

Actually on the contrary, getting information out of Corgi and then being able to release is a feat in itself, we were embargoed right up to the last minute before being able to go live with both the Grey Spit Club Model and the 1st Half 2005 releases.

No this is someone within CAM who has taken it upon himself to release this information, if true, I would imagine there will be some serious ass-kicking taking place when Corgi do find out.

Either way we are going to try and contact Corgi today and see if we can get an official response out of them about this, however don't hold your breath!!!!!!


:)

[tricatus]

I haven't seen these anywhere else on the web yet, don't know if anyone else has?
...These were probably borrowed after the Heathrow Convention last november where the pre-pro's were displayed by Corgi - CAM live across the road...here are some I took and I know gooneybird posted some somewhere on the forum too...

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/2005apreprod.htm

[minter]

havnt seen these before,but what i have noticed is that the 15 sqdn kittyhawk looks a lot better than the brochure pics iv'e seen

[Agent X20]

yep.. that and the Phantom please..

(still concerned that Connie dont look like it can stand on its own three feet..)

[minter]

yep.. that and the Phantom please..



and you want a jag ;)

[Agent X20]

Cant compare the two in my book.. Phantom.. iconic plane from 60's... lots of airforces... airshow appearances... etc etc..

Jaguar.. sort of an afterthought Franco Brit venture not that exciting...never really floated ones boat.. but most probably does other folks.... and yep Ill have a Corgi one... or even two... if they are reliant on the hard core wanting to buy all eight / ten releases, then I wont be one of them...

Got all the Phantoms though..

Would buy all the F104's.... and bet that would sell a lot better than Jags... :D

[minter]

F104, yes would have one of those..which would be your favourite ?

[davidwford]

...These were probably borrowed after the Heathrow Convention last november where the pre-pro's were displayed by Corgi - CAM live across the road...here are some I took and I know gooneybird posted some somewhere on the forum too...

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/2005apreprod.htm

The photo's in the CAM magazine they must have taken themselves, as they have the same backdrops as for all their photo's. They are also a lot clearer (no insult to your photo's intended).

They have also been dropping 'hints' for as long as I can remember, at least 3/4 years I've been getting the mag, and no "serious ****-kicking" to date.

I guess, as the old saying goes, "it's not what you know, it's who you know!"

[Agent X20]

Have they said anything about a BOAC VC10 there Mr Ford...??

[NeilD]

The latest "Aircraft Model Collector" from CAM has dropped onto my mat today. Under the Corgi Classics 1/32 section it says, and I quote "It is understood that the Hawker Hurricane will be the next new type to be offered..."

So it looks like the Hurricane is indeed coming!

or perhaps they read this forum ??!! :D :eek:

[warbirdguru]

Wow, yes F-104's now there is a subject close to my heart.....RCAF Tiger scheme would be pretty cool and some of those recent Italian Air Force schemes would go down very well....and then they could do one in Corgi 'Last of the Many' blue to go with the 1/32nd scale Hurribox that they might be doing ......don't you just love all this harmless conjecture!

[Agent X20]

.. but as always it gets totally ignored and we will end up with some lovely model that about 200 collectors actually want, so it ends up in the bins and Corgi wonder why...??

[goonybird]

whats this! how to turn a Hurricane into an F104?
1st chop off the wings........ :p

[admin]

or perhaps they read this forum ??!! :D :eek:

Well yes they probably do....

Anywho it's come clean time, as we wanted to make sure this was alright to run with but we were informed about a month or so ago there was going to be a 1/32nd Hurricane in the 2nd half of the year, however we did respect the Corgi wish to embargo the information - unlike certain companies based near Heathrow Airport.

Cannot remember what model/Livery it was though, we will get that info and post ASAP....

[spock1]

:D Mr. GB,

As always the subtle approach........ :D

[spock1]

however we did respect the Corgi wish to embargo the information -

:) Mr. Admin,

The whole reason behind Corgi leaking information is so that the word gets round and then if it does not happen it can be dismissed as rumour !! If they reallky wanted it kept quiet they would simply say absolutely nothing to to nobody. It really is as simple as that !!....... :( :)

[Agent X20]

That sounds a subtle as a three word thread...

.. anyway more profit in a Zero...!! :D

Suppose Ill have to buy one or three to go with me Spits.... hope we dont get the panellines that the P51's have..

Of course a Hurri they can motorise and berger about with as we have no retractable tailwheel or seperate doors....

Ah well something at long last to look forward to....

...mmm BOAC Hurris..... :D

Anyway.. optional pilots PLEASE..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

:) Mr. Admin,

The whole reason behind Corgi leaking information is so that the word gets round and then if it does not happen it can be dismissed as rumour !! If they reallky wanted it kept quiet they would simply say absolutely nothing to to nobody. It really is as simple as that !!....... :( :)


Really....you would not think so with the flustrating, banging the head against a brickwall, poke you eyes out with a hot poker, annoying, begging efforts we have to go through to get any info out of the Corgi marketing machine.....

Leak information - yeah right......

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[minter]

Anyway.. optional pilots PLEASE..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes 2, one to sit in the plane and one with deck or whicker chair sitting next to hurricane :D

[minter]

oh and a small bell tent

[Agent X20]

They can barely maintain their own website so they are hardly likely to want to talk to a forum... :)

[minter]

Well yes they probably do....

Anywho it's come clean time, as we wanted to make sure this was alright to run with but we were informed about a month or so ago there was going to be a 1/32nd Hurricane in the 2nd half of the year, however we did respect the Corgi wish to embargo the information - unlike certain companies based near Heathrow Airport.

Cannot remember what model/Livery it was though, we will get that info and post ASAP....



oh boy! thats confirmation then.Well thats my xmas prezzie sorted...oh as long as it is out before xmas :o

[Agent X20]

Be eight of them by then with 7 of them in the dump bin... :D Hurris playing the poor relation - no US sales and Spits at £30..... looking good.. wise move... :D

[minter]

what if they half the run or reduce it to say 2,000 odd, spit runs were 4,000 odd any chance of that happening

[Agent X20]

Hurricane though will be 50% popular.. :D Corgi cant reduce the runs, they are a mainstream toy manufacturer, question is do they still make money on the £30 Dump Bin specials.. its the cost of producing the first xxx, that extra couple of thousand are a bonus.. ( ....like business cards £50 for the first 100.. £55 for 200..) Anyway if that was the case then why 4000 Blue 32nd Mossies...?? Must have been the cost of printing the certs..!! :D :D :D

[warbirdguru]

Agent digital printing is cheap for high quality...... :)

Pity they can't run some diecasts off on the same principal. Ah... what about a Portuguese AF Hurribox....now there's something to brighten up the display cabinet

[Agent X20]

Twas only trying to put over the point as to why they do 4000 rather than 400 of them..

Printing is never that cheap.. not for the poor soddin customer..!! :)

[minter]

i suppose if they do 4 or 5 hurris theyll get dumped for a while, but arnt the spits on the way up again,but obviously no where near rrp yet

[Agent X20]

They seem to be all over the place Mr Mint... yer think ones on the way up and they reappear at some dealers.. would have thought many are just sitting in attics..

[minter]

F104, yes would have one of those..which would be your favourite ?

to agent...did you answer this ?

[Agent X20]

I do apologise..

Favourite 104's that would be difficult..

on the basis that Corgi have this facility to do a 'natural metal finish bordering on chrome then it would gave to be something like a a Canadian metal CF104 but that could be an affection for the original Airfix kit...

A bog standard all metal U.S. AIR FORCE one from the sixties.. .. cos those colour schemes would be very difficult for me to model..

A Luftwaffe one.. all red italian one.. a tiger or two so many... just think they do look like an interceptor should...

.. anyway worldwide appeal, popular aircraft, loadsa schemes IMHO a collection in itself.. would sell reasonably well when compared with some of their current offerings, so no chance..

[davidwford]

Must agree 100% with Spock. If Corgi doesn't want the information leaked they shouldn't go around telling people!

Like I say it isn't the first time a certain Heathrow based company has done it and I'm sure it won't be the last. If Corgi were unhappy, they would stop telling them what's in the pipeline. Simple as that!

[warbirdguru]

actually have a deliberate leak policy! This can be good for marketing purposes believe it or not. We all know the government does it, and some times it is good to leak even bad news so it comes our gradually. This may sound like pure BS but bear in mind how much conversation this thread on the Hurricane must have created off board as well as that visible on it.

[CFBC]

Yep, quite agree with yer in certain circumstances W/B..... So.... What else is gonna get leaked then...? :D

[Agent X20]

actually have a deliberate leak policy!

****** incontinence..!! know the feeling... a little leak here or there aint a bad thing.. its provided 83 responses about a 1/32 Hurricane... ( well half a dozen posts pertaining to the thread subject..) and from that they may have guaged whether we would like a BofB one.. or perhaps a later model.. avec cannons.... a nightfighter (LK-A)... who knows.. perhaps they will go straight for the blue one..!!!!!!! :D

[minter]

perhaps they will go straight for the blue one..!!!!!!! :D

not funny

[Agent X20]

Some people have NO sense of humour.... :D :D :D Perhaps like like American Express they will have a Platinum Collectors Club Card and that would be the club model... no..??

[CFBC]

Here we go....

"Makes even more sense if the new 1/32 Hurricane is a Mk 1 in BoB colours!"

Bring it on..... :D

[spock1]

:D And even funnier if it were PINK !! Not had many originals in this colour of late............ ;)

[warbirdguru]

that would be a great choice IMHO. I think the Hurricane might just go down really well, but as we've said many times they would increase the chances of sell through IF they produced what people want. This sounds obvious doesn't it. Doesn't it?????? :eek:

[spock1]

:confused: MR.WBG,

I may be old and cynical, but seemingly nothing is obvious to certain manufacturers !!............ :(

[Sailor.]

We were mulling this over last night in the Officer's Mess and came to this noble conclusion just before closing time.
Special edition Battle of Britain Hurricane in 249 Squadron markings piloted by Flt.Lt. James Brindley Nicholson. A black plinth thingy to stand it on with Nicholson's VC citation picked out in gold lettering with a die-cast reproduction Victoria Cross mounted underneath.
C'mon Albatros get it suggested to your masters, brownie points for iniative above and beyond, well desrved promotion, and a big pay rise.
You know it makes sense! :)
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"You know it makes sense!"
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That's b****y chopped it then ain't it? :p

[davidwford]

BoB colours or how about the N/F version? Anything will be very welcome!

[charley]

Yes Please!

[minter]

nice choice :)

[warbirdguru]

Add this to the Spitfire Mk V BM597 (that will apparently be fitted with a real Spitfire slipper tank for this year's epic flight to Malta) and you could have a really good twosome! I do think a Hurribox in desert camo is an absolute must for an early production......

[charley]

Add this to the Spitfire Mk V BM597 (that will apparently be fitted with a real Spitfire slipper tank for this year's epic flight to Malta) and you could have a really good twosome! I do think a Hurribox in desert camo is an absolute must for an early production......

If only... :(

[Gambit]

I wonder if the new Hurricane will be a motorized version?

Wouldn't they produce new 1:32 molds that could be fitted with electrics?

They should have introduced the working range with the Hurricane rather than another spit. Would have driven sales.

Will be interesting to see what's offered in the Working Range for the Fall releases.

[shuttle]

Gambit,

I think there would be a big howl of protest if the first Hurricane was in the working range. An article in this months 'Aeroplane' suggests that the P-51 could be the next candidate. I have ordered one of the Spitfires as I have read that it can be displayed in 'normal' mode and wanted a Tuck BoB Spitfire.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Shuttle

P51 - no way... too many linkages and opening and closing doors for a P51.. be a blo*dy work of art if they could do it.. naw.. i reckon if they have an ounce of savvy, they will see just how well their 1940 Spitfires do, and in a positive frame of mind, I bet they do well in the likes of Hamleys where it all looks very well, fun for five minutes .. buy it and never get it out again..

[shuttle]

Agent,

You could be correct on that one! I think the Spitfire will sell more if Corgi do a good job with the electronics and people get to see it in action. I have always been a sucker for the 'working action' model kits. Remember the working ranges Revell made and the electric motor Frog models? We had the Airfix 1/24 Spitfire in the early seventies with a electric prop and it was great!! Dinky did some diecast aircraft with the same 'spin prop' and I remember the Apollo Sea King as being very well done!!

Is anyone else brave enough to admit to ordering the 'working' Spitfire? :D

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Well not at £149.95 old fruit.... sorry but I aint going there for a 1/32 Spit..

Naw.. Monogram Phantom Mustang..!!!

I also built a 1/32 Skyraider with workin flaps folding wings retractable undercarriage, sliding canopy, removeable engine covers , great big engine.. cant remember who it was by but what a work of art..!

First motorised ones I remember were the Scalecraft ( was it??) ones.. a Spitfire rotating prop and driven tail wheel.. they also did a tank, a bulldozer and MTB..

Funniest one of all if yer want to talk about motorized planes was the Keil Kraft Hurricane control line model.. talk about a flying brick.. anyone have one.. and if yer did.. did it ever fly... If it flew.. did you ever loop it...??

( but to answer your question if they get enough through Hamleys, it could be a success, but I would advise them then and there to take the money and run.. NOT flog it to death...!!)

[shuttle]

Agent,

Rest assured, I didn't pay full RRP for it. I have it down as my birthday 'treat' for this year! Was the Skyrader a Lindberg kit? When I worked for Beatties I built quite a few of the Tamiya 1/16 R/C tanks. They were big fun!

:D Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Now there's a good example..... my comment was that I wouldnt pay £150 for it, but if anyone else wants to then thats there porogative (and whilst I may personally think that yer crazee, I aint gonna say so..) if they get enjoyment from said model than thats great.. if at the end of the day you can get the other half ter pay for it.. then as they say... result...

Me I'll scoop it up for a bargain perhaps... perhaps I might not, they may all go to rich arabs and be worth fortunes... but you wont sell yours anyway as it has sentimental value to you...

.....so I think its brill of Lev to buy you a birthday present....!!! I would keep mine too if he bought me one... we aint got past the beer stage yet..

Skyraider, I think it was Revell.. I dont remember any Lindberg kits apart from a missile and a 707....

1/16.. naw I got as far as one or two of the 1/35th ones...

[shuttle]

Agent,

You are correct. I will get enjoyment from the Spitfire and for me, thats what it is all about!

:) Shuttle

[Gambit]

I'll be getting one for sure and always said as much.
I bet the Hurricane is next.

[Agent X20]

Think you could be right there Mr G.....Hurricane undercart should be a doddle.. wing thick enough for the mechanism and yep.. we already have the Merlin vrmmm vrmmm sounds.. lets party on dude... :D

109 - too many buttons..

[goonybird]

Think you could be right there Mr G.....Hurricane undercart should be a doddle.. wing thick enough for the mechanism and yep.. we already have the Merlin vrmmm vrmmm sounds.. lets party on dude... :D

109 - too many buttons..

You forgot the pilot eject button! :D Then parachute opens and drifts down, like the old soldier/parachute toy, where he'd plummet to his death coz the strings tangled.:D

[Gambit]

You forgot the pilot eject button! :D Then parachute opens and drifts down, like the old soldier/parachute toy, where he'd plummet to his death coz the strings tangled.:D
The Phantom instead...with working ejection seat....why not! :eek:
Or how about a Doctor Strangelove B-52!

[Agent X20]

Valiant with working wing spars....!!!

[minter]

You forgot the pilot eject button! :D Then parachute opens and drifts down, like the old soldier/parachute toy, where he'd plummet to his death coz the strings tangled.:D

then he meets a farmer with pitchfork ...................."good afternoon my ar#e, get yer hands up"

[Sailor.]

Good 'un Mints. :)

[minter]

that bitin the film always makes me smile

[NeilD]

so has there been any official news ref the 1/32 Hurri ?? Reason I asked is that I mentionned it to a couple of 'non collecting' bods I know and they seemed keen on the idea.. funny thing was, they all said 'no point buying it when it comes out, we'll wait till its half price' !!! so its not just the 'collectors' that think like that.. :rolleyes:
Neil

[no4mkit]

Hard part will be the waiting for the price to come down. Maybe I'll wait for it for my second one.... :p

[Agent X20]

Dealers think it wont..... :D :D :D

Need to order some incontinence pants...

[ACES]

What about the No 85 Squadron Hurricane,with ground crew anyone going for that.

[Agent X20]

That IMHO will be the collected ones.... (they form a set..)

[no4mkit]

What about the No 85 Squadron Hurricane,with ground crew anyone going for that.

Oh ya. :D

[minter]

i see east anglias finest has sold out of the hurri...bit of a shock

[The Defiant Man]

i see east anglias finest has sold out of the hurri...bit of a shock
I seem to recall they were taking less stock.......having to dump too many......they even want a deposit for pre-orders now.

[rmorley]

What about the No 85 Squadron Hurricane,with ground crew anyone going for that?

Maybe. Looks tempting, what with the dio figs and all.

[tuck257]

What about the No 85 Squadron Hurricane,with ground crew anyone going for that.



Well the dealer (shop) that i have ordered both the Hurricanes from has just rang me and asked if i would like to order the No85 squ Hurricane as well.
He did start the conversation with "are you the Hurricane nut?" to which i could only answer "yeh", so that model also will be winging its way into the display cabinet.
I know the price will come down, but if we don't buy these models, then Corgi will pull the plug on some ideas as not cost effective. Yes these size models are expensive and if my wife finds out, will kill me, but at the end of the day it is my hobby and there is nothing better to see than a row of Hawker hurricanes. (in my case rows)

[minter]

a row of 1/32 hurris..how fab...my missus would go mad at a row of 1/72 ones

[Agent X20]

Yep one would be good to go with all those 1/32 Spits.. has to be Nicholsons..

[minter]

agree......with a nice 1/32 109E to make a nice BoB set..........still no chance i guess

[Agent X20]

Hasegawa DIY jobbie I think... :D

[david cotton]

Hello all
Im with Tuck257. I just can't wait for these hurricanes to come out. For me the Lee Huricane is inspired. Lee is a real good choice by some one at Corgi. Not a common choice pilot but a real interesting one. As a Battle of Britain fan I am well happy with Corgi at the moment.

Regards
David

[david cotton]

Hello all
Change of Heart today.
Just spent loads on models today. I now dont want Hurricanes to turn up till next mouth (November). Oh my god this is an expensive obsession. ;)
Regards
David

[tuck257]

Hello all
Change of Heart today.
Just spent loads on models today. I now dont want Hurricanes to turn up till next mouth (November). Oh my god this is an expensive obsession. ;)
Regards
David


Im with you, im having a panic attack for i have just ordered the Bader and sea Hurricane as well, thats five Hurri's. To be honest i dont know where to put them, can't get another cabinet in, she will kill me!!!
Something will have to go, and it might be me.

[minter]

Something will have to go, and it might be me.

or someone! put yer foot down,and tell her dont forget to write! :D

[Martin Bull]

im having a panic attack for i have just ordered the Bader and sea Hurricane as well, thats five Hurri's. To be honest i dont know where to put them, can't get another cabinet in, she will kill me!!!


Brothers and sisters, tuck257 is obviously in a bad way. His only hope of salvation can be found at ; -

http://www.diecast-aviation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2653&page=1&pp=10

;)

[david cotton]

Im with you, im having a panic attack for i have just ordered the Bader and sea Hurricane as well, thats five Hurri's. To be honest i dont know where to put them, can't get another cabinet in, she will kill me!!!
Something will have to go, and it might be me.

I have a horrible felling they are all going to turn up in the same mounth. Can you imagine trying to explain the spending of £400 to the wife. :eek:

I am not sure about the sea hurricane. I want a marine one, but I want it to be a CAM ship one. With Catapult stand of course.... god that would be so good. :)

[prune]

I have a horrible felling they are all going to turn up in the same mouth. Can you imagine trying to explain the spending of £400 to the wife. :eek:


Definately wouldn't be able to fit them in my mouth, the'd have to go in a cabinet.

[david cotton]

Definately wouldn't be able to fit them in my mouth, the'd have to go in a cabinet.

Not so sure about that :D

[Agent X20]

I have a horrible felling they are all going to turn up in the same mounth. Can you imagine trying to explain the spending of £400 to the wife. :eek: How is she ever going to know they are £400.... and anyway five hurris at £40 each is £200... :D

[david cotton]

How is she ever going to know they are £400.... and anyway five hurris at £40 each is £200... :D

That all depends on how long you can wait !! :)

[Agent X20]

Pretty simple formula........Number of Models divided by the number of collectors = XS... or >1 per collector....

Hence and even it is a VC10.. I am not being anti Hurri... there will be a surplus.... ( until the hound gets their act together on the marketing)

[david cotton]

Pretty simple formula........Number of Models divided by the number of collectors = XS... or >1 per collector....

Hence and even it is a VC10.. I am not being anti Hurri... there will be a surplus.... ( until the hound gets their act together on the marketing)

Lets hope they learnt from their mistakes with the mosquito. Maybe the editions will be only 1500.
I would think that the late delivery will have an adverse effect as well. Some people may now cancel the VC Hurricane and go for the Bader instead if they like it more . Before they may have got the VC Hurricane not knowing a Bader Hurricane was in the pipe line, and then also got the Bader if they liked it more.

Regards
David

[Agent X20]

David

with the greatest of respect, if they do 1500 it will still be enough for you and any other of the cotton clan to have one at a fair price without you getting too worried about a shortage..

[minter]

Lets hope they learnt from their mistakes with the mosquito. Maybe the editions will be only 1500.
I would think that the late delivery will have an adverse effect as well. Some people may now cancel the VC Hurricane and go for the Bader instead if they like it more . Before they may have got the VC Hurricane not knowing a Bader Hurricane was in the pipe line, and then also got the Bader if they liked it more.

Regards
David

or maybe they would like the lewis one , so many to choose from

[minter]

David

with the greatest of respect, if they do 1500 it will still be enough for you and any other of the cotton clan to have one at a fair price without you getting too worried about a shortage..

isnt it fair to say if you want to wait for dumping then you take a chance as to what you can get, which is what i do,i will have any of the hurris for 40 quid, has any 1/32 not been avialable at this price though?

[Agent X20]

Tell me Mr Mints what you have missed out on by waiting...??

[Martin Bull]

has any 1/32 not been avialable at this price though?

Only Barkhorn and the jury's out ....

[minter]

Tell me Mr Mints what you have missed out on by waiting...??
i dont always see everything that comes up,no toy fairs down here so its all on the web

[Agent X20]

and your answer is..??

Toyfairs aint particularily local for many, but all the dumped stuff is pretty much all on the Bay... The ones that have never come up, or gone down are normally still available, (Black Spit Second Focke) the shortages are created by the dumping.. a lot of the 1/32 stuff is still fairly new, yer have to give it a little time.. patience.... or its Poole for you... :D :D

[minter]

and your answer is..??

or its Poole for you... :D :D

ha ha ....he aint cheap either, still doing zeros at more or less full price nearly said something but thought better of it

[Agent X20]

Yep as per me PM, I want a Hurri too, to go with the Spitfires.. however before I go anywhere near buying one, I want to see that its the right shade of brown, none of this terracotta plant pot stuff, is used* and that the nose is right, as from the photos so far from the shots we have seen, the nose looks very stubby indeed, either one of those is wrong and all they will get for the models is peanuts...

* and I dont give a flying fark if they say its the right shade, if I think its wrong, it aint coming in....

Sounds harsh, but space is at a premium and they have decimated the idea of a collection.

[minter]

yeah im hanging in there not preodering any of these,even if i didnt care about dumping......shame theres no 1/32 109E though to make a nice BoB fighter set....but thats a personal opinion e version my favourite

[Agent X20]

Always been a dilemma that for any of the manufacturers as to an E or an F/G.. suppose the later marks appeal more to the Yankee market, the E to the UK market. Someone will no doubt come along with one.. if not its Plastic model and paints time..?

[minter]

if not its Plastic model and paints time..?

i wish! no time got a gruppe of heinkels to finish

[Agent X20]

We gonna get a peek at this masterpiece...?? :D

[minter]

yep, lot of glass on them their hienkels bitch to paint, hope i get it right

[Sailor.]

Get (looks over shoulder furtively) in touch with Nona and tell her your model fell off it's dodgy stand and bust the nose bit thingy. When the ready painted replacement arrives bung it on yer model! :)
Why do I have to do all the thinking round 'ere? :p

[Agent X20]

Hes painting a canvas Mr Sailor... :D :D :D

[minter]

oh i see i thought he was on about changing a 109G to 109E :confused:

[david cotton]

Hello all
I have just cancelled both my 1:32 Hurricane pre- orders. Dumping is just to certain now. When I told my local model shop why I cancelling they were quite shocked, they had nor relised this dumping from the US was going on.

Maybe in a few mounths time this back dumping to the UK will end. If Corgi and the traders can still all make money at Dumped prices, then it indicates that the product can be sold a lot cheaper. I for one will be buying most of my stuff from Jumblies and the likes of from now on. :(

I think my local model shop will soon only be stocking the 1:72 WW2 fighers and any thing else will have to be ordered. :(

[The Defiant Man]

Maybe in a few mounths time this back dumping to the UK will end. If Corgi and the traders can still all make money at Dumped prices, then it indicates that the product can be sold a lot cheaper.

Doubt it....not the market over there that Corgi thinks there is......

Something many of us have been saving for a long time.....common sense.....Legend RRP £15.......£15 extra for a box and cert.....don't think so.
RRPs would be more acceptable if supply equaled demand.

Nearly all the 1/32's will be dumped cos most folks don't have the space for more than one of each type.

[Agent X20]

Nearly all the 1/32's will be dumped cos most folks don't have the space for more than one of each type. Or they bought all the Spits and thought no..... no more..... too much.... :D :D :D

Dumping will not end... well only when the hound/and/or a few others give up, in fact the matter in the short term, IMHO will become a lot worse.. this can be seen just by the E Bay traffic which is increasing all the time... along with more and more 'investors' dumping their loads while they still can.. Whilst little johnny may want a Spitfire... the deluge of releases may best be described as overkill....

[minter]

not 1/32 but i see yellow is being dumped big time, having second thoughts about he new stuka now, might hang on a bit

[david cotton]

Hello all
Well I collect to look at the aircraft I like......I have no interest in investment. However, I do like to pay a reasonable price and dont like to be ripped off.

The Market is now good for me but bad for the investment collector. I do not feel that the RRP was badley high, you still get value for money. The dumping prices are just absurdley low. Maybe having them produced in China allows them to still make profits. If they can still make profits at this level, why not drop the RRP, because people have now learnt to wait. Even the planes that are excelect are like Bit Of Lace are being dumped.

I supose I may still buy some at RRP if I simpley cant wait to get one home. Mount and Ride is one that has me drooling at the mouth. I must wait.... but its so hard. :)

[CFBC]

Considering the thread is about the 1/32nd Hurricane you guys ain't doing too bad... :D

Must admit the Mount and Ride does appeal to me, but I am now of the understanding that the Corgi produced items are mucly over RRP and as such will not be looking to pre-order anyhing next year. I was thinking about it, but after the events over the past few months, well.... Not for me I think. Sad to say.

I am however looking forward to the 1/32nd Hurricane's as they look really nice, but given the track records of what has been produced with the Mosquito's and ME's in 1/32nd, then I don't think we will struggle to find them in a few months lower than RRP.

I know it is not soemthing I like saying, but true. The question is... Which Hurricane in 1/32nd are you going for? :rolleyes:

[prune]

Considering the thread is about the 1/32nd Hurricane you guys ain't doing too bad... :D


The question is... Which Hurricane in 1/32nd are you going for? :rolleyes:
The Weathered one :D

[minter]

well i might go for nicholsons,but would like to see some more photos of it, the ones i have seen looks like hes forgotten the brakes when hes parked it and hit a wall.....i like the shuttleworth one but was hoping fot that in 1/72....a desert one would look good.............what do you mean their not doing one??..i also like the shu

[plumstix]

I fancy the cannon-armed one, is that Nicholson's?

[Agent X20]

Naw. Nicholsons is the Battle of Britain one.... the one he won his VC in. Machine Guns only there.. bl*ody useless for cat straffing...

Trouble is the prepro shots are carp.. terracotta plant poy brown and that nose looks way too short...... but in anycase they will be £30 ish.. Yanks wont want em... we only made the Spitfire Mossie and Lanc... so it leaves the home market only.... Give it 12 months and there will be Hurris everywhere... if yer cant give it that then you had better pre-order...

[Agent X20]

Only Barkhorn and the jury's out ....

Not any more old frooooot..... see its crashed off the Norfolk coast....

[david cotton]

I know it is not soemthing I like saying, but true. The question is... Which Hurricane in 1/32nd are you going for? :rolleyes:

I they end up at £35-40 i will get the ****** lot ! :D

[DCRanger]

I'd go for one with 4 cannon at the right price but I want to see them in the mettle first.

[no4mkit]

Yanks wont want em....

HEY NOW!! :mad: We happen to have a large contingent of Hurricane fans over here so tell Corgi to send a bunch... uhhh, well at least two of each... and I'll try to find someone to take the other set.. :D :D :D

[prune]

Someones already mentioned a 32 Squadron Hurri, with the big GZ codes,but I cant find the post.
Corgi could do a real limited job with Pete Brothers Hurri,GZ L, with a signed plaque for the stand or a base. Theres also Tom Neil, not much of a change from the Nicolson.They could also do a BoB Doe and John Freeborn Spit, signed specials again.These chaps are not going to be around for much longer.A run of say 3-400 should attract some who may not have otherwise bought a 1/32.Corgi could even get the plaques signed up before the models were done.

[minter]

Someones already mentioned a 32 Squadron Hurri, with the big GZ codes,but I cant find the post.
Corgi could do a real limited job with Pete Brothers Hurri,GZ L, with a signed plaque for the stand or a base. Theres also Tom Neil, not much of a change from the Nicolson.They could also do a BoB Doe and John Freeborn Spit, signed specials again.These chaps are not going to be around for much longer.A run of say 3-400 should attract some who may not have otherwise bought a 1/32.Corgi could even get the plaques signed up before the models were done.

i think that was me regarding that new set that corgi are doing on a base with pilot outside the plane...i love the large GZ letters,sort of iconic BoB hurricane because of those photos at hawkinge ..would have been nice to see done in metal just one point all those pilots in those photos made ace except gillman and i would have been happy with any of their planes but its a townsend again ( no disrespect)

[Drew Peacock]

Another delayed model :(

Is the Hurricane coming soon?

[Typhoon-MKV]

It did actually mention someting in the Collectors Club magazine that it had been delayed until January.

[CFBC]

Is this the Collectors Club magazine you have inside knowledge of Typhie? :D

[ACES]

Called in CHC and they said its exspected end of Feb. :(

Tooling Problems.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Is this the Collectors Club magazine you have inside knowledge of Typhie? :D
Yeah that's right the one that dropped on the doormat this morning :p :p

[simonclarke1034]

Found this Hurricane listed on E-bay. :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-HAWKER-HURRICANE-1-32-scale-NEW-AA35501_W0QQitemZ7006337534QQcategoryZ56313QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

[CFBC]

I saw that too S/C... :) I wonder how many have been produced?

[Agent X20]

....and just look at the picture.... :eek: :eek: ... sorry.. gotta take a leak....... :o :o thats better.... :D :) Seriously if I had one of these on pre-order I would want to see it in the flesh before I parted with me money... that photo looks carp....... sorry but it blo*dy well does...

[simonclarke1034]

Looking forward in getting the Hurricane to go with the Spitfire and to battle with all them 109's :D

[Agent X20]

....and just look at the picture.... :eek: :eek: ... sorry.. gotta take a leak....... :o :o thats better.... :D :) Seriously if I had one of these on pre-order I would want to see it in the flesh before I parted with me money... that photo looks carp....... sorry but it blo*dy well does...

In fact it is a fcking disgrace.... the pooch should not let that sort of sheeite be published... its all wrong proportionately, tailwheel looks like an R/C model..

... unless of course it's 100% accurate to the model..... welcome to the next nightmare. :eek:

.. meanwhile thats a feisty little red matron.. another vat s'il vous plait... :D

[CFBC]

....and just look at the picture.... :eek: :eek: ... sorry.. gotta take a leak....... :o :o thats better.... :D :) Seriously if I had one of these on pre-order I would want to see it in the flesh before I parted with me money... that photo looks carp....... sorry but it blo*dy well does...

Typical Corgi pre-pro picture Agent... :) I do know what you saying though... Would like to see one in teh flesh too myself before parting with the hard earned and must keep as long as possible cash!!! :D

S/C, nice tail chase scene hey!! How's the Mossie? (sorry, your chin - when she found out you acquired one!) :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Naw old sport.. pre pros are carp.. yep carp colours blah blah... this is proportionately WRONG.... wings vs tail etc etc.. and this is NOT the only photograph to convey this... I have this very nasty feeling in me water.. and I aint gonna buy one..

PEEPS.... pay attention....

But hey if you iz ( not you personally..) stoopid enough to pre-order this when the first 4 at least have been announced then you only has yerselves to blame.. cos they iz all bin fodder.. :D :D

[simonclarke1034]

Hopefully will look better in the flesh Agent! :)

CFBC, GF still doe's not know about the Mossie! Will be a surprise for her this week. :eek:

[Agent X20]

You have been warned...... :D :D :D :D

(thought that photo was the 'flesh''....)

[simonclarke1034]

IM hoping she likes the clover leaf on the side of the Mosquito. She likes things like that! She was impressed with the spinner on the Gotz 109!

Mad woman! :confused: :D

[P51D]

But hey if you iz ( not you personally..) stoopid enough to pre-order this when the first 4 at least have been announced then you only has yerselves to blame.. cos they iz all bin fodder.. :D :D

Seems especially true of the 1:32's! (whatever the subject)

No doubt Corgi will soon be telling us they have all sold out to pre-order :rolleyes: and then they will re-surface at the fairs/ebay in about 6 months time for £35 each

[simonclarke1034]

Hopefully with their certificates! :rolleyes:

[prune]

Absolutely no doubt these will be binned, if they cant sell Hartman and Barkhorn Me's. If they look ok I'll be picking up a cheap one for a repaint, one that Minter would approve of :D

[minter]

sorry youve lost me there?

[prune]

Pete Brothers GZ-L mints old chap

[minter]

i do beg your pardon,yes , not with it, a 32 sqdn would be the one i would go for out of what.. 6 or 7 they may do :rolleyes:

[david cotton]

Hello all
Looks like it here...spat from the pipeline

I see to BoB VC 1:32 Hurricanes on ebay already. Starting bid is £50.

I wonder how many of there Corgi will be shipping to the shops. Maybe the stock was held and some repainted as Lewis and Bader, to reduce the number

[Agent X20]

:D David... if they are on the ship from Mr Wong, they dont get repainted, we dont have the skills here... They will be here eventually, if theres a hold up , its on the whole lot , as Seabird states, they dont just do this one casting, the've bashed out 25,000 of the buggers as they knows you is keen :D

... so just like the Mossies... ( and London buses...) nothing... then three at once..!! You will get plenty of chances to purchase as many as you want.. personally as said before , relax.. have a drop of the old mouton rouge.. sit back.. view from afar.. make sure they are acceptable... when they are about £27.99 then prepare the Cotton Traders VISA....

[david cotton]

:D David... if they are on the ship from Mr Wong, they dont get repainted, we dont have the skills here... They will be here eventually, if theres a hold up , its on the whole lot , as Seabird states, they dont just do this one casting, the've bashed out 25,000 of the buggers as they knows you is keen :D

... so just like the Mossies... ( and London buses...) nothing... then three at once..!! You will get plenty of chances to purchase as many as you want.. personally as said before , relax.. have a drop of the old mouton rouge.. sit back.. view from afar.. make sure they are acceptable... when they are about £27.99 then prepare the Cotton Traders VISA....

Ahhhhh words of comfort and wisdom....... such a fine man. :) strings of pure gold.

I will prepare a shelf for my windfall of £27.99 Hurricanes that are sure to blow my way.......eventually

As for the visa....wife has super glued it to the kitchen floor to stop me using it :mad:

[Agent X20]

wife has super glued it to the kitchen floor to stop me using it :mad:... ouch..... :eek:

Bet shes got loads of unworn footwear... take that back to the shops... should get a bob or two to fund yer diecast habit....

Me I flog Mrs Agents bloomers to the RAF, they always need drogue parachutes.. only thing that copuld stop a Tornado on afterburner... a pair her ladyships specials...