Corgi has caught me

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:56 am

Well, I bought a 32x Hurricane from Corgi for my classroom airforce because I thought 21st would never come out with one. The price was steep in my opinion (50 bucks), but I really like RAF aircraft. I have to say that I am taken. I think if Corgi had the variety of airframes available in 32nd that it does in 72nd, I would drop 18th scale all together.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:28 pm

I have a 32nd scale Corgi Mosquito coming in next week. I am really looking forward to adding the "Mossie" to my collection. Like you said, the price is steep, but they are beautiful models.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:20 pm

Yes, Corgi is indeed in a class of its own. I don't own any of the 1/32 scale planes, but have seen and handled them in person. They put even the nicest 21c model to shame... I do, however, have a number of the 1/72 scale fighters and bombers, some of which I bought when I was in England because they weren't in the US. I've got nothing but praise

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:13 pm

What type of landing gear does the Hurricane have? Is it seperate pieces for deployed and retracted or is it an actual working landing gear?

Thanks.

TJ

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:18 pm

It is actual working retracts. Like I said, I am really blown away. Even the wife said I could keep this one on the sideboard in the dining room

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:54 pm

Glad to hear you like them.. I have all of (or have had) all the available Corgi 1/32 on the market and they are the best.. I now only have 6 but those include Spitfires. P-51Ds, Bf-109Gs, & Hurricanes..

Here is a great website for Corgi buffs which shows all the 1/32 releases to date..

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/Scale132prop.htm

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:03 pm

...I would drop 18th scale all together.

Ahh, another 1:32 convert in the making..

Come over to the dark side Luke, the 32X force will be with you..LOL. Corgi makes nice stuff, I have both of the 1:50th scale DDay diorama sets and the quality and detail is as good as anything out there.

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:26 pm

"Come over to the dark side..."

and don't forget to bring some prescription glasses and a magnifying glass. Not to mention some liquor to drown all those sorrows from leaving 1/18..

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:59 pm

Where is a good place to buy these aircraft?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:16 pm

Jagdpanther wrote:Where is a good place to buy these aircraft?

Theflyingmule.com usually carries a healthy stock of these and sometimes you can get a good price off ebay..

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:05 pm

Quixote, some of the 1:18th guys sent me over here to find you. Whats this talk of dropping 1:18th? You know this 1:32nd stuff isn't any good for you.... you'll put your eye out or something and what kind of name is corgi any way?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:37 pm

normandy wrote:Quixote, some of the 1:18th guys sent me over here to find you. Whats this talk of dropping 1:18th? You know this 1:32nd stuff isn't any good for you.... you'll put your eye out or something and what kind of name is corgi any way?

One of the finest manufacturers of diecast aircraft on the market today..
Me thinks the Dark side is really XD because The stronger you tighten your grip, the more members slip thru your fingers....

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:52 pm

Any of you guys have an idea of how much the Corgi Mosquito weighs? I have heard it it heavy, and I want to put in on a shelf. Just wondering if the shelf can hold the weight?

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:07 pm

the Dark side is really XD because The stronger you tighten your grip, the more members slip thru your fingers....

LOLL...Yeah, and anyway... what kind of a name is "Xtreme" huh...?? it's not even a real word.

ChairmanMilo · Post by **ChairmanMilo** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:26 pm

I caught the Corgi bug too

Just picked up a used He 111 from a member of the Model Hangar. Can't make a habit out of buying Corgi planes on account of the cost, but seeing as the He 111 is my favourite Luftwaffe bomber... couldn't help it.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:39 pm

The only thing that isn't there for me is selection. The cost is about the same, and the detail is on par. Plus, you have more room to buy more of it. Though, I am firmly entrenched in XD with the size of my personal airforce.

But, if Corgi were to turn out enough airframes, I might convert wholeheartedly.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:17 pm

Sabrefan wrote:Any of you guys have an idea of how much the Corgi Mosquito weighs? I have heard it it heavy, and I want to put in on a shelf. Just wondering if the shelf can hold the weight?

I don't know how much the plane is by itself, but the plane in its box is about 12lbs..

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:13 pm

hworth18 wrote:
Sabrefan wrote:Any of you guys have an idea of how much the Corgi Mosquito weighs? I have heard it it heavy, and I want to put in on a shelf. Just wondering if the shelf can hold the weight?
I don't know how much the plane is by itself, but the plane in its box is about 12lbs..

Solid cast? Wow, that is like $10 a pound, cheaper than filet mignon, and much more satisfying!