Chinnys for 2005

[scrounger]

is anyone going for the new 2005 chinnys?

i quite fancy the one with the rover, but am also tempted by the sounds of the Gunship.

any one ssen pics of the gunship,k if so whats it like?

[Gambit]

I was trying to find some info about it last month when it was first reported?
Hopefully someone will post some pictures.

[shuttle]

Both the Chinooks look good for me as the HC.2 will fill a gap. I just hope it can be displayed in 'normal' mode?

The US Army (http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/chinook/gunsagogo.html) 'Guns-A-Go-Go' looks awesome. I just hope Corgi does it justice. Check out that fire power!!

:) Shuttle

[Gambit]

According to a New York website the pictures will be posted on Friday.

[planejunky]

I'm definately going for the RAF Chinook, as I've wiating for a modern RAF version! I do hope they replace the Landy with a more modern LR Defender though!

[Gambit]

Just placed an order for the "guns-a-go-go" after visiting the U.S. websites.
I just hope Corgi does it right and includes the lower outside mounted guns.
Also ordered all the Unsung Armour.

[Albert Ross]

At present, we don't have any Chinooks planned beyond those two. Does anyone have any requests?

[Gambit]

At present, we don't have any Chinooks planned beyond those two. Does anyone have any requests?
How about a Canadian Chinook and Sea King in the same colour scheme used on the RCAF Hercules and rescue Lancaster.

[Albert Ross]

How about a Canadian Chinook and Sea King in the same colour scheme used on the RCAF Hercules and rescue Lancaster.

Would be nice, but they never flew in that scheme. Chinooks are camouflaged, much like the original RAF scheme.

[diecaster]

What about a Spanish Chinook ?

Diecaster :p

[grim]

;) I know a Gulf War Chinook has already been done, but there was one in a specalled desert camo scheme that i recall seeing at a Leuchars airshow that looked very smart !

[sniperUK]

I have pics of that one taken at Mildenhall will try to find them.How about an MH 47 all the extra bits could be done in plastic.

[CFBC]

;) I know a Gulf War Chinook has already been done, but there was one in a specalled desert camo scheme that i recall seeing at a Leuchars airshow that looked very smart !Corgi should get this one right with the overspray!! Opps.... Sori :o

[sniperUK]

Taken at Mildy 91

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/sniperUK/ch18.jpg

[plumstix]

Right, own up... Who spewed on the Wocka???!! :D

[CFBC]

Plummy.... Nah, thats just bad overspray....

What a wocka wocka though.... Nice.

[plumstix]

Are you mad? It's awful. Looks like a Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen paint job.

[Albert Ross]

;) I know a Gulf War Chinook has already been done, but there was one in a specalled desert camo scheme that i recall seeing at a Leuchars airshow that looked very smart !

In fact there were two painted like this, used by the SAS in the Gulf. I have shots of them both in my archives. It's 'on the cards', to coin a phrase! :cool:

[Albert Ross]

Right, own up... Who spewed on the Wocka???!! :D

I once knew a girl that had a disease like this :eek:

[shuttle]

Did they not have a big 'minigun' sticking out the side door or ramp?

:) Shuttle

[scrounger]

i must say it looks rather good. id have one

[scrounger]

heres one for the Civies, British airways flew them in the 80's airliners.net has a good pic of one, also a white United Nations version,Egyptian air force, Japanese airforce

[ForkTailedDevil]

How about one of the US MH47s? If you want to organise a MC130 as well that'd be great. :D
See here

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/mh-47_003.jpg

edit-I just went and looked up airliners.net for the british airawys Chinook. I have to admit I didn't believe you but there it was. Also the Iranians have a nice paint job on their Chinooks.

[Kiwi Dave]

How about an Argentine Army Falklands War version, complete (or incomplete) with missing windscreen and bullet holes.

[grim]

I remember seeing the BA Chinooks operating out of Aberdeen in the 80s, but they tragically lost one in the Shetlands/North sea and subsequently sold them.

[raddger]

Always thought the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force looked quite smart.
Or how about a RAF HC.1 from the 1980's on UN duties in the Lebenon with HUGE union flags and a nitesun under the nose?
The Italian ones look quite smart too...

[scrounger]

there you go albert. several examples for you to go on.

[Red Leader]

Has anyone seen a pic of the guns a go go model yet?

[Gambit]

Picture is "a-gone-gone" :D
There were only 4 produced. The only one left is "Easy Money" which was restored and now on display at the Redstone Arsenal. Maybe Corgi will use this one as their reference.

[scrounger]

possibly, good example though

[planejunky]

I'm definately going for the RAF Chinook, as I've wiating for a modern RAF version! I do hope they replace the Landy with a more modern LR Defender though!

So I would assume by the silence that we will be getting the 1980's Land Rover with a 2004 Chinook then? :(

What's the problem, are there problems with Land Rover over copyright etc? Those Land Rovers haven't been used for years, the last time I sat in one when I was at Wattisham in around 1990, the seat fell apart as soon as I sat in it! Yep, in short they were knackered!

I really love the idea of the stand being used as a diorama, what a great idea, but if we can't have a modern Land Rover, then let's replace it with either an AS-90 field gun, or simply a paletted load, or it will look stupid!

[ForkTailedDevil]

How about interchangable loads. You get bored with a Land Rover, you stick in a field gun or a fuel bladder (probably not) or other stuff.

[planejunky]

How about interchangable loads. You get bored with a Land Rover, you stick in a field gun or a fuel bladder (probably not) or other stuff.

Yeah, it would be nice, but can't see Corgi going for that one! The only thing worrying me is that the Chinook HC2 is slated for the first half of 2005, that leaves very little time for alterations at this stage, so we may have to just live with it. Well they weren't too worried about the fuel tanks on the RAF Tornado's were they? :mad:

[goonybird]

A Landrover won't be much cop in the good ol' US of A.
Bring on the HUMMER! :D

[charley]

In Marks & Spencer they are selling loads of 'Novelty' christmas gifts... big boys toys and all that... :rolleyes: I did clock today a set of three 1:72 Military Land Rovers! (Red Cross and two camo ones) they are in 1:72 scale and would easily compliment any modern AA! £6.00 for the set of three.

Showcase Spitfires were also being sold in M&S packaging...

[planejunky]

A Landrover won't be much cop in the good ol' US of A.
Bring on the HUMMER! :D

Ah well you see, the US Army DO use Land Rovers! They are used by the Rangers. :)

So Charley, what's the quality like on these M&S Landys then?

[CFBC]

A Landrover won't be much cop in the good ol' US of A.
Bring on the HUMMER! :D
They can keep their gas guzzling, stinking and smelly Hummers over there thank you..... Roads are bad enough without those tanks......

So speaks a ROAD WARRIOR..... :p

[charley]

So Charley, what's the quality like on these M&S Landys then?


Well i didn't stop and look for too long but they appeared well detailed! I'll probably pick a couple up... for £6.00 quite good value.

There is a company that makes 1:72 Willys Jeeps, cant remember their name :confused: Cararama or something... i reackon they might make them....

[planejunky]

Well i didn't stop and look for too long but they appeared well detailed! I'll probably pick a couple up... for £6.00 quite good value.

There is a company that makes 1:72 Willys Jeeps, cant remember their name :confused: Cararama or something... i reackon they might make them....

Yep they're the ones. Well if they are making these LR's, then I think I'll be popping into town! ;)

[Albert Ross]

A Landrover won't be much cop in the good ol' US of A.
Bring on the HUMMER! :D

Nah, can't stand that smell! :eek:

[goonybird]

Nah, can't stand that smell! :eek:
Sorry Albert please accept my sincerest apologies. Much as I admire Hummers it 'twas meant as a joke. ;)

Glad to see you are back-civils been a bit quiet!

[charley]

I remember seeing the BA Chinooks operating out of Aberdeen in the 80s, but they tragically lost one in the Shetlands/North sea and subsequently sold them.


I see a model for sale of the BA Chinook!...i wasn't too sure if it was for real or not? :confused:

I wouldn't mind seeing a piccy if anyone has one :o

Great Subject for the 2005 collectors club model!

[tricatus]

Well the Land Rover just fits in a Chinook :) see...

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

That's the prototype of the LR that hangs at the end of AA99167 :D

[goonybird]

I see a model for sale of the BA Chinook!...i wasn't too sure if it was for real or not? :confused:

I wouldn't mind seeing a piccy if anyone has one :o

Great Subject for the 2005 collectors club model!

Better look quick Charley else this will get pulled by admin as it's not a s*itfire.
http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=752&stc=1

[charley]

now that would be a great 'Club' model!!!! :D :cool:

Thanks for the pic!!! ;)

[Agent X20]

Well it would be a start.. second to me BEA S-61..!!!!