Heinkel 111 doodlebug

[Mitch72]

Just managed to find one of these brand new tucked away in a toy shop , total with postage was 44 quid . last one the guy had. always wanted one since collecting, didnt think i would get a new one, there is one on the bay starting at 49 quid, so quite pleased with myself.

[CFBC]

Nice find Mitch... :)

I see your trying to kick the habbit (sorry kickstart)! :D

[Grizzly Adams]

Its an ace model, still has a pride of place in my model cabinet and will do for years to come. Sourcing it for that money as well is a cracking find as i've seen very few around since they were dumped by corgi. I love the fact that its a model that's a little bit off the wall, yet really enhances the collection and doesn't look out of place.

Just be careful when attaching the doodlebug or taking it off, the prongs look as if they are easily damaged.

[Mitch72]

Its an ace model, still has a pride of place in my model cabinet and will do for years to come. Sourcing it for that money as well is a cracking find as i've seen very few around since they were dumped by corgi. I love the fact that its a model that's a little bit off the wall, yet really enhances the collection and doesn't look out of place.

Just be careful when attaching the doodlebug or taking it off, the prongs look as if they are easily damaged.

will do thanks for tip , would not of known that if i wasnt a member here

[minter]

thats worth posting a dancing banana i think

[Grim Reaper]

Ok just for Mitch http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Mitch72]

Ok just for Mitch http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

dancing banana gratefully received

[strix1998]

and a bargain at that price-nice one...........

[Red Leader]

I paid about 50 for mine. I don't begrudge that as it is a nice model. I am very perplexed however as to what happened to them all. I havn't seen one around in ages!! I didn't think they were a particularly small run either!

[Grim Reaper]

If you find one let me know I`ve been looking for some time:(

[scott]

I paid about 50 for mine. I don't begrudge that as it is a nice model. I am very perplexed however as to what happened to them all. I havn't seen one around in ages!! I didn't think they were a particularly small run either!

Got mine from mrJ at a toy fair for £40 :)
There were 2110 made but i think there was a fire and only 750 are left :eek:

[Arno 01]

If you find one let me know I`ve been looking for some time:(

Mule has them £60 ish inc p+p

[The Defiant Man]

The V1 He111 is one of the best schemes, if not the best scheme, on one of Corgi's best castings. This is reflected in the fact that, although heavily discounted from RRP, it has never truly binned in the same was as many other models.

[minter]

the hienkels a great model full stop, wonder if the new BoB one will go well seeing as we havnt had a new one for a while ?

[Grim Reaper]

Mule has them £60 ish inc p+p


Thanks Arno have sourced one from fellow forumite

[Red 2]

The V1 He111 is one of the best schemes, if not the best scheme, on one of Corgi's best castings. This is reflected in the fact that, although heavily discounted from RRP, it has never truly binned in the same was as many other models.

Still kick myself for not picking up a spare when they were £30....:rolleyes:

[Max Reheat]

Min Reheat (my 8 year old lad) and I 'discovered' this one on Tri's site yesterday and he's set his heart on one... We were meant to be collecting Brits only, I knew that Warbirds Stuka bought with his birthday money was a wrong move! Am looking at $121.59 (inc p+p) from Flying Mule.

[col]

I think Altyre Models (?) were advertising one for, I think £50, in the January 2008 issue of Flypast (which of course hit the shops in about October 07:rolleyes: )

Could well have gone by now but if anybody wants I'll post the contact details when I can find them.

[Kubikali]

There's one at http://www.modelplaza.nl for EUR 105 (aprox. 75 pound, 140 dollar). Shipping in the Netherlands is 0,00...

[theodore]

I purchased my He-111 H-22 back in May of 2006 for $64.60, which included tax, and this is my favorite Corgi 1/72nd scale aircraft that I own!! :cool: :) :D

[Angels one-five]

I purchased my He-111 H-22 back in May of 2006 for $64.60, which included tax, and this is my favorite Corgi 1/72nd scale aircraft that I own!! :cool: :) :D

Are they stil available at that price Theodore? I ask because I'm in the US in about 3 weeks and will be able to use an APO address. Any details on store/website appreciated.

[theodore]

Angels one-five,

What state are you visiting when you come to America?

[Angels one-five]

Angels one-five,

What state are you visiting when you come to America?

Kansas - Fort Leavenworth

[theodore]

Angels one-five,

The gentleman's name is Roy and, although he doesn't have a website, he does have a booth at a flea market in Tampa, Florida, USA, where I have purchased diecast from him in the past. His does have an e-mail address: XXXXXXXXX and his phone number is: XXXXXXXX
I hope this helps you!! :) :D

MOD's EDIT:- E-mail address and phone number removed to avoid spammers and worse perhaps using them. Please PM Theo for details if you want them.

[Angels one-five]

Angels one-five,

The gentleman's name is Roy and, although he doesn't have a website, he does have a booth at a flea market in Tampa, Florida, USA, where I have purchased diecast from him in the past. His does have an e-mail address: XXXXXXX and his phone number is: XXXXXXX

I hope this helps you!! :) :D


Many thanks for the tip Theodore.

MOD's EDIT:- E-mail address and phone number removed to avoid spammers and worse perhaps using them. Please PM Theo for details if you want them.

[theodore]

My humble apologies to the moderators; I was unaware that one must send a PM for phone numbers and e-mail addresses. :o :unsure:

[Red 2]

My humble apologies to the moderators; I was unaware that one must send a PM for phone numbers and e-mail addresses. :o :unsure:

No problem- more to protect the owner of the e-mail address and phone number from eejits! :) There is an obvious follow on to that but I won't!;) :LOL:

[Angels one-five]

No problem- more to protect the owner of the e-mail address and phone number from eejits! :) There is an obvious follow on to that but I won't!;) :LOL:

I don't know what you mean R2!:LOL: :LOL:

[DCRanger]

Been humming and ahhhing about this one for quite a while but finally acquired one today for a modest £35 from Harrogate toy fair. I knew it it had been previously displayed but even after dusting it still doesn't look as clean as I would like. Has any one tried a damp cloth or steamer and if so is it OK?

Does this one also suffer from the collapsible stand?

Despite the dust I like it and think it is the best of the HE111's. It is a nice scheme and would look good even without the V1. Some photo's though I had a lot of problems with the colours for some reason and I'm still not happy.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1010837.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1010832.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/DCRanger_photos/Corgi/P1010828.jpg

[Sponge Bob]

Well done DC, that's a cracking price, I'd love one too but they all seem to be over £100 and I don't want one that badly :rolleyes:

[ZS-VAN]

Nicely done!!! :cool Still a model that eludes me!!! :(

[11SQNLDR]

DCR you sly dog:LOL:

That's a brilliant price mate - you done good;)

My fave of all He111's released to date, bagged mine from Perrys in the US before they went **** up

[Kubikali]

I know this Dutch site were they have the Doodlebug Heinkel listed for a mere 49,95 euro. Don't know if they actually have it in stock (just send them an e-mail to check this) and what shipping costs will be, but it anyone is interested...

Pointed a forumite to this site some time ago regarding the He111 and if I recall correctly all went well.


EDIT:
Got a reply. Model was listed but not in stock...

[prune]

Has any one tried a damp cloth or steamer and if so is it OK?



Try a wet wipe DC,should come up great.

[DCRanger]

Thanks Prune. I didn't have a wet wipe but I did have an anti static screen wipe and it seems to have done a very good job. I'm happy now.:)

After waiting for it to dry I had a close look at it and moved the lamp around as I did so. I noticed that the finish varies depending on how the light strikes it. Sometimes it has a matt finish and sometimes a slightly darker and slightly satin finish which is why my photo's looked a bit odd. I don't think I have come across that with any other model.