What We've Got

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:43 am

We talk a lot about what we never got so I figured it was time for a little thanksgiving. Put aside paint scheme and manufacturers and whether they could have been done better, and just think about if you had to choose one piece to be produced, and your choices are what has already been released. This is WWII, and I tried to think of some iconic vehicles, but feel free to write in your choice. Remember - this would be the only thing in your collection.

Airacobra · Post by **Airacobra** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:53 am

I went with the Avenger because it is just so impressive and I favor WWII aircraft. There are other planes I like more, such as the P-47 and Spitfire, but from a model stand point they aren't even in the Avengers league.

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:59 am

I really like the Avenger, but I went with the P-38 for its COOL factor and attention to detail.

CENT-ONE · Post by **CENT-ONE** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:14 am

I picked the Tiger since I'm 99% armor/ground vehicles. If the SdKfz 251 had been listed it definitely would have been my top choice as it's so open to customizing all the different variants.

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:25 am

I guess I should have had an "Other" for those who wanted to write in. The 21C US halftrack is by far my favorite ground piece because of all the detail and features but I'd imagine it couldn't stand alone on a shelf like a Sherman or Tiger or Avenger can.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:43 am

If only one item could be made, I would want it to be a P-51 simply because its the classic American fighterplane from WWII and I'm an aviation fan

In terms of this discussion topic, historically, we can look at the early days of 21c and the selection they gave us during the first wave of the Xtreme Detail line. They had one shot to make or break the line and thus gave us something that was fairly representative in terms of the subject matter covered: P-51, ME-109, Sherman, Panther, Jeep, Kubelwagen and the standard figures. There were no really unique or odd vehicles or aircraft, simply items that had the best chance for mass appeal.

NightVyper · Post by **NightVyper** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:58 am

ughh... WWII...

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:00 am

Tiger for me.

I wish it were a Tiger 2

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:14 am

I would take the Avenger. Nice model

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:30 pm

Just one.......I went with the Panzer IV. From that one tank you can do many custom variants, I'm up to 3. The only problem now is, their difficult to find.

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:45 pm

Im with normandy on this one

DropTank · Post by **DropTank** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:14 pm

I'll go with Razor. To me the P-38, as the only twin prop release, is by far the most impressive A/C . I find all 7 paint schemes released excellent, and added many custom schemes to go along. I also feel it's designed durability and sturdiness a big plus. JMO

GI546 · Post by **GI546** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:36 pm

the good ol' sherman for me.
the jeep is to small, the tiger is to big and i'm not a big plane guy.

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:58 pm

Sherman without any hesitation

phil

gouchy · Post by **gouchy** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:32 pm

Spitfire! Err... Tiger. Noooo.. wait... Mustang! Panther? Arrghh...

I'd just go crazy with these polls... I'll just sit at the corner and squeeze bubblewrap while I meditate

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:56 pm

Close one between the Sherman and P-38.
I picked the P-38.

Rylau · Post by **Rylau** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:38 pm

Picked the Panzer IV as a ground vehicle but the Avenger gets my vote for a plane.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:31 pm

tmanthegreat wrote:
In terms of this discussion topic, historically, we can look at the early days of 21c and the selection they gave us during the first wave of the Xtreme Detail line. They had one shot to make or break the line and thus gave us something that was fairly representative in terms of the subject matter covered: P-51, ME-109, Sherman, Panther, Jeep, Kubelwagen and the standard figures. There were no really unique or odd vehicles or aircraft, simply items that had the best chance for mass appeal.

Sounds like 21C had a good business plan with 1:18 at least to start.

Had to pick the Fork Tailed Devil P-38. Though the Avenger and Spitfire are close 2nds.

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:35 pm

Spitfire. There could be no other choice for me.

I noticed the Fw-190D isn't on the list.....i doubt it would have much of an impact in the poll, however. It's one of my favourite planes though.

memaddog · Post by **memaddog** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:29 pm

I really find it hard to pick between aircraft and armour! But if I had to pick, I would have to go with the Panz. IV. Love It!!!!
memaddog

YT · Post by YT » Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:39 pm

262 for me, first one I bought and it was for a reason.

MCalamari · Post by **MCalamari** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:09 pm

YT wrote:262 for me, first one I bought and it was for a reason.

I'm with you on the 262. Its fun to fly and looks equally cool parked on the ground.

-M

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:31 pm

The Spitfire for me.

Although it is not the best model,if I could have only one,it would have to be the Spitfire.

However the P-38,Avenger,and Me262 models are my favourite models in 1/18.

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:06 am

CENT-ONE wrote:I picked the Tiger since I'm 99% armor/ground vehicles. If the SdKfz 251 had been listed it definitely would have been my top choice as it's so open to customizing all the different variants.

ditto

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:50 am

Tiger 1

Small Scale Military Headquarters

What We've Got

If there were only one 1:18 piece out of those that have been made, which would you want it to be?

What We've Got

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