I love WW2 twin engine aircraft in Diecast. From Pooch B25s to IXO's HE219s, from Pooch HE111s to FoV B26. I have examples of them all, in rather reasonable numbers if I may say.
Still plenty of beaut new toolings in the offing, particularly from the Pooch stable.
Of course, some like the Betty and SM79 (yes I know, its a trimotor,...but you know what I mean) are, for me, the ones ones I really am liking to be released. But its unlikely from Corgi and one has to be realistic.
So, I thought of the four, what I think, is the most likely WW2 twin new tooling that potentially could be next from the Pooch.
They are:
Handley Page Hampden Bomber
Junkers JU88G
Boston/Havoc MKI/II/C
Lockheed Hudson
Yes there are others. ME410, Whitley, Beaufort are also possibles I expect. But the above four, I think are the most likely.
I really don't see another tooling from HM in the short to medium term. A20 and ME110 are it for now I suspect. AF1,........well after the B29, my hopes for the B25 are, shall we say, realistic. Oxford is another possible, particularly after their beaut Anson tooling. But I think size is an issue for them, for the moment anyway.
So, I am guessing, its the Pooch, where a new WW2 tooling will come form.
Do the lads have a preference?? What would be your pick?
I love WW2 twin engine aircraft in Diecast. From Pooch B25s to IXO's HE219s, from Pooch HE111s to FoV B26. I have examples of them all, in rather reasonable numbers if I may say.
Still plenty of beaut new toolings in the offing, particularly from the Pooch stable.
Of course, some like the Betty and SM79 (yes I know, its a trimotor,...but you know what I mean) are, for me, the ones ones I really am liking to be released. But its unlikely from Corgi and one has to be realistic.
So, I thought of the four, what I think, is the most likely WW2 twin new tooling that potentially could be next from the Pooch.
They are:
Handley Page Hampden Bomber
Junkers JU88G
Boston/Havoc MKI/II/C
Lockheed Hudson
Yes there are others. ME410, Whitley, Beaufort are also possibles I expect. But the above four, I think are the most likely.
I really don't see another tooling from HM in the short to medium term. A20 and ME110 are it for now I suspect. AF1,........well after the B29, my hopes for the B25 are, shall we say, realistic. Oxford is another possible, particularly after their beaut Anson tooling. But I think size is an issue for them, for the moment anyway.
So, I am guessing, its the Pooch, where a new WW2 tooling will come form.
Do the lads have a preference?? What would be your pick?
Of those 4 I'd say the Lockheed Hudson.
Hobbymaster makes a very good A20/Boston (although it's a late variant) and corgi already has several JU88s. The Hampden I think will lack sales appeal (too niche). The Hudson however was widely used by many branches and bears a very close resemblance to the last aircraft of Amelia Earhardt.
My vote for another twin would be the P38, and although matchbox, corgi and witty all have one they all suffer from various issues. The matchboxes and corgis are also hard to find and expensive. Time for HM to get going...
Hobbymaster makes a very good A20/Boston (although it's a late variant) and corgi already has several JU88s. The Hampden I think will lack sales appeal (too niche). The Hudson however was widely used by many branches and bears a very close resemblance to the last aircraft of Amelia Earhardt.
My vote for another twin would be the P38, and although matchbox, corgi and witty all have one they all suffer from various issues. The matchboxes and corgis are also hard to find and expensive. Time for HM to get going...
True, but thats never stopped Corgi when it comes to British subjects. Though, to be fair the Hampden did serve in RCAF, RNZAF (489 SQN) and RAAF (455 SQN) SQNs too, admittedly mainly RCAF SQNs. Also Guy Gibson VC flew the type on his first tour. There is a 1000 sold right there.
Yeah, there has been a lot of talk on the forums regarding the P38, including 1:48. Whilst HM have no problem producing toolings that others have done before, in recent times they seem reticent to do so with WW2 aircraft.....in 1:72.
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Yeah, but with only a 100 odd produced, and out of service by 1943 it is a tad limited compared to the others. But I agree, it is Corgi's thing. Smallish tooling too, which does have its advantages.
P-38J or L, but in 1:48 scale to go along with all the other 1:48 releases (the only major omission for USAAF fighters in that scale). A change to the engines/booms, along with deletion of the dive flaps, would permit releasing the earlier wartime versions. And changes to the central pilot's section would allow for a drop-snoot bomber, and the photo-recon versions. Plenty of liveries available! I have read that it's in the works. PLEASE!!!
P-38J or L, but in 1:48 scale to go along with all the other 1:48 releases (the only major omission for USAAF fighters in that scale). A change to the engines/booms, along with deletion of the dive flaps, would permit releasing the earlier wartime versions. And changes to the central pilot's section would allow for a drop-snoot bomber, and the photo-recon versions. Plenty of liveries available! I have read that it's in the works. PLEASE!!!
Franklin Mint released a heap of late model P38s in 1:48 back in the day. Generally speaking I think the consensus is they did a reasonable job of it. Popular and a tad pricey these days.
Reasonable quality for the time, perhaps, but nothing like what HM could do now. And the prices are exorbitant (when you can find them). Aiken's has some, but those prices are scary, especially for what you get, detail and scale-wise.
Reasonable quality for the time, perhaps, but nothing like what HM could do now. And the prices are exorbitant (when you can find them). Aiken's has some, but those prices are scary, especially for what you get, detail and scale-wise.
Be kinda surprised if they went down the 1:48 route for the P38 mate. Big airplane, big model in 1:48.
1/72 Hudson would be brilliant. Would fit in my collection in Netherlands Air Force colours... Yes please!!
Certainly has great global appeal. Along with the early A20 it has more global appeal than the rest of the possibilities.
I'd rather HM than Corgi for those types, as they would exploit non-British schemes far more,....such a Netherlands Hudson (or A20 for that matter). But as I say, Corgi, I think, is most likely to release a twin, so ya take what you can get I guess.
Why no love for Japanese twins? I would really like a 1/72 Mitsu G4M Betty bomber, an iconic aircraft of the Axis forces. There just is so little attention paid to the excellent aircraft of Japan...or Italy for that matter.
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Why no love for Japanese twins? I would really like a 1/72 Mitsu G4M Betty bomber, an iconic aircraft of the Axis forces. There just is so little attention paid to the excellent aircraft of Japan...or Italy for that matter.
Agree mate. If it was up to me the SM79 (yes I know 3 engines) would be first cab of the rank, particularly by Corgi,...as they can do a good job with the mottling....followed by the Betty.
Just don't think its likely thats all.
I always had the dream that CW would have a go at the Betty in 1:72. But thats just silly talk.
Since it's Corgi or nothing to do the honors, I would prefer the Hudson as it would be a new plane to add to my diecast collection and it was used mainly by the Brits and Commonwealth air arms. As a betting man, I think that the A-20C and ME-410 are more likely as both are probably better known and Corgi probably isn't in the risk taking mood now that its got the Sunderland on its hands.
It would be nice to see another Do-215 from Corgi or even a Do-217 if they wanted something totally new, and it would be the natural progression from the 215.
Next WW2 Twin?? Please........
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