New Version of Corgi RCAF Lancaster VR-A

ACpilot · 07-22-2014, 11:49 AM

Posted by "Smartd" on another website:

Dan

Confirmation from the CWHM today that their attempts to have Corgi do an exclusive run of VR A are accurate.

......" For the upcoming tour of England, CWH has commissioned Corgi to produce........

an exclusive limited production run of 1/72 VR-A Lancasters. Different
than the original one as this one is to replicate the original VR-A, not
the restored beast. So has skinny props, baffles on engine, blister on
top, different turret, proper markings, etc. It's on the water now and
is being delivered to the UK. Will be available from the merchandise
trailer accompanying the Lanc while on tour. If any left, they will be
made available in Canada and online....."

JetA1 · 07-23-2014, 12:03 AM

Excellent news! Now if only some become available in Canada...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACpilot

Posted by "Smartd" on another website:

Dan

Confirmation from the CWHM today that their attempts to have Corgi do an exclusive run of VR A are accurate.

......" For the upcoming tour of England, CWH has commissioned Corgi to produce........

an exclusive limited production run of 1/72 VR-A Lancasters. Different
than the original one as this one is to replicate the original VR-A, not
the restored beast. So has skinny props, baffles on engine, blister on
top, different turret, proper markings, etc. It's on the water now and
is being delivered to the UK. Will be available from the merchandise
trailer accompanying the Lanc while on tour. If any left, they will be
made available in Canada and online....."

Zendocon · 07-24-2014, 12:45 PM

I WANT.

PhantomBigStu · 08-28-2014, 10:23 AM

got mine today

checking6 · 08-28-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomBigStu

got mine today

Lucky you! Very nice! Hope some make it back to Canada...

lemmings418 · 08-28-2014, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by checking6

Lucky you! Very nice! Hope some make it back to Canada...

One did. Its in my basement as of this afternoon. :-)

Adrian · 08-29-2014, 06:22 AM

Saw a whole container load of these models with the CWH sales trailer at East Kirkby, where the worlds' third taxiable Lancaster lives. They had stacks of these models, being sold from the trailer wherever the CWH Lancaster is appearing here in the UK. Saw her arrive at Coningsby earlier this month.

Zendocon · 08-29-2014, 11:12 PM

Nanton, Alberta has a Lancaster that is taxiable as well. Or at least they do regular engine run ups on her.

I think it's only fair that the Lanc based in England returns the favour and tours Canada with VR-A next summer.

lemmings418 · 09-07-2014, 08:13 PM

Hello all,
I received a phone call from the CWHM Gift Shop today telling me that the Corgi Lancasters were in. Yup, you read that correctly.

The last time I spoke to them, they stated that the leftovers from the UK trip would arrive in October, if any were left.

Anyway, they received 600 of the 1200 unit run. They are now in Canada.
If you had a pre-order, you have probably already received your phone call.

Cost was $199.99 CDN, or $226 CDN with HST included.

To get my two, I turned down three. One with a bent tail fin and two with paint issues. They were really great about letting me inspect before buying.

Anyway, good to see Canadians will now be able to enjoy a quality VeRA diecast.

chubbeyfinger · 09-08-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lemmings418

Hello all,
I received a phone call from the CWHM Gift Shop today telling me that the Corgi Lancasters were in. Yup, you read that correctly.

The last time I spoke to them, they stated that the leftovers from the UK trip would arrive in October, if any were left.

Anyway, they received 600 of the 1200 unit run. They are now in Canada.
If you had a pre-order, you have probably already received your phone call.

Cost was $199.99 CDN, or $226 CDN with HST included.

To get my two, I turned down three. One with a bent tail fin and two with paint issues. They were really great about letting me inspect before buying.

Anyway, good to see Canadians will now be able to enjoy a quality VeRA diecast.

Just bought me one Thanks

Kruse · 09-09-2014, 12:34 PM

Any method of buying one and getting it shipped down to the States (Minnesota)?

chubbeyfinger · 09-09-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kruse

Any method of buying one and getting it shipped down to the States (Minnesota)?

I was just on the phone with CWHM Gift shop Phone number is 19056794183

I asked about shipping to your state and the cost for shipping would be 30.00 CAD Hope this helps

Kruse · 09-09-2014, 01:17 PM

Hmmmmm..so it would be a little over $200 USD to get one here.

lemmings418 · 09-09-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kruse

Hmmmmm..so it would be a little over $200 USD to get one here.

The call of new diecast......... :-)

maddogatc · 09-11-2014, 11:01 PM

Visited the CWHM today to pick up my VRA Lancaster. The staff was opening boxes of Lanc's for shelf display. Said they got about 600 total. Many are still available as of today. They allowed me to open, inspect and choose the one I wanted. They were very good that way. The six I opened two had paint defects including off centre vertical stabs and the third the vertical stab was broken off. Looked like a bad factory glue job that could be fixed with a bit Elmer's white glue making it as good as new.

Overall very happy with my purchase but if you visit the museum make sure you open and inspect before you purchase. Mail orders will be luck of the draw. Appears to be some quality control issues at Corgi.