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Old 11-01-2007, 09:13 PM   # 4 Quick Link (permalink)
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Re: Corgi 1/48 Choppers

ZS,

I've got a couple of the Corgi UH-1's, my favorite being the Marine UH-1E USMC Frog Gunship with door mounted M-60's, rocket pods and platform mounted electrically fired M-60's.

If you haven't gotten the FM Hueys ("D" models?) then I'd say get those instead. They're well done and IMHO are nicer than the Corgi's.

I also have the FM UH-1C Army Gunship (Limitied Edition) and although some don't like the rivets, I think it's the best one available. It's extremely detailed and has lots of moving parts, i.e. pilot doors open/close, stabs move, etc..

I concur on your assesment Trex,

I have one Huey from Corgi (dunno the part number from memory), and several Hueys from FM. In direct comparision the FM ones are way better. The Corgi one even seems a little smaller than the FMs. Check my collection threat for pictures of the helos side by side.

Right on about the Special Version Huey. I have it, too. It is very pricey (if you pay list price for it) but it is worth the price. If you have little display space go for this one and you won't be disapointed.

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