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admin
24th October 2004, 12:54
RAF Waddington Awac
planejunky
24th October 2004, 22:48
Where's the refuelling probe? :confused:
CFBC
24th October 2004, 22:55
P/J - It's a pre-prod model, so point it out to U/Albert and see what he says mate!! ;)
charley
24th October 2004, 23:00
Glad i didn't buy the American AWACS!!! I held on for a RAF one..... :D

The engines look different to the American one???? Slight 're-tool maybe :confused:
planejunky
24th October 2004, 23:19
P/J - It's a pre-prod model, so point it out to U/Albert and see what he says mate!! ;)

Yeah thought it was, looks very nice! I don't really go for 1/144 but I think I could be making an exception for this baby! Looks like they've made a great job of the engines too.
Albert Ross
24th October 2004, 23:30
P/J - It's a pre-prod model, so point it out to U/Albert and see what he says mate!! ;)

Yes, quite right! This is actually a USAF variant with the markings and engines changed by computer. I have asked Corgi to ensure a refuelling probe is added.
planejunky
24th October 2004, 23:41
Yes, quite right! This is actually a USAF variant with the markings and engines changed by computer. I have asked Corgi to ensure a refuelling probe is added.

Interesting stuff, I'll never believe a Corgi catalogue again! ;) :D I presume that the wing pods, wingtip aerials, and engines will get the full treatment too as per the picture? As I said earlier nice model! :)
eismeer
25th October 2004, 03:11
Very nice. Looks like another one for the collection :)
scrounger
28th October 2004, 14:30
may get this one in secret as mrs S found my order list!!!!! OOOPS
Craig
2nd November 2004, 14:16
Spot on. I think that'll go on the order list, I was wanting an RAF one!
Spectrum
5th March 2005, 02:31
Does anyone know the release date for this yet?? :confused:
planejunky
8th March 2005, 21:50
Mmmm yes it's a bit late isn't it. :rolleyes: Maybe they have had problems with the new bits such as the pods, probe and engines.
Craig
9th March 2005, 14:23
This is true, when was the last time Corgi released a model that incorporated new/changes in tooling on time? It doesn't seem to happen too often! I'm sure it'll be with us before too long, this is one I am looking forward to seeing.
planejunky
9th March 2005, 15:39
Yeah me too. I think the rotating rotodome is an interesting feature, I understand it works from a watch battery doesn't it?
CFBC
9th March 2005, 15:43
Yes, that is right P/J..... You have to assemble. Tri's pictures show it well....

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA32913.htm

Thanks to Tri.. :)
planejunky
9th March 2005, 16:25
Yes, that is right P/J..... You have to assemble. Tri's pictures show it well....

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA32913.htm

Thanks to Tri.. :)

Ta muchly! That just looks awesome, but I think I'll still wait for the E3D. ;)
spock1
9th March 2005, 18:38
Does anyone know the release date for this yet?? :confused:

:( Mr. Spectrum,

If Corgi run true to form it will likely appear the week after Waddington Air Show !! ....... :confused:
Spectrum
29th March 2005, 17:55
Well if any of you are interested I phoned Corgi today to find out the release date for this model it will be released on the 2nd May. They told me that they have been having problems with the stand. :confused: :confused:
goonybird
29th March 2005, 22:57
Well if any of you are interested I phoned Corgi today to find out the release date for this model it will be released on the 2nd May. They told me that they have been having problems with the stand. :confused: :confused:

The Boffins at Corgi could not figure out why their new Awacs model kept spinning round on it's stand?
.....Until the Tea-lady pointed out the plane was upside down :D
ForkTailedDevil
2nd April 2005, 22:40
Probably has a different centre of gravity due to the new engines, probe and the assorted pods. They were probably expecting the balance to be the same as the other E3.
Spectrum
4th May 2005, 16:09
I've just had an email from Corgi and they now have a release date of 7th May.
CFBC
4th May 2005, 16:15
That is good news... Was that Corgi UK?
Spectrum
4th May 2005, 16:24
Yes it sure was CFBC.

I sent the question via there website It was suppose to be a Birthday present for me all the way back in February.
CFBC
4th May 2005, 16:28
Lets keep our fingers crossed.... We should also get confirmation sometime tomorrow or Friday then on here as well as your confirmation via e-mail direct from Corgi..... Thanks Spectrum... :)
spock1
4th May 2005, 18:05
I've just had an email from Corgi and they now have a release date of 7th May.

:D Things must be bad if they is working Saturdays !! Assuming its this year and not next............. :rolleyes: :D
spice
4th May 2005, 19:20
Spock do you not think much of corgi?
spock1
4th May 2005, 20:09
Spock do you not think much of corgi?

:D Mr/Ms Spice,

Welcome to the Forum. In answer to your question, does anyone ?? Please take the time if you can spare it, to read through some of the threads.

Corgi in a nutshell whilst appearing to be a brand leader and supplier of good quality affordable models have lost their way, Numerous examples of incompetence, complacency and don't care less abound. Typical example is last years Waddington Vulcan release, the week after the annual show at said airbase !!......... :(

We now see their latest offering of said model scheduled for release first week of July, doubtless missing the boat yet again !! I would dearly love to be proiven wrong !! Time will tell !!...... ;) :rolleyes: :cool:
Agent X20
4th May 2005, 20:19
Welcome to the forum M. Spice.. nice to see a new poster....
tsr2
12th May 2005, 18:48
Flying Mule is now showing the RAF E-3D in stock. It's looking good. Just hope we don't have to wait to long this side of the pond.
Spectrum
1st June 2005, 08:51
Well at last my RAF Sentry turned up yesterday and i'm very happy with it. It was worth the wait in the end. :D
Albert Ross
6th June 2005, 21:06
Well at last my RAF Sentry turned up yesterday and i'm very happy with it. It was worth the wait in the end. :D

Phew that's a relief! Wish they had used my specifications on the 1/400th Showcase version! :o
Agent X20
6th June 2005, 22:18
Yep. if its 1/400th . Box it up properly, they could have sold it for four times the amount.... :D
CFBC
28th June 2005, 14:09
Just posted some piccies of the new Waddington AWACS here. (http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=56975#post56975) :cool:
Typhoon-MKV
7th January 2006, 09:13
Picked a couple of these up when they were £25.00 and only really got around to giving them the once over - very nice model indeed, especially for the price.
Grizzly Adams
7th January 2006, 16:53
Picked one up a couple of months ago for £25 and its a cracking model, really think its going to be a sort after model with only 1600 produced. Ok they still have those terrible sticker windows down the fuselage, but i can live with that. I love the fact that the radome actually rotates, looks great!

Grizz
DSJones198
16th March 2006, 17:35
Glad i didn't buy the American AWACS!!! I held on for a RAF one..... :D

The engines look different to the American one???? Slight 're-tool maybe :confused:

The RAF version of the AWACS (E-3D) had Rolls-Royce engines fitted as they gave better performance compared to the original ones fitted on the Boeing 707 (which the E-3 is derived from), basically, British is Better lol
planejunky
16th March 2006, 21:13
The RAF version of the AWACS (E-3D) had Rolls-Royce engines fitted as they gave better performance compared to the original ones fitted on the Boeing 707 (which the E-3 is derived from), basically, British is Better lol

And has the ESM's on the wing tips!