PWP 1/18 Scale F-100 Super Sabre

mkxiv · Post by **mkxiv** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:49 am

The French F-100 will defiantly be one we will have to do. The Shark mouth and camo are very cool!

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:12 pm

Wow, how cool is that, a 1/18th scale F-100 Super Sabre. That I will have. Any chance on a Thunderbird paint scheme?

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon May 31, 2010 10:52 pm

mkxiv wrote: Regarding the F-100: I should have the prototype in hand next week and plan to post pictures.

Have you recieved the prototype yet? I'd love to see some pictures...

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:49 am

I love the F-100 but this one is way too expensive for me.

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:38 pm

I'm afraid I'm out... this bird might be out of my price range.

mkxiv · Post by **mkxiv** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:32 pm

Well, it arrived today. The below picture is the first stage prototype. Many more steps to go but looking good so far....

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:46 pm

It is looking pretty cool. Can't wait to see it when it gets further down the road in development.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:41 pm

That looks pretty good. I am looking forward to seeing more.
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Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:33 pm

How durable is the resin that its made from?

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:43 pm

Yeah, pretty cool.

Keep us posted.

gburch · Post by **gburch** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:40 am

I remember a loooong time ago when this project was first announced seeing some price estimates. Any guess now what the price might be?

mkxiv · Post by **mkxiv** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:03 am

At this point no legit price estimates yet. One thing I have considered is offering a kit of the basic airframe with out ordinance. We would offer ordinance as a separate purchase to keep the airframe kit cost down. What do you guy think?

gburch · Post by **gburch** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:06 am

mkxiv wrote:At this point no legit price estimates yet. One thing I have considered is offering a kit of the basic airframe with out ordinance. We would offer ordinance as a separate purchase to keep the airframe kit cost down. What do you guy think?

I think that is an extraordinarily good idea. I wrote on another thread (I think the Skyworks "holy grail thread) that the small manufacturers should consider exploring lots of different options for how their products can be sold -- selling completely unassembled, unpainted kits, partially painted, unassembled kits, kits without cockpit or landing gear details (that could be added later), etc. The idea of selling ordinance separately is a step in the right direction!

Let me add that on the unassembled but painted or partially painted idea, teaming up with the guys here on the forum who do such good paint work would be a good idea -- in other words, maybe you could offer a deal where the product is sold to one of the good painters and the ultimate buyer acquires it from the painter.

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:38 am

mkxiv wrote:At this point no legit price estimates yet. One thing I have considered is offering a kit of the basic airframe with out ordinance. We would offer ordinance as a separate purchase to keep the airframe kit cost down. What do you guy think?

I would like that option as my Thunderbirds F-100 will not need anything like that.

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:04 am

SUPER COOL !

Can you display it beside another bird (like the TOMCAT or P 51 ) to have a better representtaion of its size ?

This model is really eagerly awaited !

The idea os separate ordinance is cool ( i've discuted it a long time ago with a great memeber of this forum : MIG29K. He has done some super weapons for its F18 HORNET)

I plan to contact some pro modellers (mainly they do 1/48 or 1/32 models ) to try the big scale !

There is a model shop near my place with incredible exhibitions and i've picked up a phone number of one of the best ! i will keep you informed about the results & costs !

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:37 am

Looks NICE, Smooth and FAST just sitting there.

Will the canopy be clear or painted ? I don't build em' I just buy em' and gawk.

I'll get one for sure - no ordinance please!

Airacobra · Post by **Airacobra** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:35 pm

I really like the idea of releasing a basic kit and then offering ordinance separately.

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:51 am

I would prefer an assembled model, but I would also take a kit as long as it is completely pre-painted.

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:27 am

LANDING GEAR : i was thinking of an operative landing gear with 2 position :

landing : just like the 1/32 BBI PHANTOM a metal or strong landing gear inserted in the wing

InFlight : this landing gear should be "storable" inside the model (large fuselage "secret box" and only the wheels cover are operatives ....

THis solution will fix all the problems like the tomcat....

456THBG · Post by **456THBG** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:11 pm

Well, something else to take our mind off of the now defunct Passion Wagon (I was one of those who was going to add to my already extensive 1/18th P51 collection)...
I'm not a modeler, so I will have to have this one prebuilt, either by the manufacturer or an "aftermarket" assembler. It will all depend on the ultimate finished cost for me - I don't have unlimited funds, but if I like it enough I will try and find a way to get it.
By the way, I keep reading about the high price point, but have never seen what this supposed price might be...Any ideas?
Also, to help keep cost down, I could care less about retractable landing gear - Offer "optional position" and I'm fine with that.
Hope this isn't another Holy Grail "quest"!

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:39 am

I don't care about a retractable undercarriage, as mine will be displayed in-flight anyways.

I would only like to have it completely pre-painted, otherwise I would have to pass on this beauty.

gburch · Post by **gburch** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:31 am

For those who will be working on this kit, here's a great site full of good resources:

http://www.f-100.org/hun.shtml

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:34 am

gburch wrote:For those who will be working on this kit, here's a great site full of good resources:

http://www.f-100.org/hun.shtml

Nice! Thanks for the link. Seems to be pretty rich in information.

456THBG · Post by **456THBG** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:41 am

Awesome website, gburch!

Small Scale Military Headquarters

PWP 1/18 Scale F-100 Super Sabre

COOL !

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