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Re: merit Announcment

Post by NSA » Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:40 pm

Yeah, the F-15 would be the logical choice, since we've seen one already.

If so.. what's the hold up?
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by NSA » Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:52 pm

Blast! It is a single engine jet.. there goes the F-15, Harrier, Super Hornet ideas.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Birddog » Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:55 pm

Harriers are technically single engine aircraft......they just have four exhaust ducts....... :wink:
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Jolly Roger » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:00 pm

oh great, we're back to the 60's then, so anything from the F100,F104, 105, 106, or A4.
Harrier's only have one engine, just four ducts, so it's still a highly unlikely possibility.


bah there goes the high hopes I had for something amazing!
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Birddog » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:04 pm

Jolly Roger wrote:oh great, we're back to the 60's then, so anything from the F100,F104, 105, 106, or A4.
Harrier's only have one engine, just four ducts, so it's still a highly unlikely possibility.


bah there goes the high hopes I had for something amazing!

Why is the Harrier that unlikely? It fits the profile better than anything everyone's mentioned.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Jolly Roger » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:07 pm

Birddog wrote:
Jolly Roger wrote:oh great, we're back to the 60's then, so anything from the F100,F104, 105, 106, or A4.
Harrier's only have one engine, just four ducts, so it's still a highly unlikely possibility.


bah there goes the high hopes I had for something amazing!

Why is the Harrier that unlikely? It fits the profile better than anything everyone's mentioned.
Because it's actually a spectacular bird and an instant buy, and just based on past releases, it's never THAT good of a new mold, or it's just a re-release, or re-mold.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Birddog » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:13 pm

Leap of faith but I think we will all be surprised......in a good way........ :D
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Post by Jim@Merit » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:15 pm

Beeavision wrote:Well its official, this ordeal has gotten way out of control for me and the remaining level of sanity I still have left. I can't believe I'm going to to share this with you guys but oh what the heck. :roll:

I had a dream....

In that dream there was two reps apparently from Merit whom I never meet before seating down at a table with a huge opened box in front of them. They were supposedly waiting to meet with someone important. The location was unclear but nevertheless that was the least of my concerns. When I approach the box one of the two reps told me to keep back as the contents in the box remained a secret. By then I was close enough to see partially what was inside. Inside there was various unpainted parts of an aircraft that appeared not fully assemble but big enough to look 1:18 in nature. Possibly a prototype. The first thing that stood out was the distinct delta wing style formation followed by the cockpit section. The first aircraft that came to mind was the B-58 Hustler. After a brief look over of the aircraft I quickly ask them how long until the announcement. They replied three more weeks.

So there you have it fellas.... I've finally crossed over the cuckoo's nest. :lol:
Very sorry to hear that, we never have any intension to "torture" any fellow collectors.

Actually, a few of you have already make the correct gust

1. We do have a "Money" issue,.. but that is to determine what to include with the model to keep price at a reasonable level.

2. Have been trying to remember where did we say two exhausts? We remember saying more than one exhaust but don't recall saying two exhausts.

Short of getting an Official "Green Light" and making sure that I can still keep my job,... We will expand the clues:

1. Single Seat Jet
2. Single Engine
3. In " U.S. " markings
4. More than "TWO" Exhausts :shock:
5. Semper Fi

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Jim@Merit » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:16 pm

:D
Birddog wrote:
Jolly Roger wrote:oh great, we're back to the 60's then, so anything from the F100,F104, 105, 106, or A4.
Harrier's only have one engine, just four ducts, so it's still a highly unlikely possibility.


bah there goes the high hopes I had for something amazing!

Why is the Harrier that unlikely? It fits the profile better than anything everyone's mentioned.

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Birddog » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:21 pm

:D :D
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Post by NSA » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:22 pm

Woohoo!
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by normandy » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:25 pm

:shock: Semper Fi , More than two exhausts, and US markings.... sounds like a jump jet. :D

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by dcway » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:41 pm

WOW that is going to be sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to see pic's !!!!!!! :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel:

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by A-10LOADER » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:44 pm

Oh well, I guess IF IT IS A Harrier, I' ll be saving some $$$. Not interested in one.


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Re: merit Announcment

Post by CW4USARMY » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:47 pm

Harrier?!?! I'll buy at least two Jim, if not three!!! Sweeeet! :-D

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Beeavision » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:10 pm

Jim@Merit wrote:
Birddog wrote:Wait a minute everyone, don't get disappointed just yet. This F-86 may not be the 1/18 jet Merit is going to announce......

Merit specifically said "all new tooling" regarding the two new 1/18 aircraft they are planning on releasing this year when talking about these projects on their Facebook page. We know the FW190 will be all new tooling for the model they are going to produce, so that falls in line with their comment. So unless this F-86 is from all new tooling and isn't a reproduction using existing tooling from 21st, it wouldn't fit the bill. I would think, hope, inlet covers don't justify a new tooling comment.... :shock:....of course we have all seen this from bbi with their recent Blackhawk release.

Maybe Jim from Merit can shed some light on the "all new tooling" comment and how it does or maybe doesn'r related to this F-86 release?
The_Helicopter_Pilot wrote:The F-86 IS NOT the merit jet, this one is JSI, the merit jet is 2 engine, and will be announced no later the this Friday.
Sorry, it is not a "Merit" Jet. It is a "JSI" Jet !
My bad, I must of gotten T_H_P comment earlier mixed up with Jim's post above. You can shoot me later. :mrgreen: At least on the bright side its more then two.

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Jolly Roger » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:34 pm

Instant buy, regardless of the price, which can't be too high, I'm guessing between 180-220$
And I'd actually be happy with repaints.

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by cjg476 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:39 pm

I'm so in. Next lets see a phantom.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by NSA » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:44 pm

Very happy with the AV-8B!
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Beeavision » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:12 pm

I'm definitely buying. I may get two but not sure yet.

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by slogan » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:15 pm

Wow, a Harrier or two would look great in my collection. Don't cheap out on it. You could ask what people might like to see as accessories/features.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:28 pm

So Jim's smiley face is taken to mean the new jet is going to be a Harrier? Interesting if this proves true. It does have potential in terms of size, weapons loads, different model variations, a variety of British and US liveries to choose from. One in low-vis USMC markings would be very cool.

In any event, I'll still hold my breath for an official announcement :wink:
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by SolidSnakeEyes » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:32 pm

Dude, I hope it's a Harrier. So pumped.
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Re: merit Announcment

Post by dragon53 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:09 pm

I hope it's Arnold Schwarzenegger's Harrier from TRUE LIES.

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Re: merit Announcment

Post by Threetoughtrucks » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:25 pm

For a Harrier, even a die hard vehicle guy like me could be tempted. Easily.... 8)

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