[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

It's a syndrome that I grapple with on a daily basis .

I never seem to satisfy my craving or need to acquire more diecasts even after I've already splurged on some! Now I know why they call it an "addiction".

Only one cure ....................................Go Buy Another Model!!!!! You'll feel better.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by HotTrap429

Only one cure ....................................Go Buy Another Model!!!!! You'll feel better.

I am!

[stalag8611]

[quote=HotTrap429;69819]If the camera lens "often foreshortens objects", then why doesn't this effect the appearance of Gemini and Dragon's Mustangs? They look right. Must be Martin uses a different camera only for Corgi models.

I have 15 P-51s [B thru K]: 6 Corgi, 2 Gemini, 2 Dragon Wings and 5 Easy Models. With the exception of the Easy Model "5", which as a Phillistine I happen to like, I'm going to measure, as accurately as possible, the distance from the front, lower edge of the cockpit, to the tip of the nose of the other issues. The real question will be: how closely did Stalag measure? A 32nd of an inch, a a 128th of an inch, or should I break out my micrometer amd go for measurements in ten thousandths of an inch? That should address the"nose is too short" and "Corgi is cheating the consumer" issues one more time. Fat Chance.

Hey, HotTrap, you appear to have heavy issues with Corgi. I don't, and buy what I can afford. Since I'm retired my wife thinks anything I buy is too damn expensive. Whenever possible I bargain shop and I've picked up some very good stuff at $$ General prices. Pax

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by PappyB

This the Flying Mule's Corgi commission P-51B, JP Not Franklin Mint.......

My Bad.....I got messed up with that FM one that's coming out this month as well..

[HotTrap429]

[quote
Hey, HotTrap, you appear to have heavy issues with Corgi. I don't, and buy what I can afford. Since I'm retired my wife thinks anything I buy is too damn expensive. Whenever possible I bargain shop and I've picked up some very good stuff at $$ General prices. Pax[/quote]

I agree 100% - We all buy what we like and can afford. Being an elementary school teacher who only gets paid 10 months out of the year, my wife would agree with you - anything I buy is too expensive. I just don't buy into the Corgi mystique that everything they make is worth what they charge and I must rush out and buy everything they make. Actually of my 113 models, 77 of them are Corgi models including 4 Mustangs. I love my Corgi B-17s, B-24s, Stukas, P-40s, Corsairs, and P-47s - just got the Mule Gentile special edition P-47 and two F-4s. My "heavy issues" with Corgi is their pricing (on the high side for their AA models compared to other manufacturers) and the inconsistency of their product - some good (P-47, P-40, Fw190), some bad (P-51), some fabulous (Swordfish, B-24), some basic and unremarkable (Warbirds, some Legends). I do agree they make some great models and on the secondary market you can pick many of them up at a great price. That's why I'll wait on this Mustang even though I love the high gloss silver with the invasion stripes..

[wurger_high]

Are the drop tanks removable?

[SKUNKY]

Everything is removeable, wurger....it's just putting them back on that can sometimes be daunting.......

[Lofty]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Everything is removeable, wurger....it's just putting them back on that can sometimes be daunting.......

The master of understatement.................
Snapping off cleanly is another problem entirely.........

[djjeffhall]

wurger_high,
I'm betting they are not. Corgi tends to make their moulds in one piece, no removable drop tanks or whatever. Granted, I have hope that they might be, but not expectation.....

[leeG]

With all the controversy over this model, I've decided I'm just gonna have to buy one. I wasn't going to do two silver B Mustangs will full invasion stripes, but what the hay. I'll take a couple of side-by-side photos then put the two next to each other on the shelf. I do like the glossy finish on the Corgi as it looks like polished aluminum. The Gemini finish looks like silver paint.

Looks like I may end up with more Mustangs than P-40s. Better not let Jim find out about this.