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[tc2324]

No probs Pete.

Just be aware that most, if not all the Corgi Canberra`s, are reported as `tail sitters`. If you want to display them on their U/C`s you get a clear plastic `tail stand` to go with it which looks a bit nasty IMPO . May be best to wait and see if Corgi release a new model with the corrected weight balance, (thats what I`m doing), or if you can`t wait display it in flight on it`s stand.

Tony

[tc2324]

Thought I`d post for those interested. Corgi have released their list of new releases for March - September 2010.....

AA33909 Spitfire MkI X4036 Pilot Officer Robert Doe 1/32
AA37805 Albatross WW1 Fighter Ltn Hans Bohning 1/48
AA38105 Sopwith Camel F2137 Capt D R MacLaren 1/48
AA38504 German Messerschmitt Me110G Nightfighter RAF Museum 1/72
AA38505 German Messerschmitt Me110C-1 Horst Wessel 1/72
AA32020 Hurricane Mkl 73S County of Warwick Sqn Wing Commander Bob Foster 1/72
AA34314 FW190 A8 Stab JG300 Oberstleutnant Walter Dahl 1/72
AA38705 Spitfire Mk XIVe Clipped Wng Sqn Ldr James Ginger Lacey 1/72
AA39201 Spitfire MkIa R6885 Pilot Officer Eric Stanley Lock 1/72
AA39202 Corgi Spitfire MkI K9789 Sqn Ldr Henry Cozens RAF 1/72
AA39301 Boulton Paul Defiant Flt Lt Donald & Gunner Plt Officer Hamilton 1/72
AA38403 Bristol Blenheim Mk1F 54 OTU Sqn RAF 1/72
AA32516 Junkers Ju87R-2 Capitano Raul Zucconi Sicily 1941 1/72
AA36707 Ju88C-6 Taganrog Ukraine 1943 1/72
AA38803 Dornier Do17Z 7 staffel KG3 Blitz Russian front 1/72
AA38804 Dornier Do215 A Aufkl G2+JH Shot Down by Sgt Arthur D Smith 1/72
AA39003 RN Westland Lynx HAS2 XZ725 HMS Brilliant Helicopter 1/72
AA39101 Westland Whirlwind HAR Mk10 Search & Rescue RAF Finningley 1/72
AA37607 RN Westland Wessex HU5 XT474 Royal Navy 771NAS 1/72
AA32312 BAC Lightning F6 XS921 RAF 74 Sqn Tengh Singapore 1/72
AA32414 BAE Harrier GR3 4th Sqdn RAF in Germany 1/72
AA35412 Sepecat Jaguar GR3A XX738 RAF 6 Sqn 1/72
AA38205 Douglas C47 Dakota Buzz Buggy Membury 1/72

If you want pictures of the Pre Pro`s, then go to any Diecast supplier website as they have now been posted.

[tc2324]

Just playing around with my models this weekend and thought I`d post the results. (much to my wifes annoyance... )

[blakey]

All these die cast models look fantastic, they must weigh afair bit though

[tc2324]

Giving the plastic a break and heading back to my `first love`. Latest metal delivered today and it has an Axis feel to it......

Spit and V1 combi....





Battle of Britain Do 17.....





IJN `Val` dive bomber, Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941

[tc2324]

Latest addition to the fleet, Hobbymaster Skyraider, the Mig killer kind...

[tc2324]

A bit bored tonight so I thought I`d do an update on the old metal collection. Got some new stuff, sold some old stuff and gained a few `fakes`....!
A bit of a mix and match set these days, as space becomes an issue.

WARNING

Please be aware that the following pictures may cause those with `P.B.P.O.C.D.`, (Prop Blades Positioning Obsesive Compulsive Disorder) some discomfort.

[awacsfan]

Wow, you sure have some crowded "airspace" there.... nice collection.... very nice! Thanks for sharing these pictures with us....

BTW, since I'm the first ot reply, can I have a free pick (1 model) at your collection? Just kidding.... you sure have some nice hardware there.

Cheers

Andy

[tc2324]

Thanks Andy.

I do have an old IXO 1/72 Ju-87 `tank buster` that is surplus to requirements and sitting in the `boneyard`. Not sure what to do with that one?

[tc2324]

Two of the RAF`s finest turned up today. Very impressed with them and I think they speak for themselves....

[Flyingmonster]

Hey all!

Thought I post some shots of the new Sky Guardians Tornado F3 in 111 markings! Limited to just 1500 mine arrived today!















I have a few more if your interested! I think its a cracking piece!!
Thanks for looking!

[tc2324]

Hi Jaime,

Have to say they are probably the best pics of this bit of metal I`ve seen.

The Witty F.3 has the distinction of being the most hated bit of diecast released this year over on `DAF` for wide and various reasons.

IMPO, it don`t look too bad and as it`s the only game in town, it`s a must have if you need to fill a hole in your collection. I`m waiting for another scheme to emerge and some of the problems reported with it, corrected. (Even better if HM or Skymax release their own version in the not too distant future).

A `firebirds` special tail scheme is the next release in this line.

[Flyingmonster]

Thank you for your kind words!!
The only reason I bought it was because it was 111 sqn!! But I am very keen on the fact to increase my 111sqn collection!!
I am really happy with the model and think it is a jolly goood buy!! The sound of a Firebirds special sounds very gooood!!!

Thanks again mate!!!

[tc2324]

My pleasure mate. At the end of the day as long as the owner of the model likes it, then as far as I`m concerned, it`s job done. Too many `rivet counters` on forums these days getting upset because a `lump or bump` is missing from underneath the model which makes it an `F` instead of a `E` which you wouldn`t have noticed in the first place unless it was pointed out...... (you get the idea). The Witty F.3 is one of these cases.

To me it looks fine and like I said before, once a 1435 Flight machine with the Maltese Cross is released, I`ll be joining you.

[Unknown74]

Has anybody got any collections of the Corgi Fit The Box Aircraft or Matchbox Skybusters along with others in that size? These are the size I've had to resort to collecting due to financial and space reasons - am really pleased with my collection which I am sorting out into an Air Force and Airline. Would really love to know if Corgi or Matchbox or any one else are planning to release a Nimrod MR.2 from Kinloss, TSR.2 or Hawker Hunter in that small size?

[tc2324]

Has anybody got any collections of the Corgi Fit The Box Aircraft or Matchbox Skybusters along with others in that size? These are the size I've had to resort to collecting due to financial and space reasons - am really pleased with my collection which I am sorting out into an Air Force and Airline. Would really love to know if Corgi or Matchbox or any one else are planning to release a Nimrod MR.2 from Kinloss, TSR.2 or Hawker Hunter in that small size?

As a 1/72 diecast collector I can`t really help answer your question. However if you go to DAF there are plenty of people on there that can help....

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tc2324]

I had the chance to play around with the metal and Photobucket today and thought I`d post the results for your entertainment.....

Cold War Defenders





Eastern Front 1945







Spitfire Summer









Berlin, here we come......

[viper3111]

Those pictures are great,

Thanks for sharing them

[tc2324]

Two bits of metal landed at my door today. Both are from Hobbymaster, a SEAC Skyraider and the new mould F-22 Raptor.

The Skyraider has a problem. During construction it seems the glue they used at the factory has `fogged` up the front windscreen. This has happened to all the models, and at a guess, it would be far too expensive for HM to recall all the shipments. HM have a great reputation with their diecast so you can`t really complain.

So tonight I got a small brush and some standard model thinner and cleared it all up.....

Before......



After......



Turned out well in the end......





No problems with the Raptor though...

[tc2324]

Four new additions landed at my doorstep today.

The new GA Spitfire, (furthest from camera), next to the old version. Notice that they have improved the `green` from the earlier release.



New Corgi FW 190, (nearest camera), with an old`ish Dragon release for comparison.



New Corgi Army Lynx. Navy version is on the way soon.



And last but not least, the new Corgi F.6 Lightning in 74 Sqn markings with an old F.1 version to the rear.