What next?

[G-force]

So what, if indeed any, helicopters do you think we'll get next? Any you'd like to see made? Personally I would like a Lynx, Gazelle and a Puma for starters. I see, and hear them very day, at about 50ft, sometimes less. Some would say I don't need the models when I get close-ups like I do.

[Red Leader]

Yeah all of those look cool. Other possibilities; Westland Whirlwind and Wessex!

[Mosquito]

Would love a Lynx.

[Agent X20]

Naw.. you would get arrested..... would they have the international sales though.... I would have thought the S55 or S58's would be a more commercial choice for Corgi....

[ascot]

A nice Blackhawk in 1/72 would be really cool :)

[barretpa]

what about an osprey!!! :eek: :eek:

[G-force]

Agree Ascot, a Blackhawk would be seriously cool but I would have thought the SA-330 Puma would have had plenty of variations to make it worthwhile, same goes for the Gazelle. As for the Wessex, I cannot understand why it hasn't been done already. It seems to be one of many that Corgi have "forgotten" about. I would love to see a Merlin but back to colour schemes. It's been said that if some scales were given up, Corgi could concentrate more money on other craft. I say if they hadn't done so many cr***y colur schemes there would be money left to do the wanted list. What differentiates Aviation Archive from other models, is that the others are toys basically. So why do Corgi insist on doing toy colours on a "model for the adult collector"?

[BSteinIPMS]

I agree with Agent...I think the Sikorsky/Westland S-55/H-19 and S-58/H-34 would offer countless liveries and possibilities for Corgi.

http://www.shanaberger.com/H-34.htm

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Illigitimus non carborundum

[G-force]

Nice site with some great photographs.
I think in general, helicopters have largely been ignored by alot of the model manufacturers and I would especially like to see more done in die-cast. As for international sales, any of the above mentioned would sell well, especially in europe and in the States, Wessex variations are sure to sell well. Do helicopters sell well for Corgi though?

[Agent X20]

Do helicopters sell well for Corgi though?

That is the $64,000 question....

[Typhoon-MKV]

A nice Blackhawk in 1/72 would be really cool :)


Yep put me down for one of those....

[plumstix]

A Jolly Green would be nice in 1:72.

[ascot]

A Jolly Green would be nice in 1:72.

Yep put me down for one of those, it would look great next to me Blackhawk :)

Ascot :)

[scrounger]

nice ch53 and a merlin would be monsterous!!

how about a hind gunship too. plenty of variants too

[sniperUK]

One of these please especialy a 72Sqn one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/sniperUK/tony_atc_028.jpg

[G-force]

Mmmm, that looks familiar!

[Mosquito]

nice ch53 and a merlin would be monsterous!!

how about a hind gunship too. plenty of variants too

Talking of a Mi-24 Hind. How about one in a special paint job? Haven't seen this one before.

www.usaattacked.com/mi-24_helicopter_in_afghanistan

[Mosquito]

Sorry didn't work the he bit should read helicopter.

[Agent X20]

oooops.......'page cannot be found'.....

Ten bob says it looks like a big bird.... :D :D :D

[CFBC]

Ohherr.. I am no helicopter expert, but I wuld go with a Hind...... Nice.... Russian!!!! Nice markings too.....

If we ain't gonna get Eastern Front... Please us with a Rusky Hindo......

[scrounger]

can albert give us any indication as to what may be planned helicopter wise for next year??

[Mosquito]

oooops.......'page cannot be found'.....

Ten bob says it looks like a big bird.... :D :D :D


50 Pence do you? Was a nice paint job though.

[Seafire47]

Albert,

There was a lot of support on the old forum for the idea of a Wessex / H-34 and you were going to suggest it to Corgi. Are you able to give us any feedback? Short-listed or shot down?

Seafire

[scrounger]

earth to albert... come in albert

[Hoverbug]

Gotta be done. In addition to the American/Brit standards, there are some interesting exotics such as a French Algerian gunship, the first true attack helicopter in operation. I'd really like a Dragonfly, but suspect that is unlikely.

[Gannet]

The Wessex/S-58 would be great. I live not far from RNAS Culdrose and still have fond memories of a Wessex crewman waving at me when one flew over at a very low level back when I was a young 'un.

I'd love to see a Merlin too, as they thunder around at all hours at low level these days, but I guess there's not much variety yet. That may change if the EH101 gets picked up by the US military...

In the meantime, how about an AEW Sea King?

[ForkTailedDevil]

I'd love to see a Merlin too, as they thunder around at all hours at low level these days, but I guess there's not much variety yet. That may change if the EH101 gets picked up by the US military...
In service with (deep breath) RAF, RN, Canada, Italy, Denmark, Portugal and Tokyo police (2). Plenty of schemes. Potential customers-ALL (inc USCG) branches of the US armed forces in the US101 variant

[Craig]

Wessex sounds good to me, I'd love a yellow Air-Sea Rescue one. Lovely aircraft, surely has enough of a following?

[Agent X20]

You would think so... that (Wessex S58) or Whirlwind (S55).. and Corgi never seem to be short of yellow paint...

[goonybird]

was'nt the SABENA helicopter one of these? That'd be the one for me.

[Agent X20]

Yes please.... and not forgetting the BEA one..

[Craig]

How about really pushing the boat out and asking for a Belvadire? No? Oh well, keep dreaming.......

[CFBC]

earth to albert... come in albert
I think Albert has gone Walkies Scrounger.... I woudl love to see a Wessex also......

[The Defiant Man]

Agreeed, CFBC...although I only collect one of each type of 'copter (so far :rolleyes: ), would love to see a Wessex. :)

[Agent X20]

Belvadire? ......

A what..!!

[planejunky]

Merlin would be nice, but with only one RAF squadron using them, and the Royal Navy machines looking so samey maybe hard to get the desired production runs. That said the Canadian Commorant SAR would a nice version! :)

1/72 Apache anyone? "A" models in Israeli and US Army markings, followed by the "D" in US Army, Army Air Corps, and KLu markings.

[Agent X20]

Naw.. us oldies will settle for a Wessex/Whirlwind... thank you.... Corgi stoopidity working undertime here..

S55/58 - US Market
Whirwind/Wessex - UK market

Two birds one stone...... would be a flyer..!!

[Gannet]

Apache could also be samey, I fear. Only the Israelis have painted them anything other than olive drab. Even the British Army has gone for the standard US finish, with markings that need a microscope to see. Shame. Would have looked nice in grey/green. :rolleyes:

[Albert Ross]

I think Albert has gone Walkies Scrounger.... I woudl love to see a Wessex also......

Nope, just have too many 'hats' on at present and trying to do six things at once! Yes, love to do a Wessex....but!

[CFBC]

But what... New tool? :(

[Agent X20]

Dont get personal CFBC.. thats not nice... surprised a moderator aint come along and slapped your wrists... :D