Corgi Hurricane

[CFBC]

So, do we want a Corgi 1/32nd Hurricane then? I know I do, but I cannot make-up my mind which one? Hmmmm.

Anybody else?

[Sailor.]

A weathered Battle of Britain period Hurricane in 56 Squadron markings.

[snafu]

So, do we want a Corgi 1/32nd Hurricane then? I know I do, but I cannot make-up my mind which one? Hmmmm.

Anybody else?

My suggestion would be Hurricane P3358 piloted by Billy Fiske.

He fought for the RAF even though he hailed from Brooklyn, New York. He actually joined up in September 1939 and fought alongside his RAF buddies until being killed in action in August 1940.

Fiske was buried in Boxgrove churchyard and a memorial tablet in St Paul's Cathedral was installed in July 1941. It reads' "....An American citizen who died that England may live."

So CFBC that's my nomination.....

[ACES]

DOUGLAS BADER to go with my spit please. :D

[Agent X20]

I do hope that the likes of Mr Cruise do not make the likes of P/O Fiske a laughing stock...

Well its bound to be Tuck or Bader.. no imagination there...

[charley]

A 1:32 Blue Hurricane!!!! :eek: ... :cool: .... :D

[Agent X20]

An even bigger thread...

[davidwford]

Don't really care which one as long as they produce one!

A hurricane must surely be the logical choice (sorry Spock) as the next model for Corgi to produce in 1/32 scale!

[Agent X20]

For the UK market perhaps.. Globally you would sell more Zero's or P40's..

[minter]

this is a subject close to my heart,i would prefer a Hurricane flown by an ace known by collectors such as Lacey or Carey,but Bader or Townsend will do, beggers cant be choosers, Just do one Corgi please,doesnt make sense anyway to do a spit and not a hurricane to go with it :o

[no4mkit]

I'd agree as to a BOB ace for the first release, to be followed by a Mk. IIC...

WITH THE BLASTED 20mm CANNON PLEASE!!!!!!

Can't believe the latest two in 1/72 - C's without cannon, a complete waste...

[Typhoon-MKV]

A 1:32 Blue Hurricane!!!! :eek: ... :cool: .... :D

If anyone starts a 1/32 Blue Hurricane thread - they will be banned

[charley]

If Corgi release one im leaving!!! :p

[Agent Carr]

Dont think we will see many more 1/32. As a range it cant be financialy viable as they sell to few at full price.

[CFBC]

Now thats a thought Stealth..... A 1/32nd Blue Hurricane thread...... I may just start one!!!! Sorry Charley - See how quick it would last before the moderators removed it!!! :confused:

Agent Carr, Corgi will produce more 1/32nds as despite the lower prices of the earlier models, I am sure Corgi are still making... As for the dealers and traders - well thts another story..... IF Corgi lowered the price to a reasonable £45 - £60 mark to begin with I am sure they would sell more.... And maybe, just maybe they would NOT become dumpsters....... Or lower valued and hence lowering all our collections (if you bought them at RRP)... Which to me is not often..... Erm..... Not often at all.... I know it would mean selling more to begin with at a lower RRP, but that would be offset with the quantity produced....... And see quantities moved on RELEASE!!!! Not later.... So producing Corgi more revenue instantly....

Just my ramblings and as such I could be wrong!!!! In fact I am sure someone will comment otherwise..... :)

[minter]

agree with that entirely CFBC,would never pay full rrp for a 1/32 now,but would pay 50 notes say for my beloved Hurricane,which begged a question i asked before would more people pay full rrp for the 109 cos its a German one, but i think not :rolleyes:

[scrounger]

i would pay 50 smakers for a 1/32 hurricane. however it must be the beast with 20mm cannons.


oooooooohhhhh the thought of it makes my mouth water

[minter]

it would be a goodie for sure,but if they do any, moneys on A BoB example even if its just to complement the BoB spit,plus very popular time span for enthusiasts

[CFBC]

Yeah, likewise guys.... I would say the medium for these 1/32ds is about that mark.... Around the £50-£55.00.... I would be quite happy paying that to own a nice piece........

[Typhoon-MKV]

I have to say as we have yet further delays on the 1/32 mossie, perhaps a 1/32 Hurricane would have been a better choice. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[minter]

must say you may have a point there stealth would there have been as much delay with the hurricane?sure hope the mossie is worth the wait ;)

[CFBC]

why, why, why,why oh why did you have to say that Stealth........

Whilst I want a Hurricane too (come on Corgi), I love my Mossies...... Stop picking on em!!!! :mad:

[Agent X20]

I have to say as we have yet further delays on the 1/32 mossie, perhaps a 1/32 Hurricane would have been a better choice. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Naw.. I think their 1/32 F117 model is the best.. never seen one though!!

Think the old rrp discussion has been thrashed around the houses many times now...

If it were less.. would you buy.. I dont know.. What does make you (well me anyway) pay more is if I 'think' that model is going to be harder, i.e more expensive to colect at a later date..

However if it starts up in the gods then peeps cannot resist the 'bargain'.

This £50 is very nearly 50% of rrp.. and aint far off where I feel half decent Hurricanes would settle.. £40 ish... Trouble is there aint much of a mark up for the high street shop window retailers at that price, they wont make their £40 ish on a full price 1/32nder... mmm...

Naw I think yer gonna be stuffed here on this one.. nice thought though!!! Think yer more likely to see Interest Free Credit !!!

[CFBC]

Yep... Tend to agree with you in respect to the RRP debate and if Corgi had the hindsight to reduce the RRP down, well it may just do the trick.... Somewhere around the £50ish mark...... As you say though..... Don't help the middeman do it....? And theres a few of them too.....

Seriously though, I buy as I am a collector and like em and the 1/32nd are good, detailed, but bl**dy big, but that aside, they are very nicely detailed castings and worthy of the sum of £55, but alas Corgi have dug their own hole now with dumping!!!! Simple... Peeps just won't pay that much (if they has sense)......

Shame......

Would still be nice to see a 1/32nd Hurricane though!!

[Agent X20]

Some will pay that much though...

The rrp has to be £100 so trade is £60 and the retailer with his rent rates and all other expenses of having retail premises......... makes his £40...

If there is only a tenner in it you aint gonna have any retailers stocking them, so no shop window for Corgi, so we end up dealing purely over the Internet and with dealers that are prepared to hold stocks and possibly make a tenner..

Number one is out Corgi are ****** useless when it comes to an Internet presence... in fact I bet Mr T sells more models for them than their web site does... Give me a job with Corgi, I'd make ****** sure Mr T was supplied with a complimentary model.. ..... and they dont seem to be doing anything about it... dinosaurs... look at Dragon.. I've just had to give me credit card details to some half english/half chinese/japanese outfit/site to order one of their new FW190's cos its the only way I am going to stop drooling.... sorry but I get absolutely NO drool factor with Corgi...(commissioned model excepted..)

Dealers... a two foot by one foot box and there is the possibility of a tenner profit.. naw they aint gonna lug em around the shows or hold stocks for that.. be better off selling Beanie Babies or cheesy wooden nameplates cut out on yer jigsaw...

So we end up with 2000 1/32 models and we have to get £50 for each of them... naw.. Corgi cannot hold the stocks for that long... Those stocks are being held by those paying £30 for them, on the basis that they might be worth £100 in a couple of years time.

Whilst it would be very nice to see.. I dont think we will see a £50 rrp 1/32.. (plane)

another cent worth...

[minter]

i will pick up one thing here, their internet presence is C##P no doubt :mad:

[Agent X20]

The rest of it garbage then.. thanks..!! :D :D :D

[shaunihall]

I would like to see a battle scarred version. I am still trying to get hold of the 1/32 battle scarred spit but for some reason they do not seem to come up on eBay very often whereas there are loads of Baders and Kiwis. I think a Hurricane in this scheme would be very popular..... But any Hurricane would be nice Corgi!

[ascot]

Careful using swear words like "battle scarred" you will upset the museum piece brigade.....and you don't want to do that!!

[minter]

one of each will just lovely ;)

[minter]

http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/aircraft/Sea_Hurricane_iic_835_Squadron_Nairana_1944_profil e.jpg hows about one of these dont mind which scale :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

One of these presumably being a Sea Hurricane...

[minter]

oh yes, 1/72 would probably be the better scale

[Red Leader]

That does look good!

[ascot]

Very nice indeed, would look great in the Hurricane Sqdn :cool:

Ascot :)

[scrounger]

superb minter.

would deffo have one of those if they made one, either in 1/72 or 1/32.

bring it on!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

Naw.. I think their 1/32 F117 model is the best.. never seen one though!!

Actually next time you are in the confines of Duxford stick your head in the American Air Museum.

1/16th or was it 1/10th scale F117 and F16 on Display - very nice......

Couldn't fit them in me boot though when I was at the last Airshow there :D :D :D

[Agent X20]

Twas a little joke...

[CFBC]

YES Minter I am with you on this one..... COME ON Corgi.......

You seem to be concentrating on the 1/32nd scale!!!!!! PLEASE :)

[Albert Ross]

YES Minter I am with you on this one..... COME ON Corgi.......

You seem to be concentrating on the 1/32nd scale!!!!!! PLEASE :)

...oh, no that's probably mean another one in the wrong colour blue! :eek:

[spock1]

:) Everyone can learn by their mistakes, here an opportunity to get it right, assuming it was wrong in the first place!!!!....... ;)

[raff]

Well, well well. If as we are now led to believe, Corgi are doing one more 1/32 it just has to be the Hurricane ... does'nt it? :rolleyes:

Raff

[CFBC]

Whhoohoo. Lets HOPE SO..... Hey MINTER - READ BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Agent X20]

Naw.. read above!!!

Would seem to be the ideal... however I must state that in fairness Jap Agent feels a little put out so sorry chaps but its a Zero..!!!

[raff]

Naw.. read above!!!

Would seem to be the ideal... however I must state that in fairness Jap Agent feels a little put out so sorry chaps but its a Zero..!!!

Bagsy I'm your second if you turn up at the NEC after that little remark!
Raff

[Agent X20]

You need to talk global here....... commercial ...... no Jappo representation in 32 yet... Squillions of Yankee peps that know what Zeros are....

(I too would like to see a Hurricane in 1/32... but dont think that your race is over just yet..!!)

Personally an F6 Lightning would look good on the sideboard... hell no chance... a 1/32 Hawk Red Arrows..... been there....

[CFBC]

Oh no.... Not "japcrap" please.. Look how they are dumpstrs in 1/72nd, nevermind 1/32nd.... All you want is ure tenner 1/32nd Agent..... :p

[minter]

hurricane..... im swelling up with excitement CFBC,...cant see it being a jap..theres nothing jap coming out 1st half 05,have gorgi given them up...cant remembeer anyone asking for a 1/32 zero. A 1/32 lightning.... jeepers how much that weigh!! Oh and i got it in the neck about my 1/32 spit last night it went like this

Mrs Mint .... You havnt ordered another plane for xmas have you
Mint.... er well yes actually
mrs mint.... what a waste of time the big one in the box,youve only had it out once since xmas whats the point...yak yak yak
mint.... twice actually you wernt here the second time....any way if it gives me pleasure get what i want..
SLAM... (door shutting)

[CFBC]

Well, I see things between you and Mrs Mint are as usual then.....

:)

Best she was "ok" this Am...

[Agent X20]

Which big ones that..!!!

Naw.. only get them out behind locked doors...

Tell her the Loft is haunted by birds that'll peck yer eyes out and spiders the size of dinner plates... (frighten meself I do..!)

Deny all knowledge that any display had been changed and tell her its the drink..!!

[minter]

Which big ones that..!!!

Naw.. only get them out behind locked doors...

Tell her the Loft is haunted by birds that'll peck yer eyes out and spiders the size of dinner plates... (frighten meself I do..!)

Deny all knowledge that any display had been changed and tell her its the drink..!!

1 out behind locked doors good idea
2 no loft ladder Mrs Mint cant haul herself up so AA collection safe
3 do change me display every now and then and never batted an eyelid
any way as for my comment about only getting it out once (pardon) mrsmints got a huge collection of C/Ds about 300 roughly and 3/4s of those never get played,and she wants about 5 more.... love her really .. wait till she hears im going to duxford next year..Gulp![

[CFBC]

Weyhey Minter... See yer at the Warbirds Airshow then!!

Ain't told mrs CFBC that next years a repeat of this year yet (being new to this like Minter next I was this)...... Got me three or four airshows tucked under me belt...... <burp>

[minter]

havnt been to a show since 93 Fairford, 2 russian migs colliding..ooooops so i went out with a bang.... never saw black 6 fly though :(

[CFBC]

No migs at warbirds MInts, but were some Midges, sorry - Stealth after me chocky Jaffa's.......

Anyway, we digress.....

SO.... A 1/32nd Hurricane on the cards then chaps we think? (All except Agent is allowed to answer)....:p

[Agent X20]

1 out behind locked doors good idea
2 no loft ladder Mrs Mint cant haul herself up so AA collection safe
3 do change me display every now and then and never batted an eyelid
any way as for my comment about only getting it out once (pardon) mrsmints got a huge collection of C/Ds about 300 roughly and 3/4s of those never get played,and she wants about 5 more.... love her really .. wait till she hears im going to duxford next year..Gulp![

Find you can usually get em on the expenditure when it comes to their passion for shoes.... try that one...

Its a ****** Zer*...!!!

[minter]

No migs at warbirds MInts,

not worried about that, WW2 stuff me favourite,get lots of vampires and meteors down here based at Hurn.... never forget those migs though...pheeeewww, always remember BoB flights Lancs right wing wobbling after being hit by some falling debris!.

[snafu]

What about CFBC's bottom lip wobbling when Stealth ate his Jaffa cakes? ;)

[p-51d]

I need to get a hurricane to finish my 1/32 collection, i'm favouring the Bader one, i know it's personal preference but are any far better than others??

[DCRanger]

Nearly two years between posts! Did you get hit by moths when you opened this one again? :D

[CFBC]

I need to get a hurricane to finish my 1/32 collection, i'm favouring the Bader one, i know it's personal preference but are any far better than others??

Bader, Fleet Air Arm or Lewis are my favourites P51... :) The Lewis you get the extra figures too.

[minter]

Bader, Fleet Air Arm or Lewis are my favourites P51... :) The Lewis you get the extra figures too.

tis good if you can look past the tail colour errors

[CFBC]

tis good if you can look past the tail colour errors

:rolleyes: Shhhhhhh. :D

[Agent X20]

The tail colours make it priceless.... absolutely priceless ............ really blows away any remaining credibility that the pooch has ....:D

[minter]

wonder how easy this would be to correct,would it be as simple as getting some humbrol paints and redoing?

[DCRanger]

wonder how easy this would be to correct,would it be as simple as getting some humbrol paints and redoing?
Wouldn't be in mint condition then.:D

[Sailor.]

wonder how easy this would be to correct,would it be as simple as getting some humbrol paints and redoing?

:( Ony iffen they haven't gone bankrupt! :(

[david cotton]

Any one seen the Bader, Lewis or Sea Hurricane going cheap. I want to try and get them before they de-cert. Hoping to get for £50 or less :unsure:

[Red 2]

Any one seen the Bader, Lewis or Sea Hurricane going cheap. I want to try and get them before they de-cert. Hoping to get for £50 or less :unsure:

DC, watch out at Dx....I got my Bader there for £48 so who knows?:)

[charley]

I see the Shuttleworth Sea Hurricane has been de-certed!:rolleyes:

this one might tempt me to go for a Hurricane:rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Yeah, and a few others.... :rolleyes:

[DCRanger]

Yeah, and a few others.... :rolleyes:
But not all of us, well not till the price drops quite a bit more.:rolleyes:

[p-51d]

Anyone fancy Corgi producing a 1/32 Hurricane IID with removable panels on the 40mm cannons. I think it would be unusual enough to sell if they don't make more than 1500 but i doubt the bean counters would approve.

[david cotton]

Anyone fancy Corgi producing a 1/32 Hurricane IID with removable panels on the 40mm cannons. I think it would be unusual enough to sell if they don't make more than 1500 but i doubt the bean counters would approve.

I would go for that one. I would not pay £90 for it unless it was a 500 edition.

I am disapointed that the Hurricane does not have removable gun covers as standard. :(

Grey and green colour schemes give the Hurricane a nice change of colour from BoB.

[Paul M]

Hattons have the Keith Park Hurricane on sale for £30.00 Obviously decerted is this the cheapest price for one i have seen so far http://www.hattons.co.uk/productList/category_list.asp?c=22[/URL]

[davidwford]

Got my Sea Hurricane yesterday, £35 decerted from a well know retailer. Very pleased with it, an absolute cracker.

Why on earth does the sticker on the outside of the box say "do not attempt to remove this sticker"? Is this aimed more at retailer or the buyer? Have I aready broken the law and can expect the Corgi police to be kicking my front door down tonight and carting me off screaming "It just came off in my hand, honest gov!":LOL: :LOL:

Also I thought I read on the forum that they punched a hole in the box as well. No hole in my box or has the pooch realised that was a waste of time as well?

[DCRanger]

Also I thought I read on the forum that they punched a hole in the box as well. No hole in my box or has the pooch realised that was a waste of time as well?
It's a QC problem, I should write to them and ask for the hole to be supplied.:D

Seriously though, yes there is supposed to be hole in the box but the decerting seems to be a bit hit and miss. I think some one posted that they had bought a de-certed model complete with lablel and hole but the cert had been left in the box!

[minter]

Also I thought I read on the forum that they punched a hole in the box as well. No hole in my box or has the pooch realised that was a waste of time as well?

perhaps old ting tong asked for a pay rise and was sacked,hence no more holes :D ....just cant believe corgi or a company ever thought to do this.....if i dont sell a painting i'll stick a hole in it :rolleyes:

[david cotton]

Hello
I paid £45 for a certified Sea Hurricane at Duxford. So £2 more that £35 for the decert and postage.
I did not think that the lack of cert would be a problem for me.....I was wrong. I do not want to buy the de-certs now.
It is a good idear to check the decerts if you can..... I found one with no hole and the cert still inside :eek: It was a P40 Nose art.

[p-51d]

Well i have finally taken the plunge and bought a Bader hurricane for £54 inc P&P , i like models close to my locality so it fits the bill nicely, have i bought wisely?

[Red 2]

Anyone got this Flightline? What do you think of it, ignoring the snozzle? Tempted at £39....

[CFBC]

Nice model m8, apart from the tail markings (colours) that Prune will tell you about... Worth the dosh in my opinion. :)

[Red 2]

Nice model m8, apart from the tail markings (colours) that Prune will tell you about... Worth the dosh in my opinion. :)

Cheers, order in to Norfolk.....:)

[CFBC]

Cheers, order in to Norfolk.....:)

Oh goody, will pick up my percentage from them soon! ;) :D

(just joking). I wish... Ice cream sales going down... :(

Must check to make sure i have all these now as with no 1/32nd being released next year, then I think the values will start to increase or they may well dissapear.

[prune]

Anyone got this Flightline? What do you think of it, ignoring the snozzle? Tempted at £39....
You just need a couple of these R2:LOL:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/th_red20and20blue20markers.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/red20and20blue20markers.jpg)

[CFBC]

You just need a couple of these R2:LOL:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/th_red20and20blue20markers.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/red20and20blue20markers.jpg)

Do they work on metal/plastic? :confused: :)

[Red 2]

Oh goody, will pick up my percentage from them soon! ;) :D

(just joking). I wish... Ice cream sales going down... :(

Must check to make sure i have all these now as with no 1/32nd being released next year, then I think the values will start to increase or they may well dissapear.

Need to switch to hamburgers in the winter!

Re 1/32, my thoughts exactly. If they really are coming to an end, today's bargains may be worth having as some loft insulation.;)

[Red Leader]

Can anyone tell me what exactly is wrong with hurricane snout? I think someone said it was too short. If so how much is it short by?

[Red 2]

Oooh heck.......I'm running to my bunker and locking myself in until the snozzle debate burns itself out again!:) :D

[charley]

You just need a couple of these R2:LOL:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/th_red20and20blue20markers.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/chrisflanagan/red20and20blue20markers.jpg)


Why?:o

[Red 2]

Why?:o

Not sure but how did he find out about my lip liner?:LOL:

[prune]

Why?:o
You mean you missed one of the biggest Corgi cock ups of the year charley:D
http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3754&page=3

[Martin Bull]

Vive L'Urricane Francais.....!

[Red 2]

Love it...:LOL: ....a classic of our time.....worth having just to demonstrate to all why QC is actually needed! :D

[minter]

indeed, wonder how easy it would be to repaint using some humbrol

[Red 2]

indeed, wonder how easy it would be to repaint using some humbrol

Can't decide whether to try or keep it boxed as is for novelty value!

[minter]

well you never know how much they might increase in value cos of it....maye like the queen upside down on a stamp :rolleyes:

[Martin Bull]

Can't decide whether to try or keep it boxed as is for novelty value!

Bonne chance, mon Brave ! Quelquefois la meme-chose, etc......!:p

[Red 2]

Bonne chance, mon Brave ! Quelquefois la meme-chose, etc......!:p

Je suis nae sure....un Hurricane avec le snozzle tres dodgy et aussi un tail avec le decoration Humbrol no.98767545...hmmm.....

(Red 2 wishes to apologise to all French speakers for totally destroying their language):D

[Martin Bull]

M***e alors ! Les Allemands a traverse a Sedan etc......;)

( Whoops - better be sensible now...:( )

[Craig]

Am I missing something here? The question has been asked about the Bader Hurricane, yet the thread that has been linked is talking of the Lewis Hurricane. Which one's right?!!! :eek:

[prune]

Am I missing something here? The question has been asked about the Bader Hurricane, yet the thread that has been linked is talking of the Lewis Hurricane. Which one's right?!!! :eek:
Blame Red 2 for saying he's bought a Flightline Hurri (Lewis):D

[p-51d]

The notes inside the lid of my bader hurricane box gives it's armament as four 20mm cannons , great accuracy as usual corgi, maybe next years price increases are to pay for proof readers to check details.:rolleyes:

[Red 2]

Blame Red 2 for saying he's bought a Flightline Hurri (Lewis):D

And it's just arrived.....even Mrs Red 2 has enquired about the markings!!!!

Why, oh why did I do it?:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Dutchie]

And it's just arrived.....even Mrs Red 2 has enquired about the markings!!!!

Why, oh why did I do it?:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Mrs Red 2 loves your planes;)

[david cotton]

Lewis and Bader Hurricane's on order from Norfolk. :) Looks like Park and Lewis will end up in the loft very quickly. :D . Only non de cert Hurricane I got was the sea one. The Hurricane has to be the worst of the 1/32 Corgi's.:(

[charley]

Lewis and Bader Hurricane's on order from Norfolk. :) Looks like Park and Lewis will end up in the loft very quickly. :D . Only non de cert Hurricane I got was the sea one. The Hurricane has to be the worst of the 1/32 Corgi's.:(


Fabulous! Three 1:32 Hurri's in the Collection and then described as "the worst of the 1/32 Corgi's)

I agree with this point by I also purchased 2! :wacko: Collectors eh! :rolleyes:

[Arno 01]

David, have the park and Bader ones got certs?, looking to get one hurri, thinking of the bader one, but not quite sure??:confused:

[Red 2]

Oh die cast world I have sinned. I actually have three of these things...I know, I know:rolleyes: ....all except the Park & Sea Hurri and, having looked at them long and hard, I like the Bader best but IMPO, these are never ever going to be classics like the Spit, 109 or even Mustang. So why have I got 3?...answers on a postcard please to 'Secure Wing c/o Home for the Die Cast Bewildered' . Please no sharp objects inside, they won't allow me to have them...:D

[DCRanger]

Die Cast Bewildered' .
Surely that should be Diecastrated? :D

It is a really bad casting. Might be OK if I could ignore that nose! I'm really frightened that the price might drop so low that I cannot resist. £20 for a Libby was a real bargain but the Hurri could drop even lower.:eek:

[david cotton]

David, have the park and Bader ones got certs?, looking to get one hurri, thinking of the bader one, but not quite sure??:confused:

When the Lewis and Bader arrive, I will have all five of the 1/32 Hurricanes :wacko:

Only my Sea Hurricane was purchased with a Cert. I am hoping that they will grow on me, I can't see any one else doing one for a while and, If Corgi go, they may not be about for ever.

1/32 are popular at the moment.

When I talked to the people in Norfolk, today, they said thay Bader may not go on Ebay. They are not going to get many.

[Red 2]

Surely that should be Diecastrated? :D

It is a really bad casting. Might be OK if I could ignore that nose! I'm really frightened that the price might drop so low that I cannot resist. £20 for a Libby was a real bargain but the Hurri could drop even lower.:eek:


I have the Bader parked so the snozzle is not so prominent and the Nicholson is 'flying' suspended from the ceiling. However, about to shift around....Bader to 'fly' and Nicholson to join the never to be displayed Lewis in the loft for eventual disposal. Shelf space better used for the good 1/32 models. Sad...could so easily have been so different.

[david cotton]

Bader to 'fly' and Nicholson to join the never to be displayed Lewis in the loft for eventual disposal.

Bring them to Duxford and I will help you dispose of them :)

[Red 2]

Bring them to Duxford and I will help you dispose of them :)

I worry that the DC loft's structural integrity may be a tad questionable soon!:D

Eminently sensible suggestion Mr DC and made without any self interest whatsever;) :LOL: ....wonder how many Hurris = 1 Spit!. Need to make room for the 2 Spits that arrived today! :D

[Red 2]

Right...changed my tack completely on the Lewis...going to,gulp, try and modify the tail colours myself as I've decided that it , being a Flightline, actually looks the best without pilot, has the best finish of the 3 Hurris I've got etc. Bader may be destined for some loft time.

This is probably a Prune Q and apologies as this has undoubtedly already been covered but what are the matching Humbrol paint colours/codes for the tail markings?

Nervously looking out the paint brushes....:D

[Sailor.]

Best look out the airbrush for this sortie old bean. :unsure:

[Red 2]

Best look out the airbrush for this sortie old bean. :unsure:

Think this may be one of those plans that seemed like a good idea at the time! :LOL:

In a dilemma as the Lewis actually looks good sans pilot, and the finish is better than my Bader. Might be better left as a novelty but I may 'brush up' (sorry:o ) my old rather pathetic painting skills on something expendable....now where did that Zero do?;) :D

[Agent X20]

Bit of masking tape.. problem you will have will be getting the sheen right... really should lobby the pooch for a replacement decal but you will find that that doesnt work.. even if they completely leave off the markings...

[Craig]

Isn't there a decal commercially available anyway? surely someone does a kit 1:32 Hurri, and if so, you're sorted....?

[prune]

Far easier to get a tin of Humbrol Matt red,it wont be too far out in shade.If the sheen aint right, to save having to re-varnish the whole model, get some matt and gloss acrylic varnish and mix together until you get the required sheen, then just cover the red/white and blue on the tail.

[Red 2]

Thanks for the suggestions.....all very interesting and undoubtedly achievable in the hands of anyone with a modicum of skill but it must be remembered this will be a Red 2 production!!!:D It is many years since anything remotely decent was last turned out so a degree of nervousness abounds....if it all goes wrong, will never persuade DC to swap it for a 'Lane' or two.:D :LOL:

What have other Lewis owners done?

[prune]

What have other Lewis owners done?
Think you're the only one daft enough to buy it:D
Just thought,you're going to have to match the blue as well.

[Red 2]

Think you're the only one daft enough to buy it:D
Just thought,you're going to have to match the blue as well.


:LOL: :LOL: Yup, one of my better purchases!:LOL: :LOL: Must be only another 3000+ out there!

Oh well, a monument to Corgi's QC!:D :LOL:

[Agent X20]

I see the first cannonless Corgi 1/32 Hurricane nightfighter on the horizon!!:D :D :D

[minter]

When I talked to the people in Norfolk, today, they said thay Bader may not go on Ebay. They are not going to get many.

oooh really?....seen this one on their site for a good price,....what to do,....what to do ...oh well mrs mint and i are bound to have an argument sometime, might as well be over this :o

[Red 2]

oooh really?....seen this one on their site for a good price,....what to do,....what to do ...oh well mrs mint and i are bound to have an argument sometime, might as well be over this :o

Could be worse, could have been over the 'Lewis' .......ahem.....;) :D

[Red Leader]

So what's reckoned to be the best of the bunch?
Shuttleworth?
Would I be correct in assuminf Lewis to be the worst due to dodgy tail colours?

[Grizzly Adams]

I've been thinking the same RL. Was looking at the Bader Hurri and thinking i might pick that one up since its being dumped.

[prune]

Just my personal opinion, but if you're going to have one, its gotta be the Bader.

[david cotton]

So what's reckoned to be the best of the bunch?
Shuttleworth?
Would I be correct in assuminf Lewis to be the worst due to dodgy tail colours?

Park and Lewis are the worst 2 .

If you want a BoB aircraft Bader is a better model than the Nicolson, as it has some later improvements. (However, Nicholson is the BoB VC aircraft).

The Sea Hurricane looks very nice in Grey and Green.All the Spitfires are Green and Brown, so this gives your 1/32 collection a bit of a different colour.

I have all 5 Hurricanes, The one I like best is the Sea Hurricane. Corgi will not be doing a MK2 Hurricane in the near future, so Grey and Green will not be along again for a while.:D

[Red Leader]

Interesting scenario this. Do we rekon these will be that collectable? Thing is the nose ain't quite right so will that make em Turkeys and worth diddly in months to come or on the other hand as Corgi ain't doing any in 2007 maybe the opposite 'll happen and they'll be a 1:32 big panic on!

[prune]

maybe the opposite 'll happen and they'll be a 1:32 big panic on!
Haven't you heard RL, 1/32 fever is sweeping the land as we speak(takes another look at the Barkhorn)

[david cotton]

Interesting scenario this. Do we rekon these will be that collectable? Thing is the nose ain't quite right so will that make em Turkeys and worth diddly in months to come or on the other hand as Corgi ain't doing any in 2007 maybe the opposite 'll happen and they'll be a 1:32 big panic on!

All depends if some one else comes out with a stonking 1/32 Hurricane :) The nose may be wrong, but no one else is in the ring at the moment:blink:

The Hurricane also lacks the detail of the other 1/32's. This is made worse by it being a big fighter to. However the Paint Job on the Sea Hurricane does a lot to hide this :)

[Dutchie]

Park and Lewis are the worst 2 .

If you want a BoB aircraft Bader is a better model than the Nicolson, as it has some later improvements. (However, Nicholson is the BoB VC aircraft).

The Sea Hurricane looks very nice in Grey and Green.All the Spitfires are Green and Brown, so this gives your 1/32 collection a bit of a different colour.

I have all 5 Hurricanes, The one I like best is the Sea Hurricane. Corgi will not be doing a MK2 Hurricane in the near future, so Grey and Green will not be along again for a while.:D
That's right DC, the Shuttleworth Hurricane in green and grey is done very good. I have four Hurri's (missing the Lewis). I also like the "strange" colors of the Park. The green spraying lines look nice. The white of the roundel is (perhaps) a little bit to gray. The Bader looks better than the VC. I don't know why......
Is there really a run on 1:32 models these days?:rolleyes:

[david cotton]

Is there really a run on 1:32 models these days?:rolleyes:

There is indeed....... 1/32's will be in short supply in 2007 :eek: the forum members have decreed a state of immediate panick :eek: or was that picnick.... not sure :unsure:

[Dutchie]

There is indeed....... 1/32's will be in short supply in 2007 :eek: the forum members have decreed a state of immediate panick :eek: or was that picnick.... not sure :unsure:
The more panic, the better???:rolleyes: Corgi will come up with new supply

[Red Leader]

Well the two Hurricanes I'd say are dead certs for future are the black one and at least one desert job!

[minter]

So what's reckoned to be the best of the bunch?
Shuttleworth?
Would I be correct in assuminf Lewis to be the worst due to dodgy tail colours?

dont know, i would rather have lewis than the vc one, i cant get over the clear plastic legs on this :(

[minter]

dont foreget the SNS one, if that reaches a silly price it will be probbaly the only SNS i will get

[Pilgrim_uk]

http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/hurri_spec.html

I really like the skin on the Battle of Ceylon from Ratmalana hurricane would make a good un i think.

:cool

[minter]

http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/hurri_spec.html

I really like the skin on the Battle of Ceylon from Ratmalana hurricane would make a good un i think.

:cool

would make an interesting addition to the range,as would thte one below it which was a flying warbird example

[ruger357]

Well I'm getting the HAWKER HURRICANE MK.IA "JAMES NICHOLSON" version. The good news is I'm only paying $29.99 USD. It was a scratch and dent sale. The antenna is knocked off, I should have no problem fixing that. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price.

[ruger357]

Recieved the plane yesterday. The antenna was still in the box so I drilled a slight hole where it should go. I also narrowed down th end of the antenna so it would fit. Got a little super glue out and it's all set. Oh yeh, I sprayed a little dullcote to kill the shine of the super glue. While I was at it I also killed the sheen of the roundals with the dullcote. All in all not bad for $30 usd. Gotta figure out something to replace that ugly string on the antenna next.

[Wolster]

Try some stretched sprue if you have any. get it right and it looks very good.

[ruger357]

Try some stretched sprue if you have any. get it right and it looks very good.

Was thinking about that, but won't it break when the tail rudder moves side to side?

[datacroft]

Was thinking about that, but won't it break when the tail rudder moves side to side?
Erm...................... the aerial cable should be attached to the fin not the rudder.;)

[ruger357]

Erm...................... the aerial cable should be attached to the fin not the rudder.;)

Your absolutly right. Been a long day today in work. Thanks.

[ruger357]

Your absolutly right. Been a long day today in work. Thanks.

I wasn't going crazy :wacko: It is on the rudder.

Anyway my kid is building the HMS Victory and I took a little of the rigging. It's thinner than the Hurricane's white rigging. It is black and more of a nylon material. Looks 100% better. Now maybe some weathering.

[Agent X20]

It is on the rudder, in line with the rudder hinge.......

........... its that Datcroft bloke, ever since his birthday..... never been the same...

[ruger357]

It is on the rudder, in line with the rudder hinge.......

........... its that Datcroft bloke, ever since his birthday..... never been the same...

Yes, hardly any movement of the cable. Could have used stretched sprue, but the Victory rigging looks great.

[P51D]

I took a little of the rigging.

:LOL: that's what I like to hear ruger, diecast takes priority in your house!

Wait till he gets near to finishing his model ....:mad:......then looks up and see's your lovely Hurri on display :eek:

[Agent X20]

Yes, hardly any movement of the cable. Could have used stretched sprue, but the Victory rigging looks great.
If I was after a bit of nylon, I would requesition a pair of the memsahib's tights... enough there to snare a dolphin let alone fix up yer aerial...:D

[datacroft]

........... its that Datcroft bloke, ever since his birthday..... never been the same...
Senility rules KO.:o :LOL:

[ruger357]

If I was after a bit of nylon, I would requesition a pair of the memsahib's tights... enough there to snare a dolphin let alone fix up yer aerial...:D

Nah, that would just hide the plane.:D

[david cotton]

I just managed to snap off an ariel on my VYR Hurricane. I now know why they have the bit of string attached......its so you don't loose the ariel when it snaps off :(

I think I will be cutting the string :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Senility rules KO.:o :LOL:.. naw yer silly old duffer, that's dyslexia...:LOL:

[DCRanger]

Started dusting the cabinet contents so thought I would take the opportunity for a few pics. Despite all the criticism (usuallyy well deserved) I rather like this model.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040076.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040078.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040082.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040083.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040084.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040089.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040090.jpg

[Dutchie]

I like it too DCR:cool:

[dilligafocau]

That's a very tidy Hurrie DCR :cool: This is the Lewis one? Are there any problems peculiar to this one or is it the usual nose & washing line grumbles ? :unsure:

[DCRanger]

Are there any problems peculiar to this one or is it the usual nose & washing line grumbles ? :unsure:

You might have noticed that I only photographed the left side which is the right side if you see what I mean. The wrong side has a fin flash with the colours the wrong way round.:D I still like it but display it in the cabinet with the wrong side to the wall.

[dilligafocau]

You might have noticed that I only photographed the left side which is the right side if you see what I mean. The wrong side has a fin flash with the colours the wrong way round.:D I still like it but display it in the cabinet with the wrong side to the wall.

Ah, I see that now from the Mule's photos. I would'nt have picked that up, that fin flash is so well done ;)

[minter]

there may have been an argument about the wing roundels being too far inwards but i cant remember how the discussion was resolved

[CFBC]

Anyone noticed the amount of these on Ebay at present? My gawd...

[Dutchie]

Anyone noticed the amount of these on Ebay at present? My gawd...

Perhaps something for the CLUB "I don't collect 1/32" :D

[Upkeep]

Started dusting the cabinet contents so thought I would take the opportunity for a few pics. Despite all the criticism (usuallyy well deserved) I rather like this model.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040084.jpg


See? There is NO accounting for taste. I really like the look of this Hurricane -- even with the reversed fin flash and the vivid coloured roundels. Really, nothing that a little matte spray couldn't sort out. The aerial lines on ALL of them are a bit 'obvious' but with some modelling skills applied, that too could be easily sorted out. I was ORGINALLY thinking of getting the Bader one, but seeing this one, perhaps I'm having second thoughts. The cockpit is empty, which just begs a high detailed 1:32 pilot figure in resin. The other figures (for me) could continue to reside in the box.

As one who absolutely LOVES the Hurricane, this would be a fitting example to have . . . actually, any of them would be! :LOL: Thanx for posting these shots, DCR!

Now to decide . . . :unsure:

/U

[KO-B]

See? There is NO accounting for taste. I really like the look of this Hurricane -- even with the reversed fin flash and the vivid coloured roundels. Really, nothing that a little matte spray couldn't sort out. The aerial lines on ALL of them are a bit 'obvious' but with some modelling skills applied, that too could be easily sorted out. I was ORGINALLY thinking of getting the Bader one, but seeing this one, perhaps I'm having second thoughts. The cockpit is empty, which just begs a high detailed 1:32 pilot figure in resin. The other figures (for me) could continue to reside in the box.

As one who absolutely LOVES the Hurricane, this would be a fitting example to have . . . actually, any of them would be! :LOL: Thanx for posting these shots, DCR!

Now to decide . . . :unsure:

/U

Night Reaper!!:cool

KO-B

[ZS-VAN]

Night Reaper!!:cool

KO-B

Without question! :cool

[DCRanger]

Thanx for posting these shots, DCR!



You're welcome.:)

I wish I'd had also bought the Shuttleworth model when it was at a reasonable price. On the look out for one.

[Nimrod48]

Started dusting the cabinet contents so thought I would take the opportunity for a few pics. Despite all the criticism (usuallyy well deserved) I rather like this model.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040076.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040078.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040082.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040083.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040084.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040089.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1040090.jpg


I have a soft spot for this model too ....I will at some point get round to correcting the reversed colours on the fin but for now I can live with it. :)

[Upkeep]

Night Reaper!!:cool

KO-B

Without question! :cool

Mmmmmm . . . yeah, I've seen that and it looks menacing, alright. True, it's sharp, but I really like em in brown/green camo. Truthfully, I'm leaning for either this one or Bader's.

/U

[Craig]

Night Reaper does look an absolute corker, and I really need to pick one up. Never seem to get round to it though, and I know I'll regret it :(. Christmas coming up though...:)

[Scottuk]

Night Reaper does look an absolute corker, and I really need to pick one up. Never seem to get round to it though, and I know I'll regret it :(. Christmas coming up though...:)

Doncaster Toy Fair on Sunday around £65:D

[Upkeep]

I have a soft spot for this model too ....I will at some point get round to correcting the reversed colours on the fin but for now I can live with it. :)

Yes, I think I know what you mean. It has to do with the colours, the detail of the colours -- like on the spinner, for instance. Even with the vivid markings, it really looks like a Hurricane to me. I could see this in the newsreel footage. For all it's little flaws, it does say 'Battle of Britain Hurricane' to me and because of that it does have a lot of potential that I will be following up on.

'Night Reaper' IS a corker, for sure, with the green/grey camo. The detail IS superb at about every turn. Does anyone here have any links to its actual history??? UPDATE: Google is my friend! Very cool story. OK. Its on the list.

/U

[no4mkit]

Night Reaper!!:cool

KO-B

Yes, but the shipping!! :eek:

[Upkeep]

Yes, but the shipping!! :eek:


I can't imagine any of these being more expensive to ship than a 1:72 Lancaster?? :unsure:

/U

[Garethster]

I can't imagine any of these being more expensive to ship than a 1:72 Lancaster?? :unsure:

/U

U/Keep, it's cheaper to fly over and pick one up in person :D...and quaff a few pints down at the "Old Pull and Push" while yer at it ;)

[ZS-VAN]

Mmmmmm . . . yeah, I've seen that and it looks menacing, alright. True, it's sharp, but I really like em in brown/green camo. Truthfully, I'm leaning for either this one or Bader's.

/U

Why limit yourself to one???? :confused: Prior to the release of the Night Reaper I figured the Bader one was the nicest. To cover my bases I got the Sea Hurri as well. Wot if it was nicest? ;)

[minter]

very nice pics of VY-R shame no underwing roundels, to me always looks a bit funny without them

[ZS-VAN]

very nice pics of VY-R shame no underwing roundels, to me always looks a bit funny without them

Is this an accurate depiction of the actual aircraft though? :unsure:

[Upkeep]

U/Keep, it's cheaper to fly over and pick one up in person :D...and quaff a few pints down at the "Old Pull and Push" while yer at it ;)

Now THAT'S a line of logic I can relate to!!!!! :D

/U

[Craig]

Is this an accurate depiction of the actual aircraft though? :unsure:

It's believed so, but no-one's actually sure. Seem to recall that this was another "no known pictures" scenario (of the undersides that is) :) ;)

[no4mkit]

U/Keep, it's cheaper to fly over and pick one up in person :D...and quaff a few pints down at the "Old Pull and Push" while yer at it ;)

Sounds like a forum trip - I'm in. :D

[Upkeep]

It's believed so, but no-one's actually sure. Seem to recall that this was another "no known pictures" scenario (of the undersides that is) :) ;)

My understanding is that all RAF fighters of that era had under-wing roundels when the underside was painted off-white. No?

/U

[Agent X20]

Thats duck egg green.....:)

[Craig]

My understanding is that all RAF fighters of that era had under-wing roundels when the underside was painted off-white. No?

/U

Have had a trawl back through the old thread on this subject, and come up with this:

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showthread.php?t=3174&page=7

The issue comes up again on page 12, but the point is basically that roundels were phased out on the undersides with the black and white undersides, but were then reintroduced. The debate is however whether Nicholson's Hurricane had gained them by the time of the VC being won, as there are no pictures of his aircraft at the time. The lack of underwing roundels is almost certainly accurate, but probably not for the time of the VC's award, but we just don't know when it comes down to it :)

[Upkeep]

. . . but the point is basically that roundels were phased out on the undersides with the black and white undersides, but were then reintroduced. The debate is however whether Nicholson's Hurricane had gained them by the time of the VC being won, as there are no pictures of his aircraft at the time. The lack of underwing roundels is almost certainly accurate, but probably not for the time of the VC's award, but we just don't know when it comes down to it :)

I'm aware of the black/white phase out, and the re-introduction. It just strikes me odd that somehow they got left off on one with 'duck egg green' (thanx Agent -- reading the Humbrol tins again?) undersides when it was apparently common practice to have them on.

Oh well, another mystery to be solved . . . but not by me! ;) I'm over and out on this one. :wacko:

/U

[Agent X20]

It just strikes me odd that somehow they got left off on one with 'duck egg green' (thanx Agent -- reading the Humbrol tins again?) undersides when it was apparently common practice to have them on.
Hell no.... basic common sense and about 100 Airfix kits old froot.... which is why when it aint Humbrol Matt 30.. its wrong... (but I aint gonna get all worked up like Planejunky..)

TBF.. The Mule pics are a hell of a lot better..

[Upkeep]

Hell no.... basic common sense and about 100 Airfix kits old froot.... which is why when it aint Humbrol Matt 30.. its wrong... (but I aint gonna get all worked up like Planejunky..)

TBF.. The Mule pics are a hell of a lot better..

(LOL) It's just I haven't heard that term 'duck egg green' for soooooo long. :D Brings back good memories. There is a few other gems I've forgotten too . . . .

/U

[prune]

I'm aware of the black/white phase out, and the re-introduction. It just strikes me odd that somehow they got left off on one with 'duck egg green' (thanx Agent -- reading the Humbrol tins again?) undersides when it was apparently common practice to have them on.

Oh well, another mystery to be solved . . . but not by me! ;) I'm over and out on this one. :wacko:

/U
On the 6th June 1940,the order was given to repaint all Hurri/Spitfire undersides in Sky (duck egg green),without roundels.Lewis's Plane is in the scheme from this period.Underwing roundels were not added until early August.
As always,there were exceptions.Squadrons still in France until mid June were told to keep the roundels.

[Upkeep]

On the 6th June 1940,the order was given to repaint all Hurri/Spitfire undersides in Sky (duck egg green),without roundels.Lewis's Plane is in the scheme from this period.Underwing roundels were not added until early August.
As always,there were exceptions.Squadrons still in France until mid June were told to keep the roundels.

Thanx for that info, Mr. Prune. Much appreciated. I'm glad this 'quirk' in the model was historical, not one of Corgi's typical little momentary indiscretions(!) :unsure:

Peculiar as this model may be, with its other little anomalies, it really is growing on me. We'll see what shape we're in come January 2009. ;)

/U :D

[Wolster]

On the 6th June 1940,the order was given to repaint all Hurri/Spitfire undersides in Sky (duck egg green),without roundels.Lewis's Plane is in the scheme from this period.Underwing roundels were not added until early August.
As always,there were exceptions.Squadrons still in France until mid June were told to keep the roundels.

So it is possible that Nicholson's bird may or may not have had the lower roundels? The aircraft being destroyed on the 16th August.

[Craig]

So it is possible that Nicholson's bird may or may not have had the lower roundels? The aircraft being destroyed on the 16th August.

Exactly :) Another of the "known unknowns" that litter this hobby! :D

[minter]

if the serial number is known then the date of maunfacure would be known maybe, so a good guess could be made, the only book i have to hand says it was one of 500 gloster built mk1's

[dasboot]

Whats the problem with the nose on these hurri's anyways? Is it too small?

[Garethster]

Whats the problem with the nose on these hurri's anyways? Is it too small?

I think Corgi got it pretty much right, but then again what do I know? I'm sure others will be along shortly ;) :)

[Cardinal]

Whats the problem with the nose on these hurri's anyways? Is it too small?


The nose is perhaps a little 'stubby' when compared to the 1/72 version although this minor issue was overcome with the 1/32 'Night Reaper' :cool: :cool: :cool: Hurri by using a different spinner than on the previous versions. Somewhere in the depths of a thread I believe it was discussed that different Mks of the Hurri had slightly different 'noses' :unsure:.


(BTW, I happen to really like the three 1/32 Hurris that I have, especially 'Night Reaper' which is truly exceptional!!!)

[ACES]

Put the ugly ducking of hurricanes on display , but the thing about the model is it don't look that bad with the cart down and the angle you view it from, its a bit like the stinger mustang.

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr91/rav4/015.jpg

[Upkeep]

Put the ugly ducking of hurricanes on display , but the thing about the model is it don't look that bad with the cart down and the angle you view it from, its a bit like the stinger mustang.



That does look pretty good, alright. I'd have it sitting right on its u/c though. I dunno -- so much whining about these, yet I really like 'em.

/U

[ZS-VAN]

That does look pretty good, alright. I'd have it sitting right on its u/c though. I dunno -- so much whining about these, yet I really like 'em.

/U


Yep. I agree. I didn't get a Hurri because of the negative comments. When I did, I found the them to be pretty nice. No diecast is going to be perfect so if you can live with it, buy it. I now have three and am very happy to have them in my collection. :)

[11SQNLDR]

Put the ugly ducking of hurricanes on display , but the thing about the model is it don't look that bad with the cart down and the angle you view it from, its a bit like the stinger mustang.


Couldn't resist adding this one to the collection last year -Park is without doubt one of our most famous Kiwi aviators:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Park

[Dutchie]

Couldn't resist adding this one to the collection last year -Park is without doubt one of our most famous Kiwi aviators:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Park

OK - 2 is a very good Hurricane model:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Wolster]

Here is my small but (Im?)perfectly formed 1/32 collection!! I hope to add more soon.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w48/wolster2002/diecast/DSC01250.jpg

:D

[ZS-VAN]

Very nice Wolster. Two worth considering are the Bader and Sea Hurri. ;)

[Dutchie]

Nice picture, Wolster:cool:

[CFBC]

I am gonna have to get me that NF Hurricane on display!! ;) :cool

[Grim Reaper]

I am gonna have to get me that NF Hurricane on display!! ;) :cool

Why have you not got it on display already you are slacking CFBC go to the naughty corner for being so slack :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Upkeep]

Here is my small but (Im?)perfectly formed 1/32 collection!! I hope to add more soon.

:D

Lovely group, there Wolster. Both are magnificent in their own ways. Personally, of those two, I rather fancy the Nicholson one just a wee-bit more, albeit Night Reaper really IS a visual treat!

/U http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm82/upkeep/DAF/2_thumbs_up_-_animated.gif

[Red Leader]

Does anyone know if there are any plans to release any more 1:32 Hurricanes? I was thinking that the last release was so good that perhaps the hound would have seen the commercial potential of a Battle of Britain one to coincide with the 70th in the same way as they have with the Spit! Seems maybe a lost opportunity.

[kevjb64]

Does anyone know if there are any plans to release any more 1:32 Hurricanes? I was thinking that the last release was so good that perhaps the hound would have seen the commercial potential of a Battle of Britain one to coincide with the 70th in the same way as they have with the Spit! Seems maybe a lost opportunity.

No plans , was decided that he market could only take one 1:32 model per catalogue and it was the Spits turn . :)