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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" has perhaps been
around the longest in the 1:72 &1:144 markets And,
more recently it's invaded the 1:32 space. As such, it
is pretty much the standard by which all other ranges
are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific
aircraft from an important historical or modern era of
flight, and has been authentically detailed from
original documents and archival material. Each
model features details such as (this text is adapted
from www.theflyingmule.com):
I have a dozen or so Corgi airplanes and I'd sworn I
wouldn't be getting more--I just don't think the
quality/features measure up to the price with most
models. However, I can't seem to stop picking one up
every now and then. I will be reviewing Corgi models,
however, for a complete photo catalog of just about
every Corgi aircraft in existence go to www.tricatus.
co.uk. I will also do direct comparisons between
Corgi and other brands, where they make sense--
such as with the Corgi Yeager P-51 and Dragon
Yeager P-51, which you can see here.
around the longest in the 1:72 &1:144 markets And,
more recently it's invaded the 1:32 space. As such, it
is pretty much the standard by which all other ranges
are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific
aircraft from an important historical or modern era of
flight, and has been authentically detailed from
original documents and archival material. Each
model features details such as (this text is adapted
from www.theflyingmule.com):
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels
and surface details. - Pad printed markings and placards that won't
fade or peel like decals. - Interchangeable landing gear with rotating
wheels. - Poseable presention stand to display the
aircraft "in flight". - Many limited editions with numbered certificate
of authenticity. - Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete
with placards (1:72/1:32). - Selected interchangeable features such as
airbrakes, opened canopies and access
panels (1:72/1:32). - Selected moving parts such as gun turrets,
control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).
I have a dozen or so Corgi airplanes and I'd sworn I
wouldn't be getting more--I just don't think the
quality/features measure up to the price with most
models. However, I can't seem to stop picking one up
every now and then. I will be reviewing Corgi models,
however, for a complete photo catalog of just about
every Corgi aircraft in existence go to www.tricatus.
co.uk. I will also do direct comparisons between
Corgi and other brands, where they make sense--
such as with the Corgi Yeager P-51 and Dragon
Yeager P-51, which you can see here.
Corgi Aviation Archive, 1:72
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