B25's

[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.


AA35304 AA35303

[DCRanger]

The RAF one is a must have and looks very good. Not too sure about the other one, might wait untill they do the US Navy one.

[simonclarke1034]

I'll be waiting for the RAF B25. Have not really been bothered by the others! :)

[kevjb64]

I agree SC only one thats caught my eye so far .

[sniperUK]

The RAF one the founder of my ATC Sqn flew with this Sqn so a definate.

[plumstix]

I'll take any B-25s that come along.

[Grizzly Adams]

Even from the promo shot that B25 looks a stonker! Deffo take that one!

[The Defiant Man]

Been hoping for that RAF one.....a definite must have (already got a space in the cabinet waiting for it! :rolleyes: ). Too much chrome (again) on the US one.

[WJP?]

I'm going to have to wait to see all the B-25s in the flesh. I need to try and limit myself to just a couple. Don't know if that'll be possible.

[condor]

The RAF version may tempt me into B25 land. Looks the dogs.... ;)



Condor

[minter]

yep, the RAF is the one for me,the photo looks great so can only look better, in the flesh

[Seafire47]

The RAF one looks very nice. I could be tempted by the other one, but I also need to be selective about the B-25s.

[minter]

The RAF one looks very nice. I could be tempted by the other one, but I also need to be selective about the B-25s.

for me selective ,about a bit more than that, its like being a boy in a sweet shop with only a shilling :o

[Agent X20]

.. and the thing is do you you spend it all in the same shop and walk home or save a couple of pennies for the bus fare.... I remember having to cycle 10 miles to get to the nearest kit stockist to save the ninepence the bus fare would have cost.. but that ninepence was a tube of glue..!!!

Nowadays.. I get summoned by mini-agent to run her here there and ****** everywhere cos the buses dont run to time and its too blo*dy dangerous for her to cycle... progres.. pah..!!

[minter]

Nowadays.. I get summoned by mini-agent to run her here there and ****** everywhere

TAXI! http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/happy/auto.gif

[FROGGY]

The RAF is very good, i buy it !

A question for the specialist of B25, Bat out oh Hells is for me OLive drab and not silver, it's real or not ? :confused:

[Agent X20]

TAXI! http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/happy/auto.gif

and you trust taxi drivers... :confused:

[scramble]

Me too, i find that RAF one is very interesting.

[minter]

and you trust taxi drivers... :confused:

not what i was gaetting at, i feel like a taxi driver sometimes

[Agent X20]

So do I sweetie.. but I can never find one..... :D

[minter]

and they charge a fortune :rolleyes:

[kevjb64]

and they charge a fortune :rolleyes:

Thats according to what yer asking em to do mint !! :D

[minter]

i never get into a taxi on me own though have to share, like i say couldnt afford em ;) errrrr what was this thread about now :rolleyes:

[Agent Carr]

RAFs nice however while stick with heavenly body. Chrome looks awful a certain white box job.

[kevjb64]

RAFs nice however while stick with heavenly body. Chrome looks awful a certain white box job.

I agree , anyone fancy going into white box supply . :D

[Martin Bull]

Wasn't remotely interested until I saw the pic of the RAF one.

May just be tempted when I see it in the metal.....

[Craig]

The RAf one looks absolutely stunning, that just might be the one for me. Cracking job, and if it comes out as good as it looks, Wow....

[guignol1971]

As everybody, the RAF one seems great on the CHC pic...The other B-25 needs more pics to catch me, but why not ! :D

[minter]

any one know what how many the run is on these?

[monty]

Yep the RAF ones a deffo for me too, and the only one I'm allowed as there's a mini monty turning up in October, perhaps I can persuade the wife that my collection is a trust fund!

[no4mkit]

My situation exactly Monty, though baby no4 is due in July so you have a bit more time at least! Why couldn't Corgi produce all these great models LAST year? My only hope is to try the trust fund angle too... ;) :rolleyes:

[minter]

congrats to you monty and No4, i have stopped at 2, couldnt imagine 4.....i think i would be dialling Nanny 911 :rolleyes:

[monty]

Thanks Minter, Good news is that I was sat down last night flicking through the new catalogue and just happened to mention that the RAF Mustang and Kittyhawk were legends and therefore much cheaper and I think I've got away with it :D , might try mentioning the others I like at some point :cool:

[minter]

meanwhile mrs montys flicking through a mothercare catalogue :eek:

[monty]

meanwhile mrs montys flicking through a mothercare catalogue :eek:

Soooo true £££££:(

[Agent X20]

congrats to you monty and No4, i have stopped at 2, couldnt imagine 4.....i think i would be dialling Nanny 911 :rolleyes:

Good job you borrowed that rusty stanley knife eh mints....

[minter]

that wouldnt make a dent, chain saw mate :D
mind you these days to cream crackered....rather have a cup of tea :rolleyes:

[Angels one-five]

And back to the thread..

I was really hoping for an RAF mitchell - and am not disappointed with this one; even the pre-pro shot looks great. Is there any news on the number that this will be limited to?

[Agent X20]

Yep... and further reference to the cat it would seem that all the 25's have to be supported....

silver one is growing on me.... :D

[minter]

Number in run, asked this (post 29) dont think i got an answer?

[admin]

Not yet known but hoping to find out soon - have heard production runs have been cut though.

[Agent X20]

Number in run, asked this (post 29) dont think i got an answer?

They aint gonna state that until they go to the presses.. Its only the airliners and the all working Spit that they have published in advance of the model appearing..

[gregorh63]

RAF B25 is now on my list. The CHC newsletter pic has sealed it for me. Fantastic job, looks the business. One bomber only per half year and this is it!! :)

[kevjb64]

Seems to be yet another info Corgi nonce up on this aircraft though . If it does depict an aircraft of D-Day I take it 226 were not suicidal enough to liberate Holland all on their own :confused: ( only to hand it back a month later so KG3 could start Doodlebug ops from there :rolleyes: ).A couple of sights have it as Swanton Morley ( including F/M ) but my mate's ( and fellow , though non-posting , forum member ) grandfather served throughout WWII with 226 and his notes , and the official bomber command site do not put it there either .

I include a list : -

Harwell : Apr 1937-Sep 1939
Rheims, France : Sep 1939-May 1940

Detached to Perpignan/La Salanque, France : Feb/Mar 1940.

Faux-Villecerf, France : May 1940-Jun 1940
Artins, France : Jun 1940
Thirsk : Jun 1940
Sydenham (Belfast) : Jun 1940-May 1941
Wattisham : May 1941-Dec 1941

Detached to Manston during Aug, & to Long Kesh during Nov.

Swanton Morley : Dec 1941-Feb 1944

Detached to Ouston &, later, to Thruxton, during Aug 1942.
Detached to Drem during Jul 1943.

Hartford Bridge (Blackbushe) : Feb 1944-Oct 1944
Vitry-en-Artois, France : Oct 1944-Apr 1945
Gilze-Rijen (B77), Holland : Apr 1945 onwards

Just been reading the blurb in the catalogue : -

In the build up to ' D-Day ' , some Mitchell's were based in Holland including No.226 Squadron ... :confused:

[Jumo]

I hope a RAF Mitchell will be released with only partial or no D-Day stripes.

[smithers]

Yes, like many of you I like the look of the RAF B-25. But after the right mess Corgi have made of some of their bombers recently, I'll definitely want to see this one in the flesh first.

In fact, I wouldn't dream of pre-ordering any new release from Corgi- their catalogue pictures are often so inaccurate that you just don't know what you are going to get till you open the box. Thank heavens for Tricatus- he's saved me an absolute fortune!

[shuttle]

I can honestly say that I have never opened a box of a new casting from Corgi and felt let down. The latest, the Meteor, is superb and I really like the Corgi 'house style' (a big thumbs up to Richard from GT Models!!). For me, part of the fun collecting AA's is getting a new box and seeing what lurks inside!

:D Shuttle

[Martin Bull]

Hehehe...I noticed it too, kev ! ;)

Imagine the headlines : 'Mad Mitchell Mission', '226 Takes On The Wehrmacht'..... :rolleyes:

'In the build-up to D-Day, some Mitchells were based in Holland, including No. 226 Squadron...' ( Corgi Catalogue p.11 ).

That must have been some secret mission - I think Corgi should tell us more ! :p

[Agent X20]

VE for D Day perhaps.. :confused: good one though.. prefer the typos to the spinning props..!!

[Martin Bull]

Ahh - that must be it - the build-up to VE Day. Must have been flying in all those barrels of beer and stuffed Hitler dummies to burn on bonfires..... Good old 226 ! ;)

[neighbob]

Does anyone else have the Ghosts 2005 calender?the B25 on this months page is a beauty.She is called Tondelayo and i assume she's flying in America.A dead cert in my books.

[Kiwi Dave]

My retailer has Heavenly Body on display and it's one impressive looking model! Wasn't prepared to pay full price but it is now on my must have list. :p

[minter]

the 226 sqdn one is the one for me ..................at the right price,looks a peach :)

[Martin Bull]

Here you go, neighbob - feast your eyes on this lot : -

http://community.webshots.com/album/239234892iRleQi

[planejunky]

Does anyone else have the Ghosts 2005 calender?the B25 on this months page is a beauty.She is called Tondelayo and i assume she's flying in America.A dead cert in my books.

Sorry Bob, yes we have the Ghosts calendar, and we know Philip Makanna too! He's always milling about at Legends as he is one of those lucky individuals who has an "Access All Areas" airside pass!

That B-25 pic is a stunner, Glenn is currently describing himself as "Mr July" for his Cub shot this month! :D

[neighbob]

Sorry Bob, yes we have the Ghosts calendar, and we know Philip Makanna too! He's always milling about at Legends as he is one of those lucky individuals who has an "Access All Areas" airside pass!

That B-25 pic is a stunner, Glenn is currently describing himself as "Mr July" for his Cub shot this month! :D

I'd like to thankyou and M/B for the quick response. :D :D :D :D

[Martin Bull]

At times like this, I wish there was a Smilie in the shape of two upraised fingers..... ;)

[neighbob]

At times like this, I wish there was a Smilie in the shape of two upraised fingers..... ;)

hows this

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[Typhoon-MKV]

My retailer has Heavenly Body on display and it's one impressive looking model! Wasn't prepared to pay full price but it is now on my must have list. :p
Yes I have heard postive things about this - even a couple of jaded Corgi collectors are raving about it.

Damn I wasn't going to collect these either!!!

[shuttle]

After reading 'The First Heroes: The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raid--America's First World War II Victory' I am waiting for the next B-25. I hope it is a fitting tribute to the Guys who flew that amazing mission from the USS Hornet. It is the American version of the 'Dambusters' IMHO. It might not have had a huge military impact but it sure did give the public a shot in the arm when they needed it. Both raids really shocked the Axis high command as well.

:) Shuttle

[minter]

the most famous b-25 mission if them all, yeah theyve got to do one :)

[Kiwi Dave]

Yes I have heard postive things about this - even a couple of jaded Corgi collectors are raving about it.

Damn I wasn't going to collect these either!!!

And once again the catalogue picture does this model no justice. It's a nice size to, not too big. Can't wait to see what some of the others will look like in the flesh (metal). :)

[philminnion]

My retailer has Heavenly Body on display and it's one impressive looking model! Wasn't prepared to pay full price but it is now on my must have list. :p


I note that FM has pictures of Heavenly Body posted on their website. It does look very tasty indeed. I can hardly wait. I guess I will end up with a half dozen B25s too. You always intend to just buy one or two but it just doesn't work that way.

Phil Minnion

[Typhoon-MKV]

And once again the catalogue picture does this model no justice. It's a nice size to, not too big. Can't wait to see what some of the others will look like in the flesh (metal). :)
Yeah saw one today in the Flesh, and was surprised how small it was compared to say the Wellie, almost 1/48th Scale Mustang size - it is quite nice actually

[tsr2]

Received Corgi's first B25 'Heavenly Body' at the weekend. I'm impressed, it's a good model. Corgi seem to have gone the extra mile with this casting. The detailing is excellent.

I've always had a fond spot for the B25, must be my childhood memories of the movie Sole Survivor. The end still freeks me out to this day :eek:

[neighbob]

Agree with tsr2's comments.Got the Doolittle B25 yesterday,i am impressed with detail in the casting.Can't wait for the D-Day stripe version.My only niggle is with the stand,Corgi decided to put it in a cradle version which makes the model sit very high compared to every thing else and seems unstable.They could have used the same stand as used on the HE111 as they are similar size wise.

[shuttle]

I am on holiday in Ireland at present and hope my B-25 is waiting for me when I get back next week. I have read good reports about it and can't wait to get it displayed next to the B-17 and B-24. A B-26 from Corgi would be nice at some stage.....

Very little diecast action where I am at present. I found one shop in Cork selling some AA's but a very limited range (mainly civil).

:) Shuttle

[rmorley]

Couldn't help but pre-order the RAF B-25, it looksSUPERB! Strangely enough, I found this review of a B-25 kit that has MQ-V and Doolittle as the decal options (Cue X-Files music).

http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/a-c/b-25b-c-i.htm

As you can see, the boxart has MQ-V on ASW/ASV duties- now there's a diorama! Next year, Mr. Hound? How about it? A B-25 or CC Welli/Lib/B-17 flying over the sea, waiting to drop bombs on a resin mini-sub/U-Boat? You could even use a Spit! (Towards the end of WW2 in Europe, some marks of Spit were used against "Biber" mini-subs)

Regards

[shuttle]

I got my B-25 out and put her on display. She looks superb and I think Corgi have done a great job. Well done!

:) Shuttle

[rmorley]

I got my B-25 out and put her on display. She looks superb and I think Corgi have done a great job. Well done!

:) Shuttle

Just a shame they didn't do an RAF one sooner!

[minter]

the best is yet to come ?

[Agent X20]

Just a shame they didn't do an RAF one sooner! Dont worry they will keep knocking them out now until you are well and truly bored rigid..

[minter]

and then theyll be 25 notes a piece :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Ha ha... not like you to overpay... all this stuff on the market they are only gonna move at a score max.... If not buy a Libby and a hacksaw...

[rmorley]

Dont worry they will keep knocking them out now until you are well and truly bored rigid..

Aye! They will!

[rmorley]

and then theyll be 25 notes a piece :rolleyes:

Hound'll be sniffing

[rmorley]

Ha ha... not like you to overpay... all this stuff on the market they are only gonna move at a score max.... If not buy a Libby and a hacksaw...

Maybe a brain too.

[Agent X20]

and change out of twenty quid... thats going some... :D

[rmorley]

and change out of twenty quid... thats going some... :D

How about a quid?

Kia sell cars for a quid deposit, and cars are probably worth more...

[rmorley]

Just had another look at Tri's superb B-25 piccies. Well done, old chap. You're a credit to the world!

I love the crew ladder and block. It's that kind of feature which really, in my eyes, sets a model off. It's also great for dios.

Got to get the brushes and some RAF crewmen out, maybe the wallet (for DAF's European revetment), and got to start preparing for my B-25!

(Shame it won't be here for a long while though...)

[rmorley]

Sorry, forgot to add that this kind of thing really proves that Corgi is the market leader for a/c, but their faffing around and crazy statements kinda overshadow this. :rolleyes:

Shame, really.

[rmorley]

I see that the FM now has "Bats outa hell" in stock...

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35303

Regards

[Agent X20]

ditto see Canberra thread....

[neighbob]

Be careful when dusting these models as one of the landing lights fell out of mine today.Nothing a bit of glue didn't sort out,just a bitch to find the piece again after bouncing across the floor.
I hate dusting!!!!!!!!

[CFBC]

U mean you had to find a bitch to find the piece or better still "how" could tell it was a bitch N/B..... :p :D

Noted though, thanks. :)

[neighbob]

[QUOTE=CFBC]"how" could tell it was a bitch N/B..... :p :D

If you don't know now,don't get married,as the future mrs CFBC won't be to impressed. :D

[G-force]

Getting quite keen on a Mitchell, as the model looks cracking. Are there many RAF schemes to do?

[Agent X20]

One from 633 Squadron..!

[prune]

No theres not many RAF schemes, but they can do a RAF Mitchell III which is a B-25 J, same as Heavenly body.

[G-force]

Any pictures I've seen so far when googling, are all invasion striped craft. I'd like a nice RAF Camo or a plain one.

[charley]

One from 633 Squadron..!

:cool: Or the one from the Battle of Britain movie! :D

[jetfan]

Re G-force's query; Mike Bowyer's book on 2 Group RAF has several photos of camouflaged B-25s of 180,Sqdn, 226 Sqn, 98 Sqdn , all without the invasion stripes as they were operating in 1943.

Brings up a suggestion; how about a Boston to go with it?

[CKS1]

Re G-force's query; Mike Bowyer's book on 2 Group RAF has several photos of camouflaged B-25s of 180,Sqdn, 226 Sqn, 98 Sqdn , all without the invasion stripes as they were operating in 1943.

Brings up a suggestion; how about a Boston to go with it?

Hello Jetfan.

A Boston would be a ripper choice, heaps of schemes to choose from their?!?!!? RAF, RAAF, SAAF, USAAF, Russian etc.

Cheers CKS1

[corgi956]

Would love to get my hands on a B25 but they are still a bit pricey for me.

Would love the RAF one, and I guess it is imperative to have a Doolittle one, given it's historical importance.

However, at the Reebok, one dealer had the RAF one on at £55 and it went PDQ.

No chance for me then. I will be buying an example at some time in the future but not at those prices. :(

[CFBC]

Anybody have any idea how many of the RAF B25's were produced? Does look good and I am toying with the idea of grabbing one. :)

[Agent X20]

2010 according to the god Tri...

£45 at Huntingdon.. and from the sounds (well dealer opinion) of it that will be it before its decert time..

[CFBC]

Thanks Agent. Seems to be what they are going for when listed on the evilbay too at present.... I thought it would be around the 2-3k mark issued.... Will sit tight and see what happens. Cert or no cert will do me for this one. :)

[Agent X20]

Suppose it depends if its one of the few they will hold back a la Black Spit, second 190 etc... if they go to dump then they may become cheaper... Thing is I suppose the dealer fraternity, if they a gonna buy a couple of dozen of something, that will be the one they go for and to that point the wholesalers should get better money for them which in turn means that Corgi wont let em go for silly wonga to the wholesalers.. hey ho... all depends if it makes the collection...

[Martin Bull]

One from 633 Squadron..!

How's this for super-anorak-dom : the actual one from 633 Squadron has been mouldering away at North Weald for years & apparently it's at last been sold and is due to be restored/displayed at Booker.....:)

[The Defiant Man]

How's this for super-anorak-dom : the actual one from 633 Squadron has been mouldering away at North Weald for years & apparently it's at last been sold and is due to be restored/displayed at Booker.....:)
Nah...even I know that!:p :D

Only cos it's in this months' Flypast....

[jetfan]

Did you know that an airline pilot has set up a production line to build six flying Mosquito replicas? The first one is well on the way. One of his fellow pilots, who is also an enthusiast, told me about it a couple of weeks ago. They are being built somewhere near Memphis.

[neighbob]

Did you know that an airline pilot has set up a production line to build six flying Mosquito replicas? The first one is well on the way. One of his fellow pilots, who is also an enthusiast, told me about it a couple of weeks ago. They are being built somewhere near Memphis.

Are they full scale?if so where did he get 12 merlin engines from?

[jetfan]

My understanding was that they are full size; I have no idea where the power plants are coming from.

[CFBC]

Did you know that an airline pilot has set up a production line to build six flying Mosquito replicas? The first one is well on the way. One of his fellow pilots, who is also an enthusiast, told me about it a couple of weeks ago. They are being built somewhere near Memphis.

What..... Dam.... Ive already booked the Honeymoon elsewhere!! You coul have said sooner!!!! :rolleyes:

So, give us some details J/F, please. :)

P.S - Can I move these post's to a new Mossie thread in the News section?

[strix1998]

Is it me or do the B25's seem to be holding up pricewise better than the norm? Apart from Bats Outa Hell offered decertificated by J---ies at £30 the others seem to be commanding £50ish.

[kevjb64]

Is it me or do the B25's seem to be holding up pricewise better than the norm? Apart from Bats Outa Hell offered decertificated by J---ies at £30 the others seem to be commanding £50ish.

I would agree , there have not been that many on the bay and those that have been in the price range you indicate . Problem is no idea if any due back from USA .

[Agent X20]

Suppose its all down to what the pooch will let em go for.. If at the end of the day they are shoved onto the wholesaler market at a tenner you will see them at £20 at the fairs.. perhaps they have decided to sit this one out.... I bet theres a blo0dy great pile of the things sitting somewhere..:D

[goonybird]

Certainly appears to be less stuff dumped. So if not being bought, begs the question where is it all?
However, if prices are holding at realistic levels for Corgi, that leaves us to pay considerably more than we were previously accustomed to.
That be the hardened collectors then. So even less buyers than before.
Oozlum bird time methinks:D

[Merritec]

I would agree , there have not been that many on the bay and those that have been in the price range you indicate . Problem is no idea if any due back from USA .
Not sure how many are left at Corgi Uk, but the Canadian wholesaler tried to get more stock and were told they are sold out at Corgi US. That was for Doolittle and Heavenly Body. RAF was short shipped as Corgi US had more pre-orders than they were allocated. Not sure about OH-7 or Bats outa Hell.

So in short, I wouldn't expect many to come from the US.

[DCRanger]

Bit like the Wimpy. Has been dumped but % wise not as much as many others. Partly I think because ebay sellers haven't risked low starting prices.

[avro730]

My copy of Aircraft Model Collector magazine/catalogue arrived this morning. Tucked away at the end of the section on Corgi was "exclusive news" that the 2nd half 2006 releases will include:-

Hawker Typhoon
Eurofighter Typhoon
Junkers Ju88
Westland Lysander

All in 1/72

Oficial release date of the 2nd half catalouge is April 18th so we shall see then !

[shuttle]

Well, that is logical if the 'leaked' list from last year is to be believed (and that was pretty accurate). The only surprise (and it is an excellent one) is the Lysander. It seems to have replaced the P-38 (though Corgi USA could still produce that).

A Ju-88, both Typhoons and the Lysander will please many people and I will be up for all of them!

:D Shuttle

[kevjb64]

My copy of Aircraft Model Collector magazine/catalogue arrived this morning. Tucked away at the end of the section on Corgi was "exclusive news" that the 2nd half 2006 releases will include:-

Hawker Typhoon
Eurofighter Typhoon
Junkers Ju88
Westland Lysander

All in 1/72

Oficial release date of the 2nd half catalouge is April 18th so we shall see then !

Of course they may be right but did not the same mag print an exclusive about 6 months back claiming the Hawker Typhoon and the Ju88 would be in the 1st Half Catalogue ?

[Agent X20]

Along with the Javelin....:LOL:

[Martin Bull]

http://www.geocities.com/h_zoeller/ju88_a5.jpg


Sorry - daydreaming again ! :wacko:

[Craig]

Would love to see a Lysander, that would be an absolute must have! :cool:

[The Defiant Man]

Hope it's true....but as has been said, the Hawker Typhoon was widely tipped for the first half of the year...

[no4mkit]

What a glorious day that would be MB!! :D

Let's hope there's a lot of truth to this rumor... :)

[Agent Carr]

Would buy them all apart from the Typhoon which I still can not see happening. Not more than at least 4 schemes for the Typhoon at the moment. They would be mad not to do a decent P38 and ME110 next term.

[The Defiant Man]

Would buy them all apart from the Typhoon which I still can not see happening. Not more than at least 4 schemes for the Typhoon at the moment. They would be mad not to do a decent P38 and ME110 next term.
Presume you mean the Eurofighter version? Feel it is rather too early for it.....also thought that "too few schemes" was a constant argument put forward by Corgi for not doing numerous types.....:unsure:

What the ferk has all this got to do with B-25's anyway?:unsure:

[david cotton]

Hello all
If Corgi did that Ju88 night fighter for £65, I would buy that at full price..... I would not be able to wait....... I would then buy a couple more when they dropped.....:wacko:

[avro730]

I posted here 'cause I couldn't find the other 2nd half releases thread. Is there an easy way?

[shuttle]

The Lysander is an inspired choice. Another BoB gap filled and lots of schemes. I just hope it is true.

The Eurofighter is also logical. It is going to be more common at future air shows and is being operated by various air forces.

The Hawker Typhoon is going to be fantastic. End of story!!

A Ju-88 will be so popular IMHO. Luftwaffe sells!!

:D Shuttle

[hworth18]

http://www.geocities.com/h_zoeller/ju88_a5.jpg


Sorry - daydreaming again ! :wacko:


I must be having the same dream MB, but you're not in it....:LOL:

[strix1998]

The Ju 88 especially lots of mouth watering options to contemplate!

Eurofighter sounds good although have yet to see the FM 1/48 offering.

Hawker Typhoon superb in 1/72 or 1/32 I'm not fussy.

[david cotton]

Hawker Typhoon superb in 1/72 or 1/32 I'm not fussy.

I am...... dreaming of 1:32 :D Will it be a tear drop or car door one.:confused:
I so hope its a 609 squadron, with car door, based at Manston :) .... I work at Manston :blink:

[The Defiant Man]

I am...... dreaming of 1:32 :D Will it be a tear drop or car door one.:confused:
I so hope its a 609 squadron, with car door, based at Manston :) .... I work at Manston :blink:
Betcha its a tear drop version.....:p :LOL:

[FROGGY]

A lysander and not a P38 ! :LOL: "sacré corgi":LOL: rules british planes rules.

[shuttle]

Froggy,

The Lysander spent a lot of time landing in small French fields during WWII so I am very glad Corgi could be producing a model of such a classic aircraft!

:) Shuttle

[FROGGY]

May be shuttle, but a p38 is more "glamour" !:wacko:

[shuttle]

Froggy,

I think we will see a P-38 soon but not from Corgi. Witty or Dragon would be my guess but I think Gemini Jets could do a great job.

Well done to COrgi for supporting British aircraft!!!

:) Shuttle

[FROGGY]

Agree with you Shuttle, corgi is british it's normal to produce UK planes like météor, gladiator or lysander, but I wait some plane's like P38, BF110 or Mirage III (may be witty)

[charley]

I disagree Froggy,

Landing in France at night with only a member of the French Resistance guiding you in with torch light....bloomin amazing in my book...seriously go find out more about these operations, you'll see what the fuss is about! :)

P-38 would also be good....the one flown by 'Warby' would be great! :cool:

[Red Leader]

I'm happy for Corgi to do Lysander and Dragon to do P38. Suits me fine. Much better that 2 manufacture's produce different types rather than copying each other as has ben the norm all too often. How many more versions of P51D's/Spit MkV's and 109's are we gonna get???!!!!!! It's gotten tedious and a plane like a Lysnader is a welcome departure!!

[spock1]

and a plane like a Lysander is a welcome departure!!

:) And long, long overdue! ........... ;) :)

[Lofty]

:) And long, long overdue! ........... ;) :)
Bit like the local bus/train service.....;) :rolleyes:

[guignol1971]

May be shuttle, but a p38 is more "glamour" !:wacko:
Far, far, in front of the Lysander... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Corgi is in its biplans production... :rolleyes:

I think we will see a P-38 soon but not from Corgi. Witty or Dragon would be my guess but I think Gemini Jets could do a great job.


Shuttle, I hope so... :o

[shuttle]

The Lysander isn't a biplane!!! I think this will be a quite popular choice as it a well known plane and was used in a variety of roles. I foresee another target tug coming up!!!

:) Shuttle

[zed550]

i think we will be seeing a p-38 shortly!

[Agent Carr]

Popular choice my foot. This has the mass sales potential of a soggy cabage. While it will look nice in my collection they wont sell nearly as many as a decent P38 would. Corgi is aiming is to please the hardcore collectors with a mass produced product which it very odd. JU88, Me110, ,Tyhoons(Hawker), P38, F3 Tornado, Mig15, Mig21 are a gold mine of sales potential yet corgi are going for obscure British aircaft.

[Celtic]

Popular choice my foot. This has the mass sales potential of a soggy cabage. While it will look nice in my collection they wont sell nearly as many as a decent P38 would. Corgi is aiming is to please the hardcore collectors with a mass produced product which it very odd. JU88, Me110, ,Tyhoons(Hawker), P38, F3 Tornado, Mig15, Mig21 are a gold mine of sales potential yet corgi are going for obscure British aircaft.
I think they are going for a mix. Sales of the H. Typhoon and Ju 88 will more than offset any lack of sales for the Lysander (if that occurs). I think this allows them to introduce some interesting, if obscure, types. You never know; when they do release a P-38, they may counter it with a Whirlwind.

[prune]

Corgi could be testing the water for a more obscure type with the Lysander.
If it doesn't sell they might be put off doing a Whirlwind, Defiant etc.
I still think these types would sell out with low runs, even if we had to pay more for them.

[Agent Carr]

How about a Mig3 or IL2 or Russian Hurricane. They can not avoid the aircraft of Russia forever if they are producing obscure Brit aircraft.

[jetfan]

I can't imagine a more dreary paint scheme than that currently applied to the new Typhoon. But I suppose that if it was done as a Legend, then it will be a good seller at airshows.

I'm delighted to see the Lizzie; all black, TT version, ASR version, black- belly and stock camo. I seem to recall seeing one at the Canadian Air Museum in Ottawa in a basic silver scheme in the early 1960s. Can anyone confirm this? If you think about it, it was a very significant aircraft though it was produced in comparitively small numbers and rarely mentioned due to its clandestine activities.

The Tiffie is long overdue.

[zed550]

me dont thinks the p-38 will be from the hound!

[Agent Carr]

I want a P38 however, it has to be from either Corgi or Dragon as I hate the fixed undercart of Witty.

[guignol1971]

How about a Mig3 or IL2 or Russian Hurricane. They can not avoid the aircraft of Russia forever if they are producing obscure Brit aircraft.
Agree with you Agent Carr,
WWII aircrafts need to be represented by all major warbirds from different country, and by their actions or by the number of aircrafts produced, the russians planes must be done ! It seems that, according to Corgi, there isn't any russians aces or aircrafts liveries who deserve to be released... :wacko:

The Lysander isn't a biplane!!!

Shuttle, :)
Humm...:confused: two wings, the first one up to the second one = a biplane :p

[sniperUK]

A Lysander would be brilliant especially as 231 Sqn ones were based at where my house is now.I have built the 1/32 Matchbox one very interesting and it most definatley NOT an obscure British aircraft.

[Agent Carr]

Yes it is outwith the diehard aircraft nuts it is an obscure British aircraft. Most casual AA collectors I have met can not tell a Spit apart from a Hurricane. Corgi are going to stuggle to find a mass market if they produce one. Yes I want one however like the Biplanes it would make better sense to put the investment in tooling you can flog to death.

[DCRanger]

For once I'm in agreement with you AC:)

[Agent Carr]

Makes a change!

[sniperUK]

With 1,368 produced and service with 26 squadrons I would not call it obscure.it was the main army co-operation aircraft with the RAF until 1941 then SD and ASR duties. In the late 50s early 60 there was eaven a radio drama series based on a Lysander Sqn.Not glamorous but definatly not obscure.

[Agent Carr]

Ok not obscure but not going to be a huge seller. If corgi cant sell B25s what hope have they got of selling this in large numbers. You would find it easier to shift V1 rockets.

[The Defiant Man]

Yes it is outwith the diehard aircraft nuts it is an obscure British aircraft. Most casual AA collectors I have met can not tell a Spit apart from a Hurricane. Corgi are going to stuggle to find a mass market if they produce one. Yes I want one however like the Biplanes it would make better sense to put the investment in tooling you can flog to death.

If most casual AA collectors cannot tell a Spit from a Hurri is there anything that can be flogged to death?:unsure:

They might as well just release hundreds of different Spits (or Hurris) and chuck away all the other moulds.....:rolleyes:

Lots of folks say "do this or that...guaranteed winner...will sell buckets".....sorry, but don't agree...their just your personal favourites....all the iconc aircraft that the non-diehards/enthusiasts are probably interested in (and could identify) have been done (apart from Concorde)....all new types from now on will have a limited saleability, look at the 262....iconic aircraft, three models done and there are hundreds of them floating about.....there just isn't the mass market that Corgi (and others) are aiming for.

[DCRanger]

I would have expected a P38, Hellcat, Wildcat, Blenheim, Defiant, Do335 and several others before the Lysander. I'm not complaining as I would add a Lizzie to my collection, I just think that other subjects would sell better. Hey ho, the next DC3 could be the one with floats.:rolleyes:

[ozlanc]

Popular choice my foot. This has the mass sales potential of a soggy cabage. While it will look nice in my collection they wont sell nearly as many as a decent P38 would. Corgi is aiming is to please the hardcore collectors with a mass produced product which it very odd. JU88, Me110, ,Tyhoons(Hawker), P38, F3 Tornado, Mig15, Mig21 are a gold mine of sales potential yet corgi are going for obscure British aircaft.

I've often commented on Corgi's obscure choices, but four new ok moulds can't be to bad imo. Maybe next year we'll get the Me-110, P-38 etc.

[Dogtwenty]

Yes it is outwith the diehard aircraft nuts it is an obscure British aircraft. Most casual AA collectors I have met can not tell a Spit apart from a Hurricane. Corgi are going to stuggle to find a mass market if they produce one. Yes I want one however like the Biplanes it would make better sense to put the investment in tooling you can flog to death.

I see you are on form again Mr Carr?
The Lysander will, probably, be the Shuttleworth model, lets face it, it would sell well there! I think its an outstanding aircraft - Tally-Ho!

The jets I dont care for, but each to his own, and the Hawker Typhoon should have been out last year, but I'm sooooooooo impatient, but its a very welcome addition. The Lizzie and Typhoon can be made to run awhile and Corgi will get round to the ME 110 I'm sure. Theyre just teasing Martin thats all!! ;)

[Martin Bull]

Mmmmm ? ...sorry D/T - daydreaming again.....;)

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/001-100/Fea016_Martin-Drewes_Borges/images/drewes110.jpg

[shuttle]

The Lysander obscure!! It saw service in most theatres and gained fame as a 'spy dropper' where it earned its legendary status by performing some amazing drops. Read 'We Landed by Moonlight' by Hugh Verity as this is the definitive account of this aspect of the Lysander's career. Apart from dropping spies and equipment into occupied France, the Lysander also served as a target tug, and performed invaluable service during air-sea rescue operations over the English Channel.

It also fills another gap in the Corgi BoB collection.

We should all remind ourselves that 'careless talk costs lives' and this has yet to be confirmed as a release but if Corgi do produce the Lysander then I Will be very happy.

:D Shuttle

[Martin Bull]

The Lysander is no more or less obscure than the Gladiator ; definitely a worthwhile release. It would be a brave choice from Corgi, though, as it will mean as much in the US as the Blackburn Skua did for Altaya....:unsure:

[corgi956]

I like Lysanders. :)

I'm looking forward to it's release.:)

Well done Corgi.

Now if you can do a Me110 and a nice Ju52.......................

[Dogtwenty]

Well said Shuttle and Corgi, send on the Lysander !:D

[Agent Carr]

Lysander is a one trick pony. It was used to drop spys that is a great reason for corgi to spend £40k on tooling to produce it. If corgi do a Lysander then are going down the wrong direction. Is it possible to get 10 or more schemes for a Lysander. I love the aircraft however I have the common sense to see that it would be a poor long term choice for the AA range.

[Dogtwenty]

I agree here Dave. I wont buy one myself as its not a fighter but how many will? Will Corgi market it in few limited editions and belt the rest out in Legends, as these will sell, but how well? They are very brave to try this and I think that all we can do is watch what happens.

[Agent X20]

Well suited to Legends..;)

Be interesting to see how they do the wing joint..:)

[plumstix]

I'd only get one Lysander just to keep the collection complete.

[shuttle]

Agent Carr,

Wouldn't a Oscar of Mig-3 be 'a one trick pony'? Corgi have a tradition of producing BRITISH aircraft which the Lysander (if it is produced) would continue. If they manage to produce a Gladiator, Swordfish and Lysander in one year I would consider that an amazing feat for a die-cast manufacturer. Three cheers for Corgi!

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

On that basis Mr Shuttle.. me VC-10 is guaranteed...!! <hic>

[Merritec]

Well suited to Legends..;)

Be interesting to see how they do the wing joint..:)

I wouldn't be surprised if it only comes out as a Legend in 4-5 PAINT schemes. There isn't alot of extra's you can add to distinguish the Legend from the AA. (IE Bombs, landing gear etc.)

What do you guys think?

[shuttle]

The Lysander can have the big fuel tank under the fuselage and the ladder (for Spy drops) plus the winglets with bombs for a green/brown Army co-operation version. Then there is a target tug plus the ASR version.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Although well suited to Legends, we couldnt take that many Lysanders..:D

Be interesting to see if it comes out as a Series 1 price wise or whether they willbring it up to Meteor/Mossie price... its quite a big aircraft..

Then of course you will need some diecast Agents....!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[sniperUK]

Also add Far East ,Indian, Canadian a total of 26 RAF sqns, early war green /brown,grey/green late war ,black,Irish Air Corps,Turkey and France.

http://www.jaapteeuwen.com/ww2aircraft/html%20pages/WESTLAND%20LYSANDER.htm

[Agent X20]

Mon dieu... a Lysander Francais.. go with me French York I suppose...:)

[Merritec]

Also add Far East ,Indian, Canadian a total of 26 RAF sqns, early war green /brown,grey/green late war ,black,Irish Air Corps,Turkey and France.

http://www.jaapteeuwen.com/ww2aircraft/html%20pages/WESTLAND%20LYSANDER.htm

But how many different schemes would sell? I can not see selling out 1500 runs in 10 different schemes

I know I will be only buying one, maybe 2 if they are really nice. Maybe if they did AA runs of 500 they will sell out. I see hardcore collectors getting them all, and casual collectors picking up 1 maybe 2. Again, better suited for a Legend.

[The Defiant Man]

I know I will be only buying one, maybe 2 if they are really nice. Maybe if they did AA runs of 500 they will sell out. I see hardcore collectors getting them all, and casual collectors picking up 1 maybe 2.
Think this applies to all recently done types.....:unsure:

[sniperUK]

I can see myself buying around half a dozen different schemes (definatley want a 231sqn one) as for the Ju88 i might pick up a low price one some time .Anyway here are a few pics of 231sqn aircraft ove the Ards area.

[NeilD]

Mmmm Lysander.. as I mentionned months ago the chaps from Corgi were spotted measuring-up the Shuttleworth aircraft, so hopefully they'll do that one first:D :D :D
mass appeal ?? - depends if its 1) done properly, 2) actively marketed rather than just hoping that someone will buy one.. eg. offer them at a decent price to Shuttleworth so they can sell them in the shop..

and, another marketing oportunity for Corgi (they can have this idea free of charge)... if they're really doing modern and WW2 1/72 Typhoons, the first operational Squadron (3 Sqn) of the current aircraft are using the same codes that they used when they flew Typhoons during WW2.. nice set??.. :rolleyes:

Neil

http://i1.tinypic.com/rucmf8.jpg

[Red Leader]

I still say there are far more apprealing planes ahead of this from WW11 waiting to be done!
Already mentioned 110. P38. But what about a representative from the Fleet air arm or Royal Navy. Still no Wildcat, Hellcat, Avenger, SeaFire or Fairey Firefly! I know we have the Swordfish comming out(and a great idea too) but I just think all these types would have sold a lot more.

[shuttle]

NeilD,

It would be a great set but Corgi are always late getting 'on the ball' with these kind of anniversary or commemorative events. If they got their act together they could do a whole range of aircraft commemorating first flights etc.

:) Shuttle

[sniperUK]

The FAA had Lizzies as well.:D

[Red Leader]

Oh really? I didn't know that !! Did FAA have a navalised version with folding wings?

[sniperUK]

No target tugs:o

[datacroft]

Now if the Dawg was REALLY adventurous......................................

[Martin Bull]

Thanks for finding that, datacroft ! That was the one they dreamed up for strafing invasion beaches in 1940...:eek:

[Agent Carr]

There was also one dreamed up to that was going to be used to gas the Invasion beaches.

[eismeer]

Data, is that a manipulated pic or did that contraption really fly :D

[sniperUK]

It flew.....just.

[Merritec]

As I look into my crystal ball... I see 4-5 different paint schemes in Legends packaging with the extra 500 run in AA Limited Edition. That way everybody is happy. Lots of Ledgends to sell at the airshows, and the AA releases for the Collectors. But it is all getting foggy...

So who knows. I am sure Corgi still doesn't.

[charley]

wasnt there a target tug scheme? :confused:

[DCRanger]

25 Lysanders were tansferred to the USAAF. They served for 2 years before being returned in 1945. They retained RAF serials and fin stripes but carried US insignia.

I thought this thread was about B25s:confused: :)

[sniperUK]

A couple of different TTs so nice colourful ones expected.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/201-300/Fea240_Lysander_Dunlevy/images/Lysander_Target_Tug.jpg&imgrefurl=http://aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/201-300/Fea240_Lysander_Dunlevy/Fea240.htm&h=487&w=650&sz=51&tbnid=3qLRfk0ua7wqbM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlysander%2BTarget%2Btug%26svnum%3D10% 26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official_s%26sa%3DG

http://www.controltowers.co.uk/A/images/atcham7.jpg

[eismeer]

A couple of different TTs so nice colourful ones expected.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/201-300/Fea240_Lysander_Dunlevy/images/Lysander_Target_Tug.jpg&imgrefurl=http://aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/201-300/Fea240_Lysander_Dunlevy/Fea240.htm&h=487&w=650&sz=51&tbnid=3qLRfk0ua7wqbM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlysander%2BTarget%2Btug%26svnum%3D10% 26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official_s%26sa%3DG

http://www.controltowers.co.uk/A/images/atcham7.jpg


Would look good with the TTMossie' i have just picked up :cool:

[datacroft]

Data, is that a manipulated pic or did that contraption really fly :D
The Westland P.12 Lysander actually flew:wacko:
As far back as 1939, thought had been given to a patrolling night-fighter version of the Lysander. Tests with a belly gun pack of four .303 in. machine guns on L4673 were halted after a flying accident, early in the year. Next, a Boulton-Paul "A" Mk. III power-driven turret was installed in the observer's position of P1723 for tests which took took place later in 1939.

The concept of a turret night-fighter culminated in the curious "Experimental Aeroplane No. 136". Late in 1940, a further attempt was made to fit a turret, this time according to the French Delanne formula. This meant fitting a second wing in tandem to the main one - effectively a much enlarged tailplane - with end-plate fins and rudders. The aircraft became a kind of hybrid, an army-co-operation aircraft with a "generic" heavy bomber tail unit.

The aircraft underwent trials in the winter of 1940-41 with a Bristol Perseus XII engine. Radical changes to the rear fuselage enabled a mock-up of a four-gun Nash & Thompson turret to be installed, made of plywood and perspex and having a very light framework. The overall length of the aircraft became 25 feet 7 inches. It was hoped the design would develop into an effective night-fighter, or at least a gunnery trainer. However, despite successful flight trials it remained a one-off experiment.
http://unrealaircraft.com/hybrid/thumbs/Hlysan_sch.jpg (http://unrealaircraft.com/hybrid/pages/lysan_sch.php)

[charley]

I thought this thread was about B25s:confused: :)

:D I feel a Lysander 'Possible' colour scheme thread coming on....you never know we might be able to point them in the right direction! :LOL:

[eismeer]

Cheers data, makes interesting reading.

With that short fuselage it looks really un-stable and back heavy.

[Dogtwenty]

B25's what B25's, this thread has been officially taken over by Lizzie's - Good aint it, and more interesting! :D

[shuttle]

OK, to get it back on track, is everyone taking advantage of the Modelzone B-25 party? I have purchased a 'Heavenly Body' and 'Doolittle' B-25 so far but I am not sure about 'Bats out Of Hell'? Is this one worth getting? I will most definitely get a second RAF B-25 if they turn up at £30!

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Unless you have a phobia of silver planes... then yes.. IMHO its the one to get.. RAF included.. and at 30 notes... certificated or not its a bargain.. 1/200 you get f*** all for £30..:LOL:

[plumstix]

Bats is a cracking model. Gunned up to the hilt!!

(There's those technical terms again!!)

[Agent X20]

Yeah lots of prickly sticky out bits on the nose..

[zed550]

did'nt have any at the trafford centre only h/b and the doolittle,would certainly like one,quite like the dirty!.......desert camo one aswell. its a very nice casting the b25,noticed they still had a few raf libs in

[jetfan]

I was pleasantly surprised to see the USAAF Lizzie photo. I wonder if it was in Olive drab; hard to tell, but comparing the fuselage to the spinner, it does look a bit lighter shade. Anyway, it would be a great addition.

[strix1998]

Yeah lots of prickly sticky out bits on the nose..


And very very "bright"-might replace it or add OH7

[Red Leader]

I still think The Beaufighter or Blenheim would have been much more logical choices!

[shuttle]

Just to tempt everyone here are some pictures of 'Heavenly Body!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/crawfie65/B-25.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/crawfie65/B-252.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/crawfie65/B-251.jpg

:) Shuttle

[Agent Carr]

HB is a stunning model. The quailty of the casting is first class.

[Lofty]

Shows the Pooch can produce the goods.....when they're bothered:rolleyes:

[Agent Carr]

Often wonder if they have diffrent design teams for diffrent models. They can produce a first class B25 yet cannot get a Metor right. Corgi are an odd company.

[Agent X20]

They can produce a first class B25 yet cannot get a Metor right. Corgi are an odd company.... THese blo*dy incontinence pants aint working...:LOL:.. just weeeed myself again..

[Martin Bull]

Corgi are an odd company.

And that is definitely an understatement ! :wacko:

[CFBC]

Gotta admit Shuttle, H/B certainly looks good, better than the Bats I saw in the box when I was sorely tempted..... H/B would sit nicely with the green T/Bolts...... MUST RESIST (I am passing Sheffield tomorrow - :o )

[shuttle]

£30 is a bargain. This is why I like diecasts:

Airfix TSR.2 = £16.99
Paints, hobby materials and glue etc = £15 (so far)
Time taken = 3 weeks and counting....

Corgi B-25 'Heavenly Body' = £29.99
Time taken = 10 minutes to purchase plus get it out of the box.

Don't get me wrong, I like making models but I just haven't got the time these days with work and a young family etc. Modern life is rubbish what with emails and cell phones always in yer face!!! And though my company is supposed to be promoting a 'work/life balance' it just don't happen. The family comes first so hobbies don't get much of a look in. Thank heavens for diecasts!

End of rant.

:mad: Shuttle

[david cotton]

Gotta admit Shuttle, H/B certainly looks good, better than the Bats I saw in the box when I was sorely tempted..... H/B would sit nicely with the green T/Bolts...... MUST RESIST (I am passing Sheffield tomorrow - :o )

Don't resist this. This is a corgi classic and a great price. Hell, its cheaper than some RRP fighters.

This will be one you will kick your self for not getting :eek: It is just full on die cast porn :D

Ahhh.... I have just realised, this is the clever / dumb balance thing.

Down south, some one buys Heavenly Body.......Tup North , some one does not buy Heavenly Body.

The Die cast balance is restored

[CFBC]

£30 is a bargain. This is why I like diecasts:

Airfix TSR.2 = £16.99
Paints, hobby materials and glue etc = £15 (so far)
Time taken = 3 weeks and counting....

Corgi B-25 'Heavenly Body' = £29.99
Time taken = 10 minutes to purchase plus get it out of the box.

Don't get me wrong, I like making models but I just haven't got the time these days with work and a young family etc. Modern life is rubbish what with emails and cell phones always in yer face!!! And though my company is supposed to be promoting a 'work/life balance' it just don't happen. The family comes first so hobbies don't get much of a look in. Thank heavens for diecasts!

End of rant.

:mad: Shuttle

Well said Shuttle, I agree.

D/C - Ure going to get me hung, drawn and quartered.... Another one I have to hide tomorrow if I find one. :LOL:

[Grizzly Adams]

Must admit i think all the B25's look fantastic, the RAF one still being my favourite. I reckon even though HB is an absolute cracker Doolittle's will become the most sort after simply because of the historical background to it on both sides of the Pond.

[david cotton]

Doolittle's will become the most sort after simply because of the historical background to it on both sides of the Pond.

You are probably right, but to me the Doolittle Raider is Heavenly Body without her make-up on:blink:

[CFBC]

Oh Grizz.. You like to make life hard for me.. :o

[david cotton]

Oh Grizz.. You like to make life hard for me.. :o

It is time to sell off the valuable, but not very good looking, ones. Focus that collection of yours into 100 of the very best.

Alternativly, stick 1900 in the loft and put a model Zone sign on the loft door. Every week, visit your own model zone and buy one.... giving the money to the wife.

When you have 1900 models, you cant remeber them all so it will seem like a new model:D ....god i'm good:cool:

[DannyBoy76]

"Bats Outa Hell" is a fantastic model. If you're only looking at it while it's sitting in a box, you aren't giving it the chance it deserves. Have a look at it head on and you'll see what I mean. It's also the one that is least available on this side of the pond. You can get "Heavenly Body" almost everywhere (probably because it's an air show plane).

[david cotton]

[QUOTE=DannyBoy76]"Bats Outa Hell" is a fantastic model. It's also the one that is least available on this side of the pond. QUOTE]

Over here you can hardley get into the Model Zone shops without fighting your way past a stack of the buggers. :eek: Soon it will be buy one get one free.:confused:

[Grizzly Adams]

I agree Danny m8, BoH looks stunning sitting on its stand in the cabinet. Nice contrast between the silver fuselage and wings and purple of the bat on the nose. I love all four of the B25's they look fantastic and its one of the moulds where Corgi really have got the selection on schemes right. They're topping it off this year with the Pacific Blue which will complete the collection in my eyes.

I know money's tight for ya CFBC m8, but they really are bargains at £29.

Grizz

[prune]

I know money's tight for ya CFBC m8, but they really are bargains at £29.

Grizz
That is a post that needs one of those Devil smilies.Give us a angel smilie,and I'll post "Save your money, think about the wedding CFBC" every time you're led into temptation:D

[david cotton]

That is a post that needs one of those Devil smilies.Give us a angel smilie,and I'll post "Save your money, think about the wedding CFBC" every time you're led into temptation:D

Buy Bat Out Of Hell now. Tell her you are saving it for your Silver Wedding anniversary:)

[plumstix]

I agree Danny m8, BoH looks stunning sitting on its stand in the cabinet. Nice contrast between the silver fuselage and wings and purple of the bat on the nose. I love all four of the B25's they look fantastic and its one of the moulds where Corgi really have got the selection on schemes right. They're topping it off this year with the Pacific Blue which will complete the collection in my eyes.

I know money's tight for ya CFBC m8, but they really are bargains at £29.

Grizz

Yep, looking forward to that blue one Grizz.

Bring on the B-25s, I can't get enough!!!

[The Defiant Man]

I love all four of the B25's
:unsure:
How come I've got four B-25's and but not the weathered one?
:p

Personally, think Heavenly is the best of the US ones......and at £30 is a bargain not to be missed.

[ozlanc]

HB is the only B-25 I have - so far, of course it's cheap because the issue is unlimited. A nice paint job but I never did like the catch-22 movie.

[Grizzly Adams]

:unsure:
How come I've got four B-25's and but not the weathered one?
:p

Personally, think Heavenly is the best of the US ones......and at £30 is a bargain not to be missed.

Holy Crapola Batman i forgot about OH-7! So i have all 5 B25's and love 4 of them :D

[Red Leader]

Is OH 7 the duff one then?

[Grizzly Adams]

I don't mind it, but the weathering is pretty pants, very slapdash.

[Agent X20]

Its the new Hound crap-o-sprayer all the way from aardman animations..

[Grizzly Adams]

In all fairness to Corgi, they aren't the painters of these models, though they should've rejected them when the factory sent the final product to them as they were sub-standard. Martin over at FM did say that many retailers had complained about the models and corgi did a recall on them as they were so bad. I must've been lucky as i picked one up off of ebay for £29. When i get round to it i might just take a very subtle cleaner to mine and remove the paint from the perspex and leave it at that.

[Agent X20]

You would think that if Corgi did a recall there would not be that many about..:confused:

[Red Leader]

Paint on the pespex!!!??? Really that bad???

[Agent X20]

Could be paint.. looks like sh**e...:LOL:

[Red Leader]

Ok guys, I'll have to take it on your good advice that this one's pants, as I've never seen one up close. A real shame cause the other b25's look good.

[david cotton]

Ok guys, I'll have to take it on your good advice that this one's pants, as I've never seen one up close. A real shame cause the other b25's look good.

MZ still have this one at full price :confused: well they did last week. This may be one of those which grows on you.

[Lofty]

Ok guys, I'll have to take it on your good advice that this one's pants, as I've never seen one up close. A real shame cause the other b25's look good.
Its not the worst model ever......but then again it ain't the best either:wacko:
I personally like it......(there goes my reputation):LOL:

[CFBC]

MZ still have this one at full price :confused: well they did last week. This may be one of those which grows on you.

Yeah, saw that along with the RAF one... Got chatting to the guy in MZ Sheffield (Meadowhall) and he said that they may be getting some more "special offers" stuff soon and I asked about the RAF B25 and he said maybe....... Keep fingers crossed guys. :)


Lofty.... What reputation?

[Lofty]

Lofty.... What reputation?

Me the fifteenth duke of Wyebourne......

[Agent X20]

Red Leader...

There are some out there that think its wonderful .....you must make your own mind up... it kinda has an effect that Red Leader Jnr could have applied... (dipping his brush into a rather squidgy nappy) :LOL: :eek:

[Grizzly Adams]

You would think that if Corgi did a recall there would not be that many about..:confused:

Well i must admit i haven't seen that many around at all. None in the MZ's in london, very few on ebay, but then maybe i'm not looking hard enough.

Red Leader m8, it really is one of those models you have to see in the flesh to see whether you like it or not. Yep there is paint over the perspex, especially the rear gunners canopy, but nothing that can't be sorted with a little cleaner. I have no idea if the weathering of these N.African aircraft was like that, whether the elements actually had that effect on the paintwork or not, would be interesting to know for sure. Until its dimissed otherwise i'll keep an open mind and for £29 i aint complaining too much! :)

[shuttle]

I saw one in the Holborn Modelzone and it looked very poor.

:) Shuttle

[Kiwi Dave]

You would think that if Corgi did a recall there would not be that many about..:confused:

Doesn't a recall in the States mean they are going to get dumped in the UK.:D

[Agent X20]

Theres one in the cabinet (at MZ Holborn) Grizz...

[prune]

. I have no idea if the weathering of these N.African aircraft was like that, whether the elements actually had that effect on the paintwork or not, would be interesting to know for sure.
Only if the latrines got blown over by prop wash when they started the engines:D :D

[CFBC]

Well, just the one B25 this time around for the Uk market which is good.... The US have a B25 release also with crew....

http://i2.tinypic.com/vhvqsn.jpg
AA35308 - B-25D-1 - CRABB 2nd, 345th BG/498th BS, Dobodura, New Guinea, 26th December 1943.

http://i2.tinypic.com/vhvsro.jpg
US35307 - PBJ-1J (B-25 Mitchell) BuNo 35843 - Marine Corps

[david cotton]

That's a bit of nose art that brings new meaning to the phrase "Bird Flu". That is assuming the nose art is a rather vicious looking parrot :unsure:

[CFBC]

That's a bit of nose art that brings new meaning to the phrase "Bird Flu".

I take it you won't be touching it then unless you have a barge poll! :LOL:

[Aeronut]

Having the same problem with the B25 as I had with the Wellington, can't make up my mind :o , at first it was the RAF model at the top of the list but more and more I'm turning to the Bats Outa Hell model, came very close to buying it too over easter, had the thing in my hands but price a little too high at the moment, reminds me of the old Aifix model, remember as a young lad my old dad popped in to the Shuttleworth collection on his way home from work one day and came home with the Airfix B25 ( and an Airfix Ford Tri-motor), is the Corgi B25 the same aircraft that Aifix did ?

[tsr2]

Has anyone noticed that US35307 seems to have a full crew already onboard :confused:

[Habilis]

I've just bought the soon to be released Corgi B25 Black 310. It looks the goods, the tricitus site helping with the decision making. Just looks a 'stand out' to me. The competition was Heavenly Body. I thought yes this Black 310 will slake my thirst for a B25. It hasn't........I still want HB as well. Whaddiya do?

Has anybody else shopped for the Black 310?

[plumstix]

Has anybody else shopped for the Black 310?

I will do, can't resist those B-25s.

[CFBC]

I will do, can't resist those B-25s.

Likewise Plummy... I wasn't going to acquire them all, but ended-up spending me £30 on HB and just had to have the rest! At that value... A bargain.

Black 310 is only a pre-order at present..... Wey too much dosh, give it time!

:D

[CFBC]

Wow, wow and WOW.... Just unleashed my Corgi B25 RAF and had a dam good look at it... I have to say a "well done" to Corgi for this issue.....

By far one of the best they have given us so far this year! VERY impressive....

Now, if you ain't got one, then I suggest you acquire one quick at these prices, then it cannot be missed!

One seriously :cool: B25! :)

[strix1998]

I've just bought the soon to be released Corgi B25 Black 310. It looks the goods, the tricitus site helping with the decision making. Just looks a 'stand out' to me. The competition was Heavenly Body. I thought yes this Black 310 will slake my thirst for a B25. It hasn't........I still want HB as well. Whaddiya do?

Has anybody else shopped for the Black 310?

but how much did you have to pay in AUD for that?

[hworth18]

Habalis,
I have both HB and the RAF '25.. Both are winners in my book, and could easily compete for one of Corgi's best molds yet..

[Habilis]

Strix1998,

No problem. I paid USD73.85 so that's AUD95. Of course post on top c.USD25 comes to AU$125. altogether.

[Habilis]

Hworth18

Yep this is the problem. At first I thought a model of each aeroplane that interested me would be very nice, edifying, educational and just plain pleasurable.......Oh Boy:blink:

Well it's all those things... but talk about pokemon for grown-ups! Choosing between two or three, getting the decision made on that one that you think at the time stands out, then in the next breath planing to get the others you chose over in the first place. :eek:

As soon as I find HB again I'll click the button, I just know it.

[strix1998]

Strix1998,

No problem. I paid USD73.85 so that's AUD95. Of course post on top c.USD25 comes to AU$125. altogether.

was just interested to find out how prices stacked up in Oz and local availabilitybut presume you have ordered direct out of the US? Does this give rise to customs duty. If not then the price you've paid equates with what it will be offered at in the UK on release (before dumping of course)

[Habilis]

No I've never paid a cent in duty. The models I get do often come from feebay. I just shop carefully. Some of the vendors are actually very good to deal with.

Generally I buy medals, search for for those which flick the lights on, and sell others back on the bay or to dealers in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The addiction for planes is some deep seated yearning from my childhood. Really though, I so enjoy this new found joy and I don't begrudge one penny of my spending.

Part of that desire to collect I'm sure has to do with frequent visits to the Canberra War Memorial. I grew up visiting aeroplanes like G for George and the Wirraway that knocked that Zero for six.

[strix1998]

No I've never paid a cent in duty. The models I get do often come from feebay. I just shop carefully. Some of the vendors are actually very good to deal with.

Generally I buy medals, search for for those which flick the lights on, and sell others back on the bay or to dealers in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The addiction for planes is some deep seated yearning from my childhood. Really though, I so enjoy this new found joy and I don't begrudge one penny of my spending.

Part of that desire to collect I'm sure has to do with frequent visits to the Canberra War Memorial. I grew up visiting aeroplanes like G for George and the Wirraway that knocked that Zero for six.


What about Moorabin? Remember seeing some warbirds there awaiting restoration when based in Melbourne has it been developed as a museum?

[hworth18]

Hworth18

Yep this is the problem. At first I thought a model of each aeroplane that interested me would be very nice, edifying, educational and just plain pleasurable.......Oh Boy:blink:

Well it's all those things... but talk about pokemon for grown-ups! Choosing between two or three, getting the decision made on that one that you think at the time stands out, then in the next breath planing to get the others you chose over in the first place. :eek:

As soon as I find HB again I'll click the button, I just know it.


Welcome to the addiction...:LOL:

[Habilis]

http://www.aarg.com.au/

Strix1998,

Yes Moorabbin has a Museum. I've not seen it save for the above link. Seems to be still a work in progress.

[Martin Bull]

Got my RAF B-25 today - it's all been said before, but this is one :cool: die-cast indeed.

To be truthful, I'm not really 'into' B-25s which is why I didn't pay full SRP for this one, and resisted temptation on all the others which were dumped at M/Z.

But IMHO this is the one.:)

[sledge]

Have to agree, it really is a teriffic piece, just the right look and feel, its the only B25 I have but who knows if the others are this good.

[CFBC]

Got my RAF B-25 today - it's all been said before, but this is one :cool: die-cast indeed.

To be truthful, I'm not really 'into' B-25s which is why I didn't pay full SRP for this one, and resisted temptation on all the others which were dumped at M/Z.

But IMHO this is the one.:)

Likewise, likewise and likewise MB, but I am a weak minded turned to the darkside fewl and acquired them all!! :LOL: Very :cool: indeed and must be Corgi's best 2005 casting... Or was it 2006... Seems so long ago now! :rolleyes:

[neighbob]

RAF B25 now under £30 on the bay,can't go much lower surely!!

[zed550]

was'nt bothered when they came out but modelzone changed that with heavenly body. the pooch did well with this casting had to have the oh7 which arrived today even though its weathered and decerted i like it.raf one is a really nice model but would have prefered a plain green one never no though might give in again!

[neighbob]

RAF version turned up today.What a beauty,definately in my top three favourites,it goes to show what can be achieved by Corgi when they get it right.It's just a shame that they can't keep the consistancy and quality.Praise,where praise is due.Nice one Corgi.

[Martin Bull]

Specially for Zed550...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/jgfive/RAFMuseum016.jpg

[zed550]

did the raf have any green/grey camo one's

[plumstix]

My RAF one arrived today too and it looks the mutts'...:)

[minter]

must admit its the only die cast thats making me sweat at the moment,too much on this month.. as in paying out,hopefully next month

[Bill Risbridger]

I'm mainly a Corgi civil collector which means I don't get to spend very much. However I was at the CAMC sale on Monday and at £35 I thought the RAF B25 was just to good to resist. So I didn't and it's a lovely model. Really wanted the Grand Slam Lanc and the CAMC website still shows it as available (which it ain't) so bought Sentimental Journey for £50 (couldn't resist the silver colour scheme). Will stay away from CAMC now, unless a VC10 should appear over night.;)

[Agent X20]

I'm mainly a Corgi civil collector which means I don't get to spend very much. However I was at the CAMC sale on Monday and at £35 I thought the RAF B25 was just to good to resist. So I didn't and it's a lovely model. Really wanted the Grand Slam Lanc and the CAMC website still shows it as available (which it ain't) so bought Sentimental Journey for £50 (couldn't resist the silver colour scheme). Will stay away from CAMC now, unless a VC10 should appear over night.;) they have about 5 or 6 in the window but they appear to be three figures each..:D

[Agent X20]

Yep.. what ever they made out of me, they have had to have so much glass cleaning done in there..:D

[CFBC]

Have noted that the US B25 (US35305), Oh-7 B-25C has now been de-certed and for sale cheaper! :D :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

.. and in two weeks time they will be back even cheaper and certed...;) seems the way the pooch is wurkin it..!! crazee.............

[zed550]

oh7 is worth getting while its cheap,must admit the weathered look dont bother me that much and have decided certs are just a waste of time......corgi even decerting mig mad marine f86 when it was never ltd in the first place

[Agent Carr]

How can you decert a model with no cert?

[minter]

crayzeeeeee :confused:

[Aeronut]

The RAF is very good, i buy it !

A question for the specialist of B25, Bat out oh Hells is for me OLive drab and not silver, it's real or not ? :confused:

Well Froggy as far as I cand find out both the olive drab and the all over silver schemes were used by Bats Outa Hell, The RAF model was at the top of my list for the B25 but I've just landed my self a model of the Bats Outa Hell B25 and I have to say IMHO it is a fantastic looking model, it looks so much better in the flesh than in any photos, will have to see but I may still go for the RAF one later when the price is right !

[neighbob]

RAF B25 £28 at Duxford yesterday.

[Greycap Leader]

RAF B25 £28 at Duxford yesterday.

Was it de-certificated?

[neighbob]

Was it de-certificated?

Didn't ask,but at that price i would have thought so.

[Aeronut]

RAF B25 £28 at Duxford yesterday.

Nice price, but how much did you have to pay to get in to Duxford ? :rolleyes:

[neighbob]

Nice price, but how much did you have to pay to get in to Duxford ? :rolleyes:

Didn't buy one,as i have already got one.2 adults 1 child £20.;)

[Aeronut]

Didn't buy one,as i have already got one.2 adults 1 child £20.;)

Lucky $#@£&, never mind I'll just wait till the times right :unsure: problem is just don't seem to find time at the moment to get to any airshow :(

[CFBC]

but just got Oh-7 from CHC

Rusty, what do you think of it mate as I know there was some debate over the colouring when it was first released?

Any pics? :)

[zed550]

i got oh-7 from mr j last week cheaper than chc.i can live with the weathering myself although some might find it overdone it will probably look better in a diorama setting

[CFBC]

i got oh-7 from mr j last week cheaper than chc.i can live with the weathering myself although some might find it overdone it will probably look better in a diorama setting

Hey Zed... Be fair.. One is certed and the other is not.... :) You takes your choice. :)

Appreciate your comments. I have not actually seen this one in "the flesh" so to speak, but I can soon find a diorama base for it! Send it my way if you like.... :cool:

[Grizzly Adams]

Its ok CFBC. I like it, but then i cleaned off the overspray paint on the perspex, which was the only thing that annoyed me. If the "weathering" had been a lighter brown it would look pretty damn good, but it does look as if they've let a load of nursery kids loose with a paintbrush, but then i have no idea what weathering looked like on these aircraft at this stage of the war in that theatre. I picked it up for £30 ages ago on a chance ebay bid and won. I'm glad i got it, goes well in a desert theme in the cabinet.

[ETOPS]

did the raf have any green/grey camo one's

RAF bomber command painted all their aircraft in the Dark Green/Dark Earth/Med Grey or Night(black) camouflage scheme. Later Mitchells were camouflaged in standard USAAF colours, i.e. Olive Drab over Neutral Gray. No.320 (Dutch) squadron operated the latter scheme on their 37 B-25C and -D which were Lend-Lease aircraft. The squadron also flew several aircraft on loan from other RAF units, these being mostly RAF-acquired aircraft. Therefore the No.226 Sqn B-25 Mitchell Mk.II (AA35304) is most likely accurate in colourscheme.

[zed550]

certs are worthless nowadays though,does'nt seem to have any weathering on the perspex on my example, slight smudge on upper turret.would guess these were very weathered and beaten up in the desert.agree on the lighter brown wondering if acetone free nail polish remover may remove some of the overdone patches.it is a nice model though

[neighbob]

Spent a couple of hours dusting the cabinets today,had a reshuffle and made room for the B25 Black 310 that i bought at Duxford at this months show.It is a very nice model indeed with some nice detailing including the decals on the prop blades.Thirty quid well spent i think,and it has a cert.We all slate Corgi at times,but when they get a casting as good as the B25 right they do a nice job.

[CFBC]

Totally agree with you NB... I bought them all for £30ish quid also, apart from the B25 RAF which I paid a little more for, but has to be one of Corgi's finest moulds. :)

But, at RRP I have to say they are not worth it.....

[Graham]

I've only got the RAF one, purchased in it's first week of issue at Sandown for thirty something, can't remember exactly. I have to agree it's one of the hounds best moulds.