So, is anyone considering the BBI SBD Dauntless?

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:10 pm

Been looking at this thing over at BadCat but not having owned any BBI I'm not sure what to think. A Dauntless would be a great addition in 1/32 but are BBI up to the task based on past releases? I'd like to hear from the voice(s) of experience.

B24guy · Post by **B24guy** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:33 pm

I am really looking forward to the BBI 32nd scale Dauntless. The BBI F-4J is my favorite 32nd scale model, and I have a feeling I am really going to like the BBI SBD Dauntless.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:50 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobby-Master-1-32-s ... dZViewItem

already out in 1/32

Premium Collection
1/32 Scale airplanes
Limited Edition only 900 world-wide
Features
Movable rear gun
Working dive brakes, rudder & ailerons
Engine cowling can be removed
Rotating metal propeller
Sliding canopy
Retractable undercarriage
Rolling wheels
Movable centerline bomb rack
Bombs under each wing
Realistic looking crew

L - 12.4 in (315mm)
W - 15.75 in (400mm)
H - 4.8 in (122mm)
Weight - 1.98 lb (900g)

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:16 pm

As stated above, if the BBI F-4 Phantom is any indication, the BBI Dauntless should be excellent. Easily on par with anything 21c has out at the moment

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:38 pm

tmanthegreat wrote:As stated above, if the BBI F-4 Phantom is any indication, the BBI Dauntless should be excellent. Easily on par with anything 21c has out at the moment

Ditto. This is a must have.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:01 am

Yeah, I am certainly down for one. I just need the word they have arrived.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:28 am

Panzer_M wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobby-Master-1-32-s ... dZViewItem

already out in 1/32

Premium Collection
1/32 Scale airplanes
Limited Edition only 900 world-wide
Features
Movable rear gun
Working dive brakes, rudder & ailerons
Engine cowling can be removed
Rotating metal propeller
Sliding canopy
Retractable undercarriage
Rolling wheels
Movable centerline bomb rack
Bombs under each wing
Realistic looking crew

L - 12.4 in (315mm)
W - 15.75 in (400mm)
H - 4.8 in (122mm)
Weight - 1.98 lb (900g)

All for the low-low price of $140!!!
No thanks, I'll take mine in plastic and at 1/3 the price....

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:11 am

hworth18 wrote:
Panzer_M wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobby-Master-1-32-s ... dZViewItem

already out in 1/32

Premium Collection
1/32 Scale airplanes
Limited Edition only 900 world-wide
Features
Movable rear gun
Working dive brakes, rudder & ailerons
Engine cowling can be removed
Rotating metal propeller
Sliding canopy
Retractable undercarriage
Rolling wheels
Movable centerline bomb rack
Bombs under each wing
Realistic looking crew

L - 12.4 in (315mm)
W - 15.75 in (400mm)
H - 4.8 in (122mm)
Weight - 1.98 lb (900g)
All for the low-low price of $140!!!
No thanks, I'll take mine in plastic and at 1/3 the price....

found one on Ebay for 180 last night..ick.

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:09 am

Um, yes, I'm not of the group that can afford to pay that much for a model plane. My wife and two young children take precedence.

Now, $50 is a stretch but as it will be a belated birthday gift it can be justified.

nooker21 · Post by **nooker21** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:25 am

I like that BBI is putting out a Dauntless, but the paint schemes so far seem kind of lacking...and since they are so slow at repaints, it seems like it could be forever before an early war or Midway scheme will come out for this model. So, for the time being, I'll wait...

jlspec · Post by **jlspec** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:13 am

It is the first plane I have pre-ordered, now comes the wait

aktiger · Post by **aktiger** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:10 pm

I'm looking forward to it. If it is anything like the quality of their 1/18 stuff, it should be a treat. I just wish it was a little less expensive.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:06 pm

For $180 those Hobby-Master birds better be able to fly across the street and dive bomb my neighbors car.

But I am waiting for the BBI Daunty...and waiting...and waiting...