Corgi 2nd Half Releases - V-Bombers

[admin]

We are still waiting for the pictures from our Corgi contacts- in the meantime these give some idea of whats coming.

Once we get the shots through we will post up on the Web Site and advise accordingly.

AA31204 AA34604

[DCRanger]

Are these two getting to stage of being over done? Great aircraft and great models but......

[goonybird]

WOW another camouflage vulcan and victor :rolleyes: . why not gloss camo on the victor?? :confused: not had that yet.

[sniperUK]

Must have both,is that white on the bottom of the Vulcan ,Thunderball one :)

[plumstix]

Both possibilities for me. These are Legends, aren't they?

[The Defiant Man]

Nice looking models....on a personal note shame not 1/72......but good additions for the 1/144 collectors I would have thought.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Both possibilities for me. These are Legends, aren't they?

Yes they are both Legends....

[scrounger]

mmmmm, not really into LEG ENds, however, these may need aquiring, if they look good enough

[scrounger]

have just been on CHC website to pre order, and yet something stops me from ordering the Vulcan at £31 when legends are supposed to be cheaper

[Seafire47]

I hate the Legends packaging but I'll be after the Vulcan. Possibly the Victor as well when the price is right.

[scrounger]

yup, may consider buying when they are goind for a tenner... ooops starting to sound like agent now.

[Craig]

The Vulcan in particular looks fantastic, BUT it's a Legend so sadly a no on that one. The finish looks superb however

[Typhoon-MKV]

have just been on CHC website to pre order, and yet something stops me from ordering the Vulcan at £31 when legends are supposed to be cheaper

Yes, so that would be about £39.95 RRP the same price as the Waddo Tanker with AA Packaging - that's a bit naughty Mr Corgi.

:) :)

[Agent X20]

the Waddo Tanker
:) :)

Is this a play on words...??? So why then are Meteors £10 more expensive than 262's...?

[raddger]

Is this a play on words...??? So why then are Meteors £10 more expensive than 262's...?

A very good point.

It's only a 'harrier sized' airplane rather than a 'big' jet such as a bucc or a phantom.

Will it have a huge box to suit??

[minter]

oh good another grey/green vulcan, :confused: nothing against the plane but surley enuogh is enough with this one,bring on a grey green typhoon then another and another...and :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Mint this is the milking bit.... the mold is there, the costs of 'bashing them out' must now be negigible... must be pretty much pure profit.. and the subject...

... and how many Vulcan tankers have you seen at a tenner..??

I think as a set/pair they look quite nice... IMHO..

[Vbombers3]

Why can't we have a matt aluminium one? Weren't there silver ones with the cranked leading edge? Couldn't Corgi use their existing moulds?

[G-force]

Why can't we have a matt aluminium one? Weren't there silver ones with the cranked leading edge? Couldn't Corgi use their existing moulds?


like this perhaps?

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/vulcan/full/raydeacon209.jpg

[scrounger]

i'll have one of those thanks very much. very nice, very different!!!!

[Vbombers3]

I'll be having one too. Thanks G-Force I thought there were matt aluminium Vulcans besides the straight wing ones.

[smithers]

I notice that some of you are complaining about yet more Vulcans/Victors in grey/green camo. Fair point. I find Corgi's choice of castings baffling at times. They tell us there isn't enough mileage in a Valiant, while at the same time churning out what are essentially the same colour schemes for other aircraft time and time again. The blue Corsair is another horse they have well and truly flogged to death.

And just in case you were thinking I'd got through a post without grumping about Legends, it seems that not even the V-Force is spared being Legendised. Some of the prices I have seen on the internet for these are a bit steep. So where exactly is the advantage of buying a Legend?

[Albert Ross]

Corgi have sold thousands of Vulcans and Victors due to the publicity both types have had - and continue to have in the case of the Vulcan. The new Vulcan is 27 Squadron with the 'Dumbo' tail badge and the Victor is a 'correct' 543 Squadron machine with one roundel on the wing(not two like the first one) and the Wyton shield under the cockpit. Cockpit windows are dark grey and not light blue and both in correct gloss finish, which are all improvements I have made. Corgi's Vulcans and Victors have nearly all sold out(at whatever price!) so it's only right they need to produce more. I am actively campaining for a Valiant, but although us knowledgable enthusiasts want one, it'll be a hard job selling them to the general public! :cool:

[spock1]

I am actively campaining for a Valiant, but although us knowledgable enthusiasts want one, it'll be a hard job selling them to the general public! :cool:

:) Albert,

Keep up the good work but I think the harder part is selling the idea to Corgi. Public demand is there and waiting to be fulfilled !!.............. ;) :)

[charley]

Albert,

Thats an interesting post.

Surely the 'momentum' caused by the Vulcan and Victor will help with Valliant sales? Especially with the Cosford activity and the fact weve been kept waiting for the final V-Bomber???? Any more box sets anyone?

It will be interesting to see if GT Models have sold many Resin examples?

[dilligafocau]

Ive being eyeing off the Bomber Legends Vulcan (AA31204) & Victor (AA31604), how do they compare to the hard to find (in Oz anyway) regular AA releases? Ive checked out the pics on the Tricatus site & they both look fine to my newbie V-bomber eyes, even taking into account they are gear down only.

[dilligafocau]

Have had the Legends Vulcan and Victor a while now, both look great. Finally got around to extracting the Tin Triangle from its box......photo-wise the shiny finish and white undersides do not go well with a white background :rolleyes: Still, a nice enough version of this great bomber ;)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_1844.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_1849.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_1846.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/IMG_1847.jpg

[blue steel]

Mmmmm....have several 'AA' Vulcans but don't think I picked up the 'Legends' release. Will have to seriously consider this one now. Thanks :)

[Craig]

Me too, I do love the Vulcan but the Legends box would just annoy me too much :( Been after the 617 Sqn one instead but they don't seem to come up very often, and when they do at a fair old price. What's everyone's views on the V-Bombers now? Am I the last 1:144th collector? Personally I'd love to see the Red Flag Vulcan with cammo undersides :cool

[blue steel]

Me too, I do love the Vulcan but the Legends box would just annoy me too much :( Been after the 617 Sqn one instead but they don't seem to come up very often, and when they do at a fair old price. What's everyone's views on the V-Bombers now? Am I the last 1:144th collector? Personally I'd love to see the Red Flag Vulcan with cammo undersides :cool

No! I wish there was more 1/144 stuff, especially now that 'N' gauge (British 1/148) models are being produced. I think there may be something missing from the V bomber stable (with so much history too)................

[Craig]

No! I wish there was more 1/144 stuff, especially now that 'N' gauge (British 1/148) models are being produced. I think there may be something missing from the V bomber stable (with so much history too)................
Well quite, and I'd love to see the Valiant too, is it too late though? Is anyone bothered any more? I know I'd have several (OK, probably all of them! :D ) but is there the market there was?

[sniperUK]

With the right choices I think 1/144th would be viable ,Valiant would be the obvious but add the C-17 (add some of Dragons 1/144 vehicles), stretched Hercules, B-36,Mars, Bear ,Vanguard, BAC 111 etc and I think the range could grow nicely.

[Nimrod48]

With the right choices I think 1/144th would be viable ,Valiant would be the obvious but add the C-17 (add some of Dragons 1/144 vehicles), stretched Hercules, B-36,Mars, Bear ,Vanguard, BAC 111 etc and I think the range could grow nicely.

Put me down for a few Vanguards. :)

[blue steel]

Put me down for a few Vanguards. :)

Oooh a Vanguard :) Yep, that plus a 111, Trident, Comet 1/2, HS748 and other 'classics' would get the thumbs up from me along with a Valiant !!! B47 would also be great but the Valiant is the one that is surely the most logical for 1/144.

[Craig]

Oooh a Vanguard :) Yep, that plus a 111, Trident, Comet 1/2, HS748 and other 'classics' would get the thumbs up from me along with a Valiant !!! B47 would also be great but the Valiant is the one that is surely the most logical for 1/144.
Agreed, add a Belfast to that list too though... :cool

[Upkeep]

No! I wish there was more 1/144 stuff, especially now that 'N' gauge (British 1/148) models are being produced. I think there may be something missing from the V bomber stable (with so much history too)................

I too happen to really be fond of the 1:144 line and am disappointed that Corgi has chosen to focus in other areas at the expense of it -- especially considering how many military and commercial models there are that could still be done. In particular, I would LOVE a Victor in matte aluminum for instance. One could add a Vulcan to that list too. Unfortunately, with Corgi's current production methods, something like that would bring howls of criticism due to exposed seams that are best 'hidden' with camouflage (although I thought the nuke-flash white ones looked pretty sharp!).

Most of my current collection in 1:144 is of post-war propliners and a few RAF bombers (Victor/Vulcan) which the scale suits beautifully. Not too big -- not too small. With a bit of attention to production, I think Corgi could re-introduce the line to this collectors delight.

I suppose the only reason Corgi HASN'T pursued this scale is they believe the world is happy with 1:200. Well, 1:200 works fine for many modern jetliners which are HUGE compared to a, say, Comet 1, but again, 1:144 is a perfect mid-point scale.

Let me just say that if Corgi DID decide to re-energize this scale, I sure would go back to picking up the ones that fit with my collecting goals.

/U :)

[blue steel]

Agreed, add a Belfast to that list too though... :cool

Belfast.....lovely :) .......guess a Hastings and Beverley (and 1/144 Argosy!) would be pushing it :D

[sniperUK]

Belfast.....lovely :) .......guess a Hastings and Beverley (and 1/144 Argosy!) would be pushing it :D

More schemes on the Hastings and Argosy only two, Transport command and Heavylift,on the Belslow sadly.

[blue steel]

More schemes on the Hastings and Argosy only two, Transport command and Heavylift,on the Belslow sadly.

Yes, initial releases would get the 'wow' factor but then interest would wane too much for the subsequent offerings I suppose

[blue steel]

I too happen to really be fond of the 1:144 line and am disappointed that Corgi has chosen to focus in other areas at the expense of it -- especially considering how many military and commercial models there are that could still be done. In particular, I would LOVE a Victor in matte aluminum for instance. One could add a Vulcan to that list too. Unfortunately, with Corgi's current production methods, something like that would bring howls of criticism due to exposed seams that are best 'hidden' with camouflage (although I thought the nuke-flash white ones looked pretty sharp!).

Most of my current collection in 1:144 is of post-war propliners and a few RAF bombers (Victor/Vulcan) which the scale suits beautifully. Not too big -- not too small. With a bit of attention to production, I think Corgi could re-introduce the line to this collectors delight.

I suppose the only reason Corgi HASN'T pursued this scale is they believe the world is happy with 1:200. Well, 1:200 works fine for many modern jetliners which are HUGE compared to a, say, Comet 1, but again, 1:144 is a perfect mid-point scale.

Let me just say that if Corgi DID decide to re-energize this scale, I sure would go back to picking up the ones that fit with my collecting goals.

/U :)

Spot-on ;) :)

[stan]

I'd agree with all the below- those 50's RAF Transports are cying out for production- and beverley in 1/144 would still be impressive. So far as I know the only alternatives source are the Skyline models from CMA- and at over £100 a throw in 1/200 that's not for most of us!

As lofts fill up 1/144 is the way to go but quality needs to be right or there is a real risk of the 'toy factor' creeping in. (transparencies are a particular issue scaling out at about a foot thick- IMHO much better to go for solid jobs-like onm the Vulcan etc. (Or may I say Diverse Images)

One final point; may I add the request for a decent Liberator in 1/144 please?

[Upkeep]

Yes -- the Beverly is conspicuous by its absence! So is the Hastings, Vanguard and Ambassador for that matter. American subjects that have been overlooked are classics like the DC-6, Convair 240/340, C-46. ALL of these have military and commercial liveries that could make for some very interesting collecting. :cool

And the Canadair Yukon (shown below) could be the final 'swan song' for the Bristol Britannia mould.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm82/upkeep/DAF/bigyuke_550.jpg

Isn't that one majestic looking turbo-prop, eh? :cool British aviation design arguably at its finest, IMPO.

/U

[Agent X20]

Bit blo*dy late now...:(

Mr Upkeep - I trust you are keeping yer eyes peeled.... Western are releasing 3 TCA Connies this month......

If you dont get them now.. (circa £50) a pop, you will be looking at well over three figures.. (blatant ramping)

To be fair most of the RAF stuff is coming out in 1/200, okay its not 1950/60's... (excepting the Britannia and Argosy) .. 1/144 Beverely.. that would be some hulk.. and a 1/144 Hastings.... mmm.. keep smoking that weed....:D :D :D

The pooch had their chance and through incompetent management and marketing, blew it... That was a nice 1-11 Mr Tricatus...:)

[Upkeep]

Bit blo*dy late now...:(

Well, I think some of us are lamenting, while some of us are wistfully hoping. I fall somewhere in between. ;)

Mr Upkeep - I trust you are keeping yer eyes peeled.... Western are releasing 3 TCA Connies this month......

If you dont get them now.. (circa £50) a pop, you will be looking at well over three figures.. (blatant ramping)

:LOL: As a dyed-in-the-wool 'CPA-guy' I have no desire to collect the competitions stuff. Never have, never will. :LOL:

To be fair most of the RAF stuff is coming out in 1/200, okay its not 1950/60's... (excepting the Britannia and Argosy)

I have always maintained that 1:200 is a perfect scale for modern transports, as they would be near-impossible in 1:144. (For the record, I already have two 1:200 CPA Britannias -- both made by Dinky Toys in 1958 & 1959!:LOL: Yup -- those were 1:200, as were most of their other airliners of the late 50's/early 60s.)

.. 1/144 Beverely.. that would be some hulk.. and a 1/144 Hastings.... mmm.. keep smoking that weed....:D :D :D

Any more of a hulk than the Hercules?? That was a nice hulk! :D

The pooch had their chance and through incompetent management and marketing, blew it... That was a nice 1-11 Mr Tricatus...:)

I couldn't agree more, yet I hope someday SOMEONE at Corgi re-invents that 1:144 line. (I also buy a lottery ticket on the weekend too, Mr. Agent.:D;))

/U :)

[Striker1]

Why do they not produce a Victor and Valiant in Fit The Box Size/ Scale they've already produced a couple of Vulcans in that scale........