What yer bought this weekend???

[ascot]

Time to bring in an old favourite, stuck it in here as it could be any make or scale.

My latest additions are:
Corgi 1/72 P47 Bosch Buster (very nice too) D Day Mossie
Gemini Jets 1/400 BAW B747 set Wanula Dreaming & Nalangi Dreaming, 2 x C17 RAF & USAF :)

[admin]

Permanately glued !!!!!!

[plumstix]

This weekend I bought the 1:144 Dambusters Lanc and yesterday my Burmese P47 arrived via eBay.

[Snapper]

CDC Armour / Franklin Mint 1:72 scale B-25 Grumpy - nice model all in all. That was our bargain, was £70 got it for £35!

[ATC1]

Bad or good weekend depending how you look on it! I bought Gentleman Jim, Three Corsairs, Spitfire (Malan), White Stuka, all at Woodchurch air show which I have to say was excellent. Mind you the Corsairs were for youngster who has an absolute fascination with it absolutely made his day when he saw it flying.

[ascot]

Legends Me109 and Fw190 (now I like that one)

[Sailor.]

A Mossie night fighter landed in my emporium last weekend. Two questions:-
1. Does it want the optional radiator flaps putting on?
2. Will they bring a N/F Mossie out in 1/32?
Tally Ho chaps!

[Agent X20]

Interesting.. cos of course if anyone got wind of a fighterbomber Mossie, sales for the three announced glazed jobbies would fall away I would say somewhat rapidly.. If it aint apparent.. who's going to have room for the fourth 1/32 Mossie....

Agent X20

[Brad]

received on Friday
legends lightning
legends harrier
legends phantom
legends Tornado
legends Stuka
legends Zero
legends thunderbolt "boche buster"
AA32809 Mosquito FB VI
HC51019 Legends M4 Sherman "Toro" USMC Guam

[ascot]

Just bought myself a Dragon Wings F15D. Shogun 12th TFS 18thTFW. What a beauty http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/catalog/warbirds/ and goto F15..Nice looking FW190 on the site.

Ascot :)

[raff]

At Sandown,

1/72 G George Lanc.
The new Sardinia He 111
2x "Que Seras" yeah yeah, I know, but IMHO one of Corgi's best 1/144 offerings and at a tenner each I couldn't resist.

Managed to fight off a touch of the "must haves" for the Canberra ... who says I have no self control! ... well, ..... Mrs raff actually.

raff

[minter]

i think you said a naughty word there Raff, havnt heard anything about fines on this new forum

[The Defiant Man]

Minter

See the Elvington thread in events. It appears that this has yet to be decided upon!

TDM

[plumstix]

Arrived today via the miracle of eBay.
Mossie FBVI - RAF 211 Sqdn.
Avro York RAF

I love a bargain, me!!

[Agent X20]

Its me birthday on Saturday and I have Mrs Agent asking what do I want... bet I get a shirt....

Agent X20

[ascot]

Or a new pair of pyjamas :D

[C130]

Just got a great deal on the Cogi Duxford B-52.Mint cond.
Only prob is the wingtip castors wont stay in. :mad:
No suprises there!.

[Lofty]

Sardinian Heinkel HE-111
Rare opening of wallet for this season unless the lotto comes up trumps :p

[raff]

Sardinian Heinkel HE-111
Rare opening of wallet for this season unless the lotto comes up trumps :p

You could do worse Lofts .. I like it .. the sand is nicely broken up by the mottled dunkelgrun and the undersurfaces by extensive white theatre markings. It also has two extra 500 [?] kg. bombs supplied for fitting externally just forward of the bomb bay. These are painted yellow, which seems a bit strange, but I'm sure if Uncle Albert had anything to do with it will be "right".
My only minor critisism would be that the lower interior cockpit floor has been left blue, as per the adjacent under belly. Would have been better if it could have been an interior green.
As I say though ... a nice model. I'm looking forward to the Eastern Front one.

raff

[minter]

Its me birthday on Saturday and I have Mrs Agent asking what do I want... bet I get a shirt....

Agent X20


how true, the response i get is "Not another bl##dy plane!!"

[Agent X20]

Plane be better than a shirt..!!

[Kiwi Dave]

This week have bought:
White Vulcan - Anti Flash US$94.00
Legends Tornado - GBP15.49
Falklands Harrier GR.3 GBP10.49

[raff]

i think you said a naughty word there Raff, havnt heard anything about fines on this new forum


Thanks minter ... a bunch ... I was hoping nobody would notice that!
We will have to ask CFBC when he gets back if we are doing a "roll over" with the fines ... Anyway, I blame Agent.

raff

[raff]

This week have bought:
White Vulcan - Anti Flash US$94.00
Legends Tornado - GBP15.49
Falklands Harrier GR.3 GBP10.49


Hi Dave,

Good price on the Vulcan! I wish I'd known they were going for that over there. I've a mate flying back tomorrow .... he could have got me one!

raff

[Lofty]

Lookin' forward to the Eastern Front HE-111 as well Mr Raf(f) Will report back my findin's on the Sardine(?fishy shennanigans....AGENT?) when it arrives

[stumpytut]

Managed to purchase by pure fluke from a local fellow who didnt quite know what he had(but thought he did)... AA32803-464 Raaf Mossie for only £40.00 and in mint condition,box is pretty good too! still coming down off that one! :eek:
Also had a M****ille Messerschmitt and Immleman Stuka for £40.00 each in mint too!
Not a bad weekends work and leaves a bit spare for this one!

[Agent X20]

AA32802 or AA32803... there is a difference... :rolleyes:

[Kiwi Dave]

I've just bought the Legends Harrier from my retailer. It had the wrong price sticker on it and for the last few weeks I've been moving it to the back of the pile. Today when I went in the retailer was not there, just a girl behind the counter, so it's mine now!
I guess this is a case of buying something because it's cheap[er], but did I really want it anyway? Not sure if I'm the cleaver one, because I've got the model or my retailer is because he has my money.

[Agent X20]

and on you leaving the shop the dealer came out and stuck anothe wrong price on another Harrrier.. poor sod has to get rid of them somehow...

[plumstix]

Another one just arived by the miracle of eBay. British Caly Britannia and what a beaut it is.

[ascot]

Quiet weekend this one with nowt worth dabbling with on ebay...still saving for me 1/32 Mossie :)

[plumstix]

Just back from MZ and picked up the NASA Harrier at £10 minus the AA collectors club discount. Also Sunderland Black Peter.

[Kiwi Dave]

and on you leaving the shop the dealer came out and stuck anothe wrong price on another Harrrier.. poor sod has to get rid of them somehow...

There may be some truth to this. A couple of weeks ago when I first saw the wrong price sticker I went in the next day to buy it and I couldn't find it. Perhaps some other mug bought it and yes he may have put the sticker on another one to get rid of them. The retailers might be having a wager with one another to see who can flog off the most ugly Harriers!

As to the ugly Harrier I'm sure it was brought up on the previous forum and Albert Ross confirmed that the camoflage and gloss were correct fot the time period that is depicted.

[Agent X20]

Ah well c'est la vie.. I didnt even get a shirt....

Plumstix.........How much was Black Peter..?

[plumstix]

The full 45 sheets and have since seen it on a web site for a lot cheaper. Ripped off again!!

[ascot]

Plumstix

Never mind it may be worth something in a few years.

Well just picked up 1/400 Big Bird Virgin Box set 2 x B747-219B for £40 limited to 240 Worldwide. That's what I call limited.

Ascot :)

[Agent X20]

The full 45 sheets and have since seen it on a web site for a lot cheaper. Ripped off again!!

Rip off a float and go and ask fer yer money back... should'nt be allowed...

[CFBC]

Oh my, what did i buy today.....

1/32nd BBD
You Cawn Miss iT Liberator
New Mosquito Dday
CC Liberator
B17 Legends
Hercules Drone
Camberra
3 x Dragons Warbirds
Gulf War Chinook

and all at good prices!! :) Now - WHERE DO I hide it all..?

[plumstix]

Need to re-arrange the edges of the boxes a-la F-117 to make it past wife radar!!!

[raff]

Managed to purchase by pure fluke from a local fellow who didnt quite know what he had(but thought he did)... AA32803-464 Raaf Mossie for only £40.00 and in mint condition,box is pretty good too! still coming down off that one! :eek:
Also had a M****ille Messerschmitt and Immleman Stuka for £40.00 each in mint too!
Not a bad weekends work and leaves a bit spare for this one!


Cor! Well done sir!

An inspiration to newcomers collecting these things!

The're still some out there somewhere! :cool:

raff

[snafu]

Oh my, what did i buy today.....

1/32nd BBD
You Cawn Miss iT Liberator
New Mosquito Dday
CC Liberator
B17 Legends
Hercules Drone
Camberra
3 x Dragons Warbirds
Gulf War Chinook

and all at good prices!! :) Now - WHERE DO I hide it all..?

No wonder you had to go out and visit the cash machine :p

Our group of 'jolly boys' ended up with:
Dragon wings F15E 465th TTW
Dragon winigs 109G Grunherz
Corgi TU4 - and yes mine tips on its tail too :(
1/72 Coastal Command Lib
P47 Bonnie
2 x Dakotas
The new Vulcan

Very impressed with my first Dragon wings models. The F15 looks a treat :)

[raff]

No wonder you had to go out and visit the cash machine :p

Our group of 'jolly boys' ended up with:
Dragon wings F15E 465th TTW
Dragon winigs 109G Grunherz
Corgi TU4 - and yes mine tips on its tail too :(
1/72 Coastal Command Lib
P47 Bonnie
2 x Dakotas
The new Vulcan

Very impressed with my first Dragon wings models. The F15 looks a treat :)

Hi snafu

If you don't mind me asking ...what did you pay for the CC Liberator?

raff

[CFBC]

£45.00 I would say Mr RAFF..... As did I....... Ooops.

[snafu]

Correct CFBC. Other Libs though RAFF such as Booby Trap were up for £35.

[stumpytut]

AA32802 or AA32803... there is a difference... :rolleyes:


Sorry...Yes meant AA32802 'the rare one'

[raff]

CFBC, Snafu, Thanks for that.
£45! That's good.
Lowest I'd seen so far is £59. Looks like I'll be having one "for the loft" after all. :rolleyes:

P.S. After the recent shootings .. shouldn't that now be Collector from Bandit County?

[CFBC]

Mr Raff,

Yep, thats what I thought and acquired one, but soon ran out of money again.... You should be able to get one down South at a Toyfair coming-up......

"After the recent shootings .. shouldn't that now be Collector from Bandit County?"

Hmmm - Just shows you, but they came over the border from Stealths way I believe..... Rumour has it.....

[snafu]

Hopefully all the Lincoln bandits will stay out of Glanford Park for the big derby on the 21st august!

[BSteinIPMS]

I've finally found a 1/144 DC-3 in Eastern Airlines markings. I've got ten (or so) DC-3/C-47/Dakota/Skytrain AA models now.

Mrs. BSteinIPMS thinks all is not well with me....... :p

[plumstix]

Another two off eBay today. The 1:144 Coastal Command B17 and the 74 Squadron Spit. I've bought far too many in the last two weeks, the missus will skin me if she sees me stash!!

[Agent X20]

I've finally found a 1/144 DC-3 in Eastern Airlines markings. I've got ten (or so) DC-3/C-47/Dakota/Skytrain AA models now.

Mrs. BSteinIPMS thinks all is not well with me....... :p

Twas the KLM one that was hard to get..

[BSteinIPMS]

I didn't know that, Agent, thanks. There are two on eBay right now, one for the princely sum of $10.00! (oops, did I.....naw, saying "ten dollars" isn't the same as "a t----r".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36489&item=6917236782&rd=1

[Agent X20]

Think its down to where you are, as to what was/is short.. At times the AA one was hard to get, but then I picked up one for £5... The Lufthansa.. almost disapeared then some national chain of toyshops had a load of them at 9.99... The RAF T/C and BEA ones have always commanded a premium whereas the Air France Dak was loose change for a while.. but one by one you can knock em off.... Think if anything the later ones.. like the USAF and SAA ones will be hard to get..

[Lofty]

Any loan sharks out there wanna lend Uncle Lofty some money?
Cos i just right clicked on a buy it now Adolf Dickf(i)eld FW190
Oh the shame when Mrs Lofty realises where the housekeeping budget has gone...... :(
At this rate the 88mm will have to be sold and replaced with 20mm ack ack.......EVEN MORE SHAME :mad:

[plumstix]

Picked up another one from eBay yesterday. The USAF C17 for under a tenner - bargain. :)

[Lofty]

Gets worse........ have purchased Yankee Doodle B17 , Dragon Mustang and (dare i say it?) the Racecourse Hurricane.
Total creditcard meltdown......... :rolleyes:
I am so weak-after i promised not to get swept along :(

[NeilD]

bought my first 1/144 B17 ... 'Sentimental Journey'... I like th ebare metal (silver) schemes... think that was my favorite paint job on Sally B

oh, also spent £45 on a/c books which I've got to collect on Thurs..! well there were over 20 books so price each isnt bad (keep saying it enough times to try to convince myself!!)

I must go back and look at the 'this year i'll mostly be buying nothing' thread! :confused:
Neil.

[charley]

Sentimental Journey!

That is a nice model... very rare too, where did you get hold of that one from?

I wonder if we are gonna see a 1:72 B17 in the Silver Finish?

[NeilD]

e-bay.. £19 incl P&P... been keeping an eye out for it for a while... had to do a 'sniper' attack and put in a last minute bid, which I normally cant be bothered to do! :)

[CFBC]

e-bay.. £19 incl P&P... been keeping an eye out for it for a while... had to do a 'sniper' attack and put in a last minute bid, which I normally cant be bothered to do! :)
WHat you acquire N/D?

[NeilD]

B17 Sentimental Journey...! Keep-up CFBC !!! :D :D :p

[charley]

Nice work...

Ive been keeping my eyes peeled for B29 Hawg Wild. A couple of months ago they were flying around by the truck load...now couple of retailers wanting £35.00!

Oh well...

[WJP?]

I just picked up the Dragon 109 Black 6 and the F4U-1D - VMF-312 Okinawa. Both are very nice. I was pleased to see that Corgi added the number to landing gear door (gear down and in flight). Now, they just need the Hamilton Standard markings on the prop and I would be happy. Well.... maybe not completely happy.

[BSteinIPMS]

I've just priced a Sunderland, 'Black Peter', which costs all of $24.99 from Pete's Collectibles, a result of Pete clearing out his inventory prior to moving.

As a service to other forum members who may wish to take advantage of this sale, and not as a promotion of Pete, you can check this out at:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/Specials.asp

The moderators of this forum have kindly given their permission for this post, with the proviso that I acknowledge the other fine, reputable, and credible diecast dealers (some of whom are members of this forum who maintain Web sites worthy of visits) and that this post does not appear to promote one dealer over another. Fair enough.

Gentlemen, we thank you all.

[Sailor.]

Did not buy anything last weekend but got another (yawn) Spitfire...
:eek: :eek: FOR FREE :eek: :eek:
The bloke had bought it at an airshow ages ago, when he saw my humble little collection he forced it on me.
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA31903.htm

[NeilD]

The Dragon F15E is truely a lovely thing.. and now she is mine, all mine :D I also managed to 'win' a B29 on e-bay whilst I was out today.. how do these things happen :confused:

Neil

[Brad]

Did not buy anything last weekend but got another (yawn) Spitfire...
:eek: :eek: FOR FREE :eek: :eek:
The bloke had bought it at an airshow ages ago, when he saw my humble little collection he forced it on me.
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA31903.htm


For free? Donald duck for free? Such luck. That one commands a damn fine price on ebay!

[Brad]

I've just priced a Sunderland, 'Black Peter', which costs all of $24.99 from Pete's Collectibles, a result of Pete clearing out his inventory prior to moving.

As a service to other forum members who may wish to take advantage of this sale, and not as a promotion of Pete, you can check this out at:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/Specials.asp

The moderators of this forum have kindly given their permission for this post, with the proviso that I acknowledge the other fine, reputable, and credible diecast dealers (some of whom are members of this forum who maintain Web sites worthy of visits) and that this post does not appear to promote one dealer over another. Fair enough.

Gentlemen, we thank you all.

Yeah, i was thinking about posting this moving sale of Petes!. Highly advisable to get on his mailing list too. E-mail specials are a good thing!

[WJP?]

Boy, I wish I would have held off on some earlier purchases, I could have saved some money with this sale. I did breakdown and order Ball of Fire and the AA32003 Hurricane. Not that I needed either but couldn't resist the price.

I also went on kind of a Matchbox binge this week as well. Picked the Aleutian Tiger P40, Red Baron, both Me109s, and both Fw190s.

[Brad]

Just received a shipment from Pete's

Got the Canberra, MO Chance Corsair, South African Buccaneer, and the Racecourse Hurricane. Also got 2 Dragon F-15's, an F-18 and a F-16. Woo hoo!

[NeilD]

Brad.. very impressive ! didn't realise that there was another F-15 out yet?

Neil.

[Brad]

yeah, i got the F-15E Strike Eagle 405th TTW USAF and the F-15D 12th TFS 18th TFW Shogun. Very nice planes!

[Angels one-five]

Picked up the Mosquito/ Spitfire PR set for half price- Much approval from my better half on my frugal approach :D
Then blew the saving on the racecourse Hurricane :( DOH!

[minter]

sure ir wasnt because she liked the pink spit :D

[CFBC]

Picked-up the Hercules US Coast Guard, Plymouth Sunderland and the Dragon Black 6.....

All very nice.....

[Lofty]

Yankee Doodle crashlanded in frontroom-good job it was well packed :D
Mrs Lofty just about to reposition the Family jewels :D

[plumstix]

Just been to Hendon for the day and picked up AA32601 Lancaster B1. It's lovely to see the real thing before heading home with my very own. :D :D

[Angels one-five]

sure ir wasnt because she liked the pink spit :D
You could be onto something there - she thinks my blue hurricane is a pretty colour! Perhaps I should make my collecting take another direction! :D

[minter]

theres some nice coloured hunters ;)

[Martin Bull]

Just bought my first, and so far only, Leg End...

The Hans Hahn Fw190. The Novotny white aircraft was going cheap and is probably a better 'investment', but the Hahn aircraft has a truly great and typical colour scheme.

If only it weren't for that nasty fixed undercart..... :(

[ascot]

I'm waiting for the Black Spit as I have been underwhelmed with the selection so far. At least it will not have overspray :mad:

So nothin bought for weeks now apart from a shed load of Gem Jets.

[minter]

ive got one ordered, just wish i had the hurricane to go with it :(

[ascot]

No probs there for me old chap :D

Ascot :)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Nothing this weekend, did manage to fill two back catalogues last weekend with a Hun Hunter and Pilot Notes Spit.....

[Agent X20]

At least it will not have overspray :mad:


Might be the wrong shade of black old fruit... :D :D :D

[maple 01]

Coastal Command Lib :)
Yankee Doodle B-17
2 F-4Us
Zero
DB Hurricane
DW-K Spit

[charley]

Picked up B29 HAWG WILD today from Duxford... £25.00 bit over the odds but i have been looking for this beauty for ages. 10 a penny a few months back however when i decided i wanted one... couldn't find it! (unless i wanted to pay RRP :eek: )

Also picked up Lancaster JUST JANE! Been looking for this since May 03 when i went to East Kirkby to go on a taxi run!!!! great day out!

Apart from waiting for my BLACK 6 109 from CHC there is nothing else i really want :( Thats it no more corgi's till 2005... :( What an earth am i gonna get for christmas!!!!

In fact ive been buying the odd 'airfix' kit at the moment...plugging the holes in my collection which i know Corgi are unlikely to buil so i bought the following this weekend

L4 Piper Cub
Supermarine S6B
Tiger Moth
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Blenheim.... now all ive gotta do is build em!!!!! :rolleyes:

[charley]

...when are the 2005 Corgi releases announced????

[goonybird]

I've found the best way to find out what's next is to subscribe to dealers emails/newsletters (2 come to mind) I think its usually around October, as Corgi usually publicly preview them in November at the Heathrow fair at the Visitor center. (the Sunday one). Damn good time to moan at Corgi as well. Although in April the 1/32nd Mossie did look rather impressive. But NOOO Civil.:rolleyes:

[spock1]

I'm waiting for the Black Spit as I have been underwhelmed with the selection so far. At least it will not have overspray :mad:

So nothin bought for weeks now apart from a shed load of Gem Jets.

:D M'Lud Ascot,

Black is Black but please don't tempt fate!! :eek:

:cool: A shed load of G-Jets now thats a lot bearing in mind they take up so little space!! :cool:

PS Take it both wings of the Mansion now full if having to resort to the shed ?? :D

[no4mkit]

just arrived from a clearance sale by a certain US dealer are the Acroma Stuka (32504), Dragon Black 6, and my first Corgi jet fighter, the 12 Sqn Buccaneer (34102). Strictly WWII for me usually, but the Bucc is an old favorite, especially in that scheme, and more so at $20!

Also finally got the NF Mossie, so I don't have to kick myself anymore for missing out. :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Picked up B29 HAWG WILD today from Duxford... £25.00 bit over the odds but i have been looking for this beauty for ages. 10 a penny a few months back however when i decided i wanted one... couldn't find it! (unless i wanted to pay RRP :eek: )


Typical... know the feeling well... them ****** desert Hurricanes were £7 once upon a time.. why did I not pick one up then...!! have to pay at least a tenner now..!!

Mr Rifle..
The Bucc will fit in if you paint some black and white stripes on it....

[minter]

a black zero as well maybe ;)

[no4mkit]

hmmm... not a bad idea there Agent. Is that a future Limited Edition by LoftyAgent Ent. or are you tied up with the demand in Yorks for now? ;)

[G-force]

Just bought a replacement 74 Sqd "Tigers" Lightning. Can't afford to buy anything for a long time

[ascot]

All I have ordered is a couple of the Special Mossies but tempted with a Canberra. :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Finally manged to get logged in to order a Rudel Dora*..... (well I think I did...).. the commissionaires have hopefully saved me a couple of Mossies and from another fine dealer, one or two NGNG's.... Now just got to source these other Dora thingys...

From famine to feast... dust off the spreadsheet..!!!

[CFBC]

Bagged and taggedmyself two Dday Hurri's, one Racecourse (Stealth Erghh) Hurricane, Dora on the wayhey.....

Got a mountain of Dragon stuff I want now though..... :o

See what Sunday brings?

Typhoon anyone?? <COUGH>

[Angels one-five]

Just picked up AA32601 Lancaster P-OS of 467 Sqd for 40 quid! My first heavy bomber.... why do I feel that there are more to come? :o

[Agent X20]

............cos next in line is 32602.... at least you are purchasing them in the right order....

[ascot]

Another quiet w/e on the buying front me thinks as I am working Sat and on Sun it's out on the razz. :p

[plumstix]

Just bought a 1:72 Memphis Belle from the Bay with constant prompting from the missus. Could it be that she is becoming a convert? Firstly a couple of weeks ago at Hendon she tells me to buy the 1:72 Lanc when I'm umming and arring about the price, then she buys a print of a Lanc and I have to hang it in the front room for her, then she almost commands me to get a Memphis Belle. Does anyone know if any company makes diecast stringbags, especially Tiger Moths, in 1:72? I think she would definitely get hooked on the collecting lark then!!

[Agent X20]

You puttin something in her tea..? Mr Plumstix.. If so please let me into your secret.. you can PM me if you like...!!!

[plumstix]

No, Agent, not guilty your honour. I'm totally baffled!

[Agent X20]

I'd keep a eye on the patient then.... :) :) :)

[BSteinIPMS]

Does she have any unmarried sisters? :)

[BSteinIPMS]

and on Sun it's out on the razz. :p

Um, I'm sorry, out on the what? :confused: :)

[plumstix]

Does she have any unmarried sisters? :)


Sorry Bob, but no.

[maple 01]

Bob

Razz

1. To steal or obtain (often by less than honest means)- 'I'm off to razz some Corgi Zeros'
2. To seek light refreshment of an evening with a group of friends- frequently involving alcohol and ending up somewhere strange with a new and unexpected partner :eek: :o :)

Possibly naval in origin

Hope this helps

Similar to 'going on a bender' (phrase no longer popular in the UK) :D


Regards

-Nick

[Gambit]

I bought a Tornado (45 Sqn Honington) and a Phantom (Cam Ranh Bay) from a shop after they had found them during a cleanup. Now their in my garage under the bench until I can make some room and get them by the Mrs (she who must be obeyed). I also picked up the new Canberra and some Dragon tanks. Waiting for the new Heinkel and a shipment from Texas.

[BSteinIPMS]

Thanks, Maple, it's always nice to have an interpreter when dealing with the English language..... :)

Hmmmm, out on the razz......to get blitzed, plastered, hammered, to consume from between six to eight Newcastle Brown Ales and a pizza, to make a reservation at the detox center......

Ascot, why didn't you take me with you? :confused:

And although one's resistance is low at this point, to say nothing of the clarity of one's eyesight, I have a friend who claims he's never gone to bed with an ugly girl.

Woke up with some, mind. :eek:

[ascot]

Um, I'm sorry, out on the what? :confused: :)

Well I have been on the Razz all day and am blootered. Maples description is spot on. Bob next time you are over the pond let me know and we will do a pub crawl.

Ascot :)

[CFBC]

Well - Ended up with two Wright Flyers (high/low spec), Stuka Imm, B52 a couple of Lanc Osprey books and a 50 pence Flypast Vulcan pullout which references all the Vulcans (1992) - Very goood........

Oh.... And a Racecourse Hurricane <await a Grghh from Stealth>

And B/S - When your over this way, we can all go for that pub crawl perhaps??!!??!! ;)

[minter]

well thats it i've succumed and bought the night sorties hienkel couldnt hang on any longer.I'm for it now,anybody know any good park benches or flyovers in can sleep under :o

[BSteinIPMS]

And B/S - When your over this way, we can all go for that pub crawl perhaps??!!??!! ;)

CFBC,

"B/S?" Have you been talking to my wife again? :eek: She thinks I'm full of it.....sigh.

And yes, perhaps we ought to start thinking about organizing the First Annual Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Aviation Forum Collectors Convention, Fish & Chips Orgy, and Pub Crawl.....

Where do I sign up? :D

[CFBC]

CFBC,

"B/S?" Have you been talking to my wife again? :eek: She thinks I'm full of it.....sigh.

And yes, perhaps we ought to start thinking about organizing the First Annual Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Aviation Forum Collectors Convention, Fish & Chips Orgy, and Pub Crawl.....

Where do I sign up? :D
Mr B/S - I have not been speaking to your wife that I am aware of....., unless she uses those 0845 numbers late at night and "breathes heavily" down the phone? As for the "First Annual Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Aviation Forum Collectors Convention, Fish & Chips Orgy, and Pub Crawl....." - Hmmm

I am ok with the first and third idea.... As for the second.... Your on YOUR own, sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

[Typhoon-MKV]

A BoB fighter set from Mr Lofty - thanks Mr Lofty excellent condition by the way....

A Typhoon Print from the Jordy bloke at Duxford, a number of old Duxford Programmes and a BBMF mag (missed that one didn't you CFBC :p )....

[CFBC]

:( Doh!!!

Kept that quiet......!!! ;)

[spock1]

blootered. Ascot :)

:D Another one for the UT though seemingly not in the database. I suspect another variation on the 'had a few' theme!! :confused:

Pub Crawl - Now theres an excellent idea!!! :D

[Lofty]

Not sure i'm up for an orgy with a packet of fish n' chips....... :p

[ascot]

Did someone mention an Orgy :p

[Agent X20]

Gawd.. it wouldnt get further than Pub 1..... I want a Tiffie.. I want a Connie.... I'll have anything with a pair of Hercules'.. (Thats Bristols to the uninitiated..).. yes can see that going all the way to the chippy..!!!

[CFBC]

Hmm. What I am worried baout Agentx is our friends over the water drinking pints..... Not sure they can h***le em....... :)

As for chish *** fips....... Yes, please...... ;)

[Agent X20]

Naw they couldnt handle them .....the last time the Brits went to war with them (Sandals 1988 Royal Carribean Jamaica - B52's.... yould have been proud of Agent.. they (Yankee vet peeps..) had all fallen over in the bar... seems I was the only Brit that knew what a Thud was so they kinda took to me and initiated this drinking fest .....5 of them .. one of me...well with 5 of them down.. Agent got up.. stood up walked out..into the sea and gloriously upchucked... I died three times that night..... The whole effort was repeated the next night, but alas it was purely a home game... Agent not that ferkin stupid....)

Have spent the last 15 odd years trying to find out what a B52 is.... :D :D :D

[plumstix]

Have spent the last 15 odd years trying to find out what a B52 is.... :D :D :D


Big sod, 8 engines!! ;) ;) ;)

[Kiwi Dave]

Been shopping on eBay and bought Dragon F-15D for US$19.99/GBP11.23 and another Falklands Chinook for US$38.99/GBP21.78 BIN.

[ascot]

$19.99 excelent value for an F15D and I presume that includes shipping. Excellent :)

[raff]

Not sure i'm up for an orgy with a packet of fish n' chips....... :p

I don't blame you ... you'd certainly know about it if you came in contact with the vinegar :eek:

This week -end? The D-Day Hurricane, a RAE Viscount and was given a Brian Lane Legends Spitfire by "Flypast" for taking out a subscription. [So got off quite lightly for a change].
Is it my imagination, or is that Spitfire quite a nice little model? I saw the Harrier that has attracted so much Flak too. Hard to believe they're by the same manufacturer.

raff

[Typhoon-MKV]

Been shopping on eBay and bought Dragon F-15D for US$19.99/GBP11.23 and another Falklands Chinook for US$38.99/GBP21.78 BIN.

You lucky so and so - the Chinook was fetching £45.00 at Duxford....

[CFBC]

Dora Dora Dora!!!! Very nice.... Fast shipping from Far East too.....

Also, litrally just acquired a 1/32nd JJ Mustang via Evilbay..... Reasonable price also!!! :). Wonder if the ship[ping will be as quick as it's in the UK?

[scramble]

Got my first P-51D 1/32nd scale BBD. its Superb! imho its the best Corgi has made yet. I'm think of collecting mostly 1/32nd scale now. Help!!

[G-force]

Don't worry Scramble, you'll soon snap out of it when you see the rest of them.

[snafu]

Don't agree there G-Force.

The Spit's beautiful, just like the P-51. Can't wait for the ME109G to arrive :)

[CFBC]

Oh G/F, please....:)

The Spits ARE lovely...... The Battle worn and scarred Spitfire is great, the other P51 Stinger, not bad, but at the price it's going for at present a good buy along with the Old Crow.... If you only mean the P51's........

Scramble.... If you have the room of that Island of yours..... Go fo it.....

[scramble]

Oh G/F, please....:)

The Spits ARE lovely...... The Battle worn and scarred Spitfire is great, the other P51 Stinger, not bad, but at the price it's going for at present a good buy along with the Old Crow.... If you only mean the P51's........

Scramble.... If you have the room of that Island of yours..... Go fo it.....

Thanks will have to reclaim land from the sea. Old crow is in the sights!

[CFBC]

Thanks will have to reclaim land from the sea. Old crow is in the sights!

Yeah - GO for it!!!!!!!!!!!! You ain't got a mansion have you like Ascot?

I hear it's a very nice Island.... Was a kid last time I was there and as such did not visit many aviation related places....... Fancy a re-trip......!! :)

Bit of sun too.....

[minter]

just read a book about Malta and the siege,lots of great eyewitness stories,a lot about warburton,book by a guy named Holland,couldnt put it down,.....oh sorry this should be in a different thread ;)

[Daedalus]

I visited Malta a couple of years ago and paid a visit to the Museum at Takali. There were more aircraft in the museum than I expected (the Hurricane recovered from the sea, Spitfire, Sea Hawk, Fiat G91, DC3, Flying Flea replica etc + an Aviation Archive Britannia !!!). The Museum was interesting and would recommend a visit by anyone going to Malta. Its also amazing that there were quite a few airfields and landing grounds on such a small island.

A lot of the published colour pictures taken at Takali show Medina in the background, which seems to have changed very little.

[scramble]

I visited Malta a couple of years ago and paid a visit to the Museum at Takali. There were more aircraft in the museum than I expected (the Hurricane recovered from the sea, Spitfire, Sea Hawk, Fiat G91, DC3, Flying Flea replica etc + an Aviation Archive Britannia !!!). The Museum was interesting and would recommend a visit by anyone going to Malta. Its also amazing that there were quite a few airfields and landing grounds on such a small island.

A lot of the published colour pictures taken at Takali show Medina in the background, which seems to have changed very little.

Hello Daedalus
Lastest news that the museum acquired a Swordfish from Canada for their collection.

Plans are that they have most of the exhibits outside, that is when they manage to rebuilt a RAf Hangar (they have to dismantle it first from Hal-Far airfield) and put it in Ta Kali. The Hurricane is nearly finished and should also make a taxi run next year for the WW2 anniversary.

[scramble]

just read a book about Malta and the siege,lots of great eyewitness stories,a lot about warburton,book by a guy named Holland,couldnt put it down,.....oh sorry this should be in a different thread ;)

I just read that book about Warburton, it gives you an idea who these brave pilots were and did during those terrible times.

[scramble]

Yeah - GO for it!!!!!!!!!!!! You ain't got a mansion have you like Ascot?

I hear it's a very nice Island.... Was a kid last time I was there and as such did not visit many aviation related places....... Fancy a re-trip......!! :)

Bit of sun too.....
It changed a lot from the time you mentioned.
a bit overcrowded too, but we still welcome tourists!!

No mansion for me, space is limited here as you said.

In the last weekend of September there is the Malta International Airshow. with participants from Italy, US Navy, USAirforce, the Netherlands etc. it always attracts the crowds!(I should get commission from the toursist board !)

[ascot]

Not AA but it will be used for the odd a/c photo my latest purchase is a 28mm to 105mm f3.5-4.5 II usm lens for 100 notes. It's safely hidden in my camera bag......result :D

[Kiwi Dave]

Bought my first Britannia today, BOAC 48602.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Victor Mk2 for £16.00

[goonybird]

Coventry today, twa connie (white one) £5 (this is a spare one), Gulf latest gray Buccaneer £16 , not bad for a small show. no doubt the bucc will be a fiver in a couple of months.

[ascot]

Coventry today, twa connie (white one) £5 (this is a spare one), Gulf latest gray Buccaneer £16 , not bad for a small show. no doubt the bucc will be a fiver in a couple of months.

Well I'll give it a couple of months then :D

Ascot :)

[Agent X20]

twa connie (white one)

They were going for upwards of £40 at one time..!!

[CFBC]

Victor Mk2 for £16.00
Plus postage Mr Stealth!!!! ;)

[snafu]

More Dragon's for me:

Golden Dragons F18 £18.50
19th TFS F16C £16.50

Pops bought the Miss Monookie set for £40

[Agent Carr]

NF Mossie missing the cert but who cares when it only cost £20 (Anyone got a spare cert they dont require!!!!!!!).

[minter]

from what i have read on here you can get one "written" for you, just pick a number ;)

[barretpa]

ordered my first Dragon me109 and the Gaincorp raptor couldnt help my self,have to sneak them past Mrs B or work out a deal with her :eek: :eek:

[minter]

get em delivered to a relative ;)

[barretpa]

Nah i'll risk it wont hurt too much

[minter]

good luck ,all us forum members are with you in spirit :)

[raff]

Bought my first Britannia today, BOAC 48602.

Dave,

IMHO that was the best version they produced [along with the RAF 48604]. The A&AEE version is a nice one too.

May I ask what you paid for it? They seem to be around £25 - £35 here ... about the original rrp.
I've a Kiwi mate over at the moment on secondment. He's going home for a couple of weeks at Christmas .. if they're much cheaper he can make himself useful [for a change] and bring me one back! :D

raff

[Kiwi Dave]

Bought another Britannia today! Monarch Airlines.
Paid NZ$50 each for them. Normal retail in NZ for them (price stickers still on the back) is NZ$149.95.
This is a result of my retailer dying a few weeks ago and his daughter having a clear out in the shop, mostly Britannias and Comets. I'm up to my old tricks of putting something not very interesting on top of the boxes so that no one else knows they are there and I'm picking them off one by one! :)

[Agent X20]

Any Cunard ones there Kiwi..!!

[Kiwi Dave]

No, No Cunard Eagle Airways and if there was it would be mine!

[Agent X20]

Yep... most probably the hardest to obtain civil diecast...

[Angels one-five]

Just picked up the Corgi OTU Hurricane IIc. Looks great - and the cannon stubs, surely a teaser for next year...? A IIc night intruder perhaps :)

[Kiwi Dave]

Bought 3 Comets:
48501 BEA
48503 RAF Transport Command
31401 Raspberry Ripple

[central]

Gone a bit mad on the Bay over the last week. Spent £35 on a BOAC Connie - expensive, but my last Connie. Need to hide that one on the credit card bill !Still looking for a BOAC Comet which will no doubt cost even more.

Also bought -

BOAC Lancastrian : £10 (don't like it, but in that area of picking up the last few 1:144 scales that I need to complete the set!)
Confederate AF B29/P51/P47 : £17

Now that I have most of the 1:144 scale stuff I've started to dip a toe in the 1:72 scale, but only stuff I can buy for under a tenner, although I'm on a slippery slope here I guess !

4FTS Hunter : £7
Daphne 7 Corsair : £7.50

Bought a few StarJet 1:500 Civils from a bloke in Germany at £2.50 each which he ships at cost - about 6 Euros. Now that is a bargin.

Cheers.

Central.

[Horrido!]

Pile of Dragon Mustangs at US prices, 2 Gaincorps, some Minichamps and Exoto cars from Germany, groceries from Tesco & Sainsburys.

Horrido!

[CFBC]

Hmm. Interesting... We seeing more decent prics on Dragins Horrido....... What - No trains? :eek: (yawn)

[Agent X20]

Today

Jim Mustang
Korean Mustang
NGNG (more than one)
D Day set - was cheap and nearly completes the Dak collection
Drone Phantom - even cheaper
Grey Bucc
Camo Lightning
D Day Mossie..

.. a French York.. finally have one..

.. and finally a Yeager for a tenner.... (Dragon)

Snuck about 75% past Mrs Agent!!

[Lofty]

Nought wrong with Chuff Chuff's CFBC...... :mad:

[Agent X20]

Today

Jim Mustang
Korean Mustang
NGNG (more than one)
D Day set - was cheap and nearly completes the Dak collection
Drone Phantom - even cheaper
Grey Bucc
Camo Lightning
D Day Mossie..

.. a French York.. finally have one..

.. and finally a Yeager for a tenner.... (Dragon)

Snuck about 75% past Mrs Agent!!


ooops left loft door open .. and a NGNG has decided to return to terra firma missing Mrs Agent by inches.. blast..!! Fortunately not a crease in sight..(the NGNG is okay too. :D :D :D .) the Royal Mail must really clobber them...!!

[goonybird]

Unfortunately not much today, just the Vulcan tanker, which leaves the b17 legends to complete all 1/144th. Gray 34105 bucc in the week off the local market, last one, absolute bargain at 12 notes!- wont care if they get cheaper at that!! :)

[Agent X20]

Bugger.. mine was £15..!!

I was late there too, evidently according to another Vulcan, I just missed you Mr G Bird...

Prices were certainly a lot firmer than I had expected them to be.. the cheapest Leg Ends were £8...

.. one thing..... not a D Day Spit to be had anywhere.. wonder where they are all sitting..????

Thos 1:18 planes are ****** excellent for the money. (£35 notes...) and then you have the afternmarket stuff for them... Mk 1 Spits to Mk 9....!!! wish I had the space.. evidently the Dora is a lovely bit of kit..

[CFBC]

PPM Liberator and E/S DC3 via Evilbay...... :)

I am starting to miss toyfairs...... :(

[minter]

saw sunderland black peter at a local market for £16 worth it do you think?

[Agent X20]

Yes.. it was that at one of the main dealers.. but they seemed to have pulled it.. Sunderlands were going for good money but the last two the BOAC and Black un are taking some time to hit the secondary market at a reasonable gain from the bottom.. £16 to me sounds bottom.. but there will always be someone out there that has paid a tenner..!!!

[Lofty]

He said it again!!!!!......
Got Dragon ME109-G's Gabes and Black 6 at approx 27 quid the pair! inc shipping :D

[raff]

Nowt. :( Saving me pennies for Brentwood.

raff

[plumstix]

Same here, Raff.

[Agent X20]

Woudnt be too hopeful, from your posts, Mr raff, its would appear that you have most of the models that were there at Huntingdon.. and they were not that much cheaper.. Mossies TT were still £25.. Latest one £20.. Had to really hunt to find the fighters at a tenner, but no Hurricanes at that price.. only American stuff... However if you are still after a Liberator or two, you would not be disapointed.. (although I would state that owing to the size of the boxes and the number of airshows that some of the exibits must have been to, some of the dealer/trader stock is looking very tatty...)

[raff]

Yup.
I can understand that it must be frustrating for dealers to have to keep putting the same boxes back in the van time after time. After a while it must be tempting to forget about TLC and just sling 'em in the back and move on. Eventually it shows.

Liberators? After reading some of reviews on here I'm thinking about a PPMama, but apart from her I'm well and truly "liberated", ... and even she can wait until the price loses some of it's "new release" sheen.

Main reason I'm going is to pick up my Russian Heinkels and another D-day Hurricane from my "pusher" and then I'll see what I can find after that.

No chance you can get along?

raff

[Gambit]

Any Cunard ones there Kiwi..!!

There are some Cunard Britannias at http://www.spitcrazy.com/corgipage.htm for 46 GBP which seems rather high.

[Agent X20]

Many thanks for that... I have found a UK source at the weekend selling at £45..... so it looks like a little more than a tenner here......

(bum)

[Agent X20]

Raff

I will try to get to Brentwood...

D Day Hurris and Racecourse were about £18.. the Heinkels were well expensive.. looks quite a nice model....

The chat was they reckoned that some of the earlier ones were getting short.. No 2 and 3.... but some of those guys* there would sell yer grandmother... one promised that the D Day Mossie (latest) would definitely be £45-50 next month as he liberated me of two tenors... best deal at Huntingdon was NGNG at a tenor... there we go the three tenors..!!

* the ones with about 10 AA's in total on show... not the regulars.. :) :) :)

Am really not sure what I want to collect now... last Sunday was just therapy.... Have to trim the scope of the collection...

[charley]

BLACK 6 from Dragon Wings now sits proudly in my collection! Neatly tucked under the wing of Lancaster S-Sugar! Great model of one of my favourite aeroplanes...can still here that DB Engine roar... :(
Picked it up from CHC at Biggin Hill so saved on P&P also picked up P51 Dooleybird! Baffles me why that aeroplane has a very 'American' paint scheme???? :confused:

Decided to go for the Anti-tank Hurricane but they had sold out! Doh! :rolleyes: Nice model though. Anyway, nice work boys :)

As you can see my 'one of each' policy would have taken a bit of a hit... Mustangs don't count cos i just love 'Nose Art'!!!!! :D

Some good stuff at Biggin Hill including some very very cheap liberators!!! I was very very very tempted however fortunatly My 'Strawberry Bitch' won't be getting a companion! :D

[Lofty]

Dambusters 1/72 Lanc :) , should be enough for Mrs Lofty to wield a big stick and give me the beating i so richly deserve :(

[barretpa]

Picked up a matchbox Fw 190A not a bad little model for the price, this is only my second matchbox have had an F6F-5 Hellcat for quite a few years,had resisted buying any more but for the money they are quite good value

[NeilD]

collected a large box fromthe post office this afternoon containing a Transocean Strat, Esso Express B29 and a 1/72 RCAF Lanc... oh dear I've finally gone to the dark side and bought my first 1/72 bomber... another one for the 'where am i gonna put that' pile...!!!! oh yes also picked up a Parcelforce Viscount today..

Neil.

[Albert Ross]

My Patrouille Suisse Hunter and blue (thank God they got the colour right) Royal Navy Sea King arrived. Well pleased that evrything is okay with both.
In fact the Hunter could be the best one yet.

[Typhoon-MKV]

... oh dear I've finally gone to the dark side and bought my first 1/72 bomber... Neil.

Welcome - it is strong in this one.....

Now where CFBC with the Star Wars quotes when you need him!!!!

[CFBC]

Here............ Oh my....... Where r u all day!!!!!!!! :p

"The Force is strong in this one"

"Use the Force NeilD"

Anymore? ;)

[CFBC]

collected a large box fromthe post office this afternoon containing a Transocean Strat, Esso Express B29 and a 1/72 RCAF Lanc... oh dear I've finally gone to the dark side and bought my first 1/72 bomber... another one for the 'where am i gonna put that' pile...!!!! oh yes also picked up a Parcelforce Viscount today..

Neil.

Neild - Which 1/72nd Lanc then?

[Agent X20]

In fact the Hunter could be the best one yet.

Better than Mr Cocks....??

[NeilD]

Neild - Which 1/72nd Lanc then?

The RCAF search n rescue one... really nice, but a bit of a big lump! hopefully the glass shelves will hold it - that is once i get around to buying another cabinet..

Neil.

[minter]

have a displaying problem too, g-george and night he111 lined up looking for somewhere to park :o

[ascot]

Still Corgiless in the new dep't missed out on a Vulcan as me mum phoned just before me bid and by the time I had finished nattering the auction was over...always next time :rolleyes:

[Gambit]

I bought the following during the last few weeks:
RCAF Lancaster $59 USD (clearance sale)
1:72 B17G Memphis Belle $59 (clearance sale)
Cam Ranh Bay Phantom $36
Dragon F15D Shogun $36

[Red Leader]

Sounds like you got some good deals there Gambit! That Phantom in my opinion is the best Corgi have made. It's my favourite by F4 by far!

[Gambit]

I was also surprised at the low prices, especially for the lancaster and B17.
Actually it was the stores distributer that was clearing them out.
Usually I have to import them, so it was great to buy them locally without the hassle of postage, currency exchange and customs.
Unfortunately, I have spent my budget and will have to think of some clever excuse to get some cash for the new releases.

[barretpa]

picked up the dragon wings Trop Me 109 for $35AUS first Dragon Wings in my collection,quite impressed with the quality,detail & moving parts, especially considering the price when compared with corgi. Also brought the 1:32 Spit Alan Deere ( need the Kiwi connection ) paid $125 AUS which was a bargin over here :D :D

[Agent X20]

Cam Ranh Bay Phantom $36


Thats the star.. (a ce moment) people looking for this one on other forums.. Best Phantom of the lot.. out of 11 we get 1 Camo Nam one and 1 carrier one..... pathetic... :mad: :mad: :mad:

[barretpa]

How bout an F-4G wild weasel :cool:

[Agent X20]

How about some E's...

[barretpa]

Great idea, think corgi could revisit this with some slight mods

[Agent X20]

Think McDonnell Douglas sold em all over the world and what do we get.. Black Bunnies and Blue Angels.... I mean where is me Thunderbirds one..!!!!

[barretpa]

Whot bout Cunningham & Driscoll's F4-J first Aces of the Vietnam War

[ascot]

I tried to get the Armour one the other day but was out bid.....waiting for the next one to come along but would prefer a Corgi one any day. Has to be the most famous F4 of them all.

[charley]

You boy's havent been buying much recently! :p

Ive decided to have a go at the French Corsair! Only model im going for in the 2nd half catalogue! :( May wait till nearer Christmas though... £15 quids worth will do!!!!

[The Defiant Man]

I reckon you'll regret not getting the black Spit when it comes out - it's gonna be a winner... :)

[Agent X20]

If it is I'll just spray one of my Ducks black....!!

[central]

Well after months of searching I found a Cunard Britannia in a shop in Edinburgh and at £35 I just had to have it (sorry Agent).

Also picked up a Rough Diamonds Hunter for a tenner at a local swap meet.

Also, there still seems to be some serious dumping of Star Jets 1:500 civies on the Bay, particularly by German sellers. Picked up 14 in the last week and have paid less than £4 for each of them. Picked up a Varig MD11 for Euro 1.99 !! Might have to pack em all up again though, if we are getting some more Corgi civies next year.

Keep em coming

Central.

[Agent X20]

Central... I do have a dealer that has them for £45 so you have done well... theres all this talk about Ducks and Aussie Mossies being rare.. think the Cunard and now the BUA Brit as well are a darn sight rarer..

[central]

Agent

I would add the BOAC 707 and Capital Viscount to the list. Never see either of these on the Bay. Kicking myself a bit as I was sure I had the Capital Viscount in my collection and let several pass me by a few years ago, thinking that I already had one. But then again perhaps the wife and / or kids have hidden it for a laugh - that's the type of people they are !

Cheers.

Central.

[Lofty]

Have on order the ltd edition Dragon Italian ME109 from the USA

[Kiwi Dave]

I bought the Vulcan K.2 tanker today on ebay for GBP25.00. :)

[goonybird]

Sob! Sold my Buccaneer 208 Sqn (the latest one)for £14.50 on Evilbay. Then undercharged the postage by 80p!! Sob! :-(

[The Defiant Man]

If it is I'll just spray one of my Ducks black....!!

Noooooo, Agent, don't make Ducks an even more endangered species.....

[Kiwi Dave]

Picked up the Laker Airways Britannia on eBay today for US$13.00/GBP7.29. :)

[Agent X20]

Good one.. bet the postage was nearly the same again..!!!

[Kiwi Dave]

If only!!...postage is often more than the model itself, but, as I have said before still much cheaper than buying from my retailer. For example a Britannia, Tornado or Buccaneer retails for approx GBP55.00. I paid a total of GBP19.00 for my Britannia.

[Agent X20]

International trade or local to NZ..? if International then £19 is good cos they are heavy wee beasties.. them and Stratocruisers..!!

[Kiwi Dave]

Ireland!...... Do you know this message was too short, must be at least 10 characters long, should be long enough now! :)

[scramble]

Canberra finally landed and I also got the Mosquito TT last week.
this week I Picked up a couple of Leg ends Streig Corsair and Nooky booky, and also a Revell Tornado, very very cool!cool:

[Agent X20]

Ireland!...... Do you know this message was too short, must be at least 10 characters long, should be long enough now! :)

Yer location stated Invarcargill New Zealand.... :confused:

[CFBC]

Have on order the ltd edition Dragon Italian ME109 from the USA
<cough> <cough>

[minter]

some ones going to be over £50 poorer this weekend when the bidding stops for a white stuka,most iv'e seen that one go for,didnt know it was getting that scarce

[Agent X20]

Ah well hope springs....!!!

Could understand the 'snake one' eventually going for that sort of money...

[Agent X20]

Any way, this week, rather than weekend.. Blue Club Hurricane..... (from Corgi as I thought it best to renew the subscription......) Doors are now closed on this one... but only as of last week.... CFBC did you get the last one...??

P.S. They evidently have lots of Viscounts left so there is no need to pay the E Bay prices... £29.99 plus £9 for your membership...

Wonder what 2005 will bring...

[Lofty]

Bad Hack you have there CFBC :D

[spock1]

Bad Hack you have there CFBC :D

;) He obviously is not eating enough orange's......... :D

[Brad]

Just received the following shipment:

Federal German Navy Tornado
Peplow Hurricane
He111 Heinkel Winter, Russia

So far the Heinkel is my favorite of the 3, in fact it looks as if it will be my favorite Heinkel.

Tornado is well done, the gray is darker than it appears on the box which makes it look even nicer.

The hurricane is nice, but ho-hum, just another hurricane.

[ascot]

At last after over a month of nowt we are back on track with a Desert Storm Buccaneer for £11.50 & 1/72 Dambusters Lanc for £47. I have been after one of these for a while. :) plus a couple of Swiss Non aero Hunters and a Peplow Hurricane which have been on pre order.

Ascot :)

[Kiwi Dave]

Bought AA48505 Comet A&AEE today for NZ$75.00. I started collecting 11.5 months ago and this is my 50th diecast model. :)

[Lofty]

CFBC last week visited Lofty Towers and kindly brought with him....
1/72 DAMBUSTERS LANC
1/72 COASTAL LIBBY
1/72 HEINKEL "RUSSIAN FRONT"
Now have to say the c/c Libby is probably the best model by Corgi yet :eek:
I recommend you beat up your Bank Manager to purchase this beastie immediately!!!!!
Heinkel would be the best variant yet if i hadn't got a "friday afternoon Duffer" :(

[Agent X20]

Respect.... if you can get that into the loft in one go..!! :D

[Lofty]

They are sat in the lounge at the mo....with Mrs Lofty scowling at them and me.... :rolleyes:
You can see the mental arithmatic going on in her head workin' out how many Diamond encrusted jewels she coulda got instead :o
Shame eh? :p

[CFBC]

Just to point ou here Lofty I was merely a "carrier" in all this!!!! I do feel for Mrs Lofty....... ;)

Ive just picked-up the French Corsair myself and the DDay Hurri......

[Lofty]

Carrier huh? More like a pusher, feedin' me habit!!!!! :D

[Agent X20]

They are sat in the lounge at the mo....with Mrs Lofty scowling at them and me.... :rolleyes:
You can see the mental arithmatic going on in her head workin' out how many Diamond encrusted jewels she coulda got instead :o
Shame eh? :p

Naw.. if they are in boxes, they equate to shoes..... Apart from the money, am sure they are thinking how the hell am I gonna get rid of these when he runs off with the au pair...

[Lofty]

Shoes....Don't even go there :mad:

[minter]

Naw.. if they are in boxes, they equate to shoes..... Apart from the money, am sure they are thinking how the hell am I gonna get rid of these when he runs off with the au pair...

ohhhh no! if the au pair wanted me... then she takes me AAs as well!

[Agent X20]

Has she got ginger hair and rotten teeth....?

[minter]

Has she got ginger hair and rotten teeth....?

who... the missus ?

[Agent X20]

naw the au pair.... ( on another thread.. Mr Ross commented that the only woman he had ever met that was interested in aviation had ginger hair and rotten teeth.. :D :D )

[minter]

then he married her! :D :D

[Agent X20]

I wasnt gonna say that cos he might have gotten all cross and thrown his rattle out the pram... I am sure Mrs Ross is a lovely lady.. all the right markings.. :D

[minter]

hear hear! a real brick!

[Agent X20]

I aint going down that highway....

[Lofty]

You mellowin' in ya old age Agent?? ;)

[BSteinIPMS]

Since you all seem to be in a jolly mood I feel this is a good time to admit I bought.......on eVilBay.........for half of a te.....well, for half of the inexpensive maximum price it's supposed to command.....yep, it's.....geez, I can't say it: #47206.

[minter]

Since you all seem to be in a jolly mood I feel this is a good time to admit I bought.......on eVilBay.........for half of a te.....well, for half of the inexpensive maximum price it's supposed to command.....yep, it's.....geez, I can't say it: #47206.

oh..... a york..... :rolleyes:

[Lofty]

Let us all bow our heads and have one minutes silence for our fallen Comrade
BsteinIPMS..... :D
Another loss to the York clan :(

[Agent X20]

Good buy.....!! :D

[BSteinIPMS]

oh..... a york..... :rolleyes:

While Lofty commiserates:

"Let us all bow our heads and have one minutes silence for our fallen Comrade BsteinIPMS..... :D
Another loss to the York clan :( "

And Agent X20 exclaims:

"Good buy.....!! :D "

While Bob rebuts:

Hey, not just any York, but.....dare I say it.....the FRENCH YORK!

I can see Agent alone recognizes the true worth of priceless objects d'art! :D

[Agent X20]

Hey, not just any York, but.....dare I say it.....the FRENCH YORK!


Sorry ..............is there any other...?

Hope to see it perform as a soloist with the Connie aerobatic team....

[balbrick]

purchaced my first civil today of the bay,v/viscount parcel force,dont know if it will be going into the display cab(only time will tell) :confused:

[Agent X20]

Is this a confession.....
.....you dont sound too happy...... :D :D :D

[goonybird]

The Civil bug bites another unsuspecting punter - thats another one to the clan Agent! we'll have to start 'black-balling' them soon :p

[Agent X20]

Thing is some of the civils are getting quite difficult (not impossible) to get.... Others are still silly money .. even years later(Alberts Saudi Comet is still doing the toyfairs at a tenner...).. personally I think they display better than the WW2 brigade.. they (the WW2's) to me just look like the kits you used to make and not very good ones at that.....(time to dive methinks..) however a line up of Lightnings takes a lot of beating..!!

[raff]

Thing is some of the civils are getting quite difficult (not impossible) to get.... Others are still silly money .. even years later(Alberts Saudi Comet is still doing the toyfairs at a tenner...).. personally I think they display better than the WW2 brigade.. they (the WW2's) to me just look like the kits you used to make and not very good ones at that.....(time to dive methinks..) however a line up of Lightnings takes a lot of beating..!!

Crikey! :eek:
I thought you'd been a tad controversial in the past but this is a whole new ball game. Hope you've got a lot of pills on board .. I reckon you're going to need to stay submerged for quite some time!
raff :D

[Agent X20]

Come on admit it .. they do.... (look like Airfix kits..) :D :D :D

[raff]

Come on admit it .. they do.... (look like Airfix kits..) :D :D :D

Deeper! I can see Lofty lining up his new CC Liberator for a run in already!

raff :D

[NeilD]

Come on admit it .. they do.... (look like Airfix kits..) :D :D :D

think the panel fit on an Aifrix 1/72 Spit is better... :D that pathetic AA removable engine cover is just.. pathetic, espcially as it just covers a blob of plastic that doesnt even resemble a Merlin...

oh by the way I bought an Eagle A/W Viscount, Raspberry Ripple Comet and Vietnam F4 at the wekend... I think i've already typed this somewhere else..?

[Agent X20]

.. and the fit of said engine cover seems to get worse and worse each issue they do... :(

You can now offer some consolation to Mr Balbrick that there is life after the military stuff...

[Lofty]

The ol' 88mm's sights have been scouring the ocean scannin' for a periscope to aim at......
Civils my a*se....... :eek:
Gimme WW II Anyday of the week :D
Airfix looky likeys maybe...saves me constructin' 'em :cool:

[raff]

Told ya!

Anyway, the thoughts of raff on the subject Airfix v Diecast:

Airfix [or other] plastic kits...
Pluses:
More detail, which can be further enhanced with a bit of imaginative surgery to the point where on photographs they can be difficult to tell apart from the real thing.
With the decals now available they can be given a whole range of different identities.
They can be made to look more realistic by being weathered to taste. [I know you could try these last two on AAs but I don't know how succesful that might be and in any case ... they're die-cast models ... IMHO that's what they should remain.]
Downside:
Time consuming ... [which I for one seem to have less and less of].
Fragile. The present Mrs. raff still has nightmares from the days when I was making them about trying to move them, or keeping a constant eye on the cat in case it went anywhere near. Attempts at dusting were strictly forbidden. [They are fragile. A chap I know lent a collection of superbly modelled a/c to a well known museum as part of a temporary exhibition. What he got back looked like the contents of a scrap box ... nearly broke his heart.]
Once made are virtually worthless ... except to the modeller.
Die cast.
Pluses: Despite what some of the posts on here would lead you to believe, they are a better representation than the average modeller can achieve, especially with "civils" [have you ever tried to get a seamless, pristine top on a fuselage cabin?]
They are more robust, even when allowing for the tendency of bits with too generous manufacturing tolerances to fall off.
They would appear to appreciate in value [well, some.]
Downside.
Compared to plastic lacking in detail, although this may improve if they are keeping an eye on what Dragon are doing. [How many more times Corgi...... FLAPS!!! ... choice of ordnance etc.]
Relatively expensive to collect.
Limited range. I've worked out that at the present rate of new releases I'm goin to be 92 before Corgi catch up with Airfix!

Just a few random thoughts. Perhaps I should have started another thread ... please feel free to kick hell out of them. [as if any invitation was necessary! :D ]
raff

[Agent X20]

Plastic

Further plusses

Sense of acheivement when completing a model
Hobby time up in the 'workshop' away from other interferences..
Someone somewhere makes a kit of it....

Downsides

Seeing the likes of Bob the Yanks postings and realising just how far or not so far you are progressing with your modelmaking..
The other interferences nagging you as to where you are, what are you doing.. dont leave yer paint brushes there... etc etc etc...
Polish vacu-forms..

Diecasts

Plusses

Instant purchase and display
Spare parts - Corgi - well done...

Downside

Instant purchase - then what..? Loft...? May become an issue with others as to cost and why..?..
Cant change/modify them - further detail etc for fear that it one day might be valuable..
Must be mint, should they be considered an investment when it comes to potfolio planning.. so its keep em 100% and the boxes too...

May add to this later..

[balbrick]

.. and the fit of said engine cover seems to get worse and worse each issue they do... :(

You can now offer some consolation to Mr Balbrick that there is life after the military stuff...

I agree with you on the cover Agent,i wont be getting any more of those types but its still ww2 stuff for me. Ithink the p47 ,bubble and rasor back are fine models plus the mossis :)

[goonybird]

NEC today-beg,borrow cash off the missus. Choice of Libs cheap so dilemma as to which one. Went for Strawberry Bitch, as always looks better in the flesh. Legends tornado for £12- how low will these go? And best of all...
Got new Gemini 1/250th DC8-stretch United Airlines for £30 smackers. These are starting to look interesting at this price and allegedly limited to 1000 pieces. Roll on VC10. :)

[shuttle]

RAF P-47D Thunderbolt Mk II and 'Miss Mary Lou' for a tenner each in Modelzone. French Navy Corsair and the new German Navy Tornado on eBay for a nice price!

:) Shuttle

[goonybird]

nice one Shuttle. although I 'm not that bothered with 1/72nd non jet. the french corsair has to be the best so far. Reminds me of the Aeronavale 1/32nd model (revell?)I made in my youth. Might have a go at this. :)

[eismeer]

Went a little crazy this week. Boy will i be in the sh!te when all this starts dropping through the door next week...... :eek: .

Me-109 'Grunherz'. (Dragon)
Me -109 Black 6 (Dragon).
Victor K2 Falklands.
F-4U Corsair. Bunker Hill.
P-51 Petie 2nd.
B24 Liberator. Sky Whitch.
P47 Mary Lou.
Spitfire. Neville Duke.
Viscount. Aer Lingus.
Comet. RAE.

Jeez. Looks even worse in print. :D .

[Lofty]

Say goodbye to the "Family Jewels" Mr Eismeer :D

[eismeer]

Lofty.

Your right there. My biggest gripe though is when i get something for me, everyone has to get treated as well.........wife, kids, dog....its endless ;).

If only they had the same interests as me :D .

[Gambit]

I bought the Russian Heinkel, German Tornado and Ark Royal Sea King. The Tornado was the best by far with the Sea King a close second. The Heinkel was poorly done in my opinion. I have them all and should have stopped after the Hindenburg.
The black crosses on the wings are missing the thin outlines similar to the fuselage marking.

[Agent X20]

At long ****** last a Corgi Yeager... the Aces are complete..!!!!!!!

[diecaster]

I bought the Russian Heinkel, German Tornado and Ark Royal Sea King. The Tornado was the best by far with the Sea King a close second. The Heinkel was poorly done in my opinion. I have them all and should have stopped after the Hindenburg.
The black crosses on the wings are missing the thin outlines similar to the fuselage marking.

Found loading the bombs and bits even trickier than usual on the German Navy Tornado, anyone else had problems ? Still I didn't break the drop tank like I did on the Honnington Tornado last year ... :mad: :mad:

Diecaster

[Gambit]

Just the week before I bought Revell's diecast version of the GR MK1 Tornado and had to glue it back together (all sorts of bits and pieces kept falling off) so I was particularly careful assembling the German Tornado. If you thought Corgi's Legend stands were garbage, Revell's are even worse.

[scramble]

Just the week before I bought Revell's diecast version of the GR MK1 Tornado and had to glue it back together (all sorts of bits and pieces kept falling off) so I was particularly careful assembling the German Tornado. If you thought Corgi's Legend stands were garbage, Revell's are even worse.

Agree with you there Gambit.....but somehow I like the Revell tornado more than Corgi's, even if you have to glue everything. Lets no talk about the packaging. Give me a box anyday, better than these window packs.

[balbrick]

Got my 2nd Hunter fga.9 Boscombe down of thebay today,£9.99.i think its the best of all the hunters corgi have done. :D
very dissapointed with parcel force vickers viscount, this will not be going in the display cab :eek: . me thinks young master balbrick will be seeing a new model on his bedroom shelf in the morning ;)

[Agent X20]

Oh dear too red..?

[eismeer]

balbrick.

Is the Parcel Force Viscount that bad ?. Didn't look that bad from pics i've seen of it but not seen it in the flesh.

Still, gonna have to buy it eventually as it is one of three i still need to finish off the Corgi Viscount series.

Will have to try an get it off evilbay at a real knock down price.... :D

[Agent Carr]

Lean times at the moment only bought the Swiss Hunter (Non Aero). This is a gem of a model so I dont care how many corgi produce.

[Agent X20]

balbrick.

Is the Parcel Force Viscount that bad ?. Didn't look that bad from pics i've seen of it but not seen it in the flesh.

Still, gonna have to buy it eventually as it is one of three i still need to finish off the Corgi Viscount series.

Will have to try an get it off evilbay at a real knock down price.... :D

It is very red.... no better or worse than some of the others..

[minter]

Lofty.

Your right there. My biggest gripe though is when i get something for me, everyone has to get treated as well.........wife, kids, dog....its endless ;).

If only they had the same interests as me :D .

funny that,my missus is the same,she doesnt know about NGNG, or night sorties he111 iv'e just bought and if she thinks shes going to spend the same on herself... think again! :D...... i will let you all know which ward im in :o

[Agent X20]

How do you know she isnt posting....???

[minter]

How do you know she isnt posting....???

hmmmm she wouldnt post. could be one of the members that doesnt post, so finding her wouldnt be easy :D

[Agent X20]

You dont know that.. she may be a covert aviation buff.... Am fairly sure Mrs Agent takes a peek from time to time... dont think she posts yet... (you watch old Spock will come up with another Titan..) specially when I havent logged off and shes checking the History to see if I have been looking at Retreiver photos....

[balbrick]

Oh dear too red..?

reds ok it,s the rest :p

[balbrick]

balbrick.

Is the Parcel Force Viscount that bad ?. Didn't look that bad from pics i've seen of it but not seen it in the flesh.

Still, gonna have to buy it eventually as it is one of three i still need to finish off the Corgi Viscount series.

Will have to try an get it off evilbay at a real knock down price.... :D

agree it looks good on photos thats why i got it,i just did not like it when it arrived, :( its a personal thing. ww2 and jets for me ;)

[eismeer]

agree it looks good on photos thats why i got it,i just did not like it when it arrived, :( its a personal thing. ww2 and jets for me ;)


I used to be the same but since collecting these AA's i have got more and more into the civie spam cans.

Even found myself looking at the 1/200-1/400 stuff :eek:.

I think i may need help..... :)

[balbrick]

I used to be the same but since collecting these AA's i have got more and more into the civie spam cans.

Even found myself looking at the 1/200-1/400 stuff :eek:.

I think i may need help..... :)


Noooooooooooooo, :eek: dont do it,there is hope :) :D

[Agent X20]

better than these military die casts that make their own noise...!!!

[minter]

You dont know that.. she may be a covert aviation buff.... Am fairly sure Mrs Agent takes a peek from time to time... dont think she posts yet... (you watch old Spock will come up with another Titan..) specially when I havent logged off and shes checking the History to see if I have been looking at Retreiver photos....

hmmm the only thing mrs mint is interested in with an aviation link is a good looking hunky pilot wearing ray ban specs... ie tom cruise top gun, no clothes on etc .... YAWN.. Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[scramble]

Noooooooooooooo, :eek: dont do it,there is hope :) :D
You should see my Virgin Viscount....looks like someone was spraying black nearby the production line.....tiny black spots on port wing... otherwise its a fine model. Check before you buy that my motto now. ;)

[Agent X20]

hmmm the only thing mrs mint is interested in with an aviation link is a good looking hunky pilot wearing ray ban specs... ie tom cruise top gun, no clothes on etc .... YAWN.. Zzzzzzzzzzzz

What a 4 foot high midget...!! :D need a big cushion under his **** when in an F14..!!

[minter]

What a 4 foot high midget...!! :D need a big cushion under his **** when in an F14..!!

my wife would be that cushion!

[barretpa]

Picked up 1:32 Spit 'Kiwi' very appropriate for this part of the world :cool: :cool:

[Agent X20]

my wife would be that cushion!

Thats 'kin brave......I dont have the balls to sit on the missus... :eek: :D

[plumstix]

Visited Duxford today and came back the Legends FW910 and Spitfire.

[NeilD]

I bought a York... :eek: not quite sure how that happened, but I am amongst friends, I can talk about it!!!! :D it was one of those late night e-bay things !!! oh well it is a BOAC one so will fit into the BOAC collection.. just need a VC10 now !! :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

No great shame there Neild.....

I ended-up with another Victor/Vulcan Set today..... Opps.... Just happened!! ;)

[scramble]

Forget 2005 releases!! for a moment ;) , just got the 1/32 Mosquito.....simply awesome...definetely the diecast of the year for me...hey that's could be another poll tread :p go get one!

[Agent Carr]

Pearl Habour Zero and Petie Mustang (Both heavily under rated models)

[Lofty]

Agent MkII .....your 'avin' a larf :p

[Agent Carr]

No I am not there great models the mustang in particular looks fab. I prefer the pettie mustang to my yeager one.

[Lofty]

I was a tad disappointed in the Petie 2nd....felt it was lacking the X factor and i had to modify the engine cover as it didn't fit!
Best P-51 was the Confederate (in my opinion)

[minter]

hun hunter is a nice one as well!

[eismeer]

Just received my first Victor which i bought off evilbay. The Falklands boxed one, AA31603. Really nice model and weathered too.

[Dogtwenty]

I'll be buying the Aircraft of The Aces P40 Warhawk book for British kites, just find out what they are on about with engine intakes and thingeys! Ottakars here I come! :p

[Lofty]

Hans Ulrich Rudel's FW 190-D
Wot a corker!!!! :)
And 5 SunStar 1/18 scale Audi Quattro's :rolleyes:

[ForkTailedDevil]

B52 Diamond Lil for £24.99 from TK Maxx of all places. That shop is where all my collecting started though. I got a AC130 for £20 when I had no idea about all these other models followed up a week later b y the A&AEE Britania and BOAC Sunderland £20 each and an Enola Gay for £20 a month after that. I started learning about the AA prices a while after this and that was a year and a lot of models ago

[plumstix]

B52 Diamond Lil for £24.99 from TK Maxx of all places. That shop is where all my collecting started though. I got a AC130 for £20 when I had no idea about all these other models followed up a week later b y the A&AEE Britania and BOAC Sunderland £20 each and an Enola Gay for £20 a month after that. I started learning about the AA prices a while after this and that was a year and a lot of models ago

I'll have to start checking our local branch a bit more often.

[ForkTailedDevil]

Apart from those models I have also seen an Angel of Deliverance, VC-137C, Tu4, Zero/Corsair diorama, USMC Harrier. Not sure if there were many civil types since I don't do the civils other than the BOAC Sunderland and technically the A&AEE Britannia. Its very hit and miss with them as they just dump models in the guys gadgets section or kids toys (u have to be VERY thorough in the search) and the boxes can get beat to hell (the Diamond Lil box is a mess around the corners and there are rips at the opening flaps on the side). I can only suggest checking as often as humanly possible and you just might get lucky. When I was there on Fridays there were 2 Diamond Lils and a Tu4. Most of the ones in the Belfast area seem to be equipped with a TU4 and a Spectre, the Diamond Lil was a new one on me, so I will renew my watch on the stores as they have maybe decided to stock more types.

[plumstix]

Popped into my local branch after FTD's post. They had a couple of Diamond Lil's, a couple to TU-4s, a few sea kings and a Drone Phantom all at £20 except the B-52 which was £25. Boxes were all shot though so refrained.

[charley]

This weekend could see the purchase of my 100th aviation archive model!

Im off to Donnington Sunday so this looks very likely!...however, there isn't anything im realy looking for at the moment. i picked up both the TFC Corsair and the Tank Buster Hurricane, they weren't on my want list but got bored one evening and well ebay it was!!!! :rolleyes:

1:32 Mossie is a possibility as is the Dambuster Lanc. A 'cheap' 1:32 Old Crow or JJ might also do it.........

[charley]

Well my 100th AA model has landed safely....

F-51D 'James Glessner'

Boring you might cry!

Well this one has never been on my list, although i love Mustangs (it avoids my one of each policy!) i see this one for 'two fivers' and i thought " oh go on then" :rolleyes:

When i got into the car to have a sneek look i noticed bombs and rockets under the wings!! :eek: Curious as i had never clocked this before, when i got home i checked out 'The' webs best AA web site (courtesy of Tricatus! :cool: ) In short none of the Box art or catalogue pictures show's the 'payload' :confused: How mad is that! I'm pretty sure had i have know this when the model was launched i would have coughed up a lot more than i eventually paid. By the way it is an excellent model and is sitting nicely in my 'post war' selection of piston engined fighters and the Canadian Rescue Lanc! :)

Very tempted by the Big Mossie at £80! Had the cash ready in my hand :eek:

Costal command B17 and Lib at £39.00 each... i pondered and pondered and pondered... :rolleyes:

Dambuster Lanc at £45.00 couldn't tempt me either!!

Good show though and very please with my 'two fivers' Mustang!


p.s. can someone give me the number for Nona at Corgi Spares! One of the Undercarrige legs is bent! :( Heavy landing me thinks!!!! :rolleyes:

[goonybird]

Yup! cheapie day again @ Donnnnnnnington sic Finally got a HE111. The Night Camo one. Just couldn't face the Sardinia or Kuhmely as it looks likes someones barfed all over them. Latest RAF Tonka and legends Lightning and Phantom. Bargain of the day-Corgi hangar kit, minty at 2squid! And found a minty boxed Spot-On BEA Vauxhall Cresta I've been after for ages, but at £125 a bit stiff, so left alone. Good day overall.

[Gambit]

I bought Revell's F-14 Tomcat which is actually pretty good if you ignore the lousy stand and that it's only gear down.
I am surprised that Revell Germany would have such a poorly designed stand.
Along with Dragon they use those cheap soft metal screws that are very hard to remove. :mad: :mad:
I also bought Corgi's new French Corsair which is probably one of their best from that series.

[Sailor.]

Went to my very first toy fair today and came back with the Dambuster Lanc to go with 'Admiral Prune'.
In 1/32 BBD and Old Crow plus the Mossie have landed in the emporium.
As an unexpected bonus met Mr.Spock, nice to put a face to the name.
Suffice to say that we visited the Officer's Mess to celebrate and got home to find Mrs.S doing a good impersonation of a bulldog chewing a wasp. :(

[plumstix]

Picked up a couple off the bay in the last few days. I got the V-Bomber set for £55 which is the xmas present from Mrs. Plumstix so won't be able to get me grubby paws on that for a while and the other night I picked up NGNG for £12.99 so couldn't resist.

[eismeer]

Been financially restrained this week but managed to pick up NGNG for a tenner. What a bargain, is a real beauty :cool:

[Kiwi Dave]

Been shopping on eBay and bought the USAF RB-57A for US$48.99/GBP26.60. :)

[Martin Bull]

Just been greedy and bought another Dragon 190-Dora 'Barkhorn' before they vanish.

So I'm keeping one in the box, and this one'll be decalled up and on display. It's a great little model. :)

[Agent X20]

Been shopping on eBay and bought the USAF RB-57A for US$48.99/GBP26.60. :)

That makes the rrps look really stoopid... aint even seen one here yet...!!

[raff]

Catching up here, because my last outing was Sandown.
Bought the 2nd Patches B-17. IMHO the best "Fort" yet ... not least because the olive drab looks spot on [honest Agent!] with the "patches" and shark toothed turret make it a much more interesting model.
Also picked up the new SEAC Liberator and again IMHO, it really is a good looking model. The dark green upper surfaces and discreet RAF markings really work well. I can probably be accused of panic buying this one so soon ... but as there were only 1200 made didn't want to take the chance!

Raff

[ascot]

New stuff includes a 208 Sqd Bucc £20 inc p&p and a New!! Townsend Hurricane for £20 inc p&p to replace the last one shot down by Archie my lovely pedigree British Shorthair cat (his first Corgi kill)....my fault really as I should have known that he would make his bed in the display area. Still he was quite chuffed about it :(

Ascot :)

[CFBC]

I saw u get that Hurri Ascot!! ;) Thats why, oh my.... ;)

[plumstix]

New stuff includes a 208 Sqd Bucc £20 inc p&p and a New!! Townsend Hurricane for £20 inc p&p to replace the last one shot down by Archie my lovely pedigree British Shorthair cat (his first Corgi kill)....my fault really as I should have known that he would make his bed in the display area. Still he was quite chuffed about it :(

Ascot :)

Ascot, are you going to mark the cat up with a roundel on his side then? :D

[ascot]

Ascot, are you going to mark the cat up with a roundel on his side then? :D

Tis on the side of his basket, trouble is he is looking for ace status :p

[Agent X20]

I saw u get that Hurri Ascot!! ;) Thats why, oh my.... ;)

You would have gone for that.. you'll have Spock on youir back... ;)

[Agent X20]

Tis on the side of his basket, trouble is he is looking for ace status :p

Grand Slam should shift him old fruit...

[raff]

Tis on the side of his basket, trouble is he is looking for ace status :p

Well, if either of our two did that I'd certainly want to give 'em an advanced flying lesson!! :eek:

Raff

[CFBC]

Well.... Mine also Raff.... Hopefulluy going to pick-up my new Libbie tomorrow... :)

[raff]

Well.... Mine also Raff.... Hopefulluy going to pick-up my new Libbie tomorrow... :)

Let me know what you think of it.
Raff

[snafu]

From Donnington fair:

B52 - Duxford £12.50
Bulgaria Stuka - £5
Chatres Heinkel - £29
Dragon P47 - Saucy Susy - £18

[scramble]

Via E..Bay

No Guts No Glory Thunderbolt and a 'not mint' A bit of Lace B-17
... oh also i went down the slippery slope and succumbed to temptation and ....brace for it...bought a Minichamos King Tiger Tank (Superb piece)
...yes, yes I know.... I have a soft spot for tanks too. :o

[Agent X20]

Seems that one or two thers have as well, the Wittmann Dragons seem to be highly sought after... wonder if they were late.. anyone know..?

[shuttle]

I have been busy filling some gaps in my collection over the past month and have purchased a Dragon 1/400 Saturn V (excellent), a Corgi 1/144 B-52 and X-15, A 1/72 scale NASA Harrier and a Matchbox NASA Starfighter (can you see the trend here!!). The Matchbox Starfighter is very nice. I ordered it via the F.M and was very impressed with the delivery and packing from across the pond. This is good news for everyone who has ordered the FW-190!

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

F-104 polished metal be nice... well in fact an F104 be nice full stop.... G for Germany....

[goonybird]

Agent Ya Voll, Ve Vill Have Ze Schtarfighter. (never could speak 'kraut) :D

[Agent X20]

A real one with some undercart... and a wing you can shave your face on.... that seems to be the trouble with F 104's, is getting the wing thickness to scale as the real thing is razor sharp...

[goonybird]

I dunno, Just been looking at said 'plane. with the mig/f86/100 etc. panel lines a bit heavy, but look good. Don't understand though, as I thought Matchbox were a british company? And only ever seen the first six or so at Toyfairs. Might have to look into getting these. :)

[Agent X20]

Do think if Corgi put their mind to it they could do a decent Starfighter... I like em.. long and thin.. lots to a shelf..!!! Schemes are endless... but no Canberras Wellies and Jags will sell better... mm...

[Horrido!]

I dunno, Just been looking at said 'plane. with the mig/f86/100 etc. panel lines a bit heavy, but look good. Don't understand though, as I thought Matchbox were a british company? And only ever seen the first six or so at Toyfairs. Might have to look into getting these. :)Bought by Mattel - US company now, don't understand why they don't promote Matchbox in UK, very cheap by comparison to Corgi/Dragon, some interesting models. Not too easy to find in UK.

Full (we think) list:

Platinum Editions
92099 Chance-Vought F4U Corsair Pappy Boyington
92101 Grumman F6F Hellcat
92106 Supermarine Spitfire MkI Brian Lane
N/K North American P51D Mustang
92107 Curtis P40 Warhawk
92108 Silver P38 Lightning
2001 Releases
97473 North American P51D Mustang Roscoe Brown
97476 Lockheed P38 Lightning Silver
97477 Chance-Vought F4U Corsair Pappy Boyington
97478 Curtis P40 Warhawk Robert Scott
97479 Grumman F6F Hellcat
97481 Supermarine Spitfire MkI Brian Lane
2002 Releases
91057 North American P51D Mustang John Meyer
91058 Lockheed P38 Lightning Robin Olds
91059 Curtis P40 Warhawk Claire Chennault
91093 Chance-Vought F4U Corsair Marion Carl
91099 Grumman F6F Hellcat David McCampbell
91366 Supermarine Spitfire MkIA William Dunn
2003 Releases
91731 Messerschmitt Bf109G JG 52
91732 Mitsubishi A6M Zero
91733 Focke-Wulf FW190 Willi Maximowitz
91734 Republic P47 Thunderbolt Francis Gabreski
91735 North American P51D Mustang Bud Anderson
91736 Supermarine Spitfire MkII Adolph Vybiral
Canadian Releases
B1097 Messerschmitt Bf109G Desert camo white wing tips
B1098 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Mottled green camo
B1099 Focke-Wulf FW190A Red engine cowling
B1100 Republic P47D Thunderbolt Glenn T Eagleston
B1101 Curtis P40E Bengal Tiger on cowling
B1102 Chance-Vought F4U-1A Corsair White arrows yellow cowl
2004 Releases
96940 MiG 15 CCCP Silver
96941 North American F86 Sabre John Glenn
96942 Republic P47D Thunderbolt
96948 Lockheed F104C Starfighter Thomas Stafford
96949 North American F100D Super Sabre Joe H Engle
96950 MiG 15 Chinese Green
96951 North American F86 Sabre Francis Gabreski
TBA Lockheed F104C Starfighter
TBA North American F100D Super Sabre
TBA Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero


Horrido!

[CFBC]

Ive just acquired the new SEAC Libbie and quite nice it is too being one of many this year...... I am WELL pleased there is not as many next year (well, first half anyway).......

[Agent X20]

Thats blown it.. I was hoping no one would notice..!!!!

[goonybird]

Many thanks Horrido, can't find much on these except that certain website.
Anybody got any of the jets? I've seen the initial batch of props and toyed with getting them as quite cheap.

[Horrido!]

Many thanks Horrido, can't find much on these except that certain website.
Anybody got any of the jets? I've seen the initial batch of props and toyed with getting them as quite cheap.

That is about the only place you will find anything, if you think Corgi's marketing ability is poor, Matchboxes is non-existent, they don't even answer mail about the planes (happy to market Hotwheels like there is no tomorrow - strange).

Jets are great, I am waiting for last 2 to arrive (camo) F100D + (wasted livery) F104. Ones I have are very good, the F86, F104 and F100D are great (even come with spare set of nose probes) MiG 15 is a bit "overdetailed" in the rivet department, but who else does one for such great prices?

No undercart is a spurious reason for denouncing them, many people display some or all of their Corgis with gear up - one could moan that Corgi cost more for wheels that are not needed, to be as silly as the Matchbox detractors. Where else can you get two P38s?

Newer models are very light - not much (any?) metal on them - early ones were all metal, still diecast though, just not metal - so no lies on the box!

Horrido!

[Martin Bull]

Just succumbed to temptation and bought another 'NGNG' from a certain dealer beginning with 'J'.....

Just couldn't resist at the price. I don't care how many have or haven't been made ; I'm convinced that this will be an all-time Corgi classic, one of the best and most popular they've produced.

[CFBC]

U won't regret it M/B... A TRUE CLASSIC...

Me, Just found a BBD on Evilbay at a good price.... :p

Lets hope it's ok.... Say's it is, but.....

[ForkTailedDevil]

Model Power diecast E2C Hawkeye on eBay for 99p plus £1.50 P&P. Why its in 1:145 scale I have no idea but looks pretty good.

[CFBC]

Oh, just acquired a C47A Skytrain too..... Not bad... Very underated model indeed..... Just getting me collection "holes" filled-up

:)

[Gambit]

Just received Dragon's F-18 "Top Gun" redemption model, which I like because it's different from their usual lineup. :)
Also picked up the French navy corsair, Saucy Susie, Revell's F-14 Tomcat and Corgi's latest armour.

[ascot]

Oh, just acquired a C47A Skytrain too..... Not bad... Very underated model indeed..... Just getting me collection "holes" filled-up

:)

Nice price too, you want to be careful getting your holes filled up :D only joking. I try not to bid against you old chap, but sometimes we have to. Hope to see you at the NEC. (nice win over the Geordies today!!! :D )

Ascot :)

[CFBC]

Nice price too, you want to be careful getting your holes filled up :D only joking. I try not to bid against you old chap, but sometimes we have to. Hope to see you at the NEC. (nice win over the Geordies today!!! :D )

Ascot :)
No worries Mr Ascot, all is fair in love and war.... Likewise, look forward to meet yer at the NEC...... Hey - Less of the old chap.... :p

[ascot]

Oh all right then kiddo

[klepto4]

Er the second desert FW-190 "Tunisia" from Corgi. Looks exactly like my last one :confused:

[ascot]

No surprise there then :rolleyes:

[Kiwi Dave]

Bought Britannia Airways Britannia on eBay for US$19.95/GBP10.83. :)

[Martin Bull]

'Won' a piece of skinning from a wrecked Fw190A ( RLM paint still attached ) on evilbay via a dealer in Hamburg. I was the only bidder so got it for...... 2 Euros :) .

Should help to make a nice display piece with one or two recent and forthcoming models...... ;)

[minter]

Sailor Milan 74 Sqdn Spit.....OOOOOps,but thats just between me and you other 200 odd members OK!

[Craig]

how many billion of those did they make? There never seems to be a shortage of them!

[Agent X20]

Lot shorter now than they were 12 months ago..!

[minter]

how many billion of those did they make? There never seems to be a shortage of them!

jusr filling a little hole in my collection,only a te##er

[Horrido!]

The 2 AeroArt 1/72 Mustangs for a song in Germany arrived this am - very nice models - dispite the critism over the insignia from some quarters.

Finally completed the Matchbox collection with some real steals from US and the latest 1/72 Dragons, which are already on their way.

Have also had very nice email from Cyber Robbery - it looks like our complaints have been heeded (Corgi take note) They have told me my Graf is on the way and my second order is being packed, which is a lot better than they used to be.

Horrido!

[barretpa]

Dragon fleets growing picked up FA-18 Hornet Fists of the fleet $46 AUS and the Barkhorn 190 $40AUS, becoming very impressed with these :cool: :D :D and very pi**ed off with Corgi :mad: :mad: after reading all the posts relating to the happenings in the US.

[ascot]

Just got a Canberra "new" for £24 looks like they are starting to bomb!! Didn't take long that one :rolleyes:

[ForkTailedDevil]

Model Power F15 in 1:150. I just wish they would do something with their cockpits. They are the main downfall of their planes in my view, aswell as their wildly varied Corgi Showcase style scales.

Maybe if I could get the canopy off and paint the inside of it black it could work.

I hope their soon to be released Catalina and B-26 Marauders in !:150 are ok, especially the Catalinas rear blisters.

[The Defiant Man]

Have also had very nice email from Cyber Robbery - it looks like our complaints have been heeded (Corgi take note) They have told me my Graf is on the way and my second order is being packed, which is a lot better than they used to be.

Horrido!
We shall see....(still waiting for a proper response... :mad: )

[Martin Bull]

After dithering about for quite a while, finally bought a 'White' Nowotny Fw190 on special offer at MZ ( £14.99 ). They only had 2 left and I notice prices are creeping upwards on evilbay, so figured I'd kick myself if I didn't !

Passed on the Dickfeld, though - just not interested in desert colour schemes..... :rolleyes:

[planejunky]

The prices are certainly starting to creep, The Helmut Wick 109E recently went for nearly 70 quid.

Well I'm sad to report that I broke my "one of a type" rule and got the StG1 Desert Stuka for my desert collection! It's a nice model but lacks the extra detail of my StG 2 Battle of Britain version, i.e. only one bomb, and no sirens on the undercarriage legs, (all authentic I presume Martin, as you are the forum Luftwaffe experten! ;) ). Just waiting for the sharkmouth Kittyhawk now, and that'll be the desert collection complete.

[CFBC]

Just acquired a blast from the past Dragon Wings to keep filling gaps in my collection.... Ended-up with a Zero Pearl Harbour A6M2 (DRW50017) I am afraid guys c/w carrier decking n case.... Starting to get harder to get/find....

Hope it has a safe trip over the pond now..... :)

[captain bob]

Mrs.Bob said Santa could come early so he's brought me a night sorties Heinkel and a Coastal Lib 70 quids the pair. Both are mighty fine the finish on the 111 being particularly scrummy . Just hope the kids and the inlaws know where Santas model shop is

[charley]

With nothing taking my fancy at the moment and waiting for my CHC Mossie, out of sheer boredom i have aquired a Royal Netherlands Airforce F16 with NATO 50TH Anniversary tail art!! :cool: Oh did i mention that it was a revell die-cast :o

Although modern jets are not really my thing i don't have an F16 and i fancied a Dutch/Belgian example, although the model has plenty of plastic and a fixed undercarriage it is a very nice model. and at £15.00 good value!

I wonder if Revell are going to release any more diecast subjects?

Oh by the way what is OTAN?

[Martin Bull]

There is no way I'd call myself an experte, p/j - just someone with 'way too many books !

Yes, the Stuka's sirens ( so notorious in the 1940 Blitzkrieg campaigns ), started to disappear during the BofB and very likely wouldn't have lasted five minutes in the Desert due to the sandy conditions. Very few siren-equipped 87s on the Eastern Front too, but photos do show some 'screaming Stukas' in use there until 1942/3......

[captain bob]

I wonder if Revell are going to release any more diecast subjects?

Oh by the way what is OTAN?[/QUOTE]
Hi Charley

Only the F14 F16 and Tornado out for now and OTAN is French for NATO

[charley]

Thanks for that Captain Bob! :)

Overall i am pleased with my revell edition and would welcome anymore releases...

[58warren]

Just got the 1:72 Corgi AA 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' 3 plane set off eBay for £75. No one else bid on it...

[ACES]

BOB MEMORIAL FLIGHT £100 notes, how much did it cost lads when it first came out ?....and do you reckon that was a fair price,im happy with it. :)

[Agent X20]

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was about £129 ish RRP if my recolection serves me correctly... bottom was about £50... one or two perhaps at £45..

CHECK the Lanc undercartlegs on this issue... they are very fragile.. and I gather they have bow been updated and are much stronger as they have an additional bracing strut.....

(Tip of the day just fer Ascot there....)

[ACES]

Thanks Agent X20 :)

[goonybird]

With nothing taking my fancy at the moment and waiting for my CHC Mossie, out of sheer boredom i have aquired a Royal Netherlands Airforce F16 with NATO 50TH Anniversary tail art!! :cool: Oh did i mention that it was a revell die-cast :o

Although modern jets are not really my thing i don't have an F16 and i fancied a Dutch/Belgian example, although the model has plenty of plastic and a fixed undercarriage it is a very nice model. and at £15.00 good value!

I wonder if Revell are going to release any more diecast subjects?

Oh by the way what is OTAN?

Charley, I think this is the nicest F16 full stop, love the gold color cockpit, better than dragons.
I S'pose OTAN is Organisation,Treatise,Atlantic,North :D never really thought about it.

Only posted this to make 300!!!

[planejunky]

CHECK the Lanc undercartlegs on this issue... they are very fragile.. and I gather they have bow been updated and are much stronger as they have an additional bracing strut.....

(Tip of the day just fer Ascot there....)

I read the review in "a well known aviation monthly" and learned it's the same with the Corgi Liberator. I always thought it was a bit daft having plastic undercarriage anyway, Armour have always had metal undercarriage legs, my B-25D Mitchell stands rock solid, but I don't think plastic legs would last long with that one! :D

[CFBC]

Picked-up a "Bunnie" Tuskagee.... Very nice and underated piece.... :)

[DCRanger]

Went to the toy fair at York racecourse but came home very disapointed. Very few of the usual AA traders were there and I didn't like the prices of the only one there. Shame because I was really looking forward to it and had a few quid in my pocket.

The only thing I bought was the new catalogue and even that was disapointing. There was the usual application form for the Corgi Club on the back and one of the benefits listed was that new mebers would be sent a copy of the latest catalogue. Hmmm, havn't I already got one? :rolleyes:

[Typhoon-MKV]

Just got the 1:72 Corgi AA 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' 3 plane set off eBay for £75. No one else bid on it...



AAARRGgghhhhhhhhh........................... :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[The Defiant Man]

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was about £129 ish RRP if my recolection serves me correctly... bottom was about £50... one or two perhaps at £45..

CHECK the Lanc undercartlegs on this issue... they are very fragile.. and I gather they have bow been updated and are much stronger as they have an additional bracing strut.....

(Tip of the day just fer Ascot there....)

I have the BofB set. The Lanc has stood on its undercarriage since purchase (shortly after issue) without problems :) (although I will no doubt neurotically check it every day :o ). However, as I don't have any other Lancs I cannot compare it with later releases...

[ACES]

Just got the 1:72 Corgi AA 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' 3 plane set off eBay for £75. No one else bid on it...


Well i was looking high and low and never saw that bugger :mad: ,

[Lofty]

AAARRGgghhhhhhhhh........................... :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Taken it well i see Stealth :D

[Agent X20]

The only thing I bought was the new catalogue and even that was disapointing. There was the usual application form for the Corgi Club on the back and one of the benefits listed was that new mebers would be sent a copy of the latest catalogue. Hmmm, havn't I already got one? :rolleyes:

and the fact that the subscription has been raised to £10... :mad: :mad: :mad:

Wheres me catalogue Corgi.. ????????? Have to enter competitions to get one..!!

TDM - mine arrived broken, evidently according to dealers they do have a tendancy to break... you gotta lucky one..!

[snafu]

From the Spalding Fair:
My purchases:
Dragon Wings P-51 - The Millie P
AA - Gulf War Chinook

Dads:
Bader Hurricane Legends
Blue Angels Phantom - recent release - for £10
and the best buys..............

B17 1/144 scale Sentimental Journey £20 :)

and White TWA Connie 1st Edition 1/144 scale £10.99 :)

[minter]

not that i bought them but noticed 2 tucks went for 45 and 46 quid respectively,tucks bottomed out i wonder?

[Martin Bull]

Good point - I wonder if someone, somewhere ( Tricatus? ) is preparing a spreadsheet showing fluctuations in asking prices over time ? :confused:

[minter]

have done one myself for certain models, mostly ones i have got, although some i have got my eye on as well.

[Agent X20]

Tucks - Spits or Hurricanes...??

You need a copy of the Lofty Agent guide to AA prices 2005...!! Now wheres me pardner..?.. wheres the petty cash tin..?

[Martin Bull]

I think I saw a copy on E-bay......! :p :D

[minter]

Tucks - Spits or Hurricanes...??

You need a copy of the Lofty Agent guide to AA prices 2005...!! Now wheres me pardner..?.. wheres the petty cash tin..?

all three

[Agent X20]

Is he knockin them out on the Bay now is he.... ??? most probably from some overseas location where we have no extradition clauses... Isle of Wight..!! :D

[Lofty]

Scurrilous lies and rumours........I never even seen the petty cash tin :mad:
I'm Tucked right off!
Prices are subject to "fluctuations" :o
Fluck you English too :D

[raff]

Scurrilous lies and rumours........I never even seen the petty cash tin :mad:
I'm Tucked right off!
Prices are subject to "fluctuations" :o
Fluck you English too :D

I do hope you've calmed down by tomorrow evening!


Raff :D

[CFBC]

Raff.... Get him to buy the drinks from the Petty Cash tin..... Yer know.... The profits from the Agent & Lofty guide......

[spock1]

Went to the toy fair at York racecourse but came home very disapointed. Very few of the usual AA traders were there and I didn't like the prices of the only one there. :rolleyes:

:( Mr. DCR,

Sorry to read of your disappointment but unless prices perk up a little you will find less and less AA dealers at the smaller fairs. Even the larger better attended fairs have a dwindling selection of bargain AA's to offer.

Time will tell whether the days of over production are coming to an end if indeed some of next years offering get to be produced at all!! :cool:

[CFBC]

Well said Spock1 and quite agree..... The first steps by Corgi USA are upon us... Are we going to see the likes of Corgi UK do the same and if so, thats bad news for the collector (especially at our UK RRP's) and the retailer/trader...... :(

[ForkTailedDevil]

I'd say runs of 1500-2000 would probably be reasonable and if Corgi hold their RRPs at £50 and below, I would say that they may be able to shift most of their stock at retail due to relative rarity which causes a need for collectors to get them immeadiately. Depending on the models size/importance I'd probably pay up to fifty pound for it (in the case of a 144 scale model) new but I have paid a lot more than that second hand.

[CFBC]

I'd say runs of 1500-2000 would probably be reasonable and if Corgi hold their RRPs at £50 and below, I would say that they may be able to shift most of their stock at retail due to relative rarity which causes a need for collectors to get them immeadiately. Depending on the models size/importance I'd probably pay up to fifty pound for it (in the case of a 144 scale model) new but I have paid a lot more than that second hand.Mr FTD - I have to say I agree also... I see the 1/32nd ME109 on the USA Corgi Site at around £50-£60 and I would buy that with no problems and likewise for the new releases being issued over in the USA, but Corgi UK have not grasped the concept as yet and as such with these runs also... If I knew that they were not going to be dumped, then yes like you I would pay slightly more... (1/72nd bomber - £55-£60 which is what they are in the USA, smaller 1/72nd around £20-£30 depending on the run).....

Yes, I know that others on the Forum will say - Ohherr.. Dumpsters, BUT I personally, possibly like you are happy to pay that and so be it... I am sure many others will be also IF ONLY Corgi would sort out their pricing RRPS to fall inline.....

Thats my opinion thats all and I am sure that Mr whoever is gonna come along and blow-it outta the water!! :)

[Agent X20]

Did someone say water..?? :D :D :D :rolleyes:

[DCRanger]

I'm quite happy to pay a reasobale price - something a bit less then the RRP but only if I know I'm not going to see it at price much less than I have paid a few weeks later.

I have three commissioned models on order because I know that if I don't get them now I will miss out. (I definitely won't pay the inflated prices that some of the commissioned models fetch on EBay or some model fair stalls.)

Yorkshire man's cry of anguish "How much!!!"

[Lofty]

:( Mr. DCR,

Sorry to read of your disappointment but unless prices perk up a little you will find less and less AA dealers at the smaller fairs. Even the larger better attended fairs have a dwindling selection of bargain AA's to offer.

Time will tell whether the days of over production are coming to an end if indeed some of next years offering get to be produced at all!! :cool:
Ever the cheermonger Spock, eh? :D
Christmas cheer....?.....Humbug :D :D :D

[ForkTailedDevil]

I think that Corgi and the consumers have to meet each other half way with the following compromises

1.Corgi needs to drop rrp to around a £50 price mark for models the size of a 1:144 B52 and dropping relative to size or complexity

2.Reduce the numbers produced of each paint scheme. 1500-2000 is more than enough to cover all us collectors.

3.Collectors need to realise that if they don't buy the planes at rrp, rather than in dump bins, Corgi are going to stop producing the detailed models we want because it is no longer sufficiently profitable to bother.

4.Corgi need to improve market research so they don't produce models no-one wants thus saving them money and us from having to do with models we aren't that impressed with. Ask us what we want please!! Put a poll on your website of 10 schemes or new moulds you think are good and we will vote for the schemes or idea we like most. You then produce the most popular couple.Simple. Democracy wins and we don't bug Albert for six months or do our heads in guessing whats coming. We can sit and salivate about whats coming and fighting over who can get their pre-orders in fast enough.

5.Corgi get a little more imaginative with the countries and schemes on offer.I just looked on Tricatus's site and counted about 10 green camo Spitfires! I need two or three that colour at most. I also want a bit of variety in my countries. See my "Foreign Air Forces" thread for the flags that some of Corgis current models flew under.

[Lofty]

They been running the "dump bin" biz for years with their buses :p

[58warren]

Well i was looking high and low and never saw that bugger :mad: ,
ACES - I think the seller listed the 1:72 BOBMF set just as Aviation-Archive and did not use Corgi in the description.... I only discovered it by chance...

[no4mkit]

Just grabbed a NFII Mossie for $28. Now if I could do the same on a black Hurricane.... :rolleyes:

[ACES]

ACES - I think the seller listed the 1:72 BOBMF set just as Aviation-Archive and did not use Corgi in the description.... I only discovered it by chance...

Well spotted 58warren , i reckon thats a ****** good buy. ;)

[Albert Ross]

Expensive weekend at the IPMS Scalemodelworld at Telford. 1/144th scale resin Carvair conversion for a DC-4, resin DH Dove/Devon, loads of decal sheets, airline and military plus several reference books. Superb show and lots of helpful people that will have an input into future Corgi models.

[Agent X20]

Carvair with full interior there..?

[maple 01]

Just took delivery of Dragon's Italian Bf-109 from F*, got the shock of my life when I opened the packing box to discover the box for II/JG 77, started to curse F* but on looking inside - Italian Bf - thought there was a c*ck-up with the packaging until I discovered two tiny 'Special version' stickers on the box No wonder everyone was confused with the two stock numbers being 50068 and 50068S!

Incidentally, still cheaper to buy from the US and pay p&p than to buy from local model shop :mad:

[CFBC]

Just took delivery of Dragon's Italian Bf-109 from F*, got the shock of my life when I opened the packing box to discover the box for II/JG 77, started to curse F* but on looking inside - Italian Bf - thought there was a c*ck-up with the packaging until I discovered two tiny 'Special version' stickers on the box No wonder everyone was confused with the two stock numbers being 50068 and 50068S!

Incidentally, still cheaper to buy from the US and pay p&p than to buy from local model shop :mad:
Yes Maple - Know the feeling... I did exactly the same too.... Sure :confused: the hell outta me!!! Theyve done that with a couple of others too and YES, it's still cheaper to buy and ship outta the US than in this country...... And - What - No customs charges too...... :)

[planejunky]

Just took delivery of Dragon's Italian Bf-109 from F*, got the shock of my life when I opened the packing box to discover the box for II/JG 77, started to curse F* but on looking inside - Italian Bf - thought there was a c*ck-up with the packaging until I discovered two tiny 'Special version' stickers on the box No wonder everyone was confused with the two stock numbers being 50068 and 50068S!

Incidentally, still cheaper to buy from the US and pay p&p than to buy from local model shop :mad:

I got caught out that way too. Apparently it's Dragon thing, but bl*ody confusing though. I had to fight to find any details on this a/c and eventually found that there were only two 109G-2's in the whole Regia Aeronatica! I also found out that it didn't have german crosses on the wings either, it wore the standard Italian markings. :mad:

I saw Black 6 on evilbay and bought that instead. It arrived this morning from Phoenix AZ, and wow what a nice model, especially now it has swazis on the tail! :D

[NeilD]

just 'won' a Barkhorn Fw190-D... hurrah! and I'm supposed to be saving my dosh for the big day out at the NEC :eek:
Neil.

[Lofty]

Just received the Dragon FW190 D-9 Jagdgeschwader 4 Juterborg-damm Airfield Spring 1945 <phew> Cat no.50080
Its lovely.....but very similar camo to the Rudel ltd and the Barkhorn ones
Still....comes recomended with the patented Lofty seal of approval :o

[CFBC]

Just received the Dragon FW190 D-9 Jagdgeschwader 4 Juterborg-damm Airfield Spring 1945 <phew> Cat no.50080
Its lovely.....but very similar camo to the Rudel ltd and the Barkhorn ones
Still....comes recomended with the patented Lofty seal of approval :o
Me too... In fact two... One spare.....

Looks pretty good and have to agree with your comments Loft's. Still worthy of having though!!!! :)

[Albert Ross]

Carvair with full interior there..?

Yep, it has a separate opening nose door and even a car ramp! Choice of 4 different schemes.

[Agent X20]

Well we hope to see a 360 walkaround photoshoot please... :D

[goonybird]

Yep, it has a separate opening nose door and even a car ramp! Choice of 4 different schemes.

Do you get a scale model of Freddie Laker with it?? ;)
And just think if Corgi had done a DC4. Would't have been difficult to alter. Nose and tail job. :)

[Agent X20]

Nose and tail job. :)

Stop talking about Mrs Agent.... Naw be nice with a little working loading ramp and some cute little cars..

Thereagain a Bristol 170 wouldnt go amis either...

[ForkTailedDevil]

Corgi AWAC and Dambuster Lancaster, Model Power Tornado and F117

[Agent Carr]

Black Spit

[plumstix]

Black Spitfire arrived today, I love it.

[tsr2]

A EC-121T Warning Star (Dragon) and the obligatory black Spitfire.

[eismeer]

Went a bit over the top again this week. Mrs e non to happy. Keeps muttering things about food and shoes for kids ;) . If only she could get her priorities right :confused: .

Viscount-Parcelforce. ( only 2 to go now ).

Buccaneer-Victorious. ( to go with the Seahawk when it comes :p )

Spitfire-Black x2. ( hopefully spare will recoup extortionate price i paid for black Hurri :( ).

FW-190 Dora-Barkhorn. ( coz its a beauty :D ).

[minter]

just arrived over the last 2 days sailor spit, NGNG, black spit, french corsair, round me mums at the moment, am i in trouble,mind you a couple of xmas pressies there,and 2 paid for out me overtime, oh boy and im still trolling the internet in search of bargains i just cant help it.. :o

[The Defiant Man]

Splashed out £30 for a Molders on the bay....have been after it for some time, and a Corsair "Lucybelle", also on the bay, for a more modest £9.99. :)

[planejunky]

There's some awesome buy-now prices on He-111's too at the mo. I would get one, but I really don't know where I'd put it! :(

[The Defiant Man]

Yeah, seen those P/J, HE111's really hitting the bins at the mo....

Just seen another Molders go for £45, so quite happy... :)

[Lofty]

There's some awesome buy-now prices on He-111's too at the mo. I would get one, but I really don't know where I'd put it! :(
Build an extension P/J....good excuse :)

[Aces-High]

Black Spit. And its already in the loft. Not one for displaying...more an investment.

[raff]

To Brentwood, bought a non aerobatic Swiss Hunter .... very nice .. but a dob of grey paint in the middle of a green section on the port wing looks a bit of an accident! I shall no doubt be told it is an accurate reproduction of the real thing though ... so saying no more!
Finally succumbed and bought the Dam Busters Lanc.... Mmm, ... must be the camouflage reversal. :(
... and a Legends Stuka. Have to admit, apart from the fixed undercarriage it's a nice model .... only joking!! But those b......y boxes!:eek:
And of course ... picked up me black Spitfire.

Very, very seriously tempted by an Armour 1/48 night fighter Hurricane for £38.
Funny thing is, although they've been around for a couple of years now, I don't think I've ever seen them below the £35 mark. I wonder how many were made.

Raff

[DCRanger]

79 Sqdn T Bolt.

Several people have mentioned aquiring the black Spit as an investment. Seems a bit unlikely to me.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Completed me 1/72nd Lanc collection with <takes a deep breath>

Admiral Prune, R Rhodesia, POS S For Sugar


And


The BBMF set, wayhey......and ouch....it's been an expensive weekend.....

[Martin Bull]

Blimey !! :eek: Old Stealth must've had a Lotto win..... :confused: :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Hmm, something like that M/B.... :rolleyes:

I acquired two more USN DDay Spits for close too Agents magical ever-being-stated number........ Great shame as they are a nice release.....



:)

[corgi956]

As we know, the boat from HK has obvioulsy docked. Not only did I get my Black Spit but a Corgi 1/50 Tiger and also a Dragon 1/72 Panther dropped through my door courtesy of Postman Pat.

"Oh it was only very cheap dear............................" :)

[CFBC]

Acquired the new Dragon Warbird FW190 A-3 "Black1"....... Very nice.... :)

[NeilD]

Dragon Barkhorn Fw190 and the Saucy Sue T-Bolt... I've got internet access at work now so can spend all night browsing evilbay.. oh dear... :eek:

[CFBC]

Just acquired a new Aces C.Y 49 series offered to me by a contact over the other side of the pond...... :D

Also arrived today was "Dambusters" film on DVD... Had it for so long on VHS, until that got dumped and sold along with my video when Mrs CFBC moved-in...... Shame she's out tonight..... :D

[DCRanger]

French Corsair - the best one yet me thinks.

[minter]

Dragon Barkhorn Fw190 and the Saucy Sue T-Bolt... I've got internet access at work now so can spend all night browsing evilbay.. oh dear... :eek:

this is indeed an evil temptation,all i have to do is "toggle" screens and im in,problem is people keep interuppting me to do some work..so selfish :rolleyes:

[minter]

French Corsair - the best one yet me thinks.

yes love it,like the NGNG corgis done a real cracker here, glad i didnt buy any others although i like the FAA one

[plumstix]

Ordered another kit last night for the missus. A Dragon Rapide 1:72, I needed to order some paints and stuff but the minimum order was a tenner so had to bump it up somehow. I suppose I'll have to stop putting off doing the Tiger Moth now and crack on with it!! :D

[barretpa]

Peplow Hurricane and French Corsair ( very nice but still does'nt beat Kepford's )

[NeilD]

Dragon Barkhorn Fw190 and the Saucy Sue T-Bolt... I've got internet access at work now so can spend all night browsing evilbay.. oh dear... :eek:

The Fw190 turned up this morning.. LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY!!!! :D :D

I like it !!

Neil.

[Agent Carr]

Just purchased a Gleed Hurricane of Ebay.

[CFBC]

£35.00 - Not a bad buy..... :) Just acquired his Townsend..... :) And I believe that Minter may have acquired his Galland.... :D

[minter]

guilty as charged,would have bought another,but couldnt afford the divorce!

[Agent Carr]

Good to see popular items on Ebay at sensible money.

[NeilD]

not sure how this happened, but I 'won' a HELICOPTER!! :eek: :confused:

thourght the AH1 Cobra would look good with my Vietnam era colour scheme F4... when I get another display cabinet! or 2..

neil.

[BSteinIPMS]

not sure how this happened, but I 'won' a HELICOPTER!! :eek: :confused:

thourght the AH1 Cobra would look good with my Vietnam era colour scheme F4... when I get another display cabinet! or 2..

neil.

Attaboy, Rotorhead! :D

[Lofty]

Have received the Dragon 190A-3 (now swazi-ed) Dragon P-47 Awesome!!!!
And the piece-de-resistance Black Spit ! <dribble dribble>
Also won a Rosie Geth off the "Bay" for just over a fiver :cool:
Now selling bone marrow to cover costs..... :(

[Martin Bull]

'Rozzie Geth' is OK for a Leg End - but I'm a little dubious about the shiny finish. It's a bargain for that price, though.

Hahn is still Leg # 1, IMHO.....

[Kiwi Dave]

I've been playing on eBay again and seem to have aquired another RB-57A, GBP26.09, that'll teach me! :eek:

[G-force]

Just this very minute bought the 1/32 Alan Deere Spitfire. I can't wait to get it either. This is my first diecast prop plane and my first WWII plane. I must be going soft. I need an injection of jet fuel!

[philminnion]

Just picked up the Gleed Hurricane at Aviation World. It was on consignment for $65 Canadian. It has never been out of the box and the pilots notes and limited edition certificate were all in place. It is a really nice Hurricane. I am stoked!


Phil Minnion

[mozzer]

I picked up just these few today...

RAF Canberra (£30)
Gulf Chinook (£20)
Dickfield 190 (£9.99)
Green Zero (£10)

My dad picked up a Liberator for £29

Gary

[goonybird]

Not much in evidence, new mossie 32nd looked better than 1st one. Prices overall a bit higher than usual.
Only bought a cheap shop soiled Corgi WWII buildings set as a spare to make up. other than that a little N scale jeep in white metal and a couple of N scale figures , near to 1/144th for planes.
Intend scanning in buildings set and enlarging on card to 1/72nd (as suggested a while ago) I suppose could go to 1/32??
See y'all at NEC next week.

[DCRanger]

1/32 Mustang "Stinger" for £20! Value wise it must be the best AA I have bought yet. Also bought D Day Spitfire for £15. Very nice it is too.

[Agent X20]

Well done DC Ranger... it was having that Lofty Agent Guide to AA prices that beat the dealer down..!!

[DCRanger]

No beating required - The dealer had boxes of them. Also had Libs at an average of £27 and B52s in the teens of pounds. I was tempted by an ozzie Seaking at £6.50 but can't afford to start collecting helo's as well as everthig else.

[The Defiant Man]

Dragon P51 RAAF for £20 inc P&P from US retailer.

My first Dragon P51 - not bad, but not as good as Corgi's, imho. Newer Dragon's much better.

[The Defiant Man]

No beating required - The dealer had boxes of them. Also had Libs at an average of £27 and B52s in the teens of pounds. I was tempted by an ozzie Seaking at £6.50 but can't afford to start collecting helo's as well as everthig else.

Aussie Sea King at £6.50 - you should have bought it....could have re-sold it straight away on ebay & would have made a profit, even if only a modest amount.

[NeilD]

well todays parcels contained a BOAC Lancastrian (nice model in flesh), American A/L DC3, Air India Connie and a BOAC B707.. nothing black or seat seat in sight! :p

by the way, whats the 'Immola' He111 look like in the flesh? I bid on and 'won' one in error :eek: (ment to bid on night bomber one) and the colours look a bit 'icky' in photos.. this could end up as a christmas pressie for some unsuspecting relative!! :D

[Agent X20]

Price you got it at old fruit.. keep it.. one day be worth twice as much..

Oh BTW. there's another of those Cunard Brits up fer grabs..!!

[Agent X20]

Aussie Sea King at £6.50 - you should have bought it....could have re-sold it straight away on ebay & would have made a profit, even if only a modest amount.

Paint it yellow... instant ton....

[goonybird]

well todays parcels contained a BOAC Lancastrian (nice model in flesh), American A/L DC3, Air India Connie and a BOAC B707.. nothing black or seat seat in sight! :p

by the way, whats the 'Immola' He111 look like in the flesh? I bid on and 'won' one in error :eek: (ment to bid on night bomber one) and the colours look a bit 'icky' in photos.. this could end up as a christmas pressie for some unsuspecting relative!! :D

One sunday morning you will wake up....baaad hangover......look at immola HE111...............and think....................

don't remember eating that!! :D :D :D

[NeilD]

One sunday morning you will wake up....baaad hangover......look at immola HE111...............and think....................

don't remember eating that!! :D :D :D

you have a cruel streak Mr Gooneybird!! :D perhaps you'll find something similar to what you described posted through your letter box one morning.. :p

Neil.

[Lofty]

Sorry to say NeilD but Goony has a point..... ;)

[Aces-High]

by the way, whats the 'Immola' He111 look like in the flesh? I bid on and 'won' one in error ,this could end up as a christmas pressie for some unsuspecting relative!! :D

Imagine it on Christmas morning.

"Oh how festive, A Nazi bomber from cousin Neil. How thoughtful" LOL! :D
Makes a change from socks I spose.

[minter]

that is exactly what im getting, and the response.... "oh another one for the loft!"..... help me ...my wife doesnt understand me :o

[shuttle]

Minter,

Same here! This could be the first Xmas since the AA range came out that I haven't managed to convince someone to buy me a plane as an alternative to socks or a CD. Even my kids have been 'brainwashed' by Mrs Shuttle into thinking that giving an AA plane to Daddy is 'boring'.Bah humbug!! I have plan B which is to get a couple of the US Corgi Mustangs shipped over from the in-laws in Boston as a present but time is running out.....!

:( Shuttle

[minter]

i think i would struggle to come up with ideas for myself if wasnt for the AAs, although there are some great books coming out from red kite publications,but someone always gets me book tokens,anyway mrs mint should moan,at least she hasnt got to troll round the shops.

[Craig]

i think i would struggle to come up with ideas for myself if wasnt for the AAs, although there are some great books coming out from red kite publications,but someone always gets me book tokens,anyway mrs mint should moan,at least she hasnt got to troll round the shops.
If Mrs Mint is anything like your typical female you may of hit the nail on the head with your last comment about why she might complain.....

[goonybird]

you have a cruel streak Mr Gooneybird!! :D perhaps you'll find something similar to what you described posted through your letter box one morning.. :p

Neil.

Soz neil (for the second upset). I do think the Sardinia is even worse... needs optional carrots.
Wouldn't mind that Cunard Eagle through my door! Is that a promise. :rolleyes:

[NeilD]

Imagine it on Christmas morning.

"Oh how festive, A Nazi bomber from cousin Neil. How thoughtful" LOL! :D
Makes a change from socks I spose.

I was thinking of donating it to the BBMF crew room! :D

Cunard Brits through your letter box?? chance would be a fine thing!

oh well BA Viscount turned up today...another one for the pile.. :D

Neil.

[goonybird]

Saw two British air ferries viscounts at Peterboro sunday for 10 notes each. Just couldnt decide if they were worth pushing on. Boxes a bit shopworn put me off. I think I may regret this. :(

[NeilD]

The BA one wasn't on my 'want' list, but its one that I didn't have.. Oh dear look what you lot have done to me, buying things to complete the collection!!! got the British Eagle one at last Duxford show for ten pounds, which I was quite pleased about... be nice to have a Britannia to go with it!!
Neil.

[G-force]

I'm speechless. My 1/32 Alan Deere Spitfire has arrived and it is absolutely stunning. The finish is fantastic and detail is amazing. It is a beauty! I've never seen a 1/32 in the raw before and given that jets are my thing, this really is cracking. There may be more to come.
As for Corgi doing a 1/32 EE Lightning, okay that's a bit severe, but what about a 1/48 then? F.Mk.6 please with optional overwing tanks. This now has to be my dream model. A-A-A-L-L-L-L-B-B-E-R-R-R-R-T-T-T-T-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , WHERE ARE YOU! ?

[Sailor.]

Nice innit? :)
Never been much of a Yank lover mesen like, but BBD and Old Crow in 1/32 almost... almost... match the Spitfires.
Mrs.S doesn't know it yet but she's buying me the 109G for Crimbo. :eek:

[Gambit]

I picked up a few christmas gifts for the wife :D , black spit ₤9.8, USAF Sentry ₤33.3, Suez set ₤37.6, BOAC Britannia ₤16.7 and a Dragon 001 Mustang ₤11.1.

[charley]

I picked up a few christmas gifts for the wife :D , black spit ₤9.8, USAF Sentry ₤33.3, Suez set ₤37.6, BOAC Britannia ₤16.7 and a Dragon 001 Mustang ₤11.1.

Suez Set £37.60?? That wouldn't be the Israeli Mozzie and Mustang would it?

[Gambit]

Yes and I checked it again using the handy "currency converter".

[charley]

Blimey! :eek:

Doubt i'll see one of those tomorrow for £37.00!! If i do its in the 'Basket'! :D

[NeilD]

this little lot in the boot didnt do much for the fuel consumption comming back from the NEC today.... :eek:

[charley]

Bloomin eck!!!!!

Well i had a great day at the NEC today! The Forum VIP suite was superb! ;) Hello to all the guys i met! Great to put faces to 'names' :D

Well with divorce proceedings now in full swing i am happy to report on the following additions to my collection!

P51 Hun Hunter! This really is one of those models that looks 100 times better in the 'flesh' than any boxart!! Great Model! ;)

P51 Gentleman Jim! Two Fivers...Thank you very much! :)

The Suez set £40.00 :o well i just couldn't resist it...they really are superb models! I strongly recommend this set :)

NGNG as a christmas pressie £10.00 BARGAIN! (Sad that such a great model has stooped so low... :( )

I left my mornings shopping with the guys then went on my second 'sortie' picking up P51 Tacon £5.00 :o and the Dragon Wings 361st FG (Green) Mustang!!!

Went a bit mad and purchased Sukhoi SU34 for £15.00! HUGE model!!!!!

Great day !!!!

Got home and had a bit of a 'Gathering of Mustangs!!!!!!' :D

[The Defiant Man]

...another divorce looming.....I had to leave the guys in the forum mess area & come home from the NEC cos by bags were full! Good to meet some of you...
Here goes:
Suez Canberra
Strawberry Bitch & Can't Miss It Libs (at £25 each I couldn't resist for my pension fund :D )
Marine's Dream Corsair
SEAC Hurri
Tempus Fugit P51
Desert 190 (not Dickfield, the new one! :rolleyes: )
Dragon F18

Well, I had to make it worthwhile...

Was sorely tempted by the Black Nightfighter York...... :D
(very good it was too Lofty)

As I had to go round the hall three times to fnd the MASSIVE forum stand :p I got a good idea of current market prices on a load of AA's, and will post these elsewhere.

[CFBC]

Mr D/F Man... Well... Car load or what and Neil D...... PLEASE.... How yer get that lot to the car in one piece...? Charley... I will sign any papers she wants signing.... YOUR guilty..... We have piccies too!!!

As for me.... Not a lot in comparison....

P51/Mossie Set - Very nice.... :) (playing with that later when Mrs CFBC has gone ter bed).....

AWACS - Will be trying to pick-up Ch5 with it later too!! :D

RAAF Wocka Wocka....... Here it from ere..... :(

As for others.... I could have spent a fortune, but Stealth and Raff refused to lend me any money!!!! :mad:

[G-force]

Lucky *******s! Those prices make me sick. If I could get them at that price I'd had a hell of a lot more models than I have.

[NeilD]

I was well-pleased with the Jumpin Jacques P51.. I keep taking the lid off the box and looking at it!! :D glad I bailed out on the one i was bidding for on evlbay the other week as mine was cheaper and no post n packing.. nearly didnt buy it as it was at the back of a stall and i thourght it was BBD!!!

the Lofty night-fighter York seemed to be a bit of a hit with the punters too.. and the invasion-striped Wright Flyer was subtle!

Neil.

[goonybird]

Have to say a big thank you to the Forum Guys on the stand @ NEC.
Cheap day, but where do you stop? so just bought legends Shiny Harrier @12
Bargain of the day 1/72nd Yankee Doodle knocked down @ £17.50!!. And last but not least 2x solid metal Boeing 737's (Indian airlines and Air Europa) in about 1/200th (250th?) for 16 notes the pair. Look nice next to my Gemini 250th DC8s. :)

[DCRanger]

No Guts No Glory for £9.99 from E-bay.

[Albert Ross]

Just got a great deal on the Cogi Duxford B-52.Mint cond.
Only prob is the wingtip castors wont stay in. :mad:
No suprises there!.

Wot, you don't rate the castors?? Seriously you have to get castor-rated!! :eek:

[Albert Ross]

got the British Eagle one at last Duxford show for ten pounds, which I was quite pleased about... be nice to have a Britannia to go with it!!
Neil.
...so would I be pleased, as I've never seen a BRITISH Eagle one??? :rolleyes:

[Sailor.]

What I'd like to buy this week is Helmut Wick's 109 as it's the only BofB one missing from my collection. :confused:

[BSteinIPMS]

Christmas came early! :D Just picked up a 1/144 B-17 I've been looking for on eBay for over a year. The very first little one Corgi did: #48201, "Bit o' Lace", which is rarer than hen's teeth over here. http://www.tricatus.co.uk/48201.htm

This was doubly interesting since I see I was bidding against the formidable Chris Lem at XXXXXXX.co.uk, and also.....wait! Oh, no! :eek:
Jeez, Neil, I'm terribly sorry! ;)