How about a big die cast plane?

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How about a big die cast plane?

Post by Sabrefan » Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:06 pm

I have really gotten into 1:7nd scale bombers, and I was thinking if Corgi or someone would make a really big die cast bomber like a B-47, B-52, or even a B-36. I know there have been plastic models of these planes, but how cool would it be to open that big box and have a pre built Stratofortress! :D
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by tmanthegreat » Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:54 pm

Corgi has a whole series of "large" airplanes, including B-52s, but they scaled them down to 1:144. Even then, they are a comparable size to the 1:72 bombers. 1:72 models of the "large" aircraft would be huge, heavy, and quite expensive!


Even though they already have one in 1:144 scale, I do see the eventuality of Corgi producing a 1:72 scale B-29. There's lots of different schemes they could choose from, including planes in both RAF and Soviet markings. If they were to do the tooling well, there could be a neat little cockpit with the figures, rotating gun turrets and opening bombays. The plane would be larger than their other bombers, but not significantly so.
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by 456THBG » Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:35 pm

My Franklin Mint 1/48 scale B24 weighs in at 9 lbs (feels like more than that), so anything bigger in die cast would have some serious weight to it.
However, it would be something really unique!

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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by Sabrefan » Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:49 pm

Have you guys ever picked up a 1:32nd scale Corgi Mosquito model? That thing is a brick. :D
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by tmanthegreat » Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:50 pm

Sabrefan wrote:Have you guys ever picked up a 1:32nd scale Corgi Mosquito model? That thing is a brick. :D

Mine is sitting right next to me as I type - it is a beast!
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by MZ826 » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:54 pm

well if either of you are just finding your mosquitos to heavy let me know I have been looking for one forever. I could even help you lift it.

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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by dragon53 » Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:41 pm

MZ826:

Corgi is releasing a 1/32 Amiens Mosquito in February.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA34604

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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by zzzippper » Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:48 am

tmanthegreat wrote:Corgi has a whole series of "large" airplanes, including B-52s, but they scaled them down to 1:144. Even then, they are a comparable size to the 1:72 bombers. 1:72 models of the "large" aircraft would be huge, heavy, and quite expensive!


Even though they already have one in 1:144 scale, I do see the eventuality of Corgi producing a 1:72 scale B-29. There's lots of different schemes they could choose from, including planes in both RAF and Soviet markings. If they were to do the tooling well, there could be a neat little cockpit with the figures, rotating gun turrets and opening bombays. The plane would be larger than their other bombers, but not significantly so.
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by sluff » Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:44 am

Would it have to be Die Cast? How about a well built plastic aircraft? I have a Yukikaze fighter that is 1/100 and it is all plastic http://www.hlj.com/product/ALT20801 , it is one of the most detailed and impressive aircraft that I own, I would love to see real aircraft, including the heavy bombers made in 1/72 like this. They also would be cheaper in the long run
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by Sabrefan » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:48 pm

Great point, it would not have to be die cast. That would really cut down on the weight issue. How about a 72nd scale Russian TU-95 Bear bomber? :D
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Re: How about a big die cast plane?

Post by Panzer_M » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:32 pm

There are plastic kits of the B-36 in 1/72...and the kit's boxes are huge. but a pre-built could be done price-point wise in plastic before a die-cast..since you got to figure cost of production, then if the consumer will pay the MSRP for such a model.
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