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Paint scheme accuracy
I wonder if the production version will have the blue spinner and blue/white checkerboard mentioned in the reference. I hope BBI doesn't follow 21C's habit of altering paint schemes for no good reason.
Excellent detail on this bird though. Puts my XD BBD to shame!
Excellent detail on this bird though. Puts my XD BBD to shame!
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On the Zero...
Its doubtful, but we will get a Japanese self-defense force F-104 painted like something from one of those Japanese cartoons before 21st goes under
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I remember specifically a P-47 tail in a picture of the bbi table. Without doubt. I just couldn't figure out why they wouldn't allow photos of it when they were ok with the Blackhawk. I'm suprised that nobody leaked a photo of it. It would of been cool to see. I never heard anything about the Hellcat though
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You can bet that the BBI P-51 will be far, far more accurate than the 21st P-51! Just compare the pictures below and look at all the functions the BBI one will have. The 21st P-51 has a funny looking propeller, oversized riviting, a largely undetailed cockpit, the wings are way too fat and landing gear are inaccurate. 21st really screwed up their version, in light of all their other excellent aircraft releases. (They did give them some awesome paintjobs, however!!) Though I already have the first series 21st P-51, I'm getting the BBI P-51 so that I have an example of this famous fighter that matches all the other 21st planes as far as detail and accuracy!
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I've never been a fan of BBI, but if this P-51 looks as good as the picture I've just become one. Alright 21st Century, it's put up or shut up time!
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BBI P-51 -- Repaints?
Anyone care to speculate if BBI will crank out a number of repaints of their Mustang? Just trying to figure out (not knowing how BBI operates) whether or not I need to jump at the first one that's released, or patiently wait to see what other paint schemes might come along.
I just feel a bit uncomfortable with BBI since they don't provide much intel on what their plans are regarding 1:18 aircraft. At least I have not seen it, aside from what they actually have produced to date.
I'm assuming repaints will follow in time if the line is successful, but thought I'd ask anyway.
The P-51 looks great, by the way. Time to box up BBD and the Blue Nose to make room for BBI's version.
I just feel a bit uncomfortable with BBI since they don't provide much intel on what their plans are regarding 1:18 aircraft. At least I have not seen it, aside from what they actually have produced to date.
I'm assuming repaints will follow in time if the line is successful, but thought I'd ask anyway.
The P-51 looks great, by the way. Time to box up BBD and the Blue Nose to make room for BBI's version.
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I've been thinking the same thing. Although the photo version looks great, I will probably wait for a second version - that "killer" name, even though it's accurate, "kills" it for me. Just isn't something I'd want displayed around the family. On the other hand, the more we support the line from the beginning, the greater odds we'll see more and different product in the future. In the photo, the "killer" appears computer-added, not painted on the model. Maybe it will come as a sticker or decal. If so, the first version is good enough for me.
I see that BBI now has the Mustang and Sherman on their website. Same pictures we've already seen though. Nothing else new shown..
My Stug scratchbuild is on hold pending hearing more about BBI future armour releases. I do wish they'd forthcome with some more info....I'm having trauma induced flashbacks to the days we waited for info from 21C.
My Stug scratchbuild is on hold pending hearing more about BBI future armour releases. I do wish they'd forthcome with some more info....I'm having trauma induced flashbacks to the days we waited for info from 21C.
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It must be noted that the "Killer" marking is very un-pc, which could be a good thing. We don't want them avoiding accuracy for the wrong reasons, although I hear you re: the family.