1/32nd Scale Mosquito Talk

[Leviathan]

:) :) :) :) They are here folks! :) :) :) :)

It's big and it looks great - the box is a whopper though!

Will look great on top of the telly!



Leviathan

[Agent X20]

What the box will look good on top of the tele..?

You iz all mad up north.... Hope it was well worth the wait.... :D :D :D

[Red Leader]

The Surveyors are gonna love em!! Imagine all those AA adicts having reports done to see if houses need extra underpiining!!!!!!!

[minter]

"i am not dusting that" i can hear mrs mint now!

[CFBC]

My "whoppers" with extra cheese please!!!!!!!

Come on then Lev.... Get the piccies posted!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Agent X20]

Naw all the plastic pieces will fall off it.... so come on Mr GWS.. wheres yer review..... how much of it is metal..?

(To find this out.. place inside a perheated oven at 200C for 20 minutes..- whats left is metal..!!)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yeah the 1/32nd Mossie; the Awac and the Lib.

More Warehouse space matron......

[shuttle]

Leviathan,

Wow! Any chance of some photo's? When is the PRU 'D-Day' version due out?

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

oooh cant have him touching stock....!! :D

[shuttle]

Agent,

No need to damage the 'stock', just whip the box off and take a few pictures etc.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Now you wouldnt want to go paying £40 to have a large thumbprint on it ... :D :eek: :D

[Martin Bull]

( Yawwwnnnnn...streeeetch...)
Are Corgi doing a 1/32 Mosquito, then ? :o

[Agent X20]

Naw not til after Xmas.... ;)

[Typhoon-MKV]

( Yawwwnnnnn...streeeetch...)
Are Corgi doing a 1/32 Mosquito, then ? :o


I heard it was an FW-190 :D :D :D :D

[Agent X20]

Naw.. the Fockes a Mossie... :)

[Red Leader]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH The suspense is killing me!!!!
Gotta see those piccies pleeeeeeeeeaaaase!
Bet ya need a hatch back to get it in!!

[Agent X20]

Naw.. trailer will do nicely..

[goonybird]

Imagine lugging that round NEC on Sunday. I'll be taking my mosquito repellant with me, don't wanna catch any foreign diseases :D

[raff]

:) :) :) :) They are here folks! :) :) :) :)

It's big and it looks great - the box is a whopper though!

Will look great on top of the telly!



Leviathan

Come on Lev. ... we know you have a wide angle lens enough for CFBC's shorts, so this should be a piece of cake by comparison.
A few of us might forget you are now a protected species if we're kept waiting too long!! :mad:

raff :D

[Agent X20]

......what is on the tele tonight min....
.... a mosquito.....
.... oooh...

Sounds like something out of the Goon show...

Can I come too..?
Its about time you came too Eccles...
.. he's fallen in the water....!!!

[raff]

My "whoppers" with extra cheese please!!!!!!!

Come on then Lev.... Get the piccies posted!!!!!!!!! ;)

And, as a self confessed Mossie freak .. we shall expect a full CFBC review from you when you get it back to the "hangar" .. once you've finished wiping off all the drool trails. :rolleyes:

raff

[Agent X20]

Will he get it in his car..?

[Martin Bull]

I see the 'Moncton Express' is on evilbay 'BIN' now.....

[Typhoon-MKV]

Will he get it in his car..?

What the Noddy mobile.....

[Agent X20]

I see the 'Moncton Express' is on evilbay 'BIN' now.....

Been there for a couple of days now.. surprised that it was still there... in reality cant be too many wishing to pay that sort of wonga...

[Martin Bull]

Yes - I'm waiting to see if it can be picked up for under a.....whoops ! - nearly said it ! :p

[Agent X20]

Think theres nearly a tenners worth of raw material in there....

[CFBC]

Well, first reports are GOOD.... Good build, good detail, in fact excellent detail and ground crew look happy too!! They do look authentic ground crew.....

The piece of kit is very well packaged and protected and it's easy to get out of the box too which is good, although I have not fitted the engine covers as yet or the additional components as it's going back in it's box for a short period..... Until Mrs CFBC comes home and is in the bath to ne honest......

The piccies I have taken are not brilliant, due to poor lighting in-house, but give you some idea..... Will take a couple of the ground crew too......

The actuall Mossie itself feels a WHOLE lot sturdier than the P51's and weighs a ton (well not quite, but you know what I mean)..... A GOOD build quality....

Oh the WHOLE, WELL WORTH THE WAIT and Ascot.... Go get one son!! :)

[CFBC]

Well, I know a couple of you were concerned about the Ground Crew, so here goes along with the bomb and bomb trolley...... The bomb itself is a little light as thats plastic, but the trolley is metal..... Ground Crew look good and I think one is probably based on Uncle Albert? Look at the piccie and then his Avatar....!!

[shuttle]

CFBC,

Nice photo's but I don't think I will display the figures when I get my hands on the 1/32 Mosquito. They look well naff!! I like the idea of the bomb trolley and the 'cookie' looks excellent but the figures remind me of the cheap plastic 'crowd' figures you used to be able to buy for Scalectrix!. Oh dear....! It does look like Albert though!

:o Shuttle

[minter]

oh dear... one of the erks does look like a wooden top, but its the model that counts,looks very good

[raff]

Well thanks CFBC, having seen these and tricatus's photo's ... there goes the neighbourhood! :eek:Can't see me being able to hold out! It looks superb. I had wondered how good the nose section interior would be, it looks as if it is as detailed as you can hope for.

Have to say though that for me, the ground crew will be staying firmly in the box! If I do a diarama I'll "doctor" and weather some other 1/32 stuff. No offence to the Uncle Albert look alike... but .... nah!
[Anyway, he looks nowt like his old avatar!]

raff

[Sailor.]

Memo to Corgi...
:p :p :p Bin the ground crew wallahs, thay look like rejects from the Village People. :p :p :p

[Horrido!]

I have moved out of house and into Mosquito Box.

Horrido!

[CFBC]

What????? That will probably be worth more than the Ground Crew!!!!!!!!!! :(

[Agent Carr]

The 1/32 mossies are a step to far looking at the pics they look like large childrens toys!

[CFBC]

Well, have a play with one A.C...... I am ALL for it being a BIG kid.... :)

Not as "toyish" as the Armour ones....

[Typhoon-MKV]

The 1/32 mossies are a step to far looking at the pics they look like large childrens toys!

Well I used to think the same about the Legends, but then after seeing some in the flesh so to speak changed my mind (apart from the boxes).

So hold judgment until you have seen one up close....

[shuttle]

The 1/32 mossies are a step to far looking at the pics they look like large childrens toys!

Agent Carr,

The 1/32 scale Mosquito would last about 30 seconds with the average child! It is a high quality die-cast model and from the photo's posted so far looks like one of Corgi's best efforts.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

No Highball in the bath then.... :( :( :(

[CFBC]

Too much foam in the new LARGE bath tonight, so dare not try, but I reckon it's a sure fire bet the Mossie will fit..... Wait until Mrs CFBC is out and gonna give it a try!!

[Albert Ross]

Too much foam in the new LARGE bath tonight, so dare not try, but I reckon it's a sure fire bet the Mossie will fit..... Wait until Mrs CFBC is out and gonna give it a try!!

Sounds like a request for a Dam-Busting trials aircraft for Agent's bath?

[Agent X20]

Thatll do nicely thank you.. Club model 2005....? Rotating Highballs.. ??<ouch>

[Agent Carr]

"high quality die-cast model and from the photo's posted so far looks like one of Corgi's best efforts".

It may be a high quality diecast but were is the panel detail and surface detail. May be a nice diecast however the bigger they get the less convincing they look.

[charley]

I saw one in our local retailer today!!! :eek: Bloomin eck!!! the box is Huge... i don't reckon that box would even fit in my car let alone my loft!

I must say tho that the model looked stunning! Well done Corgi! :)

[Albert Ross]

"high quality die-cast model and from the photo's posted so far looks like one of Corgi's best efforts".

It may be a high quality diecast but were is the panel detail and surface detail. May be a nice diecast however the bigger they get the less convincing they look.

Damn! You mean we left all the rivets off?? :eek:

[Albert Ross]

Well, I know a couple of you were concerned about the Ground Crew, so here goes along with the bomb and bomb trolley...... The bomb itself is a little light as thats plastic, but the trolley is metal..... Ground Crew look good and I think one is probably based on Uncle Albert? Look at the piccie and then his Avatar....!!

...actually Scott Tracey from Thunderbirds!

[Mosquito]

Damn! You mean we left all the rivets off?? :eek:
Nice one! :p

[Agent X20]

Thanks.. looked, gasped at yer photies etc etc.. Even at £30.. its too big... rivets or no rivets.... canopies or ill fitting canopies... or just a down right wrong nose... aint got the room...... so put it down to experience and give us back our ****** civils new moulds and all.... or please just let us know so we can go off and collect something else....

[japadvan]

An Armour B17 and now a Corgi Mossie, just made space for one and God knows where to display the other...........

And you need planning permission for the boxes.................!

[ACES]

Saw the mossie for the first time today,what a superb model,i like others thought it might look like a big tonka toy, but im glad i have been proved wrong.
Even the wife liked it,so thats a good excuse to get one for Christmas. :D

[bisfit]

Hi guys
Any one know when the pru mossie is due out.

[eismeer]

WOW..............WOT A BOX :o .

If i bought one of those, in my house i would have to sit with it on my lap :eek:

[scramble]

Can somebody give box dimensions pls.....I want to see if it will fit in the booth of my fiat!

[minter]

WOW..............WOT A BOX :o .

If i bought one of those, in my house i would have to sit with it on my lap :eek:

theres 2 meanings there eismeer! :D

[tricatus]

Can somebody give box dimensions pls.....I want to see if it will fit in the booth of my fiat!

Scramble, It's 54 x 69 x 15.5 cms :eek:

[Agent X20]

... sure its not inches...?

[scramble]

Scramble, It's 54 x 69 x 15.5 cms :eek:
Thanks Tricatus ;) its big....

[Typhoon-MKV]

I think slightly bigger than a Pathfinder box - I was told.....

[Agent X20]

If by CFBC.. watch it.. hes the one that sells the dodgee keyboards *!~@^!
You'll get it in the car, but hey, thats never the problem.. its the quick swift sudden move, in one, from car boot to loft..... :cool:

[CFBC]

W*A*R*N*I*N*G

Stealths got his Mossie!!!!!!!!!!!!

If yer see some nutter running doen the roads of the Midlands with a rather LARGER than normal Mossie above his head tonight, its Stealth....... After a couple of Stellas perhaps also.....

I apologise for him now.....

[NeilD]

well I saw it in the flesh tonight (the Mossie NOT Stealth! :eek: ) and I must say it looks rather nice.. as someone else mentionned it would be nice to see what other schemes will come out before taking the leap and buying one (shock horror!) as it would be just the one! Hmmm..
Neil

[Typhoon-MKV]

I kid you not - you cannot carry the box width ways through the door, and length ways only just fits.

It is one mother of a plane, and I have to say it's GORGEOUS

Now excuse me I have got to go and have some stellas and go for a practice run....

Chocks away....

[Typhoon-MKV]

Oh and even the wife said that one of the ground crew looked like Alan from Thunderbirds.....

[Sailor.]

Seen two today, they are absolutely brilliant models. East Kirkby Heritage Centre wanted a hundred and forty five quid for theirs, the model shop in Skeggy a mere hundred and twenty. :(
Agent, go and lay down before you have a nose bleed! ;)

[NeilD]

didnt know you were going... I was just there for the night run... yep thats where i saw the model.... unfortunately i think that the brothers buy their model stock from a local 'dealer' rather than wholsesale, hence the optimistic prices...
e-bay has one BIN £82.50 plus £5.50 P&P
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56313&item=6933330948&rd=1

[Sailor.]

Neil,
the night run took place ok?
We left just after the Spit's display was cancelled, got some nice photos of it being pre-flighted, before rain stopped play. :)
The plan was to go to Skeggy for some snap then get back in time for the night taxi. When the weather really closed in we cut our losses and hedge hopped it back to Sheffield. :(

[CFBC]

Sailor.... Our Lincolnshire roads are no fun on nights like this.... Was awful over here today and tonight......

And Skeg at this time of year with a day like today..... Sorry you had a bad show.... I too wondered how tonight had gone as I was allowed to go, but declined......

[NeilD]

dont blame you for bailing out, it absolutely tipped down with rain... I wasnt going to bother and I'm only 10 mins down the road but was meeting some people.. they did the taxi run but only one way - visability and wet concrete made it too iffy to do tghe usual taxi to the end and turn round so towed it to the end, ran up and taxied back to hangar..

Neil.

[Martin Bull]

I totally agree, Neil - can't justify money or space for more than one so I'm tempted to hang on and see what other versions come appear.

[japadvan]

Saw the Mozzie in a shop yesterday.

Tipped the balance and will buy one (not for me.)

Looking forward to making an old man very happy.

[Horrido!]

Saw the Mozzie in a shop yesterday.

Tipped the balance and will buy one (not for me.)

Looking forward to making an old man very happy.

What you do in your own time is your own affair! ;)

Horrido!

[scramble]

Saw the Mozzie in a shop yesterday.

Tipped the balance and will buy one (not for me.)

Looking forward to making an old man very happy.
A very good Choice! :)

[CFBC]

Well Scramble.... Where you seated your little blighter then? ;)

[scramble]

Hello CFBC :) its in my study next to BBD... the box is a problem though but parked it in the bedroom wardrobe. :o

[CFBC]

Yeah.. Know the feeling.... Ive got mine under Mrs CFBC's newly moved in bed in the spare room.... She certainly grumbled when I wanted to put it there!!......

Bet the two look superb together displayed......

[scramble]

This time I managed to convince mrs scramble....don't know what excuse to use when the others appear :confused:

[CFBC]

Just say "its part of a set" darling.... You have to use the word "darling" though...... ;)

[scramble]

LOL. ok will keep that in mind :D

[CFBC]

Although "darling" is wearing thin with Mrs CFBC now...... :(

[scramble]

try 'Honey' or 'sweetie pie' S for Sugar

[CFBC]

I going to have too when the next one arrives!!! I ain't gotta clue where thats gonna go though......

Worth it though....

[scramble]

what another mosquito? or the 109's

[raff]

Well, I succumbed and bought my Moncton at the weekend and it is a real beauty ... well worth any domestic flak .. but ... I've discovered that mine has two sets of starboard undercarriage doors! :eek:

I haven't noticed anybody else reporting this problem so it could well be that mine is a Friday afternoon job [i.e. my luck]. I'm sure that a call to Saint Nona in the morning will sort it out, but any of you about to buy one might like to check these doors out first. It's relatively easy, they are taped along the top of the polysterene base ... so you don't have to start undoing little bags and risk upsetting the vendor!
Raff

[Sailor.]

I'll be getting mine this weekend, wonder if it will have two port undercarriage doors? :eek:
How big's the box in feet and inches so I'll know if it'll fit in the chariot?

[CFBC]

Opps, just found this thread Scramble.... Sorry, forum rather LARGE nowadays...

BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!! :) And heaven help me.....

[Typhoon-MKV]

Damn man-handled mine up into the Loft at the Weekend, this now means need to check it out....

Early worry, looked at loft hole, looked at box, looked at loft hole again, looked at box again.

HHHmmmmm............


Luckily it went through sidewise :eek: :eek: :eek:

[scramble]

Mine has been displayed for a week now, looks ok to me, (it was a bit of a brainer to find how they were to be fixed) although you got me thinking man....

[CFBC]

Damn man-handled mine up into the Loft at the Weekend, this now means need to check it out....

Early worry, looked at loft hole, looked at box, looked at loft hole again, looked at box again.

HHHmmmmm............


Luckily it went through sidewise :eek: :eek: :eek:

Yeah - I was a little worried when you phoned me for a saw.... I had to question your judgement, but a wood saw....... Phew.... And I thought you were going to saw ure Mossie in half?

Hey wait.... Are they not made of wood? :eek: :eek:

[raff]

Bad news guys ... Nona's on holiday until the 5th! If I had my way she'll have gone to Rome to be beatified!

Sent an e-mail, but it's not the same as getting that re-assuring "there's one in the post" immediate response.
So yours are all ok then? Clearly different port and starboard doors? ... got up to base camp 3 to check yet Stealth?

Raff

[ACES]

Mr raff,you should have took it back to the model shop and exchanged it, let them deal with the problem. ;)
You have splashed out enough. :)

[CFBC]

Thats true Aces, but I fink he picked it up from a Totfair (usual dealer for him), but he lives a long way away from them....... Hence the call of lovely Nona....

Anyway, Raff has a way with women!! ;)

[ACES]

Does he now CFBC,enough said ;)

Maybe its an excuse,just to give NONA a ring,and he admits its bad news that she is not there. :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Agent X20]

Thats true Aces, but I fink he picked it up from a Totfair ;)

Hey.. where are these Totfairs...!!!!!!!! ... ??????
mmm... totty........ :o :) :( :D

[CFBC]

Opps...... :p Do I owe Raff an apology?

[Captain Black]

Have merged this with the Moncton Express Thread, as they were covering virually the same subject...

[minter]

Opps, just found this thread Scramble.... Sorry, forum rather LARGE nowadays...

BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!! :) And heaven help me.....

tell me about it, didnt log on for 3 days and came back to a mountain of posts and new threads, couldnt get any work done for hours.... im going to have to get a laptop at this rate!

[Agent X20]

Opps...... :p Do I owe Raff an apology?

I think its a rather nice name forged by one of your rather dodgy keyboards.. think I 'll tell Mrs Agent I am just popping out to the local Totfair...!! :D

[Sailor.]

HELP! :eek: HELP! :eek:
Anybody know the dimensions of the box for the Mossie? I'm fetching one Sunday and need to know if it'll fit in the car! :eek:

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yeah, it's 54cm x 69cm x 15.5 cms

[Sailor.]

Cheers Stealth old top, think I'm gonna have to hire a van! ;)

[scramble]

Hi Sailor, just to inform you that it fits in a FIAT PUNTO booth perfectly, no need a van :D

[Sailor.]

We are either going in a Vauxhall Corsa piloted by Miss Daisey or a Toyota Selika flown by the Red Baron. The way my lad drives that ****** contraption I'm thinking of investing in a g-suit. :(

[scramble]

and get whoever is driving to park in front of the shop's door, its heavy and you don't want to walk in the high street with that box do you :eek:

[Agent X20]

Yerve got plenty of time yet... it aint at the bottom....

[minter]

shop in my towns selling it for 119.99.... noooooo chance!

[Agent X20]

Thats (nearly) a ton more than it will be....

[minter]

Thats (nearly) a ton more than it will be....

ooops,better dive if i were you ;)

[Craig]

I'm afraid I'm in the same situation, it does look a lovely model, but £120 is a bit more than I've got. About £80 is the limit, but even that's pushing it. I might have one if they come down a bit.

[minter]

I'm afraid I'm in the same situation, it does look a lovely model, but £120 is a bit more than I've got. About £80 is the limit, but even that's pushing it. I might have one if they come down a bit.

yes have now seen one in the flesh and held it and it is a marvellous piece of engineering.....but if you aint got room..... :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

ooops,better dive if i were you ;)

Why..??? its ****** obvious that unless they have trimmed the numbers its going to be junk money... everything (almost without exception) else has..... The premium is to have one now... which fair enough if peeps want to pay that then it is their perogative..

If yer dont believe me go have a look on the Bay .... 1/72 Memphis Belle's, the 'other' Fort to have... for a BIN of just over £30.... (okay it is USA..) '32 BBD's are just over £30......

This big stuff could cripple Corgi (unless of course they are making money at around £30)... we just aint got the room to store it.....

[Craig]

Yeah, I'm afraid you're right, the 1:32 stuff is fantastic, they're lovely models, but very expensive and difficult to store/display. The only ones of the current/up and coming releases I'd be tempted by of the "big 'uns" is the Me109 and the E-3 Sentry. Beyond that, I have neither the space nor the cash!

[The Defiant Man]

As I've posted on another thread, 1/32 are just toooo big to store/display. Having seen the 1/32 Mossie in the flesh for the first time today, I will happily admit that it is a wonderful model, but just sooo big. I think of all the 1/72's I could display in the same space...

[raff]

Mr raff,you should have took it back to the model shop and exchanged it, let them deal with the problem. ;)
You have splashed out enough. :)

Hi Aces!
As CFBC says, I bought it at a toyfair from a well known dealer .... but no problem there! They offered to exchange it immediately they read my post on the subject!!! :eek: I didn't even have to ask!
Goes to show ... forums have ears! :cool:
Normally I would have gone straight back to them but I didn't want to give myself or them another hernia carrying the damn thing!

It does seem that mine was a Friday afternoon job. No harm done, especially if the lovely Nona comes good as usual.
It really is a superb model and ... it don't need no engine noises either!!!!

Raff

[raff]

Just to give an update .. the sainted Nona came good as ever .. replacement doors arrived today, saving both me and vendor alike a hernia!

Raff

[CFBC]

Thats good service as always from St Nona....

Has anyone heard anything about when the next one is out? EEK... In for a penny, in for a pound!!

[ACES]

Just to give an update .. the sainted Nona came good as ever .. replacement doors arrived today, saving both me and vendor alike a hernia!

Raff

Well thats good news raff,glad you got it sorted :)

[CFBC]

This is why Corgi are cheesing the route of their collectors off.. Look at the prices over here for this £70-£90 and look at this......

And then they wonder why their stuff is not hitting RRP's over here..... Then going dumpsters....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36489&item=6934580711&rd=1

Tis a shame and makes me :mad: Pull yer finger out Corgi and ALL associated with and open YER EYES as we live in a GLOBAL market nowadays..... For all of you over the pond I take my hats of too.....

[Agent X20]

And at £50 (20hrs to go.. they making a profit..?)

[CFBC]

Probably not!! :D But it still begs the question.....

[Typhoon-MKV]

£54.00 well.well....well......

Just shows you....HHmmmmm

They are seriously going to have to do something drastic for 2005/2006 if they want to stop this and make it worthwhile for people to pre-order.....

And if the prices at Donington are anything to go by, I mean £12.50 for a B52, would I be seriously cheesed off if I had bought one at RRP, and why the hell are they still making them!!!!!

But this is a conversation we have had many times already.....

[CFBC]

My point exactly :)

[Agent X20]

Thay aint still making the ones at £12.50.....

Something drastic mmm... making the rrp's reasonable in the first place might go some way... my other suggestion I would not want to put forward, but I am sure that if the management has half an ounce of common, they might adopt same in some form or other...

[goonybird]

And at £50 (20hrs to go.. they making a profit..?)

And £50 to ship to the UK :p

[CFBC]

Yes, tis true G/B, but if yer live in the States, well.... B*A*R*G*A*I*N!!!!

This is what I was implying on my original posting "For all of you over the pond I take my hats of too....."

[Agent X20]

And £50 to ship to the UK :p

If its the 'right size' it dont seem to be that much... trouble is Joe Customs...

[raff]

Memo to Corgi management:

We now live in a very small e-world.
The days of being able to have one rrp in the US and another, significantly higher one in the UK without the local market becoming aware of it are over. Continued pursuance of this policy leads to a loss of brand loyalty and consumer cynisism. I speak from experience.

Further, retailers will become increasingly disinclined to carry or pre-order these products as the customers they rely on to retain their margins source elsewhere, or wait to enjoy the significant savings which experience tells them will be made when surplus products are dumped back into the UK market.
I would strongly recommend you review your marketing strategy with respect to pricing as a matter of some urgency.


Raff

[CFBC]

Well said Raff.... :)

[Agent X20]

cynisism.
Raff

Never.... who me....!! :D :D :D

[minter]

i have just seen the box.... ye gods what a monster...mrs mint would not like that!

[Agent X20]

...unless it contained a hat or shoes......

[minter]

...unless it contained a hat or shoes......

she would much prefer a box full of jackie collins, pat cornwall books

[Agent X20]

So would I......... many years ago............... pages have gone a bit yellow now.... and crinkley at the edges... dog eared... and thats just the books..!!

[CFBC]

i have just seen the box.... ye gods what a monster...mrs mint would not like that!
It's a fair size box Minter, will take some hiding.... Best come clean now.....

[Agent X20]

If she kills you.. get buried in the box... save a bob or two with the Co-op, straight off the end of the pier old son....

[minter]

It's a fair size box Minter, will take some hiding.... Best come clean now.....

this shops got 2 boxes side by side,and the shop is closing down,the one and only model shop in my town so very difficult to see in the flesh models from now on :( ,im popping in twice a week to see if hes giving them away but not yet

[minter]

If she kills you.. get buried in the box... save a bob or two with the Co-op, straight off the end of the pier old son....

hmmmm are they bio degradable or whatever you call it,then she would prob stuff me in the garden!

[CFBC]

It's carboard Minter, so yeah..... "Minter n Mosquito found under patio...." Can see the headlines now.....As for yer local.... Keep checking as there was one in Lincoln I went too every day last year and got some real bargains in the end... Although a sad loss to my AA collecting though at the time as he was fed-up with being shafted by Corgi...

Saw the light..... So he said.....

[Typhoon-MKV]

Thay aint still making the ones at £12.50.....

The point being the ones they have made have now hit £12.50, and yet we have had another two, this year. :eek:

Does not compute :confused: :confused: :confused:

[raff]

I mean £12.50 for a B52, would I be seriously cheesed off if I had bought one at RRP,

I did ... and I am.
[Not exactly rrp, but not far off .. and the X-15 carrying version for £35].

That 's not as bad though, as finding a new release being retailed in the US at 50% of the UK rrp.
In this case this means that as a UK collector I will have paid £30 more for my model than my US counterpart.
Usually I try to see Corgi's point of view but this is indefensible. I'm suprised the information hasn't generated more angst in this thread.

Raff

[CFBC]

Agent summed it up Raff earlier..... I am in total agreement with yer though and it would be good to get a constructive answer from Corgi on this matter, but it ain't gonna happen... Out comments are constructive enough in the first place and were all grown-ups here.....

P.S - U got that container built yet?

[goonybird]

I mean £12.50 for a B52, would I be seriously cheesed off if I had bought one at RRP,

I did ... and I am.
[Not exactly rrp, but not far off .. and the X-15 carrying version for £35].

That 's not as bad though, as finding a new release being retailed in the US at 50% of the UK rrp.
In this case this means that as a UK collector I will have paid £30 more for my model than my US counterpart.
Usually I try to see Corgi's point of view but this is indefensible. I'm suprised the information hasn't generated more angst in this thread.

Raff
I'm quite happy with this as it is inevitable prices start high and gradually drop like a stone. I always buy in what I want at around £20-30 or around half of retail. If it drops to £10-£15 then hey. Be a bit peeved if I paid 20% less than retail to get it at launch (£50-60). Dan dare 707 £15 on Sunday, I paid £30 (%50 retail). I'm ok with that. But I might not have got one if I waited. Look at BOAC 707. It's all a game. :)

[CFBC]

"Vote the Directors off the Board. :rolleyes: "

Hope ure talking Corgi and not Forum Directors G/B!! :p

[Typhoon-MKV]

We have Directors????????

And a company credit card??????

I cannot help but feel out of the loop here.............. :p :D

[spock1]

I'm quite happy with this as it is inevitable prices start high and gradually drop like a stone. I always buy in what I want at around £20-30 or around half of retail. If it drops to £10-£15 then hey. Be a bit peeved if I paid 20% less than retail to get it at launch (£50-60). Dan dare 707 £15 on Sunday, I paid £30 (%50 retail). I'm ok with that. But I might not have got one if I waited. Look at BOAC 707. It's all a game. :)

:confused: Mr. GB,

I like your logic on this but am somewhat confused as it is this crazy pricing farce that has effectively killed off the 1/144 civil range. If it continues then ultimately it will well nigh be the death of the Aviation Archive as we know it!!!.............. :o

[CFBC]

:confused: Mr. GB,

I like your logic on this but am somewhat confused as it is this crazy pricing farce that has effectively killed off the 1/144 civil range. If it continues then ultimately it will well nigh be the death of the Aviation Archive as we know it!!!.............. :oYes Spock1.... For once I do understand Vulcan and that Rommy ale must be having some effect..... Totally agree with your comments and that is the point were trying to get over to Corgi.......:)

[goonybird]

Yeah! sorry Spock1. I have a strange logic. Like everyone I like to buy as low as possible. But most of my civvies have been bought well before they hit rock bottom. Some even at or close to retail. I paid £79 for my original Betsy and went to Heathrow to get it! Early days then as it had just come out was and hard to get. It's a balancing act. Stupidly started collecting 72nd Jets. So now can't manage to wait until they hit £10 now in case I miss one.
It's a sliding scale and everyone gambles on picking a point a sliding scale.
I set a price I will buy in at for each model when it comes out and wait. Had my fingers burnt the few times i've given in. And missed out a couple of times, like refusing to pay more than £20 for 1st HE111. But for me it's a game. For you its a living. :rolleyes:

Postscript If it's killing civvies why not military? NGNG and 1/32 mustangs at £25 Why is this not the same argument????? :confused:

[spock1]

:) Mr. CFBC and all,

May I also add that if Corgi sharpened up their Market Research skills and produced what we would actually like as opposed to bung out any old crap just because they have a mould for it then prices would likely hold a little firmer.

Good examples of apparent successes are the yellow ASR Sea King, the Falklands Chinook and the second FW190 (Double Chevron)............hmmmmmm .........something to think about ......!!! ;)

[CFBC]

Yeah! sorry Spock1. I have a strange logic. Like everyone I like to buy as low as possible. But most of my civvies have been bought well before they hit rock bottom. Some even at or close to retail. I paid £79 for my original Betsy and went to Heathrow to get it! Early days then as it had just come out was and hard to get. It's a balancing act. Stupidly started collecting 72nd Jets. So now can't manage to wait until they hit £10 now in case I miss one.
It's a sliding scale and everyone gambles on picking a point a sliding scale.
I set a price I will buy in at for each model when it comes out and wait. Had my fingers burnt the few times i've given in. And missed out a couple of times, like refusing to pay more than £20 for 1st HE111. But for me it's a game. For you its a living. :rolleyes:
Were all the same G/B... We all set our stall out so to speak and pave the way for the amount were gonna spend as do I and Ive had my fingers burn't a few times I would care to own-up too, but it's a collection for me, but it's getting stupid now in this day and age of global communications to think that Corgi don't think we look elsewhere...... It's not hellping the likes of Spock1 and neither the collector...

[spock1]

:) Mr. CFBC,

Thank you for your support and fully agree!!! Time has now come for a little imagination that seems sorely lacking so far as Corgi are concerned. The amount of product on offer at silly giveaway prices leads me back to something I mentioned a while back, namely paint and decals!!!

Buy up the cheapoes, try your modelling skills and who knows ??? ;)

If all else fails then GB's sledge hammer will help create the ultimate collectable ie. Code 3 Crash Scene Diorama!!!....... :eek: :D :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Yes Spock1.... There now seems to be a "neash" for the ones left behind.... ;)

I hope this IS the last we see of silly prices (for both collectors and ditributors sakes), but fear with RRP's like they are, well...... Begs the question...... Once again.....

Geeze I would love to be a fly on the wall at Corgi HZ..... Where is HZ nowadays? Leicester or in the USA? Or does the Chinese own most of it still?? Hmmmmmmmm.

How much yer got Spock1?

[Agent X20]

:confused: Mr. GB,

I like your logic on this but am somewhat confused as it is this crazy pricing farce that has effectively killed off the 1/144 civil range. If it continues then ultimately it will well nigh be the death of the Aviation Archive as we know it!!!.............. :o

Glad to see yer all falling into line with the Agent way of thinking.... :D :D :D Its taken some time......

In fact I would also pick out Gooneys point.. I dont feel that the civils killed anything off, those they over produced and yes yer see the odd York or two at a fiver and the last of the 707's, but I bet ounce for ounce they have made just as much profit out of the civil range than the military stuff.. (Mind you there is an incredible amount of metal in a 377.... certainly had a more loyal band of collectors in that no one else did them.... (apart from Airfix..!!)

and Mr S thats hindsight...

Bet there would be a bob or two from a VC10 - a Trident and a one eleven... certainly agree that the marketing is pants... and at present with the marketing they have the airliners would not make much money, but there again..if they keep up with the military stuff they is going to run out of viable subjects fairly soon....


Last of the silly prices.. naw its going to get worse...!!!!!!!
Whats changed..?

[spock1]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36489&item=6934580711&rd=1

:D Final price £61.46 BUT to a UK bidder. Shipping charges will likely eat into the saving even assuming HMCE do not take a bite!!! Like as not this one will be £80 or less in next to no time!!!!!!!.............. :cool:

[CFBC]

Oh dear, yes Spock1... Not a good move for a UK buyer to make..... :rolleyes:

[Typhoon-MKV]

The VAT Nazi Police will be all over that like a rash.....

Not a very good saving there me thinks....

[goonybird]

Agent X20 , Spock1 et all. Just made my what to buy list for new catalogue. Not a lot there. But noticed of the 72nd jets there are 8 brit (7RAF & 1RN) and 2 US. Thats it, no "johnny foreigners". I don't know about you guys, but thats what my alter ego was predicting (DOOM!). Nice models but not much choice?
Looking in Adrian Balch's book on display teams today we have Indian "Thunderbolt" Hunters, Swedish "acro hunters", Dutch "Red Diamonds" Meteor F8. Two of the more prolific planes were the Fouga Magister and F86 sabre. Both used by numerous teams and air forces. Quite like both. Interesting as well is whether a Gnat would be better subject matter than a Hawk? :rolleyes: I'll just get out my Flak jacket. :D

[CFBC]

Agent X20 , Spock1 et all. Just made my what to buy list for new catalogue. Not a lot there. But noticed of the 72nd jets there are 8 brit (7RAF & 1RN) and 2 US. Thats it, no "johnny foreigners". I don't know about you guys, but thats what my alter ego was predicting (DOOM!). Nice models but not much choice?
Looking in Adrian Balch's book on display teams today we have Indian "Thunderbolt" Hunters, Swedish "acro hunters", Dutch "Red Diamonds" Meteor F8. Two of the more prolific planes were the Fouga Magister and F86 sabre. Both used by numerous teams and air forces. Quite like both. Interesting as well is whether a Gnat would be better subject matter than a Hawk? :rolleyes: I'll just get out my Flak jacket. :D
"Adrian Blach's" book of display teams? Who's that????? Whats that?

[goonybird]

Adrian M. Balch - Aerobatic Teams of the World - H/B Airlife books. Really good stuff. if you like that sort of thing! I think the guy had some input on the Corgi KLM viscount but don't quote me on it.

[CFBC]

Thanks G/B - Had a search on the net too...... Know who you mean now.... :)

Interesting...

[Agent X20]

Agent X20 , Spock1 et all. Just made my what to buy list for new catalogue. Not a lot there. But noticed of the 72nd jets there are 8 brit (7RAF & 1RN) and 2 US. Thats it, no "johnny foreigners". I don't know about you guys, but thats what my alter ego was predicting (DOOM!). Nice models but not much choice?
Looking in Adrian Balch's book on display teams today we have Indian "Thunderbolt" Hunters, Swedish "acro hunters", Dutch "Red Diamonds" Meteor F8. Two of the more prolific planes were the Fouga Magister and F86 sabre. Both used by numerous teams and air forces. Quite like both. Interesting as well is whether a Gnat would be better subject matter than a Hawk? :rolleyes: I'll just get out my Flak jacket. :D

Trouble is Mr Goony, weve asked for Phoreign Phantoms.... nope.. An F-104 would be ace for schemes... ( to be fair we have had a Swiss Hunter which was a request made on the old forum... (specially after seeing Philips Wests print many years ago)).. naw the guy that says yes at Corgi is definitely chosing personal likes.. and until they look at products that have a better commercial value than the ones they have chosen, well see all the other threads about rising mamories...

However to be fair we are not privy to the secret information, all the data as to whose bought what from where.. where is all gone, where its come back from.. did the civils make any money.. the likes of the Buccs.. overall even with them at £8.50, did threy make a profit.. suppose we should get a copy of the Company Accounts...

Any way.. Gnay I like it.. what do you reckon the RRP - about £39.99..!!!

[NeilD]

Adrian M. Balch - Aerobatic Teams of the World - H/B Airlife books. Really good stuff. if you like that sort of thing! I think the guy had some input on the Corgi KLM viscount but don't quote me on it.



perhaps someone should show it to Albert!! :p :p :D ;)

[Agent X20]

Bobs into him.. he did the Vintage Glory: Airline Color Schemes of the Fifties and Sixties....

and there you go from £1.95 .. sorry Gooney..
Book sales (http://www.abetitles1.com/Title/148523/Aerobatic+Teams+of+the+World.html)

[CFBC]

Right, lets get this thread back on track......

Anybody know of any details regarding the other two Mossies?

[minter]

:) Mr. CFBC and all,

May I also add that if Corgi sharpened up their Market Research skills and produced what we would actually like as opposed to bung out any old crap just because they have a mould for it then prices would likely hold a little firmer.

Good examples of apparent successes are the yellow ASR Sea King, the Falklands Chinook and the second FW190 (Double Chevron)............hmmmmmm .........something to think about ......!!! ;)

what do you reckon on the new corgi 190 then spock,will that hold its price,think im going to pre order.i got the double chev straight away and glad i did .

[Agent X20]

..straight back off track... no nothing seen on the further Mossies.... waiting for the first one to touch £30.... :D However prefer scheme on Mossie 2....

Double Chevron still available at some stockists.. its not like its disappeared, just never hit 'the bins'...!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

Right, lets get this thread back on track......

Anybody know of any details regarding the other two Mossies?

Well I am gonna stick my neck out here and say one this month and one next month.

I know that might be a bit risky but.......

[CFBC]

To be honest Agentx, Minter PM'd me to apologise for the Offtrack comment, but thats ok....

Thats a hell of a neck to stick out Stealth.......!!! Second one this year and tird next I reckon.... But hey ho......

[Agent X20]

Well all I can say is you guys must be loaded....!! (Well thats if Corgi expect to sell them at rrp..to their hard core collectors..) 2 Mossies, 2 Me109's... and a Partridge..... kin crazeee...

[CFBC]

Sommats gotta give Agentx..... Mrs CFBC I reckon for that second Mossie.... No dodgey beaching trolley either...... Uve seen the goods.... I know u like!!! :)

Even comes in a smaller box than a Mossie she does.....

[minter]

Well all I can say is you guys must be loaded....!! (Well thats if Corgi expect to sell them at rrp..to their hard core collectors..) 2 Mossies, 2 Me109's... and a Partridge..... kin crazeee...

as for me im getting a few models.. yet to be decided, but outlaws buying two,my mum and dads buying one, so thats 3 i aint paying for :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Sommats gotta give Agentx..... Mrs CFBC I reckon for that second Mossie.... No dodgey beaching trolley either...... Uve seen the goods.... I know u like!!! :)

Even comes in a smaller box than a Mossie she does.....

Bad news is the beaching trolley has lost another wheel.....

Oh.. is she prepared to pose for the Lofty Agent calendar...??

[CFBC]

Dam... That is bad news.... Offer off.....

:(

[Agent X20]

I can wait... :D :D :D

[raff]

Well, this collector is going to wait as far as the other two Mossies are concerned. a] Until innitial "feeding frenzy" induced pricing has reached US market levels [at least] and b] because there will have to be a major "Tony Blair" [as Minter put it] cabinet re-shuffle, if there's to be any chance of displaying them.
[And I thought I was OK for space about 6 months ago!] .... :(

Raff

[CFBC]

Yeah.... I am not 100% abouit getting them straight away due to the pricing levels between the UK and the US which is not good and cannot ALL be palmed off to the $/£ exchange rate....... I am sure other collectors feel the same and enough is enough..... :mad:

[Agent X20]

Only problem you have is if they do about 500 or less.. but that is very unlikely.... naw.. will wait... if they are the right price, then they may join the collection, if they are not then we wont really be bothered.. somewhere along the line the hunter instinct has evaporated... (Just need that Cunard Brit.. :D .)

[goonybird]

Simple, just wait until NEC December. All this years late releases (except welly?) Dumped at the last minute as new releases due january. Happens every year. I wouldn't be surprised at a 32nd mossie being £50 (maybe60?).
Agent wot do you think?

[Agent X20]

Last time I was allowed independent thought was before I met Mrs Agent...

All this is dependent on Corgi... If they let them go at £30/40, then you will see them at the fairs for £60.. No dealer is going to be selling them at £40/50/60 until the trade price is there...

Now if Corgi do that, then you might as well kiss goodbye to all your RRP connections unless your goods are on a sale or return.. but then who are they going to be flogging to as even the most stoopid of punters is going to be a little miffed to see his ton up Mossie at £30 three weeks later... unless you can get em on the Company or claim tax relief..

In anycase, dont think Corgi have them yet to dump... and that the catalogue is now running approximately three months late...

If yer going to go straight to dump, lets see them at sensible retail prices... fer gawdsake, you can get an Armor 1/48 B17 for the same price as Corgi 72 one..!!

.. end of independent thought...

[shuttle]

I saw the beast for the first time yesterday in Modelzone. Looked really good but wasn't as big as I imagined. I will get it once the price drops a bit more but I have the PRU version on order at present. I was more impressed with that scheme.

:) Shuttle

[CFBC]

Who was the member having problems with the U/C and keeping it down? :)

[Sailor.]

Flight Lieutenant Sailor jumps to attention and throws up a thunderous salute.
"It was me Sir," he bellowed. "Are you meant to tighten those little silver screw thingys?"
CFBC, somewhat taken aback by this show of martial zeal in the Officer's Mess replied.
"Calm down, there's a good chap. All is about to be revealed."
"Pervy bleeders," murmered the mess waiter, standing behind the bar whistling tunelessly as he polished a glass.

[CFBC]

Flight Lieutenant Sailor jumps to attention and throws up a thunderous salute.
"It was me Sir," he bellowed. "Are you meant to tighten those little silver screw thingys?"
CFBC, somewhat taken aback by this show of martial zeal in the Officer's Mess replied.
"Calm down, there's a good chap. All is about to be revealed."
"Pervy bleeders," murmered the mess waiter, standing behind the bar whistling tunelessly as he polished a glass.


"Right Flight Lieutenant Sailor" shouted Air Commodore CFBC in a brisk voice.....
"What do we have he then laddy" he then uttered to his amazement.....
(As Sailor stood in the Officer's Mess full of martial zeal)
"It is I, A.C. CFBC, me screws, do they need tightening" he muttered in a somewhat puzzled sorta voice..... "They are, well sorta there for tightening" in then, an advanced stage of high pitched voice.
"Let's see then me laddy" A.C. CFBC replied..... "NO - Do not try & tighten said screws, instead take a look at the following pictures" A.C. CFBC said in a stern commanding voice.
"These are what Corgi should have supplied initially" A.C. CFBC said in a eye rolling movement sorta way........
"ohhhhhhhhhhhh, you use your finger or thumb and push the wheel forward more" suprised F.L. Sailor say's
"Yes laddy" was his reply "which I was shown today by a nice trader" A.C. CFBC said with a smirky smile.......
"I see now" said Sailor, "but" he muttered again"
"BUT, BUT, BUT WHAT" A.C. CFBC replied.........
"Oh I see, but Corgi should have supplied assembly instructions" F.L. Sailor replies.......
"Yes, for the assembly of the engine cowlings too" A.C. CFBC also states......

:)

[Horrido!]

Heaven help us if we had an emergency and you lot had to figure out what to do on your own!

Er, none of you are Firemen, Paramedics, Surgeons or allowed to be near sharp things in the Bristol area, are you?

Horrido!

[CFBC]

Always here to help Horrido... :)

[Horrido!]

Always here to help Horrido... :)

Selfless as always!
Any joy with the Canaries connection?

Horrido!

[CFBC]

OH, sorry.... Yes, Thank q....... To some degree, but I missey the third and fourth..... Oh well......

:)

[Sailor.]

A lightbulb glowed dimly between Flight Lieutenant Sailor's ears, and just as quickly conked out.
"Thanks awfully Sir," he stammered. "But which digit should I use for this delicate operation?"
:confused: :p :rolleyes:

[BSteinIPMS]

"Thanks awfully Sir," he stammered. "But which digit should I use for this delicate operation?"
:confused: :p :rolleyes:

Which brings to mind the police report of the Aquaphibian who was arrested for indecent exposure.

They caught him outside a Corgi shop trying to count to twenty-one..... :eek:

[Agent X20]

It wasnt true.. I was framed..!

[philminnion]

Just picked up my new Mosquito. I was expecting a large box but whoaaaa, that is one big box. I got a hernia carrying it out to the car. Ahh, but what a beauty - truly the centerpiece of any collection.

I once thought that I would downsize from my house to a condo. But then the Corgi collecting craze happened and now I need a bigger house! When will the madness stop? And I have no wife to put a stopper on this. The poor dear died this summer. Perhaps she discovered the Corgi collection and the stress did her in?

Also picked up the B17G Second Patches. So I am having a real good day!

Phil Minnion

[CFBC]

Phil,

You are indeed turning to the darkside and yes the Moncton is a FINE and DANDY AA model, one I would if I was Corgi call their Flagship (so to speak)...... And with no mrs to keep yer i check, well...... I wish you well...... Please ensure that the U/C is fully extended and "clicked" if displaying it on the wheels though........!! :)

As for the hernia... Ain't there cream for that? :p

Woudl appreciate any comments putting in the B17 thread about the Patches as ive yet to acquire one.....

[philminnion]

Phil,

You are indeed turning to the darkside and yes the Moncton is a FINE and DANDY AA model, one I would if I was Corgi call their Flagship (so to speak)...... And with no mrs to keep yer i check, well...... I wish you well...... Please ensure that the U/C is fully extended and "clicked" if displaying it on the wheels though........!! :)

As for the hernia... Ain't there cream for that? :p

Woudl appreciate any comments putting in the B17 thread about the Patches as ive yet to acquire one.....


Thanks for the tip on the undercarriage. I noted that there were some pictures showing how this worked. I haven't pulled the monster out of the box yet - I am still salivating.

Cheers

Phil

[CFBC]

Phil,

Have fun!! ;) :)

It's a fine beast...

[Sailor.]

:eek: :eek: :eek: Anybody considered the unthinkable... throwing the ****** box away!? :eek: :eek: :eek:
Every time I fall over the ****** think I'm terrified three Kosovans are gonna pop out and demand asylum in the emporium. :(

[Agent X20]

:eek: :eek: :eek: Anybody considered the unthinkable... throwing the ****** box away!? :eek: :eek: :eek:
Every time I fall over the ****** think I'm terrified three Kosovans are gonna pop out and demand asylum in the emporium. :(

Naw most of the Kosovans want to go home now...!!

[ascot]

Naw most of the Kosovans want to go home now...!!

And the joke is they can't :D

[minter]

And the joke is they can't :D
finish the sentance
.....cant get their benefit forwarded!

[philminnion]

Don't do it. Keep the box - put it up in the rafters. It is a huge piece of cardboard - its bigger than a toddlers' playhouse. Mind you, the Mossie that comes in it is one large hunk of metal. But isn't it fabulous - good job Corgi.

I had heard that some of the early tooling problems concerned the assembly. Apparantly the wings fell off when it was taken out of the box. I had heard that the Mossies actually got out to some dealers way back in June and were recalled / sent back. Hence the long delay. Has anyone else heard about this one. It doesn't matter now as the end product is great.

Phil Minnion
Canada

[goonybird]

Maybe they should have done a RAAF one first then, be rare as rocking horse
do-do :D

[Agent X20]

Behave....!! :D

[DCRanger]

Don't do it. Keep the box - put it up in the rafters. It is a huge piece of cardboard - its bigger than a toddlers' playhouse. Phil Minnion
Canada

All that cardboard and polystyrene makes excellent insulation. Buy as as many as you can and have the warmest loft in the street. :D :D

[Agent X20]

Wait til about next March be even cheaper than loft insulation..!!

[plumstix]

Especially when there's three of 'em out.

[CFBC]

Tis true maybe Agent..... We all wish Corgi would get there marketing right as these babes are their flagships and should not even be touching anything like that.......!!! Some unhappy traders I fear there will be soon.....

Anyway.... I personally am looking forward to the other two releases..... :)

[Agent X20]

Yick... babes... thats sad.....

Corgi have had plenty of suggestions.. personally dont give em much longer unless they can get more support/profit by moving from the Collector to the toy market... I suppose in a way it was/is silly to think of Corgi as a mass toymaker in a 'limited edition' marketplace... :mad:

Well for the forseeable future its gonna mean some wery cheap models which is only as the predictions made in the Lofty Agent Guide to AA Prices back in the summer.. Canberras at £24... naw they will be under £20 soon.. and Welligtons be set not so much as fly, more plummet..!!

[CFBC]

Looking on the US site, it looks as thoughthe second 1/32nd Mosquito may be due for landing as they have it available to purchase..... I wonder if they actually have it?

Hmmmm?

[Craig]

I don't think the problem is as much that they are in the collectors market, as I understand it the aircraft range has been one of Corgi's major success stories of the last few years. The only problem I can see is that Corgi seem to pitch too many of their models down the middle, too common for the collectors who know the prices will drop and too expensive for the casual market. By these means you get toy fair bargains but nowhere near the kind of profits they should be reaching, and the trouble is as more and more collectors realise that by waiting they can get models at half the price more will follow suit and Corgi's predicament will get worse. I don't think it's anything to do with the quality of the product, I honestly think they're better than ever, but the marketing leaves a little to be desired.

[CFBC]

I don't think the problem is as much that they are in the collectors market, as I understand it the aircraft range has been one of Corgi's major success stories of the last few years. The only problem I can see is that Corgi seem to pitch too many of their models down the middle, too common for the collectors who know the prices will drop and too expensive for the casual market. By these means you get toy fair bargains but nowhere near the kind of profits they should be reaching, and the trouble is as more and more collectors realise that by waiting they can get models at half the price more will follow suit and Corgi's predicament will get worse. I don't think it's anything to do with the quality of the product, I honestly think they're better than ever, but the marketing leaves a little to be desired.
Craig,

If they got their RRP's right for us in the UK to begin with, then would not be in half of this trouble.... I also fink they need new researchers also..... To "freshen-up" the thoughts for future releases..... Yer don't see the Dragons going half RRP do yer........?

So, Wheres that second Mossie? Wonder if it's on the slow boat?

[The Defiant Man]

Dragon's RRP a fiver cheaper to start with at about £20 and the "general" new releases (not the grafs/rudels) are already on evilbay going for around £15, so they can be bought cheaper than their RRP also. They never get down to a fiver though...

[Agent X20]

There aint too many Corgis that get down to a fiver... its only the fact that they dump them.. and produce stuff that not a lot (after the hardcore) want..

[minter]

one shop owner i spoke to said corgi put their prices up 20% one year..he wasnt too happy, i mean at the time helmut wick went from 21 odd quid to 25 odd quid wasnt paying that!..... i think im going to cry :o

[Agent X20]

Ah... but didnt you get a starting trolley for that little bit extra..? :D :D :D

[CFBC]

Second Mosquito due this week, so who's getting one then? I am hoping too if they arrive, but it depends on if I will be able to type after Mrs CFBC see's it....

[shuttle]

CFBC,

I 'swapped' my order for the Mossie to the PRU version so I hope to have it soon. I will give a certain well known Corgi dealer a ring today to see what is happening.

:) Shuttle

[Horrido!]

Low loader should arrive next week, just booked crane to lift it off.

Horrido!

[Agent Carr]

Got my first look at the 1/32 mossie today and I am afraid to say it looks terrible. The cockpit looks like cheap plastic and then there is the ground crew. Sorry got to have lost all sense of control and taste to buy this at full price.

[Agent X20]

another forty pounder then fellow Agent peeps.. or not even worth that....??

[minter]

Got my first look at the 1/32 mossie today and I am afraid to say it looks terrible. The cockpit looks like cheap plastic and then there is the ground crew. Sorry got to have lost all sense of control and taste to buy this at full price.

this is blaspheme surely? (not that i have one)

[Agent X20]

Could be just an honest unblinkered view... or the man could be on Dragon fuelled drugs... :D :D :D

When they iz £40, we shall all get to comment...!!

[CFBC]

Well, at an issue quantity of 4000 Agent.... I take yer point!! Oh dear, oh dear.... :(

[minter]

ltd to 4,000 didnt realize it was so many, not paying attention again...could be a fathers day pressie for next year ...tee hee the look on the missus face

[Agent X20]

WHAT... 4000 of them .. oh dear.........

I thought we was up for 2500 max on these..

Big Box
Silly Markings .........it is letter letter roundel letter
The Blue one seems to be what we are waiting for..

Therefore

Lofty Agent price prediction is that these will bottom at £25 in well worn boxes...(thats if dealers will actually WANT to stock them.. no point in setting up yer stall to sell a couple.. make a tenner and then have nothing else left to sell as you had no room in yer van..).........

(cf 4000 NGNG's)

(Best thing Corgi could do right here right now is go £40 direct on them...)

[CFBC]

Nor did I until I just found out this Am Mints.....

Thats bad news... Which fool at Corgi wanted 4000 of the blighters? Come on, own up!!! :mad:

[minter]

but.....does this mean we are going to have 4,000 of the 544 sqdn and 235 sqdn one,..if so ridiculous!

[Agent X20]

Naw.. shouldnt think so.. would have thought that the original idea would have been to space them out a little more... :D

[shuttle]

Got my first look at the 1/32 mossie today and I am afraid to say it looks terrible.

Agent Carr,

I have had a good look at a couple of 1/32 Mossies and I must disagree. I think it looks pretty well spot on. It is much better then the 1/48 Armour model and seems to really look the part. It is smaller than I thought it would be and I agree that the 'ground crew' aren't very good but the bomb and trolley look excellent. I hope to have my PRU Mossie by next week and will give a more detailed response then.

Agent, I don't think Corgi will be following your advice and cutting the price to £40! If you are correct then Corgi will get burnt on this but as the first Mossie is not a limited edition I can't see where the figure of 4000 models has come from? I would imagine that Corgi has based the number produced on the amount of pre-orders taken plus some additonal ones? That seems to be the trend at the moment. Announce an aircraft, get pre-order info and then release an amount of models.

:) Shuttle

[CFBC]

Got my first look at the 1/32 mossie today and I am afraid to say it looks terrible.

Agent Carr,

I have had a good look at a couple of 1/32 Mossies and I must disagree. I think it looks pretty well spot on. It is much better then the 1/48 Armour model and seems to really look the part. It is smaller than I thought it would be and I agree that the 'ground crew' aren't very good but the bomb and trolley look excellent. I hope to have my PRU Mossie by next week and will give a more detailed response then.

Agent, I don't think Corgi will be following your advice and cutting the price to £40! If you are correct then Corgi will get burnt on this but as the first Mossie is not a limited edition I can't see where the figure of 4000 models has come from? I would imagine that Corgi has based the number produced on the amount of pre-orders taken plus some additonal ones? That seems to be the trend at the moment. Announce an aircraft, get pre-order info and then release an amount of models.

:) Shuttle
I agree with you Shuttle with regards to the comments on the corgi/Armour Mossie... I too have been waiting for these as like you and everyone else and also have to disagree with A/C, except the groundcrew.......

The 4000 released is for the second Mosquito of which I today received confirmation from a retailer/stockist and as such I do hope they don't hit the bins from a collector's point of view, but 4000.... I do hope i was mis-informed, but were going to find out soon.... They ARE in the shops now.......

Personally.... Ive got mine saved, and I am looking forward to it.... I wanted to collect it today, but alas, next week now......:(

[Agent X20]

Got my first look at the 1/32 mossie today and I am afraid to say it looks terrible.

Agent, I don't think Corgi will be following your advice and cutting the price to £40!
:) Shuttle

We shall see... anyway 4000 if it is now for number 2 is still far too many....with those numbers, you must see them at a hell of a good discount if Corgi wish as has been their want with other releases to clear the decks for the next lump of metal... You force them onto the market, they will get burnt.. no doubt about it...

Anyway, you will be able to read all about it in the Lofty Agent Price Guide..!!! :D :D

[minter]

yes agree,nothing against this mossie really but just too much coming out and there is a backlog yes? i have already preordered 3 1/72 for next year

[Agent Carr]

Agent X20 they are only worth a £30 they look that bad. May have plenty of moveable bits to run people on but it lacks surface detail and is to clean and shinny (Looks like a large childrens toy)

[Agent X20]

Lofty Agent price prediction is that these will bottom at £25 in well worn boxes...(thats if dealers will actually WANT to stock them.. no point in setting up yer stall to sell a couple.. make a tenner and then have nothing else left to sell as you had no room in yer van..).........


If there are that many and you are taking about this model, then it will be so... I mean how many here have actually bought a current 32 Mossie.. Bet its no more than a handful... (and not even a Katie Price one at that) ..

In fact the more i give thought to the Dealer/profit/size/hernia ratios, you may not even get to see them at Toyfairs but collecting dust at the wholesalers....

[minter]

what i find more intersting is working out WHAT wont hit the bins not just 1/32,mossies or anything else, for example the new FW 190.

[CFBC]

I feel a new thread there Mints..... :)

[minter]

i think agent did this as in whats the duck of tomorrow..have to find it

[Typhoon-MKV]

I agree with you Shuttle with regards to the comments on the corgi/Armour Mossie... I too have been waiting for these as like you and everyone else and also have to disagree with A/C, except the groundcrew.......

The 4000 released is for the second Mosquito of which I today received confirmation from a retailer/stockist and as such I do hope they don't hit the bins from a collector's point of view, but 4000.... I do hope i was mis-informed, but were going to find out soon.... They ARE in the shops now.......

Personally.... Ive got mine saved, and I am looking forward to it.... I wanted to collect it today, but alas, next week now......:(

Yeah I saw one today in the Flesh and the Stand stated 3160 of 4000 - big mistake produce that many, however having said that I personally feel they are magnificant feats of engineering diecast model wise and the second one is as good as the first one, and if they do drop to £40 in price then I'll pick up a couple more, as I love 'em.

Have to agree with CFBC the Armour ones look awful, Corgi are spot on with theirs and if they do not scoop some award this year then there is no justice.

[Sailor.]

I've got one and it's a hell of a model, if you invest in a big Mozzie it'll be the centrepiece of your collection.
Now when I open the door to the emporium it automatically starts the cd player blasting out the 633 Squadron March. :eek:

[CFBC]

TOTALLY AGREE Sailor... With yer mate...... :D

Gonna even hook-up the cinema too and play the film!!!!!!!

[Horrido!]

Well mine should arrive today and will be displayed (silently) with the other one, however I must say that I do think that CFBC and Sailor appear to have a little too much spare time on their hands. :)

Horrido!

[CFBC]

It's "how you" manage your time Horrido... ;) You have to take delight and enjoy the items you acquire.... Hence my Mosquito and 633 film combine well in my social circle of me!!!! :D

Be intereted to know what you think of the second Mossie when it arrives....

[Horrido!]

Ah! I see you move in the same sort of social "circle" - or is it a social "point", as I do! ;)

Horrido!

[CFBC]

Just a small social circle Horrido... Just me and my Mossie... :D

[Sailor.]

My Dear Horrido,
zis Sailor unt his Kameraden CFBC show all ze classic signs of advanced, but little understood, 'Peter Pan Syndrome'. Zer patient vill show all ze symptons of a little boy vot haz never grown up. Sadly for zem unt zer family this is degenerative, incurable and vill get much vorse. Ze effects can only be temporarily alleviated with gifts of ever more expensive toys from zer loved ones.
Proffessor Otto von Klaptrapp
Munster Society for Studies of ze Brayn.

[Horrido!]

My Dear Horrido,
zis Sailor unt his Kameraden CFBC show all ze classic signs of advanced, but little understood, 'Peter Pan Syndrome'. Zer patient vill show all ze symptons of a little boy vot haz never grown up. Sadly for zem unt zer family this is degenerative, incurable and vill get much vorse. Ze effects can only be temporarily alleviated with gifts of ever more expensive toys from zer loved ones.
Proffessor Otto von Klaptrapp
Munster Society for Studies of ze Brayn.

So that's what I have is called!

Horrido!

[shuttle]

Got home last night to find a massive box had arrived from the CHC. Yep, my 1/32 scale PRU Mosquito had finally landed. Due to some impressive diplomatic work during the year I had obtained landing clearance from Mrs Shuttle in advance so this one didn’t need to be sneaked in up to the loft!!

First impressions are:

Very imposing presence. It looks right and is a ‘solid’ model with lots of weight. I am very impressed with the level of detail and the ‘working’ features are well done. The PRU version has no weapons but the bomb bay opens to reveal a set of cameras pointing through the glass in the doors. I was very impressed with the way the undercarriage unfolds and the tail wheel ‘locks’ down to provide a robust solution to take the weight. The crew even look reasonable under the canopy (which has a very good fit). Surface detail is superb and the paint finish (especially the stripes) is immaculate.

I have been waiting a long time for this model and it has been worth it. Corgi has certainly produced an impressive beast! The range just keeps on getting better and you definitely feel that you have got your moneys worth with this one. It is difficult to find fault with the Mosquito. I always use a couple of simple ‘rule of thumb’ when assessing a Corgi AA model. Does it look right and could I build one better? It certainly looks the part and is very solid. If I got hold of the old Revell Mosquito kit, spent many hours on it and added some additional detailing then perhaps I could but I very much doubt it!! It would also take up a lot of my time (which I sadly don’t possess at present). I doubt if I could build it any cheaper as well?

Roll on a cannon armed variant with a full range of rockets!!

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Landing clearance for a second be a bit risky..?

[shuttle]

Here are a couple of photos of the blue beast! I didn't have all the parts attached when I took the photos but now that I have had a good 'play' with the model I am even more impressed with it. The U/C doors fit on well and the Merlin engine covers look good. This one is going on display but I need to clear some space somewhere!!

Agent, you are correct about the landing clearance for the next one but that is a challange for next year.......!!

:) Shuttle

[NeilD]

mm that looks nice... might have to have one when they're down to £20!! :D :p although to be serious if i do splash out on one i'll probably wait for the night-bomber one even if it is boring green and grey!
nice pictures you've got there, you've beaten Mr Tricatus to it! :D
Neil.

[shuttle]

NeilD,

I will hang around now to see if the price drops on the others. I would be tempted by the DH MOSQUITO B IX but I think Corgi must produce a FB IV at some stage fully 'tooled up'. That would be awesome!

:) Shuttle

[Craig]

Gorgeous model, I'd certainly be tempted, but only when the price comes down a bit. To be blunt, I don't have that sort of money! If they come down to about £50 then it will get very serious consideration.

[BSteinIPMS]

Nice "first look" review, Shuttle. Well done! Thanks for the photos as well. :)

[Agent X20]

Ta for photos Mr S.. appreciated.. seems the one to buy... £30... (specially if there are 4000 of them.. any dealers like to PM now, you can have a cheque..!! :D

[shuttle]

Agent,

When they hit £30 I will start to 'double up' on the 1/32 Mossie's as well!!

:) Shuttle

[goonybird]

Ta for excellent piccies. saw both today at toyfair and prefer this 2nd mossie.
Only thing that ruins photo is the tyres look too hard giving it the look of a placky kit. Maybe this can be altered? Other than that little quibble I'll be up for it...at a price. Do have a feeling that these will hit the bins very quickly. Although I feel £45 would be nearer the mark. ;)

[shuttle]

Goonybird,

The U/C looks OK if you consider the aircraft is 'factory fresh' with no wear and the tyres are fully inflated! The PRU blue really shows off the Mosquito's beautiful lines. I wonder if Corgi would have done better if they had offered up the US Air Force PRU Mossie as produced in 1/72 scale? It would have then appealed to a larger audience.

:) Shuttle

[NeilD]

Ta for photos Mr S.. appreciated.. seems the one to buy... £30... (specially if there are 4000 of them.. any dealers like to PM now, you can have a cheque..!! :D

get me one too ! :D

Neil.

[CFBC]

Well, I finally managed to get my hands on the latest Mossie...... Very nice indeed it is too, but was a little upset to see no Albert Ross lookalikes in the box..... And for the same price...... Hmm.

Apart from that, it is a very nice piece.... Heres a couple of snaps..... Straight from the box I might add with no additions attached.....

:)

[Sailor.]

OH GREAT! JUST BLEEDIN' GREAT! :eek:
I wuz only going to have Monckton Express. Ah well, that's me celibate till about August when she picks that up on radar. :confused:

[Agent X20]

Pick it up in August then for £40 and go for a double whammy..!! :D

[Martin Bull]

Hung on until 'Moncton Express' descended to my target Airshow price ( well, OK, it was £5 over... :rolleyes: ).

I've just sat here drooling over it. I hate the adjective 'awesome' but it's fair to use it for this model.

Sorry - but I can't see Corgi doing any more 'big' 1/32s - ie they'll stick to single-seaters - too big for most people and I can't see much money being made at my target price ! ;)

One small point - someone 'way back in the thread mentioned lack of panel or surface detail. Being made of wood, the full-size Mossie's surface is as smooth as a baby's bum......As far as I can see, everything that should be there ( fuel fillers, side panels, etc ) is present and correct and on the model.

I love it !! :)

[DCRanger]

One small point - someone 'way back in the thread mentioned lack of panel or surface detail. Being made of wood, the full-size Mossie's surface is as smooth as a baby's bum......As far as I can see, everything that should be there ( fuel fillers, side panels, etc ) is present and correct and on the model.

I love it !! :)
Could have been me. The top blister is missing from all of Corgi's mossie's. It should be there on the recce and TT models although I'm not sure about the bombers. I didn't think that the canopy frame was correct on the 1/32 models. If it is then it is different to the 1/72 models.

[Martin Bull]

You're right, DCR.

The top blister was most definitely present on the PRXVI Mossie and isn't on Corgi's 1/32 PR model. Bombers and fighters did not feature the top bulge. Side bulges are there on both the 1/32 bombers which are correct, but Corgi have failed for some reason to paint the rear-side glazing frame at the rear of the cockpit ( which, strangely, is painted in on the 1/72 models :confused: ).

In the 1/72 series, the PR Set Mossie can get away with not having the top bulge ( as it's a B.IV ) but the USAAF Mossie should have it.

The TT Mossie should also have the bulge as B.35s converted to the TT role had PR cockpit canopies fitted ( the 633 Squadron Mosquitoes feature them because they weren't changed by the film company...)

Only other thing I can find about the 1/32 model which is missing are the Dzus fasteners along the edges of the cowlings.

Other than that, it's a grand job.

[BSteinIPMS]

Only other thing I can find about the 1/32 model which is missing are the Dzus fasteners along the edges of the cowling.

Five extra points, Martin, for spelling Dzus correctly! You're one in a thousand! :D

[Martin Bull]

Lined up all three Mossies together last week. By any standards, a really stunning group of models. All I need now is a T2 Hangar at the bottom of the garden to display them permanently !

A tip : don't miss them at the current pricing. You'll kick yourself in years to come..... ;)

[minter]

get some photos on here, be good to see all 3 together :)

[david cotton]

Hello all

I have been down to Blue Water in Kent (England) and got me the PR Mosquito. They are now reduced to £70. I got the last but 1, but there were 5 more Monkton Express left. :)

I have the beast a home now and I am very happy with my purchase. I had to make a minor adjustment to get one set of under carrage doors to fit properly. The only other thing wrong was the lack of detailed painting on the crew. There is no face featires painted and the harness straps have not been picked out. Maybe I got a Friday afternoon one. Mine is 3752 of 4000.

You dont get the bomb and ground handling with it as its a PR one. I am tempted to get the Monkton express next mouth. Can any one tell me, can the bomb be hung in the bomb bay ? If so, can it be diplayed on the stand with bomb in place and bomb doors open.

I am a bit surprised at the choise of Mosquito markings Corgi have gone for. I would of thougt the gun equiped nose modle would of been more popular. :confused:

[G-force]

Much in the Bluewater Modelzone David?

[david cotton]

Hello
I got my Mosquito last Saturday (8 or 9 days ago). My mate was actually the one who did the purchase for me and this is what he told me.

There was 1:32 Red 6 and the Italy ME109G, both going for £40.

The last 1:32 SCALE PR Mosquito had a damaged box. But there were 5 Monkton Express there for £70 . They also had the Pathfinder but it was still at £120.



Regards
David

[plumstix]

Hello
I got my Mosquito last Saturday (8 or 9 days ago). My mate was actually the one who did the purchase for me and this is what he told me.

There was 1:32 Red 6 and the Italy ME109G, both going for £40.

The last 1:32 SCALE PR Mosquito had a damaged box. But there were 5 Monkton Express there for £70 . They also had the Pathfinder but it was still at £120.



Regards
David

£70 is still a bit steep for a 1:32 mossie.

[sledge]

At Yeovil yesterday, there was more than one trader selling them for £55, nice but carting one of those home on the train was a non-starter.

[david cotton]

hello
I think £70 is good value for the mosquito. £55 is a real bargin.

Is there a mosquito livery that you would pay the full £120 for ?

Say corgi bought out an operation Jerico mosquito, in an addition of say 2000, would you pay £120 for it ?

If not, what price would you pay for one which depicts your favorite mosquito ? I think the maximum I would go for is £90.

Regards
David

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yeah you should have been at Biggin - on the Sunday all three were being shifted at £49.95 each.....

:eek:

[CFBC]

Say corgi bought out an operation Jerico mosquito, in an addition of say 2000, would you pay £120 for it ?

Ltd Ed of 300 c/w nice artwork and I would or perhaps a little more. :)

[Agent X20]

Mossies fifty smackers at present - they will be three for a ton.. eventually..

£120.. would I pay that for a Mossie.. yep MM417... thats an Operation Jericho Mossie...

[CFBC]

If it were a low issue, you certainly would not be paying that for one... More I would say Agent.... :)

(Look at the Grand Slam 300 issued Lanc..... Not less than a hundred quid, unless you bought a damaged/box damaged one for less with repaired props).

:)

[Agent X20]

The figure was set a couple of posts back in the thread as to whether you would pay £120 for a Mossie.. :D

[kevjb64]

Mossies fifty smackers at present - they will be three for a ton.. eventually..



With the reports of recent 300% price rises in metal it would be worth buying if they get this cheap and melting 'em down for scrap !! :D

[Agent X20]

Good point..... melt em down into.........zeros.!!

[spock1]

With the reports of recent 300% price rises in metal it would be worth buying if they get this cheap and melting 'em down for scrap !! :D

:confused: Good job they are not authentic scale models being as the real ones are made of wood..... :D Be ok for Nov. 5th though........ ;) :D

[uksubs]

Ive got the benson mosquito ,and it still in the box = to Big to fit into my glass cabinet :mad: bugger

[david cotton]

Got paid today..... :D

Just rang up Model Zone at Bluewater. Monkton Express is now £50. Im going up there tomorrow and getting me one.... oh yes i am :D

Wife will be up there with me, buying new cloths :( .... so no guilt attached :) .

Hoping there will also be a 1:32 Italy 109 just sitting there with a nice low price tag. Gona get me one of dem to with luck.

[minter]

Ive got the benson mosquito ,and it still in the box = to Big to fit into my glass cabinet :mad: bugger

was there much in it :confused:

[david cotton]

Hello all,
I was laughing at the guy who didn't think the box would go throgh his loft hatch. Not for long tho..... grabbed the box and went running to the loft hatch meself. It fits (thank god) but blow me down if it ain't a tight fit.

Can you imagine what the corgi ware house must of looked like !

I am getting the Monkton Express tomorrow. I know it aint limited, but does any one know how many Corgi produced.

Also what was the edition of the night fighter ?

[david cotton]

Hello all
Well the Monkton Express has landed at the house of Cotton. I am a happy (but poor) man. I really like this model. I only wish it would sit on the stand with the bomb bay open.

I did have the oportunity to get both the 1:32 Italy and Black 6 Me109 for £40 each. However, I looked at them closely and in my opinion they just did not cut the mustard, even at that price.

However the new Wild Sow was also there to see. I would buy it if it was £50, but not £80 plus RRP.

Regards
David

[Martin Bull]

Monckton Express is a great model and well worth £50. It's a fitting tribute to the RAF Pathfinder LNSF crews.

[uksubs]

was there much in it :confused:
Yes my three liberators = now four ;)
My glass cabinets are great = come with lights , will take pics , when i get my new digital camera , last one was nicked at airport coming back from egypt :mad:

[david cotton]

Yes my three liberators = now four ;)
My glass cabinets are great = come with lights , will take pics , when i get my new digital camera , last one was nicked at airport coming back from egypt :mad:

Were you on Holiday there ? Did you loose all your holiday snaps as well ?

Regards
David

[uksubs]

Were you on Holiday there ? Did you loose all your holiday snaps as well ?

Regards
David
Yes david :mad:
We did all the sight -valley of the kings/queens , plus pyramids for my gf 30 birthday :(

[david cotton]

Yes david :mad:
We did all the sight -valley of the kings/queens , plus pyramids for my gf 30 birthday :(

I'm sorry to hear that. You will have to buy yourself another Die Cast to ease the pain of your loss !

At least you still have the memory of Egypt.... and the empty packets of Imodiem of course.

That Vally of the kings is a very very hot place. We hired a donkeys and a guide and rode to it on the cliff edge above the tempels. It took 4 hours each way... and by god did my bum hurt. we felt sorry for the donkeys and ended up pushing them up the slopes !

[uksubs]

your right about the imodiem :D

[plumstix]

your right about the imodiem :D

We were on the Nile cruise last December and didn't need them once.

[david cotton]

Hello all
The size of the mosquito box has been comented on many times. It is a big one ! However, the FoV King Tiger puts it in the shade :p . Have at look at this.
That crate is the box it comes in and its made of wood. Try getting that in the loft :eek:

[Agent X20]

Getting it in the loft is a piece of pis$...

Getting it in the loft without being caught.. thats the difficult bit.... :D :D :D

[DCRanger]

Don't bother putting it in the loft. Couple of cushions on the top and would make a good seat for telly watching. :D

[minter]

Getting it in the loft is a piece of pis$...

Getting it in the loft without being caught.. thats the difficult bit.... :D :D :D

oh aint that the truth, have a diecast at dispersal at mummy mints, tought i might be able to pick it up this weekend but i had company so darnt risk it :(

[Agent X20]

1/200 is definitely easier...!!! ( but not such good vfm as 1/32 Mossies..)

[BSteinIPMS]

For those who now own the Corgi PR Mossie and want to know more about the aircraft's operational history, here ya go:

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_detail.php/title=P8917~ser=COM

[DCRanger]

Can any one tell me why Corgi's first 1/32 mossie is referred to as Monkton Express when this title does not appear on the model?

[Sailor.]

I think it was the crew's nickname for their kite, they had three by that name if memory serves.

[Martin Bull]

Just me, still playing with my new toy..... :o

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/jgfive/Picture017.jpg

[CFBC]

Looks BIGGER than a 1:32nd M/B... :D

Oh, nowt wrong with that picture too. :)

[Martin Bull]

You wouldn't have said that if I were Bob the Yank, superdetailing one of his kits..... :rolleyes: But yes, you're right, it is a full-sized one..... :p

[scramble]

Monckton Express is a great model and well worth £50. It's a fitting tribute to the RAF Pathfinder LNSF crews.

Hear Hear !!...wish they do the Grim Reaper next in 1/32

[david cotton]

Hear Hear !!...wish they do the Grim Reaper next in 1/32

Hello Scramble.
Grim Reaper is to close to the last 1:32 mosquito. I would rather they did an Operation Jericho with those lovely Invastion Stripes. :)

Regards
David

[Martin Bull]

I'm sad to say that I think it's R.I.P for the Corgi 1/32 Mosquito mould...... :(

[scramble]

Have you got the last Mossie David?...I got Moncton Express and its a beauty, bought a year ago and now I'm thinking of getting the last one...prices are getting low on ebay...

[scramble]

I'm sad to say that I think it's R.I.P for the Corgi 1/32 Mosquito mould...... :(

Why? I hope not :(

[david cotton]

Have you got the last Mossie David?...I got Moncton Express and its a beauty, bought a year ago and now I'm thinking of getting the last one...prices are getting low on ebay...

Hello Scramble
I have Monkton on my PC desk and it is looking at me right now. I also have the Benson PR one. Like you, I am going to get the Last one very soon. I have a space for it all ready and waiting :)

[prune]

Hello Scramble
I have Monkton on my PC desk and it is looking at me right now. I also have the Benson PR one. Like you, I am going to get the Last one very soon. I have a space for it all ready and waiting :)
You must have one hell of a big desk dc :D

[david cotton]

You must have one hell of a big desk dc :D

That what all the girls say to me........ oh sorry... you said desk. :)

Only Monkton is on the PC desk. The PR one is on the upstairs PC desk, in the model room.

[Martin Bull]

...prices are getting low on ebay...

That's why I don't think Corgi will be anxious to repeat the Mossie 1/32 adventure.... :(

[no4mkit]

I wish they'd do some FB/NF models, but if the mold wasn't made adaptable I can't see them going to the expense of modifying it. :( I'd love to be proven wrong on that though. Think about a 1/32nd version of 32803... :o

[Agent X20]

Be nice if they got it right this time.. :(

[spock1]

Be nice if they got it right this time.. :(

:( Diamond studded, gold plated plus a few freebies and it would still be economic suicide imho. This rather large yet brilliant model has been literally blown out of the water (x20 subs torpedoes causing their fair share of damage) by the nonsense of releasing three different models too quickly and in numbers that simply were too large for the demand !!

Any further release, at least in the short term, virtually doomed to failure simply because of what has happened to the first three. The AA range, particularly the 1/32's is fast becoming a niche market and certainly not one suited to mass production !!............. :cool: :)

[ascot]

Because in the 1/32 Mossie case they picked the wrong aircraft as models. Shame really :confused:

[Agent X20]

Agents torpedoes didnt cause any of the damages Mr Spock, the hounds pain is all self inflicted.. he started it.. he stated that he produced 4000 blue jobbies... he showed us the three before number one was off the ground... naw its his paw marks on the cookie jar..

1/32 was never for mass production... Jeez dont they know anything...could have told em that from me Revell days..

Thing is now, even the trolls are aware that everything is going to hit the bins and there talk that some are cancelling pre orders.. :eek: be they 262's or whatever.. there is nothing now with a premium ( apart from one or two comms and their days IMHO are numbered..) as with everything it seems to be a mixture of greed and the bean counters..

And Ascot has it in one.. the wrong one was gone first.. they should have started with the fighter/bomber.. well MM417 actually.. 1/32 ( black) Nightfighter be nice..

[spock1]

:D Agent,

Many thanks for spreading the butter on the toast of Logic !!

Live Long and Prosper.......... ;) :)

[plumstix]

:D Agent,

Many thanks for spreading the butter on the toast of Logic !!

Live Long and Prosper.......... ;) :)

Absolute classic Spocky. :D

[Johnny Red]

:( Diamond studded, gold plated plus a few freebies and it would still be economic suicide imho. This rather large yet brilliant model has been literally blown out of the water (x20 subs torpedoes causing their fair share of damage) by the nonsense of releasing three different models too quickly and in numbers that simply were too large for the demand !!

Any further release, at least in the short term, virtually doomed to failure simply because of what has happened to the first three. The AA range, particularly the 1/32's is fast becoming a niche market and certainly not one suited to mass production !!............. :cool: :)


The problem is that all collecting is a specialised market and we're a subsplinter within that niche . Forums like this one help foster interest (and encourage further reckless spending) but have the downside from Corgi's perspective that members quickly wise up to the likely/reasonable going rate.

If I recollect correctly,only last week a newer member was offering to swap an RF-D Donald Duck for an Unwin Spitfire .

(Actually I'm pleased to see that his demands have increased since then - now I'm worried that the forum has created a monster. Ha ha )

The 1/32 Mosquito is a great model but its so bl00dy big that you need a large house or a divorce to collect the set.

[Agent X20]

:D Agent,

Many thanks for spreading the butter on the toast of Logic !!

Live Long and Prosper.......... ;) :)

No Jam.... thats the problem...... :D :D :D

[david cotton]

Hello all
I have the space for 1:32. They really dont take up as much room as you think. You need a big duster to keep them clean...... I use a cat.

I am looking to get the Night Camo 1:32 Mosquito soon. I really hope they don't bin the casting for the mosquito. There are so many good mosquitoes to do..... and I have the space for em. Maybe I can buy the casting or pull it out the skip !

I am hoping they will do a 633 Squadron one, with musical stand and a medal to pin "right on your tail". ;)

Regards
David

[The Defiant Man]

Think you're in a small minority on the space topic, Mr C......wonder if Corgi will do a run of 1? :D

[Craig]

The Mosquito is a work of art, I think few would disagree with you, but it was a "Bridge too Far" I'm afraid. The Spitfire and Me109 were big, but manageable, the Mossie sadly isn't. I don't have one for the one simple reason I have nowhere to put that box! You're talking massive dimensions here, and the concept of anyone having more than one of them is bordering on frightening! It's getting increasingly common on eBay to see sellers "Thinning out the collection", and this is usually with 1:72, so bearing this in mind who on earth has room for collecting 1:32? (Mr Cotton excluded of course ;) )

[Agent X20]

In fact as before thats not such a stupid idea, a 633 Sqn one... More chance of shifting 4000 of them than Blue PRU ones... Be room in the box for a bit of authentic mountain.. get old Robertson and Lennie to put their sigs on the bit of mountain.... hey presto...

[minter]

little hughie machphie

[david cotton]

Hello all
What is the lowest price, mail order, that any one has seen the Night Camo 1:32 Mosquito for. Best I have seen is £58 and that includes postage. :)

This is a tempting price. I think this one is also the most limited at 1500 (correct me if Im wrong). However, will it be cheaper after Christmas ? or will they all of ended up as wanted Christmas presents ?

I anyone out there has no freinds to send Christmas presents to, I will be your freind for Christmas..... as I feel it is my duty to support members of the forum. I will send you a Orange (could be worse...could be an orange Phantom) so you have a present on Christmas day. You can send me a mosquito :)

There is a big whole in my collection and it need filling with this Mosquito. :)

Regards
David

[no4mkit]

This rather large yet brilliant model has been literally blown out of the water by the nonsense of releasing three different models too quickly and in numbers that simply were too large for the demand !!

Any further release, at least in the short term, virtually doomed to failure simply because of what has happened to the first three.

Fully agree with that Spock. Using 1/72 AA logic/strategy/issue qty on the 1/32 range is.. well, illogical. Should have put their best foot forward on the 1/32 Mossie and started with 500-1000 units of a FB or NF model, followed by a Bomber model, eg: Pathfinder, in similar numbers in the next half years catalog. Continue with 1 per half year, alternating FB/NF and B/PR versions. They're just too big, too expensive and too niche to pump out the numbers they've done. I have the PR and I love it, but unless there's a FB/NF coming (ya, I know.. :rolleyes: ), I won't be buying more.

[Craig]

I always thought the PR bird a slightly strange choice. Although nice it certainly doesn't have the cult following afforded some of the other marks and certainly isn't a "Classic" scheme. I'd have thought either a Pathfinder or a D-Day striped ground-attack aircraft would be the logical choice, with maybe a PR bird brought out much, much later! Oppertunities such as detailed bombloads etc are sadly lost on the PR version too. I don't think it was the best example of what Corgi can do, the Mossie is a fine tooling. the grey/green one is still the best in my opinion, and a Bomber Command one would have been a nice choice. Even better, how about an Amiens bird? surely that'd have done well?! :cool:

[Agent X20]

Yep an MM417.. cant argue with that.. but hey.. what do we know..??

[david cotton]

I always thought the PR bird a slightly strange choice. Although nice it certainly doesn't have the cult following afforded some of the other marks and certainly isn't a "Classic" scheme. I'd have thought either a Pathfinder or a D-Day striped ground-attack aircraft would be the logical choice, with maybe a PR bird brought out much, much later! Oppertunities such as detailed bombloads etc are sadly lost on the PR version too. I don't think it was the best example of what Corgi can do, the Mossie is a fine tooling. the grey/green one is still the best in my opinion, and a Bomber Command one would have been a nice choice. Even better, how about an Amiens bird? surely that'd have done well?! :cool:

Hello
I agree.
It does make you wonder who is making these decisions in Corgi. Looking at websites, the Night camo was an addition of 1500, while the PR was an addition of 4000. Go figure ! Its as if they were a bunch on new boys, surly their past sales would of indicated what sold well. :confused:
If they have lost their expertese,(sacked or retired probably) they should get their new marketing man talking to the collectors.....soon.

Regards
David

[landrocket99]

Do we know if they are planning a 4th Mossie in 1:32nd?

[Typhoon-MKV]

Do we know if they are planning a 4th Mossie in 1:32nd?
I'd be very surprised.

[david cotton]

Hello all
I did not realise that 1:32 Night Camo Mossy had a bomb load in its bay :eek:

This makes it even more desirable to me..... Im gonna get me one soon.

Happy is the man who has lots of space to fill :D

Regards
David

[david cotton]

Hello all
I have got me a 1:32 Night Mossie. I like it :D oh yes indeedy.

Its a shame thay dont paint the crew a bit better. However, The model looks simply superb sitting on my desk. I am going to display it on its undercart, with bomb bay open. I will try to find a small mirror to place under the model so you can see inside the bomb bay. I will also have one of the engine covers off. Not sure about having the ladder down.

I now have all 3, and am looking forward to a new release (not holding my breath tho) with nose guns and wing Rockets. A big Banff :)

[david cotton]

Hello all
Horror apon horror.... my mossie has a broken arial :eek: :(

I did not even notice it was not there because the PR and Monkton don't have them. Then when I was looking at the top poly stireen I noticed a pit of metal stuck in it.... I pull it out a find I have an arial.... I look at the model and I can see where it was snapped off...... At this point I passed out :o

Now I am awake again, I am thinking... was the areal snapped because the packing was wrongly moulded or did some one try to put it on the wrong way round. The arial would dig into the packing and be snapped off when it was removed to correct the error.

Has any body else had this problem..... or even noticed they have the problem. ??? Let me know :confused:

[uksubs]

bad news dave
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA34603.htm
It does have one

[G-force]

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA34603.htm


Ah, a thing of beauty. I honestly don't see the fuss about the size of the things, they aren't that BIG :D :D :D

[david cotton]

bad news dave
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA34603.htm
It does have one
Hello
I know it has one....I have it in my hand...... Oh god Im going to pass out again.... :eek:

Has any body else got one with the arial missing. If it is , missing, is it inbedded in the poly stireen packing :confused:

[ozlanc]

Hello
I know it has one....I have it in my hand...... Oh god Im going to pass out again.... :eek:

Has any body else got one with the arial missing. If it is , missing, is it inbedded in the poly stireen packing :confused:

Just stick it back on with some supeglue gel Dave, and get over it M8. Stuff like this happens all the time, it's not a perfect world - well except in Australia :D

[david cotton]

Just stick it back on with some supeglue gel Dave, and get over it M8. Stuff like this happens all the time, it's not a perfect world - well except in Australia :D

Hello Ozlanc..... They say if you want Sympathy …. Look in the dictionary …. You find it between Sh*t and Syphilis.

We know the world is Perfect in Australia….. we have seen it on Neighbours. And any coutry that can produse a Bum like that fitted to Kylie Manouge has to be perfect.

Now where is that super glue :confused:

[uksubs]

[QUOTE=david cotton]Hello Ozlanc..... They say if you want Sympathy …. Look in the dictionary …. You find it between Sh*t and Syphilis.

ROFL :D

[G-force]

Hello Ozlanc..... They say if you want Sympathy …. Look in the dictionary …. You find it between Sh*t and Syphilis.

We know the world is Perfect in Australia….. we have seen it on Neighbours. And any coutry that can produse a Bum like that fitted to Kylie Manouge has to be perfect.

Now where is that super glue :confused:


Don't forget Delta ;)

[ozlanc]

Don't forget Delta ;)

That's right, and don't forget Fosters and all the other things that we don't want in Australia. We send them over to the UK 'cause we know you'll accept them. A bit of pay back for ye olde convict days :)

[Craig]

If Delta Goodrem's payback for convict days then I think we should send you some more!!! :eek: :D

[ozlanc]

Hello Ozlanc..... They say if you want Sympathy …. Look in the dictionary …. You find it between Sh*t and Syphilis.

We know the world is Perfect in Australia….. we have seen it on Neighbours. And any coutry that can produse a Bum like that fitted to Kylie Manouge has to be perfect.

Now where is that super glue :confused:

Just make sure you wash off that superglue before you take your next bath with 'that picture' - you know how it glues skin to skin :p

[ozlanc]

If Delta Goodrem's payback for convict days then I think we should send you some more!!! :eek: :D

Frankly I thought Rolf Harris was enough punishment, but I was out-voted, sorry :o

[Craig]

Frankly I thought Rolf Harris was enough punishment, but I was out-voted, sorry :o
Apology completely unneccessary! If she's ever short of somewhere to live, i'm sure I could put her up! ;) :cool:

[The Defiant Man]

That's right, and don't forget Fosters and all the other things that we don't want in Australia. We send them over to the UK 'cause we know you'll accept them. A bit of pay back for ye olde convict days :)
Strange.....in Cairns a couple of years ago everywhere was selling Fosters... :confused: :p

Just about the time of the rugby world cup...... :rolleyes:

[ozlanc]

Strange.....in Cairns a couple of years ago everywhere was selling Fosters... :confused: :p

Just about the time of the rugby world cup...... :rolleyes:

I'm sure all the Fosters beer and associated stuff was quietly disposed of after the wugby games had finished and the foreign tourists had gone home where they belong ;)

[david cotton]

Just make sure you wash off that superglue before you take your next bath with 'that picture' - you know how it glues skin to skin :p

Now you tell me..... Im sitting here typeing with me one hand now :o

[Craig]

Oh dear, how you going to explain that in A&E.... More to the point, what's Mrs Cotton going to think!!!!! :eek: :eek:

[david cotton]

Oh dear, how you going to explain that in A&E.... More to the point, what's Mrs Cotton going to think!!!!! :eek: :eek:

My wife still hasn’t forgiven me for having a 3 in the bed with Miss Manooki and Memphis Bell. ;)

[david cotton]

Hello all
The 1:32 Mossies are starting to fade from the ebay. There were loads on the bay a few weeks ago, not very many now.

Also, last visit to Model Zone Bluewater revealed that all the £50 mossies had gone. There was one at full price in the display cabinet tho.

Could we start to see the rise of the 1:32 mossie from the ashes ??

If Corgi don't make any more, then there is only going to be around 10,000 in the whole wide world ...ever. I am assuming that they would of made about 4500 Monktons. (please tell me if you know the true figure )

I bet alot of these will be in non collectors houses. If this is so, we could have a high casulty rate over the next few years. Could this be the investment of the future :rolleyes:

Long live the 1 :32 Mossie...and may she rule for 1000 years....sorry getting carried away now

[P51D]

Hello all
The 1:32 Mossies are starting to fade from the ebay. There were loads on the bay a few weeks ago, not very many now.

Also, last visit to Model Zone Bluewater revealed that all the £50 mossies had gone. There was one at full price in the display cabinet tho.

Could we start to see the rise of the 1:32 mossie from the ashes ??

If Corgi don't make any more, then there is only going to be around 10,000 in the whole wide world ...ever. I am assuming that they would of made about 4500 Monktons. (please tell me if you know the true figure )

I bet alot of these will be in non collectors houses. If this is so, we could have a high casulty rate over the next few years. Could this be the investment of the future :rolleyes:

Long live the 1 :32 Mossie...and may she rule for 1000 years....sorry getting carried away now

I think the number of cheap ones available started to 'fade' a while ago. Not many around at the last NEC and prices were up.

Wouldn't like to say what will happen to the prices in the future. The thing that has always put me and others off them (whatever the price) is the display and storage problem

[neighbob]

The Mossie prices are certainly on the rise,at one time you could pay less than a ton for all three,now they seem to be around £50 each.

[Martin Bull]

I've always maintained that the Mossie will be a die-cast classic. Although a financial disaster for Corgi , all three are quite superb models. There will always be a fascination for Mosquitoes and these models will gradually become sought-after, not just by AA collectors.

[minter]

though i saw some on the bay yesterday buy it now at 40 quid?

[Martin Bull]

A raving bargain staring you in the face...... ;)

[minter]

which i aint got room for :o

[DCRanger]

There's always room for one more... that's the problem :D

[simonclarke1034]

though i saw some on the bay yesterday buy it now at 40 quid?


Took the jump finally today and bought myself the NF Mosquito. At 40pounds I did not think I would get one cheaper. If I go missing the misses has got hold of me! :D

[simonclarke1034]

To add further to my last post, had a good look around Gateshead Toyfair today and could not spot any 1:32 Mosquito's on display! ;) :eek:

[CFBC]

Took the jump finally today and bought myself the NF Mosquito. At 40pounds I did not think I would get one cheaper. If I go missing the misses has got hold of me! :D

What!! Are you :mad: You dam wel lknow she is going to kill you matey, look at what she said before to you!! :rolleyes: Oh dear, another one bites the dust......

Just watch out for the plaster dust, ok! :D

[prune]

I've just been looking at the tricatus pics and I want a Moncton. Its never going to be displayed , aint got the space,but looks such a good model and surely one that will increase in value.Haven't seen that one on the Bay or at fairs, whats the going rate for one?

[prune]

Just answered my own question, theres a buy it now For £58.

[david cotton]

Just answered my own question, theres a buy it now For £58.

Monkton is nice, but ther's nought in the bomb bay. The 109 sqn one has a bomb bay full of bombs :D

[prune]

Monkton is nice, but ther's nought in the bomb bay. The 109 sqn one has a bomb bay full of bombs :D
I might have to get both then :D

[Agent X20]

Tenner less for the other ones... :D

[DCRanger]

Monkton is nice, but ther's nought in the bomb bay.
:confused: With a 4,000 cookie the bomb bay doesn't get much fuller than that :confused: Oh yes, it also has the bomb trolley and a couple of Thunderbirds puppet figures :D

[david cotton]

:confused: With a 4,000 cookie the bomb bay doesn't get much fuller than that :confused: Oh yes, it also has the bomb trolley and a couple of Thunderbirds puppet figures :D

The bomb fits ok on the trolly, but I dont think it will go in the plane.... maybe I am wrong :confused:

[G-force]

The bomb fits ok on the trolly, but I dont think it will go in the plane.... maybe I am wrong :confused:


Fits in mine alright.......the Mosquito that is! :rolleyes:

[david cotton]

Fits in mine alright.......the Mosquito that is! :rolleyes:

I am not trying hard enougth then..... does it actually attacj to anything in the bomb bay, so the door can be open :confused:

[G-force]

Nope, it don't attach to nuffink. Looks much better on the ground with the bomb on the trolley below it. The "ground crew" are, as mentioned, like Thunderbirds.

[Craig]

I am not trying hard enougth then..... does it actually attacj to anything in the bomb bay, so the door can be open :confused:
If I remember rightly isn't it magnetic? if so it should stick to the bomb bay no problem?

[Agent X20]

like Thunderbirds. Glad he didnt say Stingray..!! :D

[G-force]

Glad he didnt say Stingray..!! :D


Your right, because Thunderbirds would actually reply to a PM! :rolleyes: :p :D

[Agent X20]

Apologies, I havent surfaced lately to recharge the batteries.... that one flew straight over me periscope..

[DCRanger]

If I remember rightly isn't it magnetic? if so it should stick to the bomb bay no problem?
Yes it is magnetic and the bomb fits in there very nicely but I prefer to display it on the trolley.

[david cotton]

hello all
I am now going to have to get the bomb out of the box...which is in the actic... to try this out.

Question is... can the bomb doors be in the open position when it is on the stand. I dont want to get up in the Actic for nothing :D

[DCRanger]

Fraid not. I have tried it and the doors shut when you put the Mossie on the stand. Of course, you take it off the stand and do a few circuits with the doors open before returning to the stand again. :)

[minter]

Of course, you take it off the stand and do a few circuits with the doors open before returning to the stand again. :)

one handed or is it to heavy for that?

[DCRanger]

Depends on how much Guinness has beenconsumed. :D

Well OK, single handed but a firm grip is required. No delicate thumb and index finger hold.

[strix1998]

Question for 1/32 Mossie Owners.

Anyone had problems getting the tailwheel down? Just thought i would check if there was a knack before deploying the jeweller's pliers!

[DCRanger]

I don't have problems getting the undercarriage down but I have never successfully fitted the doors in place. I did ask how to do this a while ago but still haven't managed it. Hence it is always displayed on the stand.

[simonclarke1034]

My 1:32 NF Mosquito landed this morning and what a beast! :D Superb model ! Girlfriend was not too happy about it, dont know why. :confused:

DC Ranger, took me a few minutes to figure out the flaps on the undercarrage. There is a small lug at the front of the flap and a thin piece of metal that pushes in front of another lug thats in the wheel bay itself.

You will see what I mean when you have another go!

For 42 pounds, I have no complaints! :) :) :) :) :)

[P51D]

Girlfriend was not too happy about it, dont know why. :confused:



I imagine the usual smuggling techniques don't work with this beasty?
Or the 'what that one....I've had it for ages' line?
:D

[simonclarke1034]

I imagine the usual smuggling techniques don't work with this beasty?
Or the 'what that one....I've had it for ages' line?
:D

Afraid not! Had a phone call when I was at the gym this morning. Shes alright now so I think IM in the clear lads. :D

[CFBC]

Afraid not! Had a phone call when I was at the gym this morning. Shes alright now so I think IM in the clear lads. :D

Until you get home! :p

[Craig]

Nah, she's just letting you sweat it out, making you think she's not bothered, until a few weeks down the line, when you think that it's been forgotten about, then she'll hit you with it, probably as a concession for something else... :D :o They're clever like that these women...

[CFBC]

then she'll hit you with it, probably as a concession for something else... :D :o They're clever like that these women...

Yeah, it's called marriage Simon! Be careful.... :D (One ring ot two rings on that finger sir).... :p

I am feeling the effects already and I am just in the planning stages... :(

[Johnny Red]

Nah, she's just letting you sweat it out, until a few weeks down the line, then she'll hit you with it, ...

If she does that you'll be a long time getting up.

I only have one 1/32 mosquito and frankly, I don't have the nerve to put it on display.

How many models do the rest of you have out at any one time?

(Single guys with all 200 on show are technically cheating and don't count)

[neighbob]

How many models do the rest of you have out at any one time?

(Single guys with all 200 on show are technically cheating and don't count)[/QUOTE]

I have 52 on display,used to have more but thinned my cabinets out a bit because i got fed up spending over 2 hours each time having to dust everything.

[CFBC]

If ive been living with Mrs CFBC and unmarried? Am I allowed to say? :D

Technically I have a partner and as such in common law I am married, well she can try and take half my collection.... :mad: So, can I? :D

[Johnny Red]

If ive been living with Mrs CFBC and unmarried? Am I allowed to say? :D

Technically I have a partner and as such in common law I am married, well she can try and take half my collection.... :mad: So, can I? :D


Don't go saying its triple figures though . Don't make us all come up there.

[CFBC]

See yer later.. Off to count! :D
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[Craig]

Oh dear! display space is VERY limited for me at present, got three on display in my room here two Jaguars and a Me109) and will have room for the Hurricane when that arrives, but that's about it. Got the Red 6 109 on display at home as well though. Other 50 or so models all in storage. Will hopefully get them all photographed at Easter though, I'm getting like you guys, I don't know what I've got anymore!

[neighbob]

That number will fall drastically when your little lady gets that ring on your finger and little cfbs's come along and start taking up bedrooms. :D :) :rolleyes: :( :o :eek: depressing ain't it.

[Agent X20]

That number will fall drastically when your little lady gets that ring on your finger and little cfbs's come along and start taking up bedrooms. :D :) :rolleyes: :( :o :eek: depressing ain't it. Thats rubbish... :( she wears the ring.. you get the ball and chain.. :( . ( thats a diecast ball and chain... smelted down from old Zeros..) :D

[CFBC]

That number will fall drastically when your little lady gets that ring on your finger and little cfbs's come along and start taking up bedrooms.

It bl**dy won't N/B as most of my collection is not displayed and only stored and when we move I am looking for a room just to display my collection or I ain't moving (after the wedding and sale of Mrs CFBC's house).

The collection probably won't grow much, but it sure enough ain't falling by much!! :mad: (unless I get to have so much fun with R/C planes) :D

[neighbob]

Thats rubbish... :( she wears the ring.. you get the ball and chain.. :( . ( thats a diecast ball and chain... smelted down from old Zeros..) :D

Well if all my zero's were smelted down it would just about make a link,probably worth more as well. :D

[Agent X20]

Ought to cut and paste that last remark from CFBC and show it to him in twenty years time... you'll need to sell the diecast just to pay for nappies... it then kinda works its way up to Cameraphones and laptops... so you will need a large appreciating stash....

In fact hell to play as her mates are here tonight and Mrs Agent has just pulled up so looks like fireworks.. :D

[neighbob]

[QUOTE=CFBC]It bl**dy won't N/B as most of my collection is not displayed and only stored and when we move I am looking for a room just to display my collection.


Wembley is nearly finished. :D

[CFBC]

In fact hell to play as her mates are here tonight and Mrs Agent has just pulled up so looks like fireworks.. :D

Good luck!! :D

[Agent X20]

Naw.. I am going into hiding now whilst Mrs Agent has a rant and rave :D

[Martin Bull]

Wembley is nearly finished. :D

No it's not ! :p

[CFBC]

No it's not ! :p

Actually I was thinking of renting some space in the new Duxford hanger and displaying my entire collection there! :D

[Martin Bull]

I doubt whether it's big enough - there'd be more people rattling tins under my nose to pay for an extension ( with a special room for a 1/72 Bader Spit.... :p )

[CFBC]

Thanks MB, :p

I know these issues are big, been mass prodced and as such been dumped, but for detailing and sheer "gasp" when seen they are extremely good and it would be good to see another one also, but if Corgi had just stopped, thought and only issued 500 or a 1000 at most then they would have been a whole lot better in terms of value..... Now, I am not knocking it, because around £40 these babies represent great value, but just think what could have been.... Will we see another one, say 300-500 issue....?

That would be good.... Now, what scheme... :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Needs a Fighter Bomber variant.. that would liven things up, in fact should have been done in the first place...

[Martin Bull]

Amiens Raid would look obvious, but from a marketing POV a post-D-Day 2nd TAF 'stripey' FBVI would look superb.

Personally, I don't think we'll ever see another big Mossie, though.... :(

[Agent X20]

Ill take an MM417 thanks..

[david cotton]

Amiens Raid would look obvious, but from a marketing POV a post-D-Day 2nd TAF 'stripey' FBVI would look superb.

Personally, I don't think we'll ever see another big Mossie, though.... :(

Whats with the Negative Waves man (sorry....been watching kelly's heros again :o )

I think we will see another mossie in about a 18 mounths. They just need to wait for the exsisting stock to clear and then hit the market with a 300 - 500 run. Got to have D-Day stripes and guns in nose.

The Easter Egg Lancaster is almost as big as a mossie, and that aint gonna hit the bins.

[Martin Bull]

I honestly hope you're right. But as well as a new nose, it would need a new cockpit, and alterations to the underside of the fuselage to allow for gun & bomb-bay detailing. Not sure if 300/500 models would warrant the mods.... :confused:

[Agent X20]

No.. I think Mr C was on about another bomber one... ( with a glazed nose)

[Martin Bull]

A bomber with guns in the nose...? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[david cotton]

Hello all
I was thinking of a 1:32 Aussie Mossie. Non glazed nose.

Would the mods cost corgi a lot :confused: The mods to make a solid nose fighter fighter/bomber version would give the 1:32 mossie new life. :)

[DCRanger]

The mods required would include:

New engines. (The bombers have two stage Merlins).
New Canopy
New fuseleage (Need to get rid of the side windows and replace the underside crew access dor with a side access door. New section on underside for cannon ports).
New nose section to accommodate the 4 x 303 brownings.
New bomb bay section. (Rear half to acccomodate 2x 500lb bombs, front half for cannon breaches).

Anything else? Oh yes, forgot the exhaust shrouds and aerial. :)

[Martin Bull]

Couldn't have put it better meself, DCR.... ;)

That little lot is why I don't think we'll ever see one ; magnificent model though it would undoubtedly be. :(

[david cotton]

Hello all
Have to agree with the findings..... looks grim. Why did they not go for the fighter version first :confused:

We will all have to pray positive for a while and maybe the great die cast god will hear our prayers...... 'and give us this day our daily fighter mosquito, and forgive us our tresspasses'....... but forget the bit about 'lead us not into temptation'.... we have all gone way past that stage.

[simonclarke1034]

RAF Benson Mosquito landed safely this morning. Very nice. I now have 2 Gate Guardians and the GF's not one of them.

Superb value at the moment! :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

[davidwford]

I picked up the RAF Benson Mossie for £41 of the Bay a couple of weeks ago. Got no where to display it, but just too good an oportunity to miss.

[simonclarke1034]

Probaby the same place where I got mine DF. :)

[Agent Carr]

Have to say the Mossie is the only 1/32 I really dont like. It is just to big and looks odd. The fighters are great I have my Me109 on my best some where and I love it the Mossie just doesnt turn me on.

[david cotton]

Have to say the Mossie is the only 1/32 I really dont like. It is just to big and looks odd. The fighters are great I have my Me109 on my best some where and I love it the Mossie just doesnt turn me on.

I like the 1:32 Mossie, better than the 1:72 by a long way. However, I wish they had gone for the nose gun version instead of the glazed nose.

[DCRanger]

I like the 1:32 Mossie, better than the 1:72 by a long way. However, I wish they had gone for the nose gun version instead of the glazed nose.
Have to disagree. The bomber and recce versions have so much more style.

[Agent Carr]

Have to disagree with both of you I dont like either version!

[DCRanger]

How can you not like an aircraft that has such style and elegance and yet so war like:confused: It's like saying you don't like Xena: Warrior Princess. (OK the programme is carp but.....):)

[Agent Carr]

Like the full size just not the tonka toys version corgi have produced.

[DCRanger]

But you couldn't get the full sized version on a desk let alone in a display cabinet?:confused: :)

[Agent Carr]

Couldnt get the 1/32 scale on my desk at the moment either!

[Sailor.]

At least the real thing would be lighter! :wacko:
My favourite Mossies are the ones with shooters and wotnot poking out the front bit. Then again just 'ave a pike at the nice interior detail you get on the glazed nose jobbies. :)

[The Defiant Man]

the ones with shooters and wotnot poking out the front bit.
I love it when folks use the correct technical terms.....:LOL:

[Agent X20]

Yeah an MM417 with sticky out bits..:rolleyes:

[prune]

With all the 1/32 frenzy at the moment, the Mossie hasn't been mentioned much.Looking at Tri's pics, I realise I have to get one.I like the Moncton best, they are quite scarce now. Just how low did that one go at the fairs?

[DCRanger]

I think I saw one at £29 but the box was very battered. Very happy with mine at £50. Have seen them a little cheaper on Ebay but you have to add on P&P for those.

[Martin Bull]

I've seen the Moncton down to about £40/£45 but that was probably last year....IMPO it's probably the best of the three ; the 'Cookie' gives it a little extra appeal.

[Red 2]

With MB on his choice. I've now got all 3 (and, ahem, a spare PRU) and my order of preference is:-

Moncton
PRU
Oboe.

A stunning model. Yes it has flaws but, for sheer gobsmacking impact, a classic.

I picked up the spare PRU for £40 last week from Mr J and it was so low on account of "a damaged box". Well, the box had a very small crease on one side of one corner but I've had much worse damage on a full value transaction. Thanks Mr J!

If you can only get one, go for a Moncton...don't think many bargains will be around but worth every penny!

[Paul F]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but Modelzone Crawley have a stack of the PR Blue 1/32 version AA34602 at £49.99 as at lunchtime today (11 Jan 07).

Don't know if they are decert or not, didn't think to check (d'oh).

I can probably pick one up tomorrow if anyone wants one and can't find one in their local MZ. PM me to make arrangements etc.

Cheers

[The Defiant Man]

Mentioned it earlier in the MZ thread....nobody seemed to give a fck.....

[minter]

too steep for me, 29.99 then i might face the wrath of the wife

[Martin Bull]

Great fun looking back over this historic thread right to the beginning....2004 ( sigh ! :unsure: )...those were the days......;)

[strix1998]

too steep for me, 29.99 then i might face the wrath of the wife

Do not think that they will be heading south again...I think I posted some time back seeing a punter at the Brentwood Toy Fair paying £95 for all three of them. I think he's probably had his hernia op by now!

[Agent X20]

Great fun looking back over this historic thread right to the beginning....2004 ( sigh ! :unsure: )...those were the days......;)

Yep..£30 was about right...:D

A ton for the three wouild appear to be half decent value....

[strix1998]

Yep..£30 was about right...:D

A ton for the three wouild appear to be half decent value....

Dare one say that these have investment potential (snigger) Sold my Benson one but definitely holding onto the Monckton Express............

[Agent X20]

So any dealers out there at £100 for the 3........??

[minter]

or better still by 2 get 3rd free :D

[Martin Bull]

Looks like the DAF has done it again....2 x 1/32 109 Sqn Mossies on evilbay, one with 2 hours to go at £61, t'other at 7 hours and £54.....:rolleyes:

[ZS-VAN]

Looks like the DAF has done it again....2 x 1/32 109 Sqn Mossies on evilbay, one with 2 hours to go at £61, t'other at 7 hours and £54.....:rolleyes:

Hi Martin. What did they eventually go for? I'm still in the market for one. ;) That is postage notwithstanding. :(

[datacroft]

Hey ZS, good to hear from you.
How's the convalescing going?

[ZS-VAN]

Hey ZS, good to hear from you.
How's the convalescing going?

I'm doing well thanks. My eyesight has dramatically improved although l still have the odd headache. Doctors reckon all is well. Still some tests to be done with another scan early in Feb. Still get tired quickly though.

[Martin Bull]

Good to 'hear your voice', ZS-VAN !:)

My hopes of a 1/32 Mossie stampede evaporated - the prices budged no further upwards.....:(

[ZS-VAN]

Good to 'hear your voice', ZS-VAN !:)

My hopes of a 1/32 Mossie stampede evaporated - the prices budged no further upwards.....:(

Thanks Martin. I'm going after some shop stock. Maybe get VAT off and do surface mail. Err, actually, I'm still waiting for a 109 that uksubs sent in November. :( Still it might be worth my while. Getting a Mossie is probably better than a Hurri. :);)

[Dutchie]

Hi ZS-VAN:)
A Mossie is OKE!!! A weighty thing, but you'll like it;)

[uksubs]

Thanks Martin. I'm going after some shop stock. Maybe get VAT off and do surface mail. Err, actually, I'm still waiting for a 109 that uksubs sent in November. :( Still it might be worth my while. Getting a Mossie is probably better than a Hurri. :);)

No not got it yet :confused:

[ZS-VAN]

No not got it yet :confused:

Like I said m8, 10 days is a pipe dream! ;) Surface mail to SA is about 2 months. :) I'll start worrying at the end of the month. Cheers. :)

[boondogger]

Just snapped up a £50 Benson Mossie from Modelzone Merry Hill to go with my Oboe one. Problem is Oboe one sits on its stand in flight mode whereas I'd like my Benson one with undercarriage down. Can anyone advise me how to attach the undercarriage doors? They come with a couple of little lugs and a springy bit of metal with a loop on the end but nothing obvious to do with it. Of course there are no instructions supplied. That would be too easy.:mad:

And another thing. The information card on the inside of the lid clearly states that the beast is armed with an impressive battery of cannon and three o threes. Now I think it's pretty widely known that PRs were unarmed. Apart from that the top speed is given as 380 mph and I seem to recall the beast did about 406 flat out. What is the point of an info card if it's going to be factually inaccurate? Bizarre.:confused:

[david cotton]

Look at the loose doors - the 2 spring wires (on each door) are going to hold the door in position.

Look inside the wheel well. You will see 2 small bits sticking out on each side of the wheel well. The sticking out bits are near the rim of the wheel well.

You have to push the spring wires down into the wheel well. The 2 springs should push against the sides of the bits that stick out.

The springs wires will also lay flat aginst the inside of the wheel well. So when pushing the spring down between the 2 sticking out bits, hold the door so that the springs run down against the inside of the wheel well. :)

[johnnyboy]

So when pushing the spring down between the 2 sticking out bits, hold the door so that :)
The return of the sticky out bits:D

[Cardinal]

I was hoping to purchase a 1/32 Mossie from the US, but the vendor politely indicated that he was not able to ship a box of that size to NZ :(.

[Martin Bull]

That 'information card' is ridiculous - the armament applies to the FBVI, the 1/32 Mossie-that-never-was-and-now-never-will-be.....:(

It's an odd coincidence that the fiddly u/c doors almost mimic the real thing : to cut down on complexity and weight, the 1/1 Mossie doors are operated by a Heath Robinson-type collection of pulleys, wheels, springs and rubber bits ; relying on the weight of the undercarriage to open.....;)

[Agent X20]

You've been reading those Mossie books again... seems the problem was getting the things to close flush.. no doubt faithfully replicated on the pooch offering...

Shame about the FBIV.... MM417 would have been nice.....

(Working range..:cool: )

[Martin Bull]

You've been reading those Mossie books again...

Hey - that's not fair ! :p I do have the occasional bit of 'hands-on'....;)

[Agent X20]

Leave Mrs Bull out of it..:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[minter]

Just snapped up a £50 Benson Mossie from Modelzone Merry Hill to go with my Oboe one. Problem is Oboe one sits on its stand in flight mode whereas I'd like my Benson one with undercarriage down. Can anyone advise me how to attach the undercarriage doors? They come with a couple of little lugs and a springy bit of metal with a loop on the end but nothing obvious to do with it. Of course there are no instructions supplied. That would be too easy.:mad:


do what! thought these were diecast metal collectors pieces not put together kits? :D

[boondogger]

Thanks guys. Cracked it now although it seemed to require a bit more physical force than I was happy about exerting. It looks lovely now. Pride of place on the dining room table. 1/32 scale has such "presence". Mrs Boondogger has wondered out loud if I've got a 1/32 Lanc on the way. Well you can dream can't you, although personally a stuka would just about do it for me, or maybe a Bf 110.:)

[mbv]

Oh Gawd :wacko: I need my medication. I just paid out £95 on a PRU Mossie from Antics. Only recently realised there was a 1/32 scale PRU model and as I have a huge interest in the history of the RAF and USAAF PRU squadrons this one was a must have for me. I looked for ages online and in shops for one of these and could not find any then Antics came up with one of each of the Mossie models, but at near full whack prices (although mercifully post free). Have I been done ? Or are these really as rare to buy now as they seem ? I guess either way I am happy as at least I have found one. Now I just have to get an extension built that will house it :)

[Agent X20]

They are starting to be scarcer at the shows... its only the odd dealer that has one on display... now whether it is because the profit in a box that large makes it uneconomic to bring to a show or the rarity is setting in I dont know... Thing is mbv.. if yer happy with it.. does the price really matter....??

[Martin Bull]

I've always said that the 1/32 Mossies will become sought-after. Nothing like 'em will ever be done again.....:cool:

[Agent X20]

In diecast perhaps... but just wait till them 1/18 folks get their paws on it...

Gate guardians for the Bull emporium..

[mbv]

1/18 :eek: What size would a typical Mossie model be at that scale ? (maths is not my strong point)

[Agent X20]

Big.. I suppose it would be a natural follow on to the Spifires Stukas and Corsairs...:D

They are doing an F4.....;)

[eismeer]

Have I been done ?

As Agent says and you have found out, these 1/32 Mossies are not as easy to find as they used to be and like MB states i also think these will become even more collectable.

But just to rain on your parade :LOL: , i remember a toy fair not that long ago where a certain trader would have sold you 3 different 1/32 Mossies for just over 100squid :eek:

I think the 1/32 Mossie's are great models but just to big for my collection though at the prices i quoted above i have regretted more than once not taking a punt on them :( :D

[Agent X20]

mbv.. read my post.... if you like it... the price does not matter......:D :D :D

[Red 2]

mbv.. read my post.... if you like it... the price does not matter......:D :D :D

Second that thought...probably the most important rule for any collector.

[minter]

mbv.. read my post.... if you like it... the price does not matter......:D :D :D

but dont tell the wife

[Agent X20]

... oh mints.. you aint really sussed it have you.. any opposition form the missus...thwack..!! ..........and into the box she goes....

[mbv]

You are quite right of course, the price really does not matter as I was intent on getting hold of one of these pretty much at any cost if I could find one. I think Antics are just hiring a crane to lift it into the courier van as we speak so hopefully I will get to fondle the Mossie in the next day or two. Er indoors seems to be remarkably tolerant of the whole idea probably because she spends a fortune anyway on her various craft hobbies!

[Low_Flyer]

Happy fondling! The PRU Mossie is such a lovely piece I'm allowed to display it away from the main cabinet. A definate conversation piece - I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[Red 2]

It is quite interesting perusing this thread from the beginning with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. I really wish I had doubled up on the Mossies when I saw them hit the £30 mark, albeit fleetingly,on the airshow circuit. One day, they will be worth something reasonable....when the world's natural resources have all but expired and die-cast is being melted down for scrap.:D

Joking apart, Moncton sits proudly in my dining room and is a real conversation piece, the likes of which will IMPO never be seen again. PRU is avisual delight but the camo of Moncton hits the '633 Squadron' button of non Mossie nutters. Oh, if only the fighter-bomber had been produced first..:rolleyes: :(

Oboe Mossie not one of my favorites but it sits quietly in the garage with the PRU waiting for their moments of domestic glory. Has to be the garage, loft hatch too small for the boxes!:LOL:

A glass raised to the 1/32 Mossies, an iconic Corgi model issued at a time of unchecked die-cast optimism....well, except for X20 of course!

[minter]

... oh mints.. you aint really sussed it have you.. any opposition form the missus...thwack..!! ..........and into the box she goes....

hmmm ..cant think of anything to hit mrs mint with that would do the job...unless you use the mossie itself :wacko:

[Agent X20]

It is quite interesting perusing this thread from the beginning with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. I really wish I had doubled up on the Mossies when I saw them hit the £30 mark,

A glass raised to the 1/32 Mossies, an iconic Corgi model issued at a time of unchecked die-cast optimism....well, except for X20 of course!

The benefits of the Lofty Agent Price Guide...:D .. better than hindsight!!

Doubling up.. okay a dream.. but where are you going to put the boxes..?

[minter]

they wont go throught the loft hatch is that right?

[Agent X20]

Depends how big yer hole is... but I dont think it will fit a 'normal' eurostandard orifice...:D .. the one on the sub has been lengthened..

[Red 2]

Depends how big yer hole is... but I dont think it will fit a 'normal' eurostandard orifice...:D .. the one on the sub has been lengthened..

The Red 2 loft hatch rejects Mossie boxes!! Shelf system in the garage is however perfect for the 4 stored there but Mrs Red 2 had the audacity to suggest the space could be used for something more useful. :rolleyes: Battle lines are drawn...:D

[DCRanger]

The Red 2 loft hatch rejects Mossie boxes!! Shelf system in the garage is however perfect for the 4 stored there but Mrs Red 2 had the audacity to suggest the space could be used for something more useful. :rolleyes: Battle lines are drawn...:D

What could be more useful, 8 Mossies boxes.:)

[ZS-VAN]

I'm so happy for you lot. :rolleyes: All of you with your beeg Mossies. Bhah! I'm jealous! :o I also want one! :(

[chris]

1/18 :eek: What size would a typical Mossie model be at that scale ? (maths is not my strong point)

According to the scale a 1/18th mossie would have a wingspan of approx 40 inches , (i compared a p-38 in 1/32 against a mossie in 1/32 ) and i have a 1/18 p-38 ( wingspan 35 inches).. do by calculation its approx 40":)

[david cotton]

I'm so happy for you lot. :rolleyes: All of you with your beeg Mossies. Bhah! I'm jealous! :o I also want one! :(

You got enougth beeg mossies in Africa already........ I'm covered in bites:(

[Red 2]

You got enougth beeg mossies in Africa already........ I'm covered in bites:(

If you start shaking at the BoB Day,will it be 1/32 withdrawl symptoms or malaria? Never mind, CFBC can give the kiss of life..:D

[david cotton]

If you start shaking at the BoB Day,will it be 1/32 withdrawl symptoms or malaria? Never mind, CFBC can give the kiss of life..:D

He can only give me the kiss of life if he dresses up as a WAAF.:eek:
Suspenders and shorts...... do they go together :unsure:

[Red 2]

He can only give me the kiss of life if he dresses up as a WAAF.:eek:
Suspenders and shorts...... do they go together :unsure:

Oooh..:eek: ...going to have nightmares tonight!

[ZS-VAN]

:D :D You got enougth beeg mossies in Africa already........ I'm covered in bites:(

:LOL: :LOL: Well that should teach you! Stay away from me 1/32 Spits!!!

[Dutchie]

And me (my) Park Hurricane. I still love this one ( pound 19.95:mad: ):)

[mbv]

WOW:eek: The eagle has landed :D PRU Mossie arrived today! Absolutely the best model in my collection. Even wifey likes it :confused: and is happy to give it pride of place on the top of the bookshelf in the living room. Right.......off to fondle those Mossie curves again.........just........ WOW....you might be able to tell I am happy with this purchase.

[minter]

your wife likes it !!.....lucky man :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

... betcha theres an alterior motive here mints....

... now that you've got your mossie... how about a pair of jimmy's for little'ol me...??... flutter of eyelids... .....best to act positive here otherwise extreeme dusting takes place..... and they go into that mega sulk....:mad: :mad: :mad:

.. glad you like it....

[uksubs]

WOW:eek: The eagle has landed :D PRU Mossie arrived today! Absolutely the best model in my collection. Even wifey likes it :confused: and is happy to give it pride of place on the top of the bookshelf in the living room. Right.......off to fondle those Mossie curves again.........just........ WOW....you might be able to tell I am happy with this purchase.

A very good book on PRU mosquitos is
Focus on Europe: A Photo-Reconnaissance Mosquito Pilot at War.
The pilot was based at RAF benson ;)

[mbv]

A very good book on PRU mosquitos is
Focus on Europe: A Photo-Reconnaissance Mosquito Pilot at War.
The pilot was based at RAF benson ;)



What a coincidence! I found a copy of this book on Ebay last weekend while actually looking for the SAM Publications (Modellers Datafile) book on the Mossie by Richard Franks. Looking forward to reading this one as original WWII aviation memoirs are one of my favourite reads + its a Benson PRU pilot - even better :) Thanks for the book recommendation anyway.

Had a hellish time fitting the wheels down covers onto this model but got there in the end, made me sweat a bit though. Two of the little sprung hooks were really difficult to push into place.

Is the tail wheel supposed to be deployable ? I can see it has two lugs allowing rotation, but it won't budge. I don't want to force it if its not supposed to drop the wheel.

Brilliant model - dead chuffed :D

[Martin Bull]

That's a really good book, mbv - we even had a little thread going about it quite a while ago : -

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showthread.php?t=1629

Glad you like the model ! :cool

[uksubs]

A good read about Oboe mosquito -
Mosquito Pathfinder: Navigating Ninety World War II Operations

Albert Smith, Ian Smith

[Low_Flyer]

The tailwheel is indeed deployable. So glad you like it.