[dragon53]

I'm thinking of buying Bong's P-38 "Marge". Any suggestions--should I buy Franklin Mint's 1/48 or Corgi's 1/72?

(I'm aware that FM planes have no pilot or retracting landing gear).

Thanks for any suggestions

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by dragon53

I'm thinking of buying Bong's P-38 "Marge". Any suggestions--should I buy Franklin Mint's 1/48 or Corgi's 1/72?

(I'm aware that FM planes have no pilot or retracting landing gear).

Thanks for any suggestions

Seems the choice perhaps should simply come down to what scale you prefer? Personally, I really like the FM P-38 -- the massive size of this airframe just comes across better to me in 1:48 versus 1:72 and if you have room I'd say you'd probably be happy with it. Corgi's may be more accurate? (I don't own that one... but I did sell off my previous Corgi P-38s to focus on FM's 1:48 line. Though I suspect I'm swiming upstream with that choice )

I just got the FM Marge and it's a nice model.

[jim]

I am thinking on the same lines as Pappy, It depends on the scale you prefer.
The Corgi P38s are very good , I have a couple, I just picked up the warbirds Pudgy for only £5.00.

If you have the space I would be tempted by a 1/48 example.
I built a 1/48 Kit of a P38 and it certainly stood out, unfortunately it fell victim to one of Lorraines cleaning frenzies!

[KG_Jag]

The Franklin Mint's P-38 is one of their best birds. Further there is something about the P-38 in 1:48 scale that just makes it much more striking than in 1:72. I recommend that if you can only get one, go with the Mint.

[hworth18]

I agree with the above posts. I have both Corgi's and FM's P-38's and I really like Franklin's Marge P-38.

[Cruver Collecter]

Does anyone put out the earlier F model of the P-38?

[ZS-VAN]

Geez, I have the Corgi Bong and quite like it. It was my first P38 and I've landed two more since. Can't go wrong if you prefer 1/72. That said, given the above responses, I'd be keen to see the two side by side. Any takers?

[1250ships]

The Corgi version is mostly sold out though I'm sure you can find one if you hunt around. But be prepared to pay full sticker on it.

[Cavtanker]

I have the Corgi Bong P-38 and I love it (as I love all the Corgi P-38s). I hope you can find a Corgi Bong, though, as I understand they are getting hard to come by.

[trex0770]

I agree with the 1/48 sentiments. I have both and although the Corgi Lightning is nice, the FM just looks alot better due to the size difference. In a way it's cute vs cool!