Get ‘em While You Can!
Okay, lately I’ve been buying up larger scale models when I can find ‘em for good prices — namely Corgi 1:32 and GMP 1:35 WW II fighters. Both of these series are no longer being produced (Corgi may still have one 109—Graf’s—coming but I’m not holding my breath), and you can score some for great prices on ebay at the moment. I just love the scale, which I think comes from the 1:32 models I made as a kid. And I think they could be quite collectible down the road, and possibly increase in value, particularly if no one else steps in to make a serious attempt at bringing us more planes in these scales. Hobby Master has plans to roll out one or two a year at most, with a FW 190 due in 2009. And right now that’s it for 1:32. (Sorry: I just don’t count FOV models, as they are more like mass market toys to me — no offense intended.)
I got this Corgi Hackl 109 at a Tuesday Morning for $40. And the Elder P-51 for $40 on ebay. Not bad ‘tal. (Not pictured: GMP Aleutian P-40 for $45 delivered).
