Which Vietnam jet do you want more in 1/18 scale?

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Which one do you want most for a Vietnam Aircraft line?

F-4 Phantom II
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71%
F-105D Thunderchief
7
15%
Niether! Gimme a scooter n 'sader!
2
4%
Call me crazy Shin but I want a B-52
2
4%
ARGG don't know! I love 'm both!
3
6%
 
Total votes: 48

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Which Vietnam jet do you want more in 1/18 scale?

Post by Shin Densetsu » Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:27 pm

Okay boys, hands down the 2 most popular planes of vietnam are the F-105D Thunderchief and the F-4 Phantom II with its infinite variants.

Here you have the workhorse, and the legend. If BBI or 21st were to do a vietnam 1/18 scale line of realistic aircraft, of these to which would you want to come out first>?
Shin's wishlist for 1/18 and 1/32 with retractable landing gear and more:

F-14 Tomcat, F-8 Crusader, A-4 Skyhawk, F-105 Thunderchief, A-6 Intruder, F-15C, F-15E Strike Eagle

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Post by vulgarvulture » Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:47 pm

Good post!
F-4 Phantom II
Hands down, my Vietnam jet of choice.

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What about...

Post by parrish333 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:59 pm

I appreciate your poll keeping it simple, but what about two other classics I would love to see:

A-4 Skyhawk
A-6 Intruder

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Post by fredricchio » Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:41 pm

My vote goes to the Phantom, I really like the look of it

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Post by Tinman » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:07 pm

An A-7 would be nice.

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Post by KAGNEW » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:41 pm

F-4 PHANTOMS were the plane that proved if you put enough power on a brick it will fly
it was so ugly that it was beautiful
it looked like a committee designed it. tailplane down wingtips up.but it outflew everything in the sky.and still holds its own today almost 50 years after first flight.
PHANTOMS PHOREVER

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Post by Jericoeagle1 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:01 pm

F-4 all the way! But an F-105 or F-100 a close second.....not to mention Skyraider an H model please
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Post by KAGNEW » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:10 pm

I LOVE ALL THE PLANES YOU LIST BUT I THINK PHANTOMS WOULD BE ONLY PLANE WITH INTERNATIONAL APPEAL. MAYBE A F-100 A LITTLE BUT AN F-105 WOULD BE ALMOST USA ONLY. I CAN'T THINK OF ANY EXPORTS ON IT.
I BUILT THE TRUMPETER 1/32 F-105 AS LED ZEPPLIN AND IT WAS ALMOST AS BIG AS 21ST 1/18 F-104

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Post by Shin Densetsu » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:28 pm

Well I basically made this assumption based on the notion that the THUD flew the most missions of the war, with the phantom trailing behind. Thats why i made it a phantom or thud type dig.


I'd love an F-8, A-4, A-6, and A-7. To be honest I like the sader better than the phantom but for the reasons above I left it out of prominence.


Then again who WOULDN'T want the good ol' MIG MASTER and last of the gunfighters?
Shin's wishlist for 1/18 and 1/32 with retractable landing gear and more:

F-14 Tomcat, F-8 Crusader, A-4 Skyhawk, F-105 Thunderchief, A-6 Intruder, F-15C, F-15E Strike Eagle

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Post by DocTodd » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:24 pm

The F 105 is a cool looking plane. I would love to see an A-7 too. The F-4 is a great plane but it is very common in other scales. I realize there are numerous paint possibilties and I would definitely get at least one.
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Post by pokeyjtc » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:03 pm

I know it probably won't happen, but if there was a Vietnam XD aircraft line with the F-4, F-105, F-100, A-4, A-6, and F-8 I'm sure I would pick up at least one of each type. Be nice to get a Mig 17, 19, or 21 to go along with the US planes.

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Post by kenhil2 » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:16 pm

i would love to have an phantom , but sont see it happening any time soon
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Post by Evilgenius » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:27 am

Mig21 or Mig17. 8)

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Post by wise690 » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:21 am

I want an F-105. It looks awesome when its loaded down with bombs.
I would vote for the B-52, but I would'nt be able to afford it or have room for it. :D :D :D
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Pistons and leaking oil.

Post by jhogan » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:44 am

You can't beat the sound of radial piston engines even in Vietnam. Bring on the "Skyraider" which spans the close of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. It was one hell of a workhorse.

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F100 and skyraider

Post by supersonicfifi » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:23 pm

F 100 and skyraider seems good marketing choices (first century jet and korean - vietnam skyraider) they are good subjects for many possibles repaints (The french F 100 with shark mouthes looks gOOOOD !!!!!!) :wink:

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Post by vulgarvulture » Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:36 am

Did I mention that I strongly desire an F-4?



I don't see how, in any stretch of the imagination, this significant aircraft in aviation history can be ignored in 1:18 scale. It just simply has to be produced.


Box size? Forgetaboutit. Even Mike at BBI says that box size is not really an issue for larger models.


Come on, 21st and BBI, how about it? Rob, Matt etal at BCA...what do you say?

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Post by Jericoeagle1 » Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:43 am

I'll second an F-4..........after an A-10 first!
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Post by kevrut » Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:06 pm

Why doesn't BBI and 21C get together and decide who is make which one,(F4/A10) and then make them at the same time. :idea: :) I don't care who makes what, let's just get it going. :roll:

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Post by vulgarvulture » Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:12 pm

I don't care who makes what, let's just get it going.
I'll second that motion. 8)

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