V1 Kit @ Badcat

[Spudkopf]

Hey TMAN thanks for the quick review.

The Argus pulse jet is not much more than a tube with an atomiser at the front end so for the most part there is next to no detail to be seen anyway.



I have looked through my Monogram Close-Up number 4 (I knew it would come in handy one day) and there is no mention of the tubes interior colour in the official painting documentation, nor do any of the war time photos clearly show the tube interior as most are shot from the front and not the rear, those that are taken from the rear have the tube interior in shadow and thus I can’t even guess at what the correct colour should be.

But the following image suggests it may just be bare metal (which make some sense) or even perhaps indeed be light blue.



You could try and get a copy of Osprey's, V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52 Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug” (New Vanguard number 106) as it may have some more info, sadly I do not have a copy publication myself so i can't on if it will shed any further light onto the subject. But as I have ordered the kit version of the V1 I may just have to go out and get myself a copy.

You can go to this site for more images and info about the V1:

http://www.zenza.se/vw/

As for "obscure" supjects I say bring them on things like the Natter, Supermaine and Macchi Racers etc, etc, etc, the more the beter I say!

[KAMIKAZE]

Thanks for the photos T-man. I can't wait to get mine.

Mark

[Razor17019]

I was going to order from Badcat's, but waited too long.

Any other good souces to buy from that still have the complete model and not the kit?

[Quixote511]

Our local Military Toy Shop has it, Mark.

[Razor17019]

Anyone have any current coupon codes for Military Toy Shop?

[Razor17019]

Aviator Nut-
Are you going to get the V-1 Flying Bomb from Pegasus?

[MG-42]

* I just got mine today too ! *

..... but it arrived damaged , due to transport via clumsy UPS handlers I guess. Fortunately , it was an easy fix for me.

The starboard horizontal stabilizer had seperated , and I simply super-glued it back in place , "good as new". *

First of all ,.. it's presentation is professional as far as a "new model" goes , especially of this type.

* It is approximately 17 & a 1/2 inches in length , from nose to tail.

* Circumference is at least 3 to 3 & a 1/2 inches @ it's widest point.

* The tiny little propeller at the nose tip even turns !

* Professional and authentic looking markings compliment this wonderful addition to our hobby in this scale. *

The down side of this piece , is the ugly , visible seams ,....... and obviously , no display stand included or at least some type of simulated launching system. ... Perhaps they will make one later , but will be a good custom project for customizers.

* Overall though , I think it's an interesting and diverse addition to our hobby.

All we need now , is a 1:18 "Hanna Reisch" test-pilot figure to go with it. *

Mitch _ v MG

[aae83]

The http://www.zenza.se/vw website is a great one if you're looking for details on how the real thing was assembled or if you want to add more detail to this model. The photos there provide more detail than I've seen in any other publication on the V-1, including Monogram #4, the Osprey book, the Schiller book and, finally, Dieter Holsken's, "V-Missiles of the Third Reich".

Relative to the color of the inside of the engine: recall that this was a one-use vehicle and the first time the engine was used was probably also the last.

In any case, high marks to Pegasus for their first model: quite a success!

-- aae

[chunks]

Historic Aviation just announced that they have it in stock now also.

[Quixote511]

So, the one I ordered direct from Pegasus got here today. I love this item. I wish I had the proper plane so I could set up a doodle bug swat, but I love it just the way it is. I will have to come up with some kind of rail for the second one I plan on buying at MTS tomorrow.

[parrish333]

All-in-all, this is a neat first release for Pegasus Hobbies and a very cool (and obscure) addition to the 1:18 aircraft lineup

I think Pegasus has the perfect idea going with the V-1 and Gee Bee, in that they are producing 1:18 aircraft the others won't make, and presumably marketing them more to the collectors than the general public.

I was actually hoping when Admiral first started out that they would do the same thing. By picking more well-known aircraft like the F-86, Me-262, and F-4, they kind of set themselves up for the possibility of 21C or BBI coming along and doing the same thing. I think the A-1 on the other hand is the perfect choice for a company like Admiral.

The price might have to be a little higher to do more obscure aircraft (obscure to the general public that is - I don't think most of us had never heard of a V-1), since they'll have to be sold in smaller #s to just the collector community. But in the long run I'd be quite happy to pay a little more for a sweet, original item from Admiral or Pegasus.

I think they could also distinguish themselves by doing extra detail the others won't do - the biggie that hasn't been done in 1:18 is engine detail. Again, it would up the price a little more, but I think there's a lot of us who would pay the extra $$$ for a very well-done lesser-known item. The only downside is that everybody has their own favorite lesser-known item...as is regularly proven the LONG lists people post here about items that have to be made

[Quixote511]

Well, I picked up my second from MTS today. I think this is great. My only gripe is that they don't have a tow dolley for the piece so you can easily display it on the ground.

I wished back a long time ago that 21st would do this piece, and they were beat to the punch. I hope this sells like hotcakes for Pegasus so we can get something more obscure like a Me163 Komet--it seems to be right in their niche.

[Spudkopf]

items that have to be made

Dam and obscure was going to be my next list of what "could" be made!

The only reason I make my lists is to show that there are other aircraft out there that are not a P-51D, Spitfire, Bf-109 or Zero and it's great that Pegasus and AT both recognise this.

Now let me see.....

Ba-349 Natter (Viper)
He-162 Salamander / Volksjäger (Peoples Fighter)
Do-335 Phiel (Arrow) Ameisenbär (Anteater)
Fi-156 Storch (Stork)
.....Oops there I go again

[Rogo]

Hmmm, looks like MTS has sold out of these. Anybody else selling the pre-built V-1?

[chunks]

Historic Aviation just announced that they have it in stock now also.

[chunks]

Here's the link

http://www.historicaviation.com/histori ... 20Aircraft

[Rogo]

Thanks Chunks. I just made the call

[parrish333]

items that have to be made

Dam and obscure was going to be my next list of what "could" be made!

The only reason I make my lists is to show that there are other aircraft out there that are not a P-51D, Spitfire, Bf-109 or Zero and it's great that Pegasus and AT both recognise this.

Now let me see.....

Ba-349 Natter (Viper)
He-162 Salamander / Volksjäger (Peoples Fighter)
Do-335 Phiel (Arrow) Ameisenbär (Anteater)
Fi-156 Storch (Stork)
.....Oops there I go again

Oh I know, I make my own lists too in my head of my "must haves". And specifically, the He-162 and Do-335 would be awesome. The Do-335 in particular is mean-looking machine with amazing speed and great punch. And it looks cool enough that someone that doesn't know anything about it might still buy it "just because".

The trick is for the smaller companies to pick lesser-known items that are still on a number of people's lists. If it's too obscure, they won't get the sales. E.g., I had to look up the Ba 349 you mentioned...it's only manned flight crashed and burned...certainly qualifies as "obscure"!

The V-1 seems like the perfect choice in that regard - WWII & aviation buffs will both be familiar with it. And it doesn't have a lot of moving parts, which helps keeps cost down for a low-run item. Same goes for the Gee Bee I suppose.

[Morian Miner]

Don't forget to check the ever-popular evil-Bay. Mine showed up today.

I'm surprised the other companies don't do missiles as a starting point to get into a new scale. You're looking at a part count similar to what you'd have to do for a figure pack-in.

Anyways, not too bad. The rear stabilizer has separated, but easy to glue together. Glad Pegasus made this guy.

[KAMIKAZE]

I talked to Pegasus Hobbies today. They have plenty of V-1s left. I let them know how pleased we are with the kit and asked them to come out with more new models.

Mark

[aferguson]

yes i don't forsee any shortage of V-1's. Nice to see how popular they are though.

[Spudkopf]

FYI here are some Fi-103 Walk Around images in Hi-Res

http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/mark_hayward/fi_103/

http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/mark_ ... i_103_v-1/

Parrish333, yes the Natter is a tad obscure for most of the post 60s generation and perhaps a bit too experimental for the main stream collector, however on the otherhand something like the Me163B Komet would be an excellent candidate for Pegasus to look at producing, it is small and externally it is a fairly simple design/shape, with few complex details like conventional landing gear to contend with. Also it is well enough known by the enthusiasts and at the same time unique enough for the casual buyer. The camouflage and markings can be quite striking but best of all it is a genuine war veteran and even the mainstream fighter crowd would be interested.

[aferguson]

i think another good subject for Pegasus would be a russian SAM missile and launcher.

http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/airdef/v-75.htm

[VMF115]

I would like to see them make a Westland Whirlwind. or an A-10

[MG-42]

* The V-1 will either be a "flash in the pan" or ...... ???????

* I hope they plan to make a 163 Komet ! *

...... for one of their next projects ! *

Mitch v MG