[DADoser]

These models were barely on my radar (for a brief moment a few months back) and then forgotten about. To be honest I wasn't that excited - more P-51's; Spitfires; and Bf 109's. All solid WWII planes - but also planes I already had more than 1 model of in my current collection.

Also - I'm pretty much a Corgi fan (prefer pilots; diplay "in-flight" option; packaging; numbered production runs; etc.). Also, my "go-to," local store front dealer doesn't carry Gemini.

Anyway - had the day off yesterday, and was in the area of another local dealer - so I stopped by his shop (NOT planning on buying anything). He had a boxed Gemini Spit and one Gemini Me 109 Russian front (on display/for sale). He took the Me 109 out of the display case - and after looking at it, I was SOLD!

I love the paint scheme (looks much better in person than pics on the internet); it has a pilot; solid construction w/moving flaps (i.e. Dragon - but seems much more solidly built); metal prop; stand is great; cert. # (i.e. corgi); and a box/package that is collector friendly w/ the ability to rebox the plane later (since my display space is limited and my model aquisition keeps rising.)

With Corgi's list prices trending way upward, I think Gemini may get more of my money in the future. I don't see myself buying EVERY Gemini 1:72 WWII warbird...but....I know that this one Me 109, won't be the only Gemini Aces in my ever expanding collection. Gemini seems to offer a high quality 1:72 scale product at a pretty good price - especially compared to the 2007 Corgi pricing.

I'm really looking forward to the N. Africa Me 109 as well as the USAAF Spitfire!