Corgi ME109

[CFBC]

Well, I am waiting for this one to be produced to go with my Spitfires, anybody want to shed any light?

All we need now is a Hurricane?

[Agent X20]

Slow down.. you aint had yer Mossies yet.... Spit 1's vs Me109G's.. not exactly fair... dont exactly go together... now you could put one with yer Mossie...

Agent X20

[shuttle]

Or the Mustang! I hope they bring out a late mark Spit in 1/32 (Mk IX?).

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Next 1/32 is a Zero.... :D :D :D

Agent X20

[minter]

Oh No not the zeros again :eek: but i knows you is only joking, Hear Hear CFBC Hurricane please to sit next to me Spit

[ascot]

The mere mention of the Zero has set me off :eek: come on Corgi I dare you to produce one.....just think a 1/32 scale model going for a fiver :D

Ascot :)

[Agent X20]

... worldwide they would most probably sell more Zeros than Hurricanes... ;) :)

Anyway, theres always that 1/18th one!!!

Agent X20

[maple 01]

Spit 1's vs Me109G's.. not exactly fair

Then paint gray over the brown, change the serial number, install some cannon and call it a Vb - honestly Agent X, no imagination! ;)


-Nick

[Agent X20]

Shhhhh you'll give Corgi a new marketing idea..!!

Agent X20

[CFBC]

Then paint gray over the brown, change the serial number, install some cannon and call it a Vb - honestly Agent X, no imagination!


Genius..... Well said Maple01

[Agent X20]

mmm............. a 1/32 Donald eh.....

Agent X20

[Gustav]

More likely to be a US type..... Dare I say F4-U Corsair.

Would love to see a Hawker Sea Fury.

Please Mr Corgi Man, tally me Sea Fury! ;)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Sea Fury - Yes very nice....

Doubt it very much though......

[Red Leader]

Back on the 109's. Anyone heard any latest on the release dates of the 1:32 models??
Hope they're not gonna be delayed like the mossies!!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yes it has gone quite on that front as well...

[CFBC]

Nope... Not even a rumble...... :(

[Red Leader]

That is odd cause I think the first one is due out in October and that's less than a month away. Also bear in mind quite often models are released a little early! I hope the whole 1:32 department havn'r gone on a sebatical!!!
I'm reall lookin fwd to seeing both the mossies and 109's!!

[Agent X20]

The month is here now..!!!

Wot no Me's..!!

[ascot]

Seems like the 1/32 range may be the achilles heel for Corgi.

[Agent X20]

More like (as in Inspecteur Clouseau) ze club foot... :)

[ascot]

Nice one that :D :D :D

[Agent X20]

So its three Mosquitos, two Me 109's and a ......... in a large box...

On the fourth day of Christmas....

[minter]

dont suppose theres any chance of seeing me 1/32 hurricane at this rate :(

[ascot]

Not for a while for sure, if indeed they produce any new 1/32's after all this delay.

[CFBC]

Yes, the MONTH is here and guess what?

Uncle Albert is quiet, nothing on the radar and no mention at all of any 1/32nds on the horizon....... As for the ME109........ Dare you to hold yer breath Ascot.... :D

[Agent X20]

Yep nowt on the Bay so not even Bravehearts taking pre-orders.... quite a backlog is building up.... hope it dont cascade out too quickly....

[CFBC]

If it does Agentx, you know whats gonna happen....!! ;)

[Agent X20]

Be like the shits....!! be even worse for Corgi.. no one has budgeted for that....

[ascot]

Sure to leave a nasty little smell then :p

[CFBC]

So which peeps got the Corgi Flight Recorder yesterday and if so...... Look at the front page..... Nice AA34901 sat there and well pictured with a write-up too.......

Does look nice.... :)

[Richard]

Just thought you'd all be relieved to know that the 109 should be out soon, not sure when the street date for it was supposed to be or if it's late, but I've seen a factory assembled pre-pro (in bright orange!) over a month ago and after gently suggesting a few corrections I did here a more final pp had made it's way to Corgi. So it seems on schedule as far as I know.
I don't think the Mossie delays are going to be repeated anytime soon, there we're a few tiny little hiccups with that one as I'm sure you're aware!

Rich.

[CFBC]

Anybody heard anymore of when these babes will be released.... Looking on a few sites here and there, the incomming date was mid-December......

[Agent X20]

Babes.. you need professional help.

[ACES]

Babes.. you need professional help.


I think we all do....... :D :D

[davidwford]

My local retailer told me yesterday all the 109s have been pushed back to next year now! Anybody else confirm this?

[Typhoon-MKV]

I had heard a rumour along those lines, but we have yet to get it confirmed officially.....

[shuttle]

I reckon we will see some of next years range before the Wellington and Me-109 appear. It happened this year so no reason for it not to happen again. Corgi seem to have a bit of a production backlog at the moment. If the delay is so that they can produce a better model then I would rather wait. I think the Me-109 is going to be a fantastic addition to the range.

:) Shuttle

[shuttle]

I don't think the Mossie delays are going to be repeated anytime soon, there we're a few tiny little hiccups with that one as I'm sure you're aware!

Richard,

Are you involved with all the 1/32 scale aircraft as well? If you are the man behind the Mosquito then I salute you as it is a fantastic model. I hope the Me-109 is as good and please convince Corgi to do a Hurricane!!

:) Shuttle

[Sailor.]

The space has been made and a pre-order for Barkhorn's 109 is placed. Never been much of a Hun lover but how can you resist those great colour schemes?

[davidwford]

Sailor, that's the one I've gone for as well. Certainly looks a good one.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Have to agree about the ME109, the 1/32nd Mossies were worth the wait and I am sure the 109's will be as well.

[goonybird]

I don't think the Mossie delays are going to be repeated anytime soon, there we're a few tiny little hiccups with that one as I'm sure you're aware!

Rich.

What?...... like it was supposed to be a 144th civil airliner :p

[minter]

and please convince Corgi to do a Hurricane!!
:) Shuttle

oh i do hope they do one , cant understand doing a spit without the hurri

[Aces-High]

Sailor, that's the one I've gone for as well. Certainly looks a good one.

Me too.

Not too concerened about the figures that come with it, its the drab mottled livery makes it the most appealing to me. May even be inclined to included some subtle exhaust staining around its yellow cowling. Cant wait for it.

[davidwford]

I know what you mean Aces-High. I expect my figures will never make it out of the box. Just the 109 on display me thinks!

[CFBC]

Start counting your pennies lads... I do believe there is a shipment due in next week from Corgi!!!

Check out the New Release thread!!!! ;)

[minter]

if you get it show us some pics like yer did with yer Jumpin Jacques,very interseted to see the finish on it.. ta :)

[davidwford]

What 190's CFBC? And there was me beginning to wonder what Santa was going to bring me this year...

[japadvan]

Talking to my model dealer today, he confirms the Me 109 will be out next week...........

Regards,

Jap.

[Aces-High]

The 'Doring' 109G is for sale on TheBay already.

[davidwford]

Any news on the other one?

[Mr Orange]

Albert Ross,

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Apologies and thank you.

:)

[goonybird]

wot did I miss?? :confused:
Albert selling off the family silver coz no more civvies?? :D

[NeilD]

dunno, but he's been Tango'd !! :D

so is this new 109 available then ? (apart from AR enterprises! :D )

Neil.

[CFBC]

Yes guys, it is available right now....!! ;) I am hoping to collect mine tomorrow..... Then, gotta hide it quick or I am dead meat... Already had me warning over the Mossie..... I need to go to an AA meeting me thinks!!! Talk it over, come clean, spill and talk about my addiction...... :( :p

[Agent X20]

She could have you sectioned....

[goonybird]

That would stop him wearing shorts! :D

[Agent X20]

Buying all this metal when its gonna be 60% off in six months time.... :D :D :D ( Only jealous cos we aint got the finances.. Mrs Agent is terrible..)

[NeilD]

She could have you sectioned....

.. and displayed in a tank of formaldahyde (or however you spell it!) :eek: :p

[goonybird]

Now NeilD, do not give me ideas!!

Me109 suspended in formalde-jekyll now that what I call an idea!! :eek:

[Agent X20]

Another bloomin sacrifice....

Focke in Formaldehyde.. :D :D :D

[minter]

Buying all this metal when its gonna be 60% off in six months time.... :D :D :D ( Only jealous cos we aint got the finances.. Mrs Agent is terrible..)

terrible as is keeps spending or doesnt earn,mrs mint spends but doesnt earn! :mad:

[CFBC]

I must say I was driving home after picking-up this babe and JUSThad to take a peek..... (Stuck in traffic of course)..... I wish I had not as I have fallen in love again!!!! (apart from Mrs CFBC that is just in case she reads the Forum)....

This is one nice product by Corgi.... I think it's one of the best releases to date this year and thats going some too....... Ive hot-footed it back, wripped off the box lid, :( and have taken some snaps for you guys..... Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.......!!!!

Overall, the BF109 is not a big as the Spitfire or the Mustangs, feels quite light, but not as much as the Mustangs either, but has a nifty under switch/button for the landing gear which is good.... The canopy opens nicely and inside detail is good..... Outside finish and detailing is excellent also.Whats also nice is get th engine cover off, canopy open and it displays well.......Just watch out for the preturding antennas on the wing and underside.... Very flimsey and could, say could be easily broken if not careful..... Apart from that...... Excellent (in a Mr Burns voice).

Personally.... WELL WORTH the wait.... Red 6, excellent..... :)

Problem is now.... I wanna display it!!!! And she don't know about it..... :eek:

Heres a few shots..... Make yer own minds up... Tried to get the best light possible....

[CFBC]

A few more shots.... Could not resist..... Sorry. :D

[minter]

does look very nice, i take it its now back in the box! :D

[CFBC]

I am actually going to have a shuffle around in my cabinet and get it in somehow on the Luftwaffe shelf... That way, she won't notice as she don't look in there!!

;)

[minter]

thats the way, after all to mrs mint a plane is a plane is a plane :D

[Agent X20]

Real wood coffin eh.... man you is loaded..... presume that was the lid you took those photies on.. looks good, but come on Albert... tell em to remove the pilots, or leave em loose... they look at best ****** awful...

[Agent X20]

thats the way, after all to mrs mint a plane is a plane is a plane :D

unlike shoes of course.....

[scramble]

I am actually going to have a shuffle around in my cabinet and get it in somehow on the Luftwaffe shelf... That way, she won't notice as she don't look in there!!

;)

CFBC is the box any big? that's my criteria now, but I agree with you its another winner.

[CFBC]

Nah Agent... Wood was ply I had handy (ex DIY from bathroom), so used that... Comes in a normall AA box.... Yeah - Pilot would be bettr if it could be removed and joints moved, etc...... For a Diorama......

Apart from that... It's like a larger Dragon issue...... (do I go and fetch the soap now?) :D

[scramble]

Real wood coffin eh.... man you is loaded..... presume that was the lid you took those photies on.. looks good, but come on Albert... tell em to remove the pilots, or leave em loose... they look at best ****** awful...

What Herr Doring...awfull???

[Agent X20]

Nah Agent... Wood was ply I had handy (ex DIY from bathroom), so used that... Comes in a normall AA box.... Yeah - Pilot would be bettr if it could be removed and joints moved, etc...... For a Diorama......

Apart from that... It's like a larger Dragon issue...... (do I go and fetch the soap now?) :D

Most coffins are ply/chipboard/mdf....!!

Naw he lacks a few facial expressions.. at 1/32 you should be looking at the whites of their eyes.. shading etc...

[minter]

totaly agree, pilots are c##p should be optional as in hes baled out!

[minter]

.... man you is loaded.....

thats as maybe but have you got your collection insured must be a few grands worth there

[Agent X20]

Naw.. didnt bother in the end.. suppose I should have and can do so now I have a spreadsheet of them all.. but if they went up in flames would I replace them.. naw..... Anybody else got them insured... ?

[CFBC]

Yes Agent.... Mine are insured....

[minter]

Naw.. didnt bother in the end.. suppose I should have and can do so now I have a spreadsheet of them all.. but if they went up in flames would I replace them.. naw..... Anybody else got them insured... ?

not worth it, aint got that many

[no4mkit]

It's like a larger Dragon issue...... (do I go and fetch the soap now?) :D

Speaking of, send those pics to Dragon so I can have one too (some years from now... :rolleyes: )

Nice pics though CFBC - thanks! ;)

[Agent X20]

Yes Agent.... Mine are insured....

Rate you are buying them at I would have thought you would be phoning yer broker every week upping the sum assured..

[Craig]

That looks very nice, a nicer piece than the Spitfire for definate. Very tempting.....

[Albert Ross]

wot did I miss?? :confused:
Albert selling off the family silver coz no more civvies?? :D

Just me offering a Christmas pressie to all of you...miserable lot, bah humbug! :(

[CFBC]

Appreciate that Albert, we understand, but we canna have one rule for one and one for another.... Would you like to donate it to the Forum? We could auction it off then.....?

All proceeds to fund the Forum of course.... Honest guv.....
(not to re-fund my bacon butties....)

:D

[Albert Ross]

dunno, but he's been Tango'd !! :D

so is this new 109 available then ? (apart from AR enterprises! :D )

Neil.

Yes and it's superb! It even has a pad underneath that you push and the undercarriage comes down. Push it again and it folds up.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Looks very nice, hopefully I will be picking one up tomorrow....

I still think the Corgi 1/32nd's are the Dogs Danglies - excellent stuff.....

[CFBC]

Yes and it's superb! It even has a pad underneath that you push and the undercarriage comes down. Push it again and it folds up.
Hold on Albert....!!! Please....

How easy is it supposed to work? Hmmmm. You push it and they fold down and push it and they fold up? You sure?
(not doubting your manufacture here, but I must have to press harder)

:D

[CFBC]

Albert,

Just tried it again and it does not work awfully well..... :(

Apart from that, it's a first class 1/32nd scale dogs danglies!!! :D

Hats off to Corgi on this one... :cool: This better not touch anywhere near £30!!! Or else..... :mad:

Do you know how many have been produced U.A?

[Albert Ross]

Hold on Albert....!!! Please....

How easy is it supposed to work? Hmmmm. You push it and they fold down and push it and they fold up? You sure?
(not doubting your manufacture here, but I must have to press harder)

:D
Yep, quite sure! You press the pad and they come down and lock, so they don't collapse. Press it again and you unlock the u/c so it can fold up. Okay, needs a little help, but that's the principle! :cool:

[CFBC]

Yes, thats about right then Albert... :cool: Thanks.... Just i time for Xmas too... Timed to perfection....

Agreed... It's a VERY VERY VERY nice issue.... It, dare I say it, outshines the Spits now...... :o
(tin hat time)

[Sailor.]

:eek: :eek: NICER THAN A SPIT!!! :eek: :eek:
Uncle, take that man out and have him shot! Must admit it don't look bad as Mustang fodder goes. :)

[Aces-High]

Albert... tell em to remove the pilots, or leave em loose... they look at best ****** awful...

Thats why I got me a 'Barkhorn' 109, no gormless looking pilot.

[goonybird]

Saw new me109 today in Bedford. Must say looks very nice. Congrats to Corgi on this,well worth waiting for. Now wheres our 32nd BOAC mozzie?

I thought pilot looked fine to me

[Agent X20]

Thats why I got me a 'Barkhorn' 109, no gormless looking pilot.

As in got one.. on order..?t

[Typhoon-MKV]

Nice model, however not sure about the Undercarriage control mechanism.

Too lower I had to press the button whilst holding the model upright, then to retract I had to turn it upside down and press the button again, otherwise it just would not retract.

Apart from that 10/10 from the Derby Jury.....

:) :)

[Albert Ross]

Nice model, however not sure about the Undercarriage control mechanism.

Too lower I had to press the button whilst holding the model upright, then to retract I had to turn it upside down and press the button again, otherwise it just would not retract.

Apart from that 10/10 from the Derby Jury.....

:) :)

...it's called 'the gravity method'!! ;)

[Mr Blonde]

...it's called 'the gravity method'!! ;)
Ah , the wonders of technology

[Cowdog]

Just got one. Great model - looks really, really good. One small point though - is that an alternative spelling of Messerschmitt on the box or have they really missed an s out?

I'm just interested to know.

[Sailor.]

As regards Pilots, they all look like halfwits so it's not as if you've bought a dodgy 'un is it? :)
Must admit I'd rather have the big 'uns without the crap painted men in them so I've gone for Barkhorn's 109 and 'Grumpy' Unwin's 19 Squadron Spit.
Do my old eyes decieve me or are the figures included with these two a bit more realistic looking than the Mozzie ground crew? :confused:

[CFBC]

I see the ME109's have landed in Evulbay land USA..... $80.00 BIN..... Oh my... :rolleyes:

Does the exchange rate make that much difference!!! :(

[Agent X20]

They just aint that gullable... :D

[CFBC]

True!! :D

Thats us all then!!! U included at some point too..... :p

[Agent X20]

Naw.. not at £80 ... might think about £30 but not a lot more... aint got the space, that's saved for me £30 Recon Mossie... bout August time...

[NeilD]

I see the ME109's have landed in Evulbay land USA..... $80.00 BIN..... Oh my... :rolleyes:

Does the exchange rate make that much difference!!! :(

that'll be £41.50 then.. hmm not far off of my target price.. :p ;)

[Agent X20]

You a thirty pounder then Mr Neil D... :D

Seems silly to pay more...

[NeilD]

I'd go to £35.. gotta let them earn a profit! :D

[Agent X20]

I'd want a free catalogue and cuppatea thrown in for that...

[spock1]

:D Plus a free ALE guide, even then imho the first 109 is a complete MELON!!! :mad:

[Agent X20]

Could we please ask you to expand on that theory Mr Spock as Mr CFBC has been orgasmic over it...

[spock1]

:o Certainly Agent........

It just is not worth the money, totally lack lustre subject would have much preferred the black double chevron as per the VERY popular 1/72 AA34302. Looks like we are in danger of being bombarded with a succession of bland liveries like the He111 where only two, possibly three worth giving shelf space to............again imho!!!............. :cool:

[Agent X20]

Personally I was waiting for Mr Hartmanns 109 to come out or perhaps the Barkhorn as I dont like pilots in me 32's Think they have actually overdone the large models.. too many too quickly to too few a customer base... If 32 Spits are going for £30, these the P51's and even the venerable Mossies will be very cheap IF the dealer network supports them which I feel they may not do.. Number per stand - profit - hernia...etc etc.. :D

[spock1]

Number per stand - profit - hernia...etc etc.. :D

:D No hernias with the 109, 90% of its volume is air and extra cost to post by carriers charging volumetric as opposed to actual weight!!!!!!...... :( :cool:

[Agent X20]

:o Certainly Agent........

It just is not worth the money, totally lack lustre subject would have much preferred the black double chevron as per the VERY popular 1/72 AA34302. :cool:

Thats a Focke... too much of that Northern sherry you bin drinkin there Mr Spock.. but I know what you mean.. would have prefered a 32 190.. saw another phottie of the 109 today.. it does look a little drab.. but hey ho.. by the fifth or sixth one they might give us a grey home defence number.. Do wish they would get rid of the pilots though... looks like someone driving a 1970's Ford Escort with plastic reclining seats..

[spock1]

:o No wonder it does not look right !!........... :o

[Agent X20]

Naw.. it should be black vinyl and orange bodywurke....!!

[davidwford]

Makes you wonder who chooses the paint schemes and why? Everdentally done on a Friday afternoon after a skin full :eek:

[spock1]

Makes you wonder who chooses the paint schemes and why? Everdentally done on a Friday afternoon after a skin full :eek:

:D Mr. DWF,

Were that the case then it would hopefully have been a little more colourful !!!....... :confused: ;)

[goonybird]

:D Mr. DWF,

Were that the case then it would hopefully have been a little more colourful !!!....... :confused: ;)

Bit like immola He111 perhaps :D


What the hell am i doing, it's xmas :eek:

[japadvan]

Picked up my '109 yesterday..............

Very pleased with it on the whole, better than anything Corgi have done in this scale, even the pilot looks Germanic.

Not bothered about the undercart workings, once on display it's not moved.
Have peeled off the instruction label (very easily)

Does anyone else think the angle of the u/c legs is a bit "splayed out?"

No matter, will display mine with u/c up.

Regards,

Jap.

[Aces-High]

Picked up my '109 yesterday..............

Very pleased with it on the whole, better than anything Corgi have done in this scale, even the pilot looks Germanic.

Not bothered about the undercart workings, once on display it's not moved.
Have peeled off the instruction label (very easily)

Does anyone else think the angle of the u/c legs is a bit "splayed out?"

No matter, will display mine with u/c up.

Regards,

Jap.

Glad to here its a goodun. Cant wait formy Barkhorn one to arrive.
What one did you get?

[japadvan]

The Doring "Red 6"

Regards,

Jap.

[davidwford]

Anybody got any new on the other ME109 releases? How far behind schedule are they?

[CFBC]

Nah, no news on the second one as yet I am afraid, but as soon as something comes through, I will get it posted......

Anybody else know?

[ACES]

Picked up Black Double Chevron. (Ltd edition 2800) Great model looks good,better still on the stand with undercart up.

I i like it much better than RED 6 :D

[Agent X20]

Looks brighter.. looks a bit 'clean'

[davidwford]

Bought one of eBay for £67 notes. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[ACES]

Opened the cockpit canopy for the first time,and now it has a tendancy to keep springing open, :( has anbody else had the same problem ?

[davidwford]

Nope, mine seems Ok. Definately the best 1/32 scale model so far. Especially like the wheels arrangement, no going to collapse as soon as you breath on the model like the Mustang!

[CFBC]

Hmm. Not acquired mine as yet.... :( Worthy purchase guys? Must say I am really liking the look of it..... :)

[ACES]

Opened the cockpit canopy for the first time,and now it has a tendancy to keep springing open, :( has anbody else had the same problem ?

Problem solved just gave the canopy a slight twist,yes its a good purchase CFBC like davidwford says it is a very good model one of the better ones.. :D

[shuttle]

I am going to hang back on this one until it drops in price. I have seen it in M/Z and it does look really good. If it was a BoB version I would have purchased it on the spot!!

:) Shuttle

[Sailor.]

Shuttle's spot on, if it had been a Battle of Britain yellownose I'd have bought the first one I clapped eyes on. :)

[CFBC]

Yeah, tend ter agree with both of yer guys.... See what the forthcomming visits to the t/f's bring.... :D

[shuttle]

Makes even more sense if the new 1/32 Hurricane is a Mk 1 in BoB colours!

:D Shuttle

[davidwford]

Now now, you haven't been listening to leaked rumours have you? :eek:

[Agent X20]

Which leak was that David..??. theres more leaks on this forum than in my sub...

[Craig]

I'd have thought the Hurricane is the logical next 1:32 release, and as Corgi still seem pretty obsessed with this range it's not all that outlandish.

[CFBC]

Kinda agree Craig, lets get it on the Hurricane thread..... Save this thread from gettting destracted.... :D

[marcou]

Hello,

I have received the two first Corgi Me-109, thay are beautiful.
For me the best is the first (not limited) , red 6 night fighter
It's beautiful with his under parts all blacks. The pilots don't seems
to be very happy (as my wife when she see the two new airplanes :mad: )

Marco

[charley]

They are indeed nice looking things... 109 pilots didn't have much to smile about in all !!

Its interesting that we haven't seen a 1:72 109 for a little while, i can't recall one from the past few catalogues??????

Any sugestions for a suitable scheme????

[davidwford]

I would have thought that Corgi would have started turning out some 1/72 G's by now to compliment the 1/32 scale offerings? I've only got 2 1/72 109's, Galland and Marseille, none of the others really appealed. Could really do with some additions as ,my overwhelming Spitfire force is funding it a bit too easy at the moment!

Anyway, can't wait for my 1/32 Barkhorn 109G to touch down. Hopefully not long to wait now...

[Aces-High]

I would have liked them to produce a 109E model before we started on the G''s. Would love to have a 1:32 Wick or Galland :rolleyes: .

[charley]

I see Armour do a 'Swiss' 109, not sure which varient though? Id like to see a couple more 109's in other markings... Spanish Civil war version!!!!

[marcou]

Or perhaps the best deflection shooter of the War , perhaps the best pilot
(Hartman and Galland has said it also) : A ME-109 F Yellow 14 Desert scheme Hans-Joachim Marseille

It would be great :D :D


Marco

[CFBC]

Marcou, thats an excellent choice.... :D .... Although I would also be Happy with Charlies choice too... :)

[davidwford]

Bring 'em on, both good choices!

[minter]

I would have thought that Corgi would have started turning out some 1/72 G's by now to compliment the 1/32 scale offerings? I've only got 2 1/72 109's, Galland and Marseille, none of the others really appealed.

couldnt agree more would love a 109G 1/72, anyway DWF whats wrong with the von han 109 not bad, underated i think

[ACES]

Saw the Hartman 109 today.IMHO it has got to be the best one up to now,i wish i had waited :( again the piccie in the catalogue does not do this model justice

[minter]

the catalogues are a problem,i try not to make a desicion based on these any more, isreal mossie set is one that springs to mind, better wait for mr T to do em

[ascot]

Saw the Hartman 109 today.IMHO it has got to be the best one up to now,i wish i had waited :( again the piccie in the catalogue does not do this model justice

Well aces get em both then but give it a few months first to drop in price :D

Ascot :)

[ACES]

The only thing thats spoils the 109 is the ugly rubber bungs that are inserted over the fixing screws on the underside of the wings,if they were placed correctly nice and flush it would be a big improvement instead of them being just pushed in at any angle then painted,its only a small fault but little touches like these would enhance the models 100%...

[CFBC]

Here goes Minter, Ascot.... Just to tease you a little.... ;). Landed earlier this week at the CFBC grounds... :D

[CFBC]

And then just after..... In fact soon thereafter!!!! Had to get them hidden away very quickly!! :)

[NeilD]

mmm nice..! prefer the 2nd one... might get one if they reach £25 ! ;) :D

Neil

[kevjb64]

I have seen the 1st for £40.00 recently , they both look nice .I will never be able to work out though why they did not do these in 1:72 about 18 months ago and some Emil's in 1:32 . Both would have sold better I think !!

[ascot]

Very nice indeed esp the Hartmann, any idea when the Barkhorn is due from the States :cool:

[davidwford]

Yes, I'm growing impatient, where's me Barkhorn?

[minter]

cfbc, hidden away very quickly??....................why ? nice pics by the way mr t will be looking over his shoulder :)

[Red Leader]

I'm surprised Black 6 hasn't been chosen as one of the 1:32 109's!!! Surely this would sell well!!??

[Red Leader]

I've just noticed that the 1:32 109 comes with a much cheaper stand than both the Spit and P51! Spit and P51 both came with a cradle metal stand , but the 109 has only a basic stand and the base is plastic instead of the usual metal.Anyone else notice this key difference? I was wondering id the stand was really man enough for the job considering that the others needed cradles?

[spock1]

I was wondering id the stand was really man enough for the job considering that the others needed cradles?

:D A set of weight scales may explain the differene !!..... ;) :)

[Red Leader]

So is the 109 significantly lighter and smaller than the P51 and Spit?

[davidwford]

Yes, just like the real thing!

[ruger357]

Hello everyone, nice to be here. Well you sold me on this, just ordered the Black Double Chevron. Not a bad deal $69 usd.

[spitty]

just received my "red 6",very pleased with it............love it too bits,just need a hartmann now :eek:

[Everton1878]

Saw a Hartman today in Manchester but it was full list price

[P51D]

Saw a Hartman today in Manchester but it was full list price

What is MRRP on these things anyway? So used to seeing them heavily discounted I was quite shocked when I saw one in a shop the other day for £106.

Price (and storage problems) aside they are superb looking models...far superior to FOV 1:32 warbirds. :)

[admin]

What is MRRP on these things anyway? So used to seeing them heavily discounted I was quite shocked when I saw one in a shop the other day for £106.

Price (and storage problems) aside they are superb looking models...far superior to FOV 1:32 warbirds. :)
I think it's £89.99

[Everton1878]

I think it's £89.99

That's how much it was in ModelZone :(

[minter]

Saw a Hartman today in Manchester but it was full list price

had straight for norwich that man! :)

[fatalbert]

Keep a close eye on Evilbay as i'm sure these are just about to start appearing(at least one wholesaler is offering them at dumpster prices).

They should be about the same price as the previous releases(£30 to £35).

[corgi956]

Right guys, I'm thinking of getting a 1/32 Me109. It will be my first, and due to storage problems,especially for 1/32 gear, it will be my last. :o

I notice the prices are much more affordable (and realistic now) but which one to get? :confused:

I'm leaning towards the Hartmann but I note from Triatcus's site that the canopy seems to be different from other examples. Is this correct? :confused: It looks to me as though it should come from a later mark (10?) but as I have said in previous posts, I'm not an expert. :o

So two questions - which one would you pick and is this canopy correct?

Thank you for your opinions. :)

[david cotton]

Hello 956
I would go for the Hartman or the Barkhorn. Hartman would be my first choise because you can decide to put it on the stand or under cart. Barkhorn aint got a pilot in the cockpit, so it looks daft when you put it on the stand (It does indeed come with a stand).

Hell, buy em both and rotate em between shelf and loft :)

[P51D]

Well it's got to be between Barkhorn and Hartman as Dave has mentioned (and the best bet would be to have both if you have space :D ).

If you only have room for one and as both are (equally?) well known I would say it's down to which one you like the look of most. For me this is the Barkhorn, in fact this has got to be one of my top purchases of 2005

[minter]

yep ,barkhorn looks goooood :)

[Martin Bull]

They're both correct as Hartmann favoured the 'Erla'-type canopy which gave better all-round vision ; Barkhorn's 109 used the 'standard' framed hood which is more typical of the 109.

This is why you 'need' both ! ;)

Seriously, I thought exactly the same as you - ie Hartmann would be my one-and-only :rolleyes: But then the model was so much nicer than I thought that I realised I'd be kicking myself in a year or two for not getting Barkhorn at the current bargain price...... :(

[simonclarke1034]

The 1:32 casting of the BF109G is superb. I bought the Hartmann and Barkhorn models at a cracking price off the bay and the "Doring" 109 from MZ at the Metro Centre at a good price.

The Doring 109 is also a nice casting and has some superb detail.

To be honest I have become addicted to the 1:32 castings and I hope that there are more to come. :D

[minter]

youll be getting some hurricanes then?

[simonclarke1034]

Yep! :D Yourself? :)

[minter]

at the right price

[simonclarke1034]

Exactly Minter! :D :D :D

[corgi956]

Thanks Guys - as usual your views are interesting and informative. :)

I'm going to the Reebok on 29th December where I hope to be able to make a comparison between the Hartmann and Barkhorn - I know a well known E-Bayer will be there who sells at good prices. I have dealt with him before and I like doing business. He ceratinly has one of those I'm interested in on the Bay as we speak but I hoping he has others at the fair.

As for buying both - thanks for that lads but you may not have noticed it is Christmas. :eek:

Mrs 956 and the minis have taken all my cash and I will be down to coppers in my pocket by the 29th.

Apart from the 35 notes I have stashed for my Hartmann or Barkhorn that is. :D :D :D

I'll let you know what I get.

:eek: :eek: :eek: Just thought - should I wait for the new Eismeer to come down in price in about 18 months time. Oh my....................

Naw. Can't wait that long. :D

[david cotton]

Hello all
I pre planned for the Christmas cash drought. In October I sent the wife out to pound the streets and swing her red hand bag.

Well now the fruits of her 3 mounths labour are to be reaped....... Nooki Booki arrives tomorrow :)

[corgi956]

They're both correct as Hartmann favoured the 'Erla'-type canopy which gave better all-round vision ; Barkhorn's 109 used the 'standard' framed hood which is more typical of the 109.

This is why you 'need' both ! ;)

Seriously, I thought exactly the same as you - ie Hartmann would be my one-and-only :rolleyes: But then the model was so much nicer than I thought that I realised I'd be kicking myself in a year or two for not getting Barkhorn at the current bargain price...... :(

Thanks for the info about the canopy by the way Martin. :)

Top stuff.

[DCRanger]

Are the figures with the Barkhorn model metal or plastic?

[spock1]

Are the figures with the Barkhorn model metal or plastic?

:) Mr.DCR,

Painted white metal......... :)

[Agent X20]

In my day they would have been Lead... bah humbug!!.. (with toxic paint.. never did us any harm..)

[CFBC]

:) Mr.DCR,

Painted white metal......... :)

I thought they were painted differant colours! :) :D

[Martin Bull]

Be careful, 956 - it was CFBC who turned me on to the 1/32 109s. He's an AA pusher ! If you see him cruising around in his black BMW with tinted glass - RUN ! Before it's too late...... ;)

[strix1998]

In my day they would have been Lead... bah humbug!!.. (with toxic paint.. never did us any harm..)
Namely three matchsticks to refix the heads when broken off-now that's really old-ps got the Hartmann from Norfolk's finest yesterday it sits nicely next to the Barkhorn model avec shared ground crew!

[CFBC]

Be careful, 956 - it was CFBC who turned me on to the 1/32 109s. He's an AA pusher ! If you see him cruising around in his black BMW with tinted glass - RUN ! Before it's too late...... ;)

Hey.. Now't wrong with both models M/B as you are NOW well aware! Ive turned M/B to the darkside of collecting. C956 you will be NEXT in the NEW YEAR!

Did you thank me for purchasing the models M/B? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

As for my pimp mobile? Hmmm. Shhhh. :D

[CFBC]

Namely three matchsticks to refix the heads when broken off-now that's really old-ps got the Hartmann from Norfolk's finest yesterday it sits nicely next to the Barkhorn model avec shared ground crew!

Don't blame me.... Worthwhile purchases though, hey Strix.... :D :cool:

[corgi956]

Panic stations lads - the E-Bay dealer I was going to see at the Reebok has sold his Hartmann on the Bay. :eek:

Just hope he has another for sale when I see him.

Sigh. :(

[corgi956]

Well, fortunately "my man" at the Reebok had two Hartmanns. Decided to relieve him of one for £35. :)

Decent deal methinks.

[Martin Bull]

Well done 956...hope you enjoy your model ! :)

'Doing' the London sales yesterday, came across one of those American magazines - Aviation History - at Selfridges. The January 2006 issue has a nice Trudgian painting of Hartmann's 109 on the cover, with a reasonable article inside about the man's career. Also a little article on 'Bit O'Lace' so there's some good reading about 1/1 scale AAs..... ;)

[CFBC]

Well, fortunately "my man" at the Reebok had two Hartmanns. Decided to relieve him of one for £35. :)

Decent deal methinks.

Nice one C956 and now you can save up for the other one! :D

[Martin Bull]

After coming down from the loft yesterday, made further good use of a rainy day ( ;) ) by taking my Barkhorn out for a good long droo... I mean, look :o

No doubt about it, superb model. As another contributor said, it looks nasty in a purposeful sort of way.....

The figures look naff but I'm really not interested in these at all. A great model of the 109 ( wouldn't it be nice if Corgo did a 1/32 190 as well....? :) )

[rodney]

i heard a 190 was in the pipeline

[corgi956]

After coming down from the loft yesterday, made further good use of a rainy day ( ;) ) by taking my Barkhorn out for a good long droo... I mean, look :o

No doubt about it, superb model. As another contributor said, it looks nasty in a purposeful sort of way.....

The figures look naff but I'm really not interested in these at all. A great model of the 109 ( wouldn't it be nice if Corgo did a 1/32 190 as well....? :) )

Mustn't forget a 1/32 Stuka either Martin. :D :D

Or a Me109 Emil. :D :D

And what about a ........................?

Sod it. I am only fooling myself. Anyhow, I would have no-where to put the damned things. :( :p

[rodney]

1/32 stuka now your talking or dreaming

[minter]

steady....havnt seen the hurri yet :rolleyes:

[rodney]

mr minter what would you like to se next in 1/32.rodney

[david cotton]

i heard a 190 was in the pipeline

This would be my choice for the next 1:32. Can't make my mind up beween radial and long nose yet..... at the moment I am drawn more to radial.

Would want more Western Front ones than Russian front. Sepp Wurmheller of JG2 would be a good one. Nice eagle on the side and good looking tail detail. :)

[rodney]

like it ,like it

[minter]

mr minter what would you like to se next in 1/32.rodney

if your talking hurris maybe a battle of france cobber caine, frank carey, or lacey, or if its BoB a nice 32 sqdn hawkinge one.......if your talking german a BoB 109E...but guess these might not happen....wonder why corgi went straight to 109G in 1/32 and didnt do the E ?

[Agent X20]

if your talking hurris maybe a battle of france cobber caine, frank carey, or lacey, or if its BoB a nice 32 sqdn hawkinge one.......if your talking german a BoB 109E...but guess these might not happen....wonder why corgi went straight to 109G in 1/32 and didnt do the E ? Because there are more variances with the G.... Airfix did it... and didnt bother with an E for ages.. Revell did that one in 1/72, its two seperate markets.. and with the G.. it doesnt look they are just concentrating on a BoB line.. personally I would have preferred an E to go with the Spits, but thankfully the loft has been spared all those large boxes..

G is also more for the US market..

Think if Corgi want to sell any of their Hurricanes at anywhere near their RRP then it might be an idea to get a few out onto the market, otherwise we will see that there are going to be half a dozen produced before we even get our mitts on one and that will somewhat dilute the impact of a new issue.. The way its going at the moment, this one could go straight to £30-40.. ( which is most probably a fair RRP in the first place..) as there will be so many to choose from ..

.. and if that nose is wrong.. the estimates above.. halve them.

[minter]

hmmm yes that nose question again, be a crying shame if it were too short, couldnt beleive it if they got it wrong :o.......parks hurri wierd choice if you ask me, no disrispect to the man

[Martin Bull]

G is also more for the US market..



297,842,344 people in the USA and Corgi's 'US Only' 109G's still came back to the UK dump bins...... :confused:

[minter]

perhaps they didnt advertise it enough

[Agent X20]

297,842,344 people in the USA and Corgi's 'US Only' 109G's still came back to the UK dump bins...... :confused: You sure that figure is accurate :confused: :confused: :D

I didnt say that Corgi were capable of selling them over there.. thats a totally
different kettle of the fishes... but when you look through any of the US WW2 'stuff' catalogues, the main emphasis is on a war that started in 1941.. and with a market of that size, it makes sense to go for the stuff that they should buy/want..

Whether with hindsight of course, the pooch will ever admit it was perhaps wrong.... :D

[Martin Bull]

You sure that figure is accurate :confused: :confused: :D



Well, it was when I counted....oh ! hang on - a couple of people just got shot ! ;)

[david cotton]

Hello all
I suppose it was a choise for Corgi. Do we produce the enemy of the 1:32 Mustang or the 1:32 Spitfire :confused:

I am glad they went for the G, I think it looks a lot better and has more "time at the front". :)

[The Defiant Man]

Then they should have done a G in 1/72. As it is, it's now too late thanks to the offerings from Dragon, IXO......

[minter]

oh i agree with that,

[Martin Bull]

...and Witty, too. Yes, the 1/72 'G' bus has long since departed for Corgi. Still, none of those guys are ever going to do it in 1/32 so I suppose we haven't come off too badly.....

[Red Leader]

Yes....but WHY NO BLACK 6?????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Agent X20]

Didnt Dragon do one...??

[Red Leader]

Yes you're quite correct Agent, but I was after gettin a 1:32 one. That'd really sell I'm sure!!!

[Agent X20]

Apologies Red Leader.. should pay more attention to the thread title... you would think with the pooch's penchant for the desert liveries, and potential museum sales that it would have been on the radar... :D

[rodney]

It's a shame that you chose from 5 hurricanes before the first one is even out.they don't give it a chance

[Red Leader]

Also many peeps still remember it flying and sadly crashing too!!

[Agent X20]

More of a gentle pancake rather than a crash....... no doubt scared the sh+t out of the folks on the M11...

[Red Leader]

Yes! I remember it well!!

[minter]

never did see black 6 flying, airshows became a thing of the past when the kids came along :(

[DCRanger]

never did see black 6 flying, airshows became a thing of the past when the kids came along :(
When the kids came along that was my excuse to start going again. An exciting day out organising bus and train transport to Church Fenton. I'll say no more or the Hovis theme will start up again :(

[Martin Bull]

Eeeeh..ther' were now't like it.. ;) :p

[minter]

yeah, nuiscance :( , you never know though, one day might see a 262 or 190 flying :cool:

[minter]

More of a gentle pancake rather than a crash....... no doubt scared the sh+t out of the folks on the M11...

and the pilot probably, didnt he finish up upside down and took a while to get him out?

[Martin Bull]

An accident which still causes controversy.

There are images at : -

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/bf109g2.html

( Scroll down )

[prune]

Its hard to believe that its nearly 9 years ago, I was at the show and remember asking Mark Hanna if the pilot was O.K. If I recall,the report on the accident sounded like it was pilot error.We sure lost some rare aircraft back then,Black 6, the Mossie and the P-38 :(
Luckily I saw them all many times at airshows.

[planejunky]

The pilot was none other than ACM Sir John Allison, he did very well getting Black 6 on the ground at all, a lesser pilot may have died trying. It took the firecrew a while to get him out, with the canopy being hinged they had to dig under the cockpit and create a hole big enough for it to swing open to release him.

I know one of the guys that worked on her at the time, and yes he's still spitting nails over the decision to ground the Black 6 in the RAF Museum. He told me that there was no reason at all why Black 6 shouldn't have flown again as the damage could have been repaired reasonably easily.

I only saw it fly once as I was more into fast pointy parafin burner's back then, but it was at a Mildenhall Air Fete along with the Mossie.
I was very pleased to see clips of her flying on the Flying Legends 2005 DVD, along with the lovely BAe Mossie!

[minter]

i remember the mossie, sawa it at hurn, also remember the crash saw it on the news, some blurred amatuer footage of it disppearing behind some trees.. awful

[CFBC]

No doubt about it, superb model. As another contributor said, it looks nasty in a purposeful sort of way.....

The figures look naff but I'm really not interested in these at all. A great model of the 109 ( wouldn't it be nice if Corgo did a 1/32 190 as well....? :) )

Have to agree with you M/B that the 109 1/32nd casting from Corgi is just as good as their Spitfire casting... Top notch indeed and displayed they look excellent indeed. Shame about the figures as you have said, but like it has been commented, I hope that Corgi look at a 190 or a Stuka next.

The Stuka in 1/72nd was captured by Corgi very well and lets hope they look at a 1/32nd version. That would be awesome! :cool:

(Although there were rumours they were dropping the 1/32nd scale at one time)

[minter]

this is probably the wrong thing to say, but would like to see a few more in 1/32 ,and if theyre all going to be at the 40 quid mark then i am not complaining, it will enable me to afford at lest one of evry type they do in this scale

[CFBC]

this is probably the wrong thing to say, but would like to see a few more in 1/32 ,and if theyre all going to be at the 40 quid mark then i am not complaining, it will enable me to afford at lest one of evry type they do in this scale

Not the wrong to say at all Minter... Feel teh same way, just hope that Corgi continue to make them. again they would be wise to lower thr production runs and thus may stop the prices dropping "as much", but that has been flogged to death in discussions.... Woudl just love some more 1/32nd stuff...

[minter]

yeah i know theyre big, but love em, even if i dont display them, wouldnt part with them for love or money, and a stuka WOAH! be fab,....but just give me a 32 sqdn hurri............please :)

[Cardinal]

Seems like the 1/32 range may be the achilles heel for Corgi.


Prophetic words indeed ... :(

[CFBC]

Prophetic words indeed ... :(

Oh my.. That was dug out from the vaults indeed and quite agreee only becasue Corgi have once again not marketed, manufactured and also priced/manufactured correctly. It's the usual problem, too many, over priced and then released them together......

Have said it before and will say it again... Get the price right, get the right livery, limit the issue quantity and they will sell.... A great shame all round, but lets see what develops.... :)

Keep fingers crossed that they are taking notes and simply giving the moulds a rest. <cough>. :)

[minter]

Have said it before and will say it again... Get the price right, get the right livery, limit the issue quantity

get the right model...galland ME109 E BoB, would have paid....well nearly RRP :cool:

[klepto4]

get the right model...galland ME109 E BoB, would have paid....well nearly RRP :cool:

Near RRP! would maybe me first 1:32, haven't got any yet. So tempted by the Kiwi Spit and the First Mossie, but ain't got no room :(

[von hitchofen]

We sure lost some rare aircraft back then, Black 6, the Mossie and the P-38 :( Luckily I saw them all many times at airshows.

unluckily I saw, along with many others, Hoof Proudfoot augur in in his P38 in July 96 - i think Mossie RR299 was lost within a fortnight :(

it put me off going to airshows for ten years :(

[ZS-VAN]

unluckily I saw, along with many others, Hoof Proudfoot augur in in his P38 in July 96 - i think Mossie RR299 was lost within a fortnight :(

it put me off going to airshows for ten years :(

Hectic stuff mate. :( I remember following those stories. l'm really saddend by the revived memories.

[Red 2]

220051866512 Wilde Sau De-cert

£21.99 BIN...for goodness sake! What are yoiu waiting for?:D

[minter]

220051866512 Wilde Sau De-cert

£21.99 BIN...for goodness sake! What are yoiu waiting for?:D

£19.99 :D

[snafu]

Pops bought this for £19.50 on Sunday:)