What ever happened to U.S. Navy and Air Force prototypes?

[rschaap]

Does anyone know what ever happened to these 1/18 scale prototypes. It still amazes me that the Skyraider and Phantom never saw production. I know the story related to the A-10 and Skyworks. I was just wondering if anyone knew what ever happened to them.

[normandy]

I don't know, maybe the guys at Admeral Toys still have them (Skyraider and Phantom). It would
have been nice to see them produced.
Its a shame about the A-10 portotype.

[Axis Nightmare]

Might be wondering about the Merit FW-190A-F prototype some day....

[YT]

Didn't the A-10 proto sell on eBay a while back?

[rschaap]

I recall the A-10 prototype was loaned to Skyworks (long gone company) by All-Go" (also gone now) with the intention of having it reproduced. When Skyworks folded up shop overnight they kept the prototype. Attempts were made to recover it, to no avail. At one point Skyworks claimed the A-10 was their property and threatened to destroy the A-10 prototype if it's recovery was pursued. As far as I know the A-10 prototype never resurfaced.

[A-10LOADER]

I'm still holding out hope for the A-10.
I wonder what ever became of this little gem ??? I could sure make one sweet Strike Eagle out of this baby.


Steve

[supersonicfifi]

I was waiting for this one

[rschaap]

I also recall at one time their was even a F-100 Super Sabre that they had started the prototype on. I can't locate any pictures for that one. I just remember how after the teaser photo I kept waiting for the production model, but like the Phantom, Skyraider and Warthog it didn't happen.

[Black_Dragon_One]

I was waiting for this one

Spoke to rep at merit who sub contract with jsi who made this model...she was destroy when jsi went bc..what a lost

[A-10LOADER]

I highly doubt that this got destroyed. I'll bet SOMEONE has it.


Steve

[rschaap]

I highly doubt that this got destroyed. I'll bet SOMEONE has it.


Steve

I am with you on that Steve. I can't see them destroying a model that they obviously put some work into. I'm sure it's on a shelf somewhere.

[A-10LOADER]

On a shelf right next to all the others that never saw the light of day.


Steve

[bobb428]

Wonder where the F-14 mold is?

[rschaap]

Does anyone have a picture of the F-100 prototype from way back when?

[Warbird Kid]

Is their a list somewhere of all the compiled 1/18th scale aircraft both production AND prototypes?

[rschaap]

This website shows some of them.

http://www.sshqdb.com/18/index.php

[NWarty]

I was waiting for this one

Spoke to rep at merit who sub contract with jsi who made this model...she was destroy when jsi went bc..what a lost

went bc? What does that mean? Bankrupt?

Oh by the way, checked out Plonka's Linkedin the other day just in case y'all want to know where he's working now

(now back to my 1/6 figures while I die of old age waiting on the Anton)

[rschaap]

Has anyone heard from Jason (Jason of Admiral Toys) at all. The last time he posted was in January of 2014. I know he might have some answers.