New Corgi Short Stirling Model

[Oggie2620]

There is a new model of a Short Stirling that has been released by Corgi as part of their aviation archive. This one is from 149 Sqn and is in the markings of OJ-H, 149 Sqn, Middleton VC:

Rawdon ‘Ron’ Middleton, born on the 22nd July 1916 in Sydney Australia, enlisted in the Royal Australian Airforce in October 1940. Middleton was posted to RAF 149 Squadron in 1942 starting as a second pilot before being given command of his own Stirling later that year. His first raid was to bomb the Fiat works at Turin. After a perilous flight across the alps the crew had to overfly the target three times at low level to identify it. In doing so the aircraft was badly damaged by flak and Middleton was seriously injured. Despite being injured Middleton supported his crew in re-directing the aircraft back to Britain promising to get his crew home. When they reached the English coast he ordered the crew to bail out then steered the aircraft into the sea to avoid endangering any civilians. Sadly his body was then later washed ashore. He was later posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his devotion to duty.

https://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/the-aviati ... dleton-vc/

[highnoon1966]

Great models these Corgi Stirlings, I have the first release McRoberts reply and await the second Middleton VC one's release this week. The third one AA39503, due out next year, will be Short Stirling Mk.III 218 Sqn RAF, Arthur Aaron VC, 1943.

http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direc ... n-vc-1943/

[K4KittyCrew]

Again, welcome to the forum, Gary.
Thanks for your 'PM' and I hope we get to see some of your model, here.
We have some really skilled model makers on board who are more than happy to pass on their knowledge, when requested.

If you want the ultimate challenge, why not try a Sanger Short Stirling?
What doesn't break you, makes you a better person ........... so I'm told.

Here is my effort ............. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=798
Cheers,
John

[highnoon1966]

Again, welcome to the forum, Gary.
Thanks for your 'PM' and I hope we get to see some of your model, here.
We have some really skilled model makers on board who are more than happy to pass on their knowledge, when requested.

If you want the ultimate challenge, why not try a Sanger Short Stirling?
What doesn't break you, makes you a better person ........... so I'm told.

Here is my effort ............. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=798
Cheers,
John

Many thanks John for the welcome Very impressed with your 1:48 build, would dwarf my 1:72 diecasts I'm afraid my modelling skills are non excistent so I stick to buying diecast.

Once I've recieved the second Corgi I'll post a few pictures, I have far more Lancasters, Halifax's and Wellingtons at the moment due to the Stirling being a later arrival on the diecast scene.
Regards
Gary.

[Nocturna mors]

Hi Gary,
Welcome aboard mate ......thought you may be interested in some of these gems from Oxford diecast
http://www.google.co.uk/#q=oxford+dieca ... 52&bih=647 ......the RAF vehicles would complement your collection.

Tom

[highnoon1966]

Hi Gary,
Welcome aboard mate ......thought you may be interested in some of these gems from Oxford diecast
http://www.google.co.uk/#q=oxford+dieca ... 52&bih=647 ......the RAF vehicles would complement your collection.

Tom

Hi Tom, Many thanks, I'm loving looking through the forum at all the great aircraft and crew pictures posted I never realised there were so many high quality images out there

Thanks for the link I have a few of the Oxford RAF vehicles scattered amoungst my collection, very good value and detail for the price and the slight difference in scale isn't obvious.

Gary

[smudgersmith218]

Gents,

A number of years back I brought below, it cost a fortune then. But worth every penny. !!

http://www.pewteraircraft.com/STRUCKOFF ... %20III.htm

Steve

[highnoon1966]

Did a bit of re arranging of the collection today and finally got around to taking a few pictures of the first two Corgi Stirling offerings. The third release is due towards the end of February 2013

McRoberts Reply


DSCF3047 by highnoon1966, on Flickr


DSCF3052 by highnoon1966, on Flickr


DSCF3050 by highnoon1966, on Flickr

Middleton VC


DSCF3044 by highnoon1966, on Flickr


DSCF3043 by highnoon1966, on Flickr

[Bruno]

Hello,

A really great thank for the photos.
Regards.

Bruno

[highnoon1966]

Hello,

A really great thank for the photos.
Regards.

Bruno

Your most welcome Bruno and thank you

I find the Corgi Stirling a very satisfying to own, it has a great presence in the collection and without it there would have been a large hole diecast wise in the Bomber Command legacy.

Best regards

Gary