'jumpin' Jaques'

[ACES]

Picked up 'JUMPIN JAQUES' today,and it was worth the wait.
After seeing the mustang at Elvington,the model does it justice.
Just love it. :D

[spock1]

:) Mr. Aces,

Delighted to hear something seems to be right at last. Out of curiosity and fact I have not collected mine yet, please can you let us know how many is it limited to ?? :)

[ACES]

Certainly Spock1, 2,200 :)

[ACES]

'JUMPIN' JACQUES' with a C,thats better bl--dy brochure. :rolleyes:

[spock1]

Certainly Spock1, 2,200 :)
:) Many thanks Mr. Aces...... :)

[Agent X20]

Almost 1000 less than the others.. enough to stop the rot...??????

Bout the same as Kiwi Spitfire.. so if the Yankees take the bulk, it could be in short supply, if they dont, be in the bins by Xmas...!! ;)

[CFBC]

My JJ's just arrived and after seeing it at Elvington Airshow....... VERY nice.... Good job Corgi.... Once again, the brochure does NOT do it justice..... :)


Oh - and another plus on the packaging..... Corgi have removed that silly gripping holder that was on the other 1/32nd planes issued..... Well done.. A lot easier to unpack and repack..... No damaging the aircraft.....

[snafu]

Oh - and another plus on the packaging..... Corgi have removed that silly gripping holder that was on the other 1/32nd planes issued..... Well done.. A lot easier to unpack and repack..... No damaging the aircraft.....

Pleased about that - I was crapping myself unpacking BBD!

[CFBC]

Yeah, likewise as those original grips on the Crow, Stinger and BBD held them too bl**dy tight.... :)

[snafu]

One dealer was selling BBD at Donny one time for £40 because the grip had marked the rear fusalage. Don't know if he had any takers. I offered him £35 and he told me to get lost :)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yeah, likewise as those original grips on the Crow, Stinger and BBD held them too bl**dy tight.... :)


Yeah ****** stupid idea....

[CFBC]

Anybody else got a JJ yet.... Any comments?? :)

[ACES]

SO how does JJ compare to BBD,and the rest of the mustangs i reckon it will take some beating,or is it an excuse to go and get BBD. ;)

[CFBC]

Aces,

To be honst I would put the BBD and JJ together and I have displayed em for a couple of hours in my front room and they look lovely as a pair.......

In terms of build, etc.... Again, much the same...... They both look better that the OC and Stinger though.........

:)

[Agent X20]

nothing nicer than a lovely pair... ooooohharrrrr......

[Typhoon-MKV]

I take it there is as much Plastic on JJ as the other 1/32 Mustangs???

[Albert Ross]

JJ was not one of mine, but I question the tone of blue used in the trim, compared with the blue colour used on the actual P-51D flying in this scheme here in UK. The colour of blue used on this is more or a turquoise-blue, whereas the Corgi JJ has a 'Bodney Blue' scheme, but without colour photos of the original, who knows?

[Agent X20]

Wrong shades of blue eh.. deja vu..!! I thought there were wartime piccies of JJ in colour about....

Should stick to civils.... :D :D :D

[CFBC]

Yeah.... But I have to quote this by Stealth and his Duxford visit that was originally posted on the Blue HUrricane thread:-

"But any how - was at the Duxford Special Interest Day today, in which they were discussing behind the scenes at Duxey and the final speaker was a gentlemen called Chris Knapp who is the Conservation Manger at IWM Duxford.

Well he imparted a anecdote which brought a REALLY big smile to my face – he was involved with the restoration of the Avenger in the American Air Museum, which for those who have not seen it is…….well……..BLUE.

And when this was first displayed he was approached by a person (I’ll edit what he said!!), who said to him (and he did this in a nerdy voice) “I say that’s the wrong shade of blue”

To which his reply was “Really and what shade should it be?” “The Blue it was the minute it came off the production line” “The Blue it was when it was delivered to the USAAF and had probably faded a bit due to the weather” “The Blue it was after a few Combat missions” “The Blue that was actually put in the Spray gun” “The blue it was when it was delivered through the Gates at Duxford” “Or the Blue it was when you see it in Magazines or Books which are nearly always wrong due to colour printing and production issues”

At which point our so called expert exited……

A very knowledgeable chap who gave a very insightful talk on restoring and colour work – I would suggest perhaps a few folks who are questioning colours go and have a chat with him – he’ll put you right!!!!!!!! ;) ;) ;)"

Amazing reply and I would tend to say the same for the JJ, despite who's it is U.A......

:)

[barretpa]

Brought BBD cost me $235 AUS by the time i paid postage,all that aside i was very impressed with the high level of detail and overall finish.Have the Franz Gotz BF109G on order hoping that will be as good as the mustang,the actual models are always better in the flesh as the catalogues dont do them justice.Really hoping for a corsair in the same scale :cool:

[Red Leader]

CFBC, that's a VERY interesting slant you posted on shades of "exact" colour!!
I like that.
Also a point to note, that no matter how accurate the model makers get em, we the collectors influence the shade too depending on how and where we store/dispaly them. Bright light/dim light/ heat, etc etc etc

[snafu]

Also a point to note, that no matter how accurate the model makers get em, we the collectors influence the shade too depending on how and where we store/dispaly them. Bright light/dim light/ heat, etc etc etc

.....or in the loft, inside a box :(

[Agent X20]

deep in submarine

[minter]

where he AAs lie

[Agent X20]

in three words...

(enough or Mr Tango will come and juice..!!)

[CFBC]

CFBC, that's a VERY interesting slant you posted on shades of "exact" colour!!
I like that.
Also a point to note, that no matter how accurate the model makers get em, we the collectors influence the shade too depending on how and where we store/dispaly them. Bright light/dim light/ heat, etc etc etc
Yes R/L.... I liked it so much I am going to adopt it!!!!! I thought some mike like it and I thank Stealth and Duxford for it too*.......

I thought some may not see it in the Blue Hurricane thread........

CFBC ;)

* - Please let this go to Stealths head......

[charley]

Wrong Blue :confused: :eek: Oh my giddy aunt...not again... :p

[CFBC]

JJ was not one of mine, but I question the tone of blue used in the trim, compared with the blue colour used on the actual P-51D flying in this scheme here in UK. The colour of blue used on this is more or a turquoise-blue, whereas the Corgi JJ has a 'Bodney Blue' scheme, but without colour photos of the original, who knows?

Charley,

Whats to say which is right? The one flying or the one been produced by Corgi??? As for the "polish" effect on the Flying m/c...... Do you think they would have been as highly polished when on duty?

Hmmmm. That throws another question into the debate.........

It's a good piece and again, it's not one of Alberts.......

[Agent X20]

Simple if it looks wrong to you... dont buy it... hence no green forts and gulf war stuff...

If it looks right - buy it...!!!.. the collection in the loft...

Yep they were all different colours at one time or another and is what I see, what you see.....???

[CFBC]

Totally agree Agentx....

[CFBC]

Here we are guys, some images of JJ seeing as I had a few minutes at lunchtime......

I know I have left the plastic engine wrap around cover on, but it was being boxed-up again afterwards...... Hope you like, see what you think of it.....

:)

[raff]

I think your lawn needs cutting.


Seriously ... picked one up at the week-end too. Yup I like it but, Old Crow is still my favourite.

raff

[minter]

nice pics,you have made the model look really good. Havnt got a 1/32 p-51 yet been hanging on ,how does this compare with the others,BBD get all the attention i suppose?

[CFBC]

I prefer the BBD Minter, but this is "as" nice..... I also like the Crow and Stinger....... But this rates better than them in my eyes......

As for the lawn... What lawn? It's all stones, plants and small tree's........

That Raff!! - I dunno.... Tell his fingers ain't green...... :p

[Agent X20]

Make a nice weather vane..

[ACES]

Great pics CFBC, I still prefer it to BBD, :D

[Agent X20]

Second that Mr Ace.. be worth it when it comes down to Agent money..

[ACES]

Go on ,Go on..... Agent get out there and treat yourself to one :) sod the wait. :eek:

[Agent X20]

I cant be that slap dash with the housekeeping..... Mrs Agent cant thrive on a sole diet of beans on toast.. Anyway looks like the next 'one' will be 19th December a la Huntingdon..... by that time they may be £35.. :D :D :D

Specially if we get 3 x '32 Mossie.. 2 x '32 Me109's.. beforehand, i.e by Xmas about 10/12 weeks away..... Them Stingers gonna be a tenner!!!!!

[ACES]

Looks like were going to be spoilt for choice Agent, we best order some big christmas stockings ;) and get a new fireplace to take the weight of them :D

[CFBC]

Great pics CFBC, I still prefer it to BBD, :D

Thanks Aces.... I doubt you will get Agentx to part with his hard earnt dosh yet though.......!! :)

[Agent X20]

Agent not that rich......

[Red Leader]

Thanks for posting those Pics! They're excellent. You seem to have a decent digi camera/ or a good scanner!!
The thing with Mustangs is there's such a huge variation in colour schemes, that there's bound to be a liked one for everyone! It's always gonna be persnal taste re colours etc which one's favourite!

[CFBC]

No worries R/L and tend to agree with yer about the P51's.... So many variations that they appeal to most....... Actually took the JJ outside to get better light and it seems to work a little better, camera's pretty good too...

As for the P51's.... The Old Crow and Stinger are at reasonable prices with the BBD following-up...... As will the JJ I would say in a few months..... :)

[ascot]

CFBC
Are you going to be the new Tricatus in the garden :p seriously though great pics. What camera and what lens?

Ascot :)

[Agent X20]

Sort of a CFBC Titmarsh.. Nice water features.... :D

[ascot]

It's day 2 12 oclock Tommys building a French York, Charlie is lugging 10 boxes of 1/32 Mossies and Alan is fiddling with a little pink Tonka :eek:

[Agent X20]

is it his little pink Tonka...?

Surprised CFBC aint got Changing Rooms in to do his Loft..!!!!

[ascot]

who knows what he will get up to with his green fingers :p

[CFBC]

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy......

Go out working for two hours <cough> and come back to this!!!!

I do like gardening guys and I have applied to that DIY disasters, but to no avail I am afraid.....

I can see it now..... Charley and the Mossies, Agentx in the water feature, Stealth (well just hiding really amongst the ivy), Raff...... Sat on his a**e in a deck chair and Tommy..... Tommy. OH - We don't have a Tommy....... :(

Tee hee....

Seriously though Ascot, me camera is the Minolta Z2 I bought a couple of months ago...... Ive impressed myself too and no..... Not competing with Tri..... I have not got a long enough extension lead and there is NO WAY Mrs CFBC will lend me here hair dryer........ :)

[minter]

blow woman....BLOW!!!

[Agent X20]

Sorry is that a thread or a wish...??

[CFBC]

blow woman....BLOW!!!
Ermm. Minter? May I ask what are you refering too?

[Agent X20]

Think hes posting on the wrong forum... :D :D :D

Somewhere out there in Internet Land theres other people scratching their bits.. wondering what the hell a Blue Hurricane is..? :D

[CFBC]

Yeah, specially if theyve done a "google" search on blow!!!! :p

[Agent X20]

Lousy job but somebody has to do it...!!

[minter]

Ermm. Minter? May I ask what are you refering too?

CALM DOWN!! ;) some peoples minds ;) i take it your haidryer remark was referring to making the props spin if she wont lend you her her dryer then get her to blow!.... doh said it again :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Naw its fer drying out after a pond crash landing...

[ascot]

I'm glad it was the hair dryer Minter :D

[Lofty]

Cripes for a moment there i thought it was Mrs CFBC does Bomber County....obviously on wrong forum<ahem>
More tea vicar?
Nice weather we're havin'
etc
etc....

[CFBC]

Anybody else acquired a "JJ" yet then? If so..... Comments please!!!!!!! ;)

[Agent X20]

We aint got your sorta dosh..!! :D

[minter]

yep waiting till its £39.99 :)

[Agent X20]

Lower.. £34.99.. :D :D

[scramble]

No I'm still happy with BBD but ordered Old Crow

[Seafire47]

They had one on display in the RAF Museum shop when I was there on Sunday. I have to agree, it looks very nice - but not quite up to BBD's standards. As I've already got 2 1/32 P-51s (BBD and Old Crow) and space is tight, I'm unlikely to go for this one unless it drops to the "too good to walk away from" level.

[Albert Ross]

I've got one of course, but am not quite sure about the shade of blue used, or if the one flying in this scheme is more accurate. I think possibly the Corgi model colour is the most accurate as the same colour as the "Blue Nosed B*ast*rds from Bodney" used. :rolleyes:

[Sailor.]

Why has it got invasion stripes if it's in the Pacific, did P51's wear them out there too?

[bisfit]

Hi all
Myself & little bisfit were on the U.S.S.Intrepid in N.Y.C. the other week and found JJ $86-00 (About £50-00).We did not purchase it though because although it said ltd on the outside of the box on a leaflet inside there was a notice saying "No certificate".Can anyone shed any light on this,or is this just because it was exported?



Bisfit

[spock1]

;) Mr. Bisfit,

Another case of limited edition number now being on the models stand as opposed to their being a certificate. High time the certificates came back, seems the new 'idea' not registering in some parts of the world!! Your leaflet wuld seem to be an addition by the seller........ :cool:

[bisfit]

Hi Spock1
We had a good look through the box and bits their in ,but from memory nothing on the stand either and the leaflet was one of those corgi do the size of the inside of the box.

Bisfit

[raff]

Hi Bisfit,

I've just checked mine and the number is on the stand. As our learned pointy eared friend has suggested the note was probably put in by the seller.

[The Intrepid is great but was really disapointed when I found on closer inspection that the Helldiver in the hangar was a "mock up". I thought I was going to see my first real one!] :(
Raff

[bisfit]

Hi RAFF
Did you buy it at the U.S.S.Intrepid shop

Bisfit

[raff]

Hi RAFF
Did you buy it at the U.S.S.Intrepid shop

Bisfit
Hi Bisfit.
No way! :eek: I would have had a hell of a job getting that back to this "Sceptered Isle" in my suitcase! I bought mine at a toy fair over here earlier in the year.
I often stay on the other side of the river and catch the ferry over ... very handy for the Intrepid ... and saves hours trying to get through that b....y New Holland tunnel!
By the way, I like the Avatar ... Jack is a particular friend of mine. :rolleyes:

Raff

[bisfit]

Hi Raff
Jd, jim beams,bushmills 16yrs malt are some i sample on the odd occasion

[CFBC]

Holiday photo's next Raff? Or a Malt Thread (I won't say no to JD or JB) perhaps? :p So easy to get off-thread, hey, what......

Anyway, back to the thread.......

The JJ is one of the newer ones Bisfit (as Spock1 confirms) Ltd Edition stands which in a few years or so will be worth more than the plane itself..... Apart from that it's a really good piece, despite Uncle Alberts wrong shade of blue statement......

[Agent X20]

Be even better at thirty...

[CFBC]

Thats true Agentx.....

[Agent X20]

Three tenors... but I dont know... if BBD is now £25 it could just be the two..! ;)

[ACES]

Is it just me ,or is there not as many JJ models around,compared to BBD.

[CFBC]

Does not seem to be at present Aces, but give it time.... BBD was like that until they got shipped back or released from the States... Look now..... Makes a mockery of RRP's.....

[Agent X20]

Lets do the Maths....

3000 BBD's.. the most popular Mustang livery... and they are £25.. If yer cant shift these at the likes of Dux then gawd help you.. Dealers must be buying these in at what £20.. shove em in the Storeroom, bring em out next year .. £40.. as in Hughie Green.. double yer money.. better than a Pension Plan anyday.. (if not £50)

2200 JJ's.... not as popular... 800 down on BBD.. I think if it was 1500 then you would be looking at a shortage, but naw... these will be the same if not cheaper, all things being equal.... IMHO...

[minter]

so what will you pay for the hartman then Agent?

[Agent X20]

Mmmm thats a good one.....

Assuming they do make it and we are looking at a run of about 2000, then it got to be thirty to thirty five notes, it is the other two that will be cheaper now that the third one has been announced... However I think you are going to be looking at launch times being very critical now to a models success... We have now three 109's to be launched in the next eight months... if the time between launches is too rapid they will just blend into one another and its nothing to do with the quality of the models (which am sure will be superb), you havent got the people out there with that sort of money (or relationship.. unless you convince her its Groundhog Day..) .. or perhaps the space.....

.. so it might be even less than thirty notes...

[minter]

this is what im trying to understand, like you say 3 109s now, hartman ,may be more popular than the other 2 so thats killed them then,unless you get every single one, but who does? its too much.. will admire them on Mr Ts site first before i purchase.

[Agent X20]

Well one would think the ace would be more, although the Bader 32 Spit seems to be as cheap as everything else.. Its an alright colour scheme the Hartmann one... Like you I will be admiring them on Mr T's site first as I certainly aint paying top dollar for em....

[Typhoon-MKV]

Has anyone actually seen any of these about because they seemed to have disappeared...


Now wait three days and we will get some on E-Bay :D :D :D

[spock1]

;) Mr. T,

Theres at least one on EB now but there ain't many about at the moment!!... ;)

[CFBC]

Thats right Spock1, I wonder who!!?? :rolleyes:

This is rarer than the others issued by Corgi, but I am sure it will become more available like the BBD as there are enough produced!!!! Take a look at a couple of Toyfairs...... Thats right ain't it Neild..... :) :D

[PierreMarch]

I bought mine on e-Bay: 88 dollars (postage included) and no import tax...
I was one of the only ones to bid on it because the seller wrote "P-15" instead of "P-51" in the description and very few potential buyers saw this item.

[CFBC]

Nice one P.M.... Thats how er do it indeed.... :)

[PierreMarch]

Nice one P.M.... Thats how er do it indeed.... :)

Yeah... but I broke and lost the antenna last week. Still looks great, though.

[warbirdguru]

and it looks stunning. I have to say I think the balance of colours and the finish puts this one ahead of BBD. One I would like to see is Don Gentile's beautiful D model Victory ship P-51D that they painted up with small red and white checks on the nose - would contrast nicely with JJ. Pleased I got it now......

[CFBC]

W/B, have to agree with you that the JJ is a mighty fine issue by Corgi and much better that the Stinger at RRP...... Or close too....

The JJ has not been seen really discounted as yet like the Stinger, Old Crow and BBD... Not sure why? However..... It sits well between the other two.... :D

[Agent X20]

JJ will come.. the other three aint been disposed of yet... However you are looking at 2200 which means that it should not be in the bin for long and hopefully wont be the £18.50 I gather a Stinger was at the last toyfair....

... even white Heinkels are in the bin now.....

[The Defiant Man]

... even white Heinkels are in the bin now.....



Depends what you call the bin....nowhere near as cheap as Finland or even Night Sorties.....just ordered one BIN at a price as low as seen any going for on ebay, but still £10 more than I paid for Night Sorties at Harrogate fair.

[minter]

but arnt fair prices cheaper than ebay anyway?

[Agent X20]

Depends what you call the bin....nowhere near as cheap as Finland or even Night Sorties.....just ordered one BIN at a price as low as seen any going for on ebay, but still £10 more than I paid for Night Sorties at Harrogate fair.

Ah but did I quote top bin or bottom bin.. different levels of bin.. nearly as complicated as LAUTRO.. :D Cant have me on that one old sport..

[NeilD]

Ah but did I quote top bin or bottom bin.. different levels of bin.. nearly as complicated as LAUTRO.. :D Cant have me on that one old sport..

ah I think DM was quoting BIN (buy it now) rather than bin (recepticle for over produced/end of line products).. :D
Neil.

[Agent X20]

Yes didnt quite make meself clear there.. The BIN Heinkels are in the bin.. ....no .. no better...

Nurse.. a small snifter... I need a lie down...

Actually referring to the fact that they had hit the chappies that do the heavier discounting and were a fair price off the last known levels.... so normally if they have them, the other toyfairmeisters will have them to.. so it's the start of Turkey Shoot time for the punters.. thing is with white Heinkels.. how low will they go...!!

Double snifter..

[The Defiant Man]

Only 1700 White He111 compared to 3000-3600 for the other limited ones.....

[minter]

and the new grey eastern front one, what number of these ?

[Agent X20]

Only 1700 White He111 compared to 3000-3600 for the other limited ones.....

Thats it.. the very nub as to wherther its a BIN or a bin jobbie.. :D :D .!! Think if one is required... time to move plastic to be debitted.. do not pass go.. do not collect £200...

[marcou]

Hi,

Some picture of Corgi's Mustang.
I've received JJ today, it's a very beautiful airplane,
But I prefer Big Beautifull Doll

Marco

[davidwford]

Yes, Big Beautiful Doll is the best one in my opinion as well

[ACES]

Good pics but i still prefer JJ,as the model and in the flesh. :D

[CFBC]

Wow... JJ for £32.00 including postage... Not a bad deal if you ask me.... One of the better P51's by Corgi in the 1/32nd range.... A shame that it has to hit that price level personally, but bag a bargain! :)

[Agent X20]

Just over twenty notes at Huntingdon this weekend for a JJ... crazeee.

[david cotton]

Interesting thread this one :)

I did not realize that there was interest in Jumpin Jacques.

You can see the early concerns about numbers starting here......... cutting back to 2000 :LOL:

These models were expensive, when first released, and I don't think many ever expected the meltdown in prices that soon came about :eek:

[Red Leader]

A great coplour scheme this one. To think 5 years ago you could pick them up for around £30 is amazing. I wonder what they go for now?
I'm guessing yopu'd be lucky to get one at £50. But then BBD was always the more popular. Thats probably commands a higher price!

[david cotton]

A great coplour scheme this one. To think 5 years ago you could pick them up for around £30 is amazing. I wonder what they go for now?
I'm guessing yopu'd be lucky to get one at £50. But then BBD was always the more popular. Thats probably commands a higher price!

PTO instead of ETO, I think :unsure: .....I have 2 or 3 , and it was a very good looking model. I think one of the Duxford warbirds was in this scheme, so thats why they may of gone for it :unsure:

[ACES]

I have always loved this model since it was first released and it was even better when i saw the real thing at Elvington. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDLftv0ij8