Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Axis Nightmare » Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:33 pm

normandy wrote:When is the FW-190 due out?
Wasn't there supposed to be a kit version available last year? Wonder what happened to that? Can't help but wonder if they would be better off just doing 1/18 kits with different markings available.
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by normandy » Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:47 pm

Axis Nightmare wrote:Wasn't there supposed to be a kit version available last year? Wonder what happened to that? Can't help but wonder if they would be better off just doing 1/18 kits with different markings available.


I thought so too. 1:18 kits with different decals choices? I'd go for that!

Well, I hope the Harrier comes out on time.....plenty of collectors waiting. :wink:

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by thatf14guy » Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:16 pm

I cant wait to buy one, want to see it with its full payload 1st. I plan on doing some repainting with mine. Plus has bad cat bought the farm? I tried pulling up thier site and all i get is bad cat aviation/ better business bureau? Any body know if they finally shut down or what?

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Post by Aviatornut.com » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:46 pm

aviatornut has them on their page along with 90 other planes :)

http://aviatornut.com/aircraft/118-scal ... arine-corp

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Jolly Roger » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:04 am

Ordered!

Waited too long for this baby. Putting my money where my mouth is!
Can't wait to swoosh this bird around! :mrgreen:
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by NWarty » Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:08 pm

thatf14guy wrote:I cant wait to buy one, want to see it with its full payload 1st. I plan on doing some repainting with mine. Plus has bad cat bought the farm? I tried pulling up thier site and all i get is bad cat aviation/ better business bureau? Any body know if they finally shut down or what?
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by snake » Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:12 pm

Jolly Roger wrote:Ordered!

Waited too long for this baby. Putting my money where my mouth is!
Can't wait to swoosh this bird around! :mrgreen:

Good for you, Jolly Roger.

I am going to wait till I see pics of the actual production model, but it is looking promising.

Do hope it turns out as well as most hope it will be, and has fairly strong sales.

Still not happy about all over the place pricing for a brand new release. :evil:

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Black_Dragon_One » Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:56 am

Beeavision wrote:Pictures coming in soon....

http://merit-intl.com/meritnew/index.ph ... =JSI-60099
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:02 am

There's nothing to see yet anyway, dude. Pictures coming in soon, not here now.

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Beeavision » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:51 pm

If only....

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/inde ... /?p=671599

Almost looks to scale. Too bad its just a tad too small. :(

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Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:47 pm

You could go down to Colonial Photo and Hobby and see if they could blow it up on their color enlarger.

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Post by Beeavision » Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:00 pm

If this were Weird Science then I could get the real thing in full scale. No need for a pilot since I would just fly it myself. :mrgreen:

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Black_Dragon_One » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:56 am

No gun pod for now just fin... just got off phone with merit
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by tmanthegreat » Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:31 am

Beeavision wrote:Pictures coming in soon....

http://merit-intl.com/meritnew/index.ph ... =JSI-60099

When the finally reveal the finished production product, the darn thing better not have spots :lol:
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Winterstar » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:42 pm

The lack of a gun pod is disappointing, especially when a previous prototype had it.

Meh, we'll see what the final prototype looks like. But at the price point I'd prefer not to have to go after modifications.

rdit: Then again, I half wonder if the person you spoke with knows the difference. THat comes out harsher than I intend it, but the gunpod and ammo unit fitting on the bottom of the plane don't look like a gun to those not familiar with the aircraft.

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Beeavision » Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:17 am

Its a shame they will be leaving off the gun pod. I wouldn't have mind paying a little more to leave it on. Oh well, at least we have the Harrier itself.

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Black_Dragon_One » Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:42 am

Winterstar wrote:The lack of a gun pod is disappointing, especially when a previous prototype had it.

Meh, we'll see what the final prototype looks like. But at the price point I'd prefer not to have to go after modifications.

rdit: Then again, I half wonder if the person you spoke with knows the difference. THat comes out harsher than I intend it, but the gunpod and ammo unit fitting on the bottom of the plane don't look like a gun to those not familiar with the aircraft.
Ya he know. I even saw the merit display peace in person no gun pod
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Post by supersonicfifi » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:01 am

Image even the LEGO one has got gun pods !
1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?

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Post by supersonicfifi » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:07 am

GUN PODS : Sounds like a new mission for super PICKEL ! i wonder if we can scale up an 3D print thoses gunpods from an 1/32 kit ?
1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?

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Post by Winterstar » Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:50 pm

Black_Dragon_One wrote: Ya he know. I even saw the merit display peace in person no gun pod
Then the reason to go from a prototype with one to a product without is exceedingly silly.

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Black_Dragon_One » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:37 pm

Winterstar wrote:
Black_Dragon_One wrote: Ya he know. I even saw the merit display peace in person no gun pod
Then the reason to go from a prototype with one to a product without is exceedingly silly.
You tell me.. I do not know...but I love it nonetheless. it is a peace of art...really sweet bird they put a lot of work like the doutless
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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Winterstar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:12 am

Hopefully, they will have official pics up soon and can get a better look.

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by pickelhaube » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:10 pm

Save your money .

Buy a Hind !!!

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Re: Any Scoop on the new 1/18th Scale Harrier...?

Post by Black_Dragon_One » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:53 pm

pickelhaube wrote:Save your money .

Buy a Hind !!!

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