1/32 Aircraft

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:13 am

Foxholetoys (free shipping over $100)

BBI F-4 Phantom--$54.99
BBI SBD Dauntless--$44.99
BBI F4F Wildcat--$42.99

Historicaviation:

BBI F4F Wildcat--$24.95

NWarty · Post by **NWarty** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:51 am

dragon53 wrote:Foxholetoys (free shipping over $100)

BBI F-4 Phantom--$54.99
BBI SBD Dauntless--$44.99
BBI F4F Wildcat--$$42.99

Historicaviation:

BBI F4F Wildcat--$24.95

Just picked up the BBI Wildcat from Historic Aviation. $32 shipped. Boy, can't beat that!

My BBI F-4 must have been produced on a Friday. Missing pilot's instrument panel, huge paint smudge on the left intake vane, and broken right wing tip. She looks good now, but I had to put in some work to fix her. The instrument panel can't really be seen anyways.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:58 am

That's too bad - the pilots instrument panel is one of my favorite parts of the BBI F-4 with its detailed instruments and radar screen. It is as good as the 1:18 examples.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:42 pm

So I was on ebay just a while ago and got a P-51B/C Shangri La for $26, which isn't too bad, considering what they go for lately (see Pricey 21st Aircraft thread) It had a paint smudge on the left side of the fuselage. The seller was cool enough to show close ups of it.
I already have a really nice one in a mint box, but I wanted to have this one flying in my room. I figured I could airbrush a little OD green there and presto, no problem.

Then I bid on a Corsair-Zero Dogfight pack, fortunately I won it, unfortunately it cost me $57! OUCH!

Well that's what I get for not buying one at Walmart when I saw it.

I only really wanted the Zero, because it was unique, and not available in the single packs... So now I got 3 Big Hog Corsairs.

but I'll display one chasing one of my extra Zero's.
Now If I could just nail a British Corsair, and a few FW-190D's, a couple of P-47's, I'd have everything 21st offered in 32X aircraft.
I don't even want to think about all the 1:18 aircraft variations I'm missing.

If only that guy from Ireland would pay me my overdue $91 he owes me for some Star Wars stuff, I'd feel a little better.

NWarty · Post by **NWarty** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:36 pm

Dauntless,
Dude, we must be on the same wavelength, because not five minutes ago, I just ordered a 1/24 Merit P-51D "Shangri La" from Ebay (PriceBully).

$24.99 with free Fedex ground shipping

Sweet...

Score two sweet deals today

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:43 am

NWarty wrote: not five minutes ago, I just ordered a 1/24 Merit P-51D "Shangri La" from Ebay (PriceBully).

$24.99 with free Fedex ground shipping

Sweet...

I think you are really going to like it. Check out a short review I did of the Merit Eagleston P-51D at the end of this thread.... viewtopic.php?t=19240 I also oredered the "Shangri-La" but it won't arrive for a few days yet. I expect it will be at least as nice as the Eagleston. Let us know what you think after you've had a chance to look it over.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:57 am

Those do look nice, the price is good, and they are, well...bigger.

Arg, do I have to start collecting another scale?

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:07 pm

Just got a 1:32 Corgi Hurricane "VYR" for $44 on ebay. Just happened upon it when browsing ebay.
I do believe that's a good price no?
Don't think we'll see a Hurricane in 1:32 plastic prebuilt anytime soon, so what the heck huh.

My first 1:32 Corgi. If I like it I'll try to get more. I missed the 1:32 Mosquito, and that's impossible to find I hear.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:58 pm

I really like the Corgi Hurricane model. I have the Mosquito also, it is really nice and very heavy!

snake · Post by **snake** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:06 pm

That is a great price Dauntless.

I am sure that you will like it.

I have that one, Douglas Bader,and just picked up the "Night Reaper".A UK only release,and only 1000 made.

"Night Reaper"is really nice.
Photo courtesy of Tricatus.

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa35508.htm

The Mosquito is a great model.
Big,and heavy in 1/32.

I only have one"Moncton Express".

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/AA34601.htm

Wished I had picked up some others when they were first released.

They are pretty rare,and expensive these days.
But a great addition.

Let us know what you think of your Hurricane when you get it Dauntless.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:08 pm

Sure will, I like that Night Reaper scheme though.
You can see the close up detail lines. looks pretty sweet.

That Mosquito has got to be huge.

BLACKSNAKES · Post by **BLACKSNAKES** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:54 pm

One more 'BIG THANK YOU' to Dauntless for the heads up. The birds arrived yesterday, and I am very happy with the purchase! First time I bought from small joes, and all I can say is a great experience! Thank you Corey S. at small joes!

snake · Post by **snake** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:38 pm

That BBI 1/32 F-4 Jolly Rogers does look sweet.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:28 am

snake wrote:That BBI 1/32 F-4 Jolly Rogers does look sweet.

Agreed. Mine arrived from smalljoes yesterday, it's still in the box and may remain that way at least for a while, but it's obviously an outstanding model from what I can see. I feel fortunate that I was able to get one while they are still affordable, the few you see on ebay nowadays are asking $100 or more.

I'm less enthusiastic about the Dauntless and Wildcat, they look like nice models and all, but neither one excites me very much so I passed on both. BTW, I got my Merit P-51 "Shangri-La" in yesterday, it's just as nice as the Eagleston but I want to offer a word of warning for anyone who is buying either of them.... the dorsal VHF comms antenna (that spiky thing just aft of the cockpit) is EXTREMELY FRAGILE...

I barely brushed up against it with my hand and it snapped like a dry twig, so use extra care and caution around the antenna when handling the Merit P-51's.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:03 pm

Smalljoes is a class act, I just ordered a 38 (T) 525, Corey has always done me right. It does'nt hurt that is prices are more than reasonable.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:53 am

Just got my Corgi Lewis VYR Hurricane yesterday.
I'm really liking it a lot. I'm glad it's a Battle of Britain one. A Bader Hurricane would have been my preference, but for the price I'm not complaining.
Now I would like another, but something different like the "Night Reaper" or the Sea Hurricane.

Some of the other 1/32 planes can be had for a good price though. The winter ME-109 is pretty cheap. Might have to get at least that one.

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:25 am

Glad you like your VYR Hurricane Dauntless.I figured you would.

The Corgi 1/32 models are great,with lots of metal.

Their Me 109's are even better,IMO.
With the "Ehrler" winter one being the cheapest.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:24 pm

Yup, good grief it's got some weight to it.

Now if I could just score a Mosquito.
The D-Day Mossie is still available, but I find the scheme the least desirable of all the ones made... as if I could afford it now anyways.

That winter 109's paint is so different from any 1/32 offered so far, I think it's worth having for the price, and if it's got really good detailing the more reason to get one.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:25 pm

You really can't go wrong with any of Corgi's 1/32 aircraft line. If you want another Hurricane I recommend the Night reaper. It will be more collectible than the Sea Hurricane, which is also very nice but pretty common.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:37 pm

Love my Sea Hurricane Harry, that thing is beautiful.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:57 pm

You really can't go wrong with any of Corgi's 1/32 aircraft line.

Too bad they don't make a Typhoon or Tempest, I would buy one in a New York minute.

snake · Post by **snake** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:45 pm

Or a FW 190.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:24 pm

snake wrote:Or a FW 190.

True, but the 21st C version is better than anything Corgi would do. Just because its plastic..

456THBG · Post by **456THBG** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:22 pm

Thanks to Snake & Dauntless for the "Heads-Up" on the Corgi 1/32 Hurricanes...I've always been a Hurricane fan, & would love to see one (affordable that is) in 1/18th scale...
I've stayed away from the Corgi 1/32 because of price, but after paying a fortune for JSI's F14 & a couple of ebay F18's, I think I've lost my perspective!
Anyway, picked up two Hurricanes today off ebay - Douglas Bader's & Lewis' VYR...Unbelievable great deal on VYR & better than retail on Bader's.
Can't wait to get them - I've already picked out their display spot!
Thanks again, guys, for the "push"

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:50 pm

I think you will be VERY pleased with your purchase.

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