BBI....WATCH THIS SPACE

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:49 am

It's a Zero I'm sure. Meatballs.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:58 am

I KIND OF AGREE WITH YOU

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:07 am

aferguson wrote:The word from above is that the information will be released on Monday. So get some sleep over the weekend. 48 hours R&R.

By the way, do you all like Italian?

Not until Monday? Thats cool. Then at least I can take a break from watching this thread. I think the "do you like Italian?" gives it away for me. I think its the 1/18th Zero that has been talked about in the past here. Ity wasnt my first choice but I can live with it. I have no complaints if it is.

Time to stop watching this thread until Monday!

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:22 am

Thanks Andrew for the heads up....at least now we can stop bitching

I'm not the brightest bulb in the 1:18 scale bulk pack

- how do we derive Zero from Italian? Zero makes more sense than anything Italian, but what's the connection

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Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:37 am

Yeah, a Zero sounds like a good possibililty. Either that or a Fiat CR 42 Falco!!!!

Ok, time to rest my eyes. Man they are dry...

-Ski

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:47 am

SLANG IN WWII FOR THE ROUNDEL MARKINGS ON IJ AIRCRAFT WAS MEATBALLS

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:44 am

KAGNEW wrote:SLANG IN WWII FOR THE ROUNDEL MARKINGS ON IJ AIRCRAFT WAS MEATBALLS

Thanks

Mmm...Meatballs....

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:55 am

so i guess thats what was meant buy that clue
thats all i was saying
later

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:17 am

I hope it's a spicy meataballa!
(How can you make typing seem like a cheesy Italian accent?)
I really hope and pray it is the Zero---I want one of those more right now. I am sure the A-10 will have its day. But, we need some combat in the PTO and not just ground skirmishes. On the other hand---it could be the Macchi 202 that some of us (cough cough aferg cough) lust after. And if it is, I promised to buy it for him oh so many years ago when we had the it has a snow ball's chance in hell of being produced discussion. Here is to a fun Monday.
Aaron

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:23 am

Well with 21st announcing its doing a Zero I'm hoping it will be an A-10 we need more modern jets as there are scads of Props out there. Although I would welcome a Hellcat and Dauntless as well.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:36 am

I agree. I wish someone would do the A-10. The modern jets are severly being looked over now. The Zero wil be nice (if that is what it is), but makes me wonder if we are ever going to see anymore modern aircraft. Come on BBI, make a move with more modern jets like the A-10 for starters.

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:53 am

KAGNEW wrote:so i guess thats what was meant buy that clue
thats all i was saying
later

No - I really had no idea and the thanks was sincere. My appreciation for the food was too

ironworks1 · Post by **ironworks1** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 1:29 pm

The A10 has been based at Aviano Italy from time to time{not sure if they are currently}Maybe that could be the "Italian Connection"An Aviano based A10?I wish.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:04 pm

After reading Afergs italian "Hint" I'm pretty sure were talking about Italian Fighters coming...humm.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:41 pm

I'm sorry, but I just don't see Italian Fighters being as "sellable" an aircraft as an A-10 and Zero. If they are releasing an Italian fighter, I sure would like to know where we've been "begging" for that one?

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:54 pm

I think Ferg, Ski, and myself are about the only people who have ever said they like the Macchi. So, I think that we can assume it is not an Italian fighter.
Aaron

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 3:56 pm

Jericoeagle1 wrote:After reading Afergs italian "Hint" I'm pretty sure were talking about Italian Fighters coming...humm.

No - I think Zero makes sense after I had it explained to me.

Zero goes great with Corsair too.

Italian fighter -

I doubt.

Mike wrote just a week ago:

but I can say that we will soon release one item your boys are begging for.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:03 pm

Seems like it would be a Zero since 21st is also doing a Zero and so far Bbi has followed 21st planes. I would much rather have an A-10 but will still appreciate a Zero for those Pacific Theater Afficianados. I would but either but I would buy a whole lot more A-10's
Todd

PS It would be pretty crazy if it was an Italian Macchi-that would just be funny!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:14 pm

I know I'd be good for at least three A-10's if they would release one.

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:27 pm

Ditto..... I like to do my own repaints and detailing. I can easily think of three A-10 paint schemes I would love to have. I'll just "wait and see".

-Rob

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:23 pm

Its the only aircraft (the A-10) that I would buy multiples of so far I've only collected one of each with the exception of the p-40 (Raf and Tiger versions) and the P-47 (bubble and razorback). I could see for the A-10 a Euro Scheme, Sky gray, Desert, and that early desert camo simular to the desert ME-109.

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:38 pm

By the way, do you all like Italian?

Italy=Country shaped like a boot=Das Boot=U Boat

BBI's making a 1:18 U-boat!!!

(Wait, I think something's wrong with my logic.

)

donnieboy · Post by **donnieboy** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:40 pm

I agree with you guys that AFerg's "Italian" hint probably refers to the Japanese Hinomaru, the "meatball" on the wings of Japanese WWII planes.
Also, I wonder why 21st Century made such a big deal about their Zero at Comic Con when it's still only a prototype.
Could it be they were trying to steal BBI's thunder? I am fervently rooting for both companies to succeed, but if 21st Century doesn't get its rear in gear, BBI is going to eat their lunch. BBI's new Corsair is a case in point!

dcway · Post by **dcway** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:51 pm

TOYS"R"US has a page for the BBI P-40 !!!!!!
But it also says it not released yet. is this going to be the big news?????
I hope not!!!!! WE need more modern military jets!!!!!A-10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
or it's going to be a f-16 repaint !!! The thunderbirds F-16"s !!!
Later DCWAY

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:37 pm

dcway wrote:TOYS"R"US has a page for the BBI P-40 !!!!!!
But it also says it not released yet. is this going to be the big news?????
I hope not!!!!! WE need more modern military jets!!!!!A-10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
or it's going to be a f-16 repaint !!! The thunderbirds F-16"s !!!
Later DCWAY

Alright, I'm back! Glued to the screen, staring. Eye drops are in hand, awaiting word with eager anticipation......

DCWay,The P-40 is a typo from a long time ago. It's believed that it is supposed to be the P-51.......

-Ski

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