What happened to 1:144 scale?

[Vbombers3]

Why does Corgi make 1:72 Liberators and Wimpeys but not the same aeroplanes in 1:144? Is this scale dead? Couldn't these 1:72 aircraft be easily scaled down to 1:144 to keep we 1:144 collectors happy? :confused:
I love my Corgis but sometimes I just don't understand! :mad:
I also wonder why we don't have a 1:144 Sterling, Hampden, or Hallifax?
Or Catalina? But perhaps its just me. :rolleyes:

[goonybird]

Why does Corgi make 1:72 Liberators and Wimpeys but not the same aeroplanes in 1:144? Is this scale dead? Couldn't these 1:72 aircraft be easily scaled down to 1:144 to keep we 1:144 collectors happy? :confused:
I love my Corgis but sometimes I just don't understand! :mad:
I also wonder why we don't have a 1:144 Sterling, Hampden, or Hallifax?
Or Catalina? But perhaps its just me. :rolleyes:

Coz they is stoopid.

[Vbombers3]

Goonybird are you shouting or are you tense? :D Thats okay, Corgi makes me tense at times too! I'd be more relaxed if they made a Valiant and I wouldn't have to change my name to Vbombers2. ha ha

[Agent X20]

Just a little short on medication.. he'll be okay by the morning... :D

[CFBC]

Goonybird are you shouting or are you tense? :D Thats okay, Corgi makes me tense at times too! I'd be more relaxed if they made a Valiant and I wouldn't have to change my name to Vbombers2. ha ha

The name change can soon be done, be careful VB3...... We have been asking and asking for the third "V" as we have been a Typhoon, nothig so far, but I like to keep a positive mind personally (what mind I have after so much flak), so lets hope for this next release of the 2nd half of 2005 or 2006.... (Think positive)... :)

[kevjb64]

I think in the short to medium term they will be concentrating on getting the core side of the business straight ( 1:72 ) so that may need to be 2007 -2008 .

[Agent X20]

All this talk about core business... its all been covered.. moving into all these estoteric subjects such as Stirlings or Valiants requires a different tack otherwise after the first couple of thousand, it will be dump bin city.. pity... Might just get it from a '72 Tiffie but they is fast running out of viable subjects...

Cure.. another half dozen of Liberators... cant get enough Libbies... make Lofty's day..

[The Defiant Man]

The name change can soon be done, be careful VB3...... We have been asking and asking for the third "V" as we have been a Typhoon, nothig so far, but I like to keep a positive mind personally (what mind I have after so much flak), so lets hope for this next release of the 2nd half of 2005 or 2006.... (Think positive)... :)
There's a difference between being positive and living in cloud-cuckoo land.... :p

(unless you've had some inside info.... :rolleyes: ;)

[Agent X20]

Its all that 'flak' he's been taking..... :D :D :confused:

Must be Mrs CFBC again... found his stash... or CC bill... :D :D :D

[CFBC]

Not at all Agent, best you worry no more, thanks for the concern though. :D

D/F... Who knows... :) ;)

[Agent X20]

Naw.. he wouldnt be able to type if she found his CC bill.....!! :D

[Vbombers3]

My missus turns unusual colours when she sees my AA bills....ha ha.

[Agent X20]

If mine thought they were AA bills she would not be that interested.. but when she sees mine she thinks i've been on some Asian porno binge, all this currency conversion and far eastern promise... ah no that was Cyberhobby..!!

[Agent Carr]

I love the corgi 1/44th bombers. I would quite happily trade all my 1/72 bombers fot the third V bomber. Corgi are missing out by not doing more 1/44th. It is so easy to build up a large collection with little space and money by collecting 1/44th.

[Vbombers3]

I love the corgi 1/44th bombers. I would quite happily trade all my 1/72 bombers fot the third V bomber. Corgi are missing out by not doing more 1/44th. It is so easy to build up a large collection with little space and money by collecting 1/44th.

That's exactly spot on Agent Carr. I can have a decent collection of small scale models and fit them all into a reasonable space. I think the Corgi 1:144 models are special but I see that other companies are nipping on there heels.

Watch out Corgi! I think the only way you can maintain your lead is to make a 1:144 Valiant and a VC10 for Agent X20. ha ha!

[Albert Ross]

I quite agree with you and I shall strive to get Corgi to bring you more 1/144th models. Not a Valiant this year, but a.......... ;)

[Agent X20]

Go on say VC-10.. it wont hurt.... :D :D :D

[BSteinIPMS]

Go on say VC-10.. it wont hurt.... :D :D :D

Why, Agent, have you turned your back on your heritage? Proper British designation = VC10, no hyphen. But small matter, go right on ahead. We Yanks love hyphens. :D

[Agent X20]

Who knows old sport...perhaps it's a Vanguard..!!!

[goonybird]

Nah! AgentX2O. be that Super Connie we woz promised last season. :rolleyes:

Actually revise that. They have to use all those surplus Wellington bits left over from getting it wrong first time round :D :D

[NeilD]

nah its that 'blue tailed' (hope its the correct shade of blue :p ) Viscount he keeps on about...

Neil

[goonybird]

nah its that 'blue tailed' (hope its the correct shade of blue :p ) Viscount he keeps on about...

Neil

No NeilD, Thats a Blue Viscount Tail. You buy the tail and the rest comes as parts to be assembled, with a cr*p magazine over 100 weeks. :D

[BSteinIPMS]

Hmmmm, just managed to acquire all 18 Corgi Viscounts after a lengthy and epic struggle. Laughed maniacally....."Mine! Mine! They're all mine, do you hear? I've got 'em all....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

There's another one coming? :eek:

[Agent X20]

Yep.. BOAC Viscount..

[goonybird]

Congrats Bob. they make a nice set. Which one is your favorite?

I think the new one is BEA union flag, others believe it's the rarely spotted BOAC gold speedbird scheme. I would rather have both! Greedy aren't I !! :D

The nice thing is, unlike brown/grey/green spitfires, there are loads of Viscounts schemes in all variety of colors. Do that, and Corgi would make me and others very happy. Doesn't take much.

[Agent X20]

They are going to do both.. two for the price of one...

How refreshing.. how heinkelkin.....

Most probably the best die casts in the world.. :D :D :D

.. ah a third BEA Viscount..!! aaargh..

Yeah.. come on Bob... whats yer favourite.. KLM.. Bass or the NBA..!!

[Bill Risbridger]

Hunting Clan, Starways, Channel Airways, Air Canada, Trans Canada Airlines, Cambrian.....ah dream on...sigh.

[Agent X20]

Keep dreaming there William.. :D

[goonybird]

They are going to do both.. two for the price of one...

How refreshing.. how heinkelkin.....

Most probably the best die casts in the world.. :D :D :D

.. ah a third BEA Viscount..!! aaargh..

Yeah.. come on Bob... whats yer favourite.. KLM.. Bass or the NBA..!!

And whats wrong with a third BEA viscount? It the one we need to complete the set of BEA. Well nearly (channel Islands, Scottish airways etc and various sub divisions) Oh and Cambrian.

[Agent X20]

Sorry mate.. just thought of the knob *ead E bay ads.. its bad enough giving the trolls two..

[BSteinIPMS]

Congrats Bob. they make a nice set. Which one is your favorite?

I think the new one is BEA union flag, others believe it's the rarely spotted BOAC gold speedbird scheme. I would rather have both! Greedy aren't I !! :D

The nice thing is, unlike brown/grey/green spitfires, there are loads of Viscounts schemes in all variety of colors. Do that, and Corgi would make me and others very happy. Doesn't take much.

I'm mostly fond of the more colourful and glossy ones, Goony.
Some of my favourites thus far are:
Aer Lingus (high gloss, impeccable paint job and tampo printing)
Capital Airlines (same remarks apply. Saw these as a boy at Philadelphia International Airport and always wanted one)
United Airlines (saw these as well).
BEA (new). Blue & white with red wings. How could you not like this one?
Northeast Airlines. Anything painted this awful yellow color needs love. :D

I'm fond of the RAE bird, although I have to wear sunglasses whenever I look at it, it's so bright and colorful. Visitors always single this one out.
Love the Club model ETPS bird, too, with that splash of Day-glo orange here and there. The KLM Viscount (which I understand is Albert's) is a favorite: the striping on the vertical fin/rudder is precisely done and the whole looks very smart.

But for sheer weak-in-the-knees effect, I'd go with the Polished Metal TAA bird. Corgi (Albert?) clearly used the Profile Publications Ltd. monograph on the Viscount which showed this aircraft in a color 5-view spread. Very nice, indeed.

All of which illustrates why 1/144 appeals to collectors. These models are nice as individual pieces go, but when you have all 18 of 'em on glass shelves in an illuminated cabinet, the collection becomes synergistic: the whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts. The collection looks very flashy, and it don't take up much of yer room, either. ;)

[Agent X20]

Well I trust you will be posting the Vickers 18 Viscounts in an inverted loop .. all together, one at a time now.. over Stillwater..

[Bill Risbridger]

I agree with your list of favourite Viscounts there Bob and would add that the British Midland is another very well executed model.

If I had to list the more disappointing Viscounts they would be:-

British Eagle because the logo on the tail slopes whereas it should be straight.
Parcel Force because the fuselage windows are too low.
British Airways because the airline name on the port side slopes.
Also I would love Corgi to re-do the early BEA (700 series) Viscount in polished finish and this time use red paint instead of orange!

[Agent X20]

So... your red square BEA Viscount logo is straight.... dont tell anyone then..
Agreed.. polished metal BEA mark one markings.. mmmmm.... NICE...

[Bill Risbridger]

your right Agent, never noticed that before. Come to think of it, the tail logo on the Aer Fungus is a bit pi**ed too.

[Agent X20]

The BEA one is really dreadful but as we only have that and the Comet to remind us of the red square days.. mmm wheres me Trident..??

[eismeer]

Agree that the Viscount is a fine model.Still got the BAF and the TAA ones to get to complete the set so if they come up on the bay, gimme a chance :D .

As for favourites i think the RAE, Aer Lingus and the BMA are pretty :cool: .

Also hope there is gonna be a BOAC one in the second half releases closely followed by a Cambrian ;) .

[Agent X20]

The TAA one was available at a very reasonable price from a dealer the other day..

[eismeer]

The TAA one was available at a very reasonable price from a dealer the other day..

Yeah i saw that but had my eyes on other things at the time :D . One for the near future though.

[Agent X20]

Wouldnt hang about.. its a VERY nice model... specially at £15....

(believe its one of Alberts)

[BSteinIPMS]

...and if you miss that one, a reputable US dealer has them for $39.95.

[Albert Ross]

Who knows old sport...perhaps it's a Vanguard..!!!

My 'spy in China' in China says 1/400th next year from a well-known manufacturer!!

[spock1]

My 'spy in China' in China says 1/400th next year from a well-known manufacturer!!

:D Albert,

Not Corgi then ? You defected as well ??...... :rolleyes:

[Albert Ross]

The BEA one is really dreadful but as we only have that and the Comet to remind us of the red square days.. mmm wheres me Trident..??
...will 1/400th do?

[Bill Risbridger]

1/144 would be better.

[Agent X20]

Cant see 1/400th... sweet.. but not practical... Rice Krispies Vanguard... :D