Badcat: rare BBI Zero pre-order--$70

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:53 am

From Badcat's blog:

" Rare 1:18 A6M2 Zero Coming to the 'Cat
Previously distributed only in Europe, the Kohnoika Zero is coming to the 'Cat! While not the earth-shattering news wished for by collectors, any good news is great these days!! Similar to the deal we struck a few years ago for Euro-only-distributed Panther Tanks and Fw-190s, these pieces are pricey to acquire and transport to the USA. Naturally, they are of a very limited number. We have opened-up Preorders and expect delivery in September. As always with the 'Cat, Preordering now will lock in your price. We expect an increase upon delivery for general retail sale--if there are any left to retail. Die-hard collectors will definitely want this version alongside the previously two other versions of the Zeke."

http://www.badcataviation.com/a6koze1badca.html

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:57 am

Thanks for the heads up. $70 is pretty rich for this; I think I will wait for MTS to fill my camo Zero preorder instead.

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:26 am

looks too much like the other green one; i'm going to wait for the solomons zero as well. I have an idea to parafrag it with my r/c b-25.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:00 am

There was a Euro-exclusive Panther tank???

coreystinson · Post by **coreystinson** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:06 am

olifant wrote:Thanks for the heads up. $70 is pretty rich for this; I think I will wait for MTS to fill my camo Zero preorder instead.

Welll... $70 is a good price under the circumstances, but yeah I agree with aferg that it looks way too much like the other standard release to be worth my picking up, as I'm not really a color-scheme completist.

digger · Post by **digger** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:42 am

GooglyDoogly wrote:There was a Euro-exclusive Panther tank???

I think he means the Euro Panzer. Good catch.

warhawker · Post by **warhawker** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:53 pm

Naw...this is the one we want!
http://www.militarytoyshop.com/product. ... &PT_ID=197

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:24 pm

I just put in my pre-order. Not my favorite Zero scheme and not as cool as the new Solomans scheme but... What can I say? Gotta spend some money on 1:18 somehow right?

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:42 pm

I'll pass on this one as well. One green Zero is enough for me.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:04 pm

shouldn't the solomon zero have clipped wing tips? meaning the carrier folding tips removed and the wing sqaured off?

C00per · Post by **C00per** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:14 pm

Hi. As far as I know that Zero has not been released in Europe yet. However, I have seen it up for preorder with the german distributor of bbi. It should be here by September. But I was completely unaware that this should be a Europe-only item. And for the Europe-only Panther: there is none

We only had the FW190 and the Panzer IV as exclusives...... Greetings from Germany C00per

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:44 am

Panzer_M wrote:shouldn't the solomon zero have clipped wing tips? meaning the carrier folding tips removed and the wing sqaured off?

Yup.

A6M3, Type 0 Model 32

A6M3 Model 32.In late 1941, Nakajima introduced the Sakae 21, which used a two speed supercharger for better altitude performance, and increased power to 1,130 hp (840 kW). Plans were made to introduce the new engine into the Zero as soon as possible.

The new Sakae was slightly heavier and somewhat longer due to the larger supercharger, which moved the center of gravity too far forward on the existing airframe. To correct for this the engine mountings were cut down by 8 inches (200 mm), moving the engine back towards the cockpit. This had the side effect of reducing the size of the main fuel tank (located to the rear of the engine) from 518 litres to 470 litres.

The only other major changes were to the wings, which were simplified by removing the Model 21's folding tips. This changed the appearance enough to prompt the US to designate it with a new code name, Hap. This name was short-lived, as a protest from USAAF commander General Henry "Hap" Arnold forced a change to Hamp. Soon after, it was realized that it was simply a new model of the Zeke. The wings also included larger ammunition boxes, allowing for 100 rounds for each of the 20 mm cannon.

The wing changes had much greater effects on performance than expected. The smaller size led to better roll, and their lower drag allowed the diving speed to be increased to 360 knots (670 km/h). On the downside, maneuverability was reduced, and range suffered due to both decreased lift and the smaller fuel tank. Pilots complained about both. The shorter range proved a significant limitation during the Solomons campaign of 1942.

The first Model 32 deliveries began in April 1942, but it remained on the lines only for a short time, with a run of 343 being built

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6M_Zero

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:46 am

I'm almost tempted to get one....it IS a good price, considering how much XD is going for these days...and it's a Kamikaze Zero (I think)

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:26 pm

I pre-ordered one. Those Zeros are always good buys. I don’t have my green one anymore so this will be the replacement.

King O' Fools · Post by **King O' Fools** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:23 pm

Hmmm, "previously retailed only outside the USA"? Does anyone know for a fact whether this is true or not? I don't seem to recall ever having come across one of these Zeros on the website of any European etailer before, but I could be wrong.

Update 7/10/2008: This version of the Zero was previously retailed only outside the USA. We found a few hundred squirreled away in Asia and have scheduled to receive them in early September 2008. Order a case of 2 Zeros and receive FREE shipping to the lower 48 states

BTW: They're selling the other green Zero (which you can still buy for $44.95 from SmallJoes) for $70.00. Wow, were these "previously retailed only outside the USA" too?

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:34 pm

what the heck is the Kohnoika air group? I can't find one thing about it on the internet. Is it a mispell?

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:09 pm

aferguson wrote:what the heck is the Kohnoika air group? I can't find one thing about it on the internet. Is it a mispell?

Maybe they mean Konoike kokutai

Panther F · Post by **Panther F** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:20 am

I'd rather have the A6M2 Zero (Rufe) seaplane in 1/18th!

http://www.badcataviation.com/a6ru1frmib1.html

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:25 am

Panther F wrote:I'd rather have the A6M2 Zero (Rufe) seaplane in 1/18th!

http://www.badcataviation.com/a6ru1frmib1.html

Me too!...and didn't the Japanese paint some of them in a funky mauve purple?
I'm suprised we haven't seen a custom 1:18 one.

As far as this BBi one, I too think it's just too close to the other one in color sceme and markings. There are so many good color scemes to do. Even the plain-jane one 21st did in 1:32, of the top Japanese ace, would be totally preferable, with the faded green over the tan weathered look.

I've got a couple of those Soloman Zeros on order myself.

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Badcat: rare BBI Zero pre-order--$70

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