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Post by Rowsdower » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:24 pm

Double post, sorry! :oops:
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Post by Rowsdower » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:38 pm

Since I've decided not to get any of the current series Mustangs, I'm really thinking about getting The Huff. I've always loved the F-86 and those markings are awesome.

BTW, I thought you guys might like this video I found on Youtube of a Heritage Flight consisting of an F-86 and a F-15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPNZ908RII
The ending is very impressive with the F-86 making smoke as it does a low pass over the runway and the F-15 flys low as well. I love the Heritage Flights, I have one with a P-51, F-4, F-15 and a F-22 flying in formation but I'm not sure where to post it lol.
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Post by hworth18 » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:16 am

The S1 Sabres have arrived in Tulsa, the 81st and Lewis Store had 4 Sabres and about 15 NK Migs...
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Finally F-86's

Post by jhogan » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:26 am

Sunday afternoon I finally found the F-86-s at the WM in Normal, Illinois. I found 12 "Mitch's Squitch" stacked from the floor to the top shelve. I found a Mig 15 two weeks ago and my Me-262 was delivered last week. I feel empty becuase for the frist time since I've been collecting 1:16, I can't think of anything coming short term. Am I wrong?

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Post by digger » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:32 pm

I feel empty becuase for the frist time since I've been collecting 1:16, I can't think of anything coming short term. Am I wrong?
Fortunately, you are wrong :D Next month is the bbi Hellcat. The month after that is the AT announcement. And if earlier rumors are true some company should be coming out with an F-5 early next year. :wink:

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Post by chunks » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:33 pm

Well there's the Historic Aviation commissioned 21c P-51 in the markings of Roscoe Brown, "Bunny", due Jan 07.
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Post by Rowsdower » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:31 pm

Just as I decided to buy an F-86 online, I happened to find myself in the WM that never has anything XD. I turned the corner and saw a pile of about eight Mitch's Squitch Sabres. After comparing all of them and checking for visible damage or defects for about 20 minutes I picked a beauty! It's about time I got lucky finding new releases! 8)
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Post by chunks » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:09 pm

chunks wrote:AARGH!!! This is a long way from Fairbanks!!! And I can't call Badcat 'ill Monday!! AARGH!!!


Label/Receipt Number: XXXXXXXXXX
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 10:32 AM on December 9, 2006 in WINNSBORO, TX 75494.

Poor little Huff, abandoned and left to strangers. Sniff, sniff.

AAARGH!!!
Just got the delivery notice from the USPS on this, I'll be picking it up tomorrow. Looks like they messed up on the delcon!!

Sorry Badcat, my emails not getting out so I'm letting you know this way. To late to phone.
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Post by Rowsdower » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:44 pm

First off I have to say how impressed I am with the F-86. It looks great, the paint is great and the details are awesome. I'm so glad I found one! Now, does anyone know what the amber LED looking fixture under the canopy and behind the pilots seat in the F-86 is supposed to be? I've seen these before but never found out.

Also, is there a trick to inserting the wing screw hole plugs? Mine refuse to go in. I wanted to know if there is an easier way before I try shaving off some of the plastic on the plug. :P
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Post by Sabrefan » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:12 pm

The fixture you see behind the canopy is a formation light. It would help the pilots see each others aircraft in bad weather. And yes the 21st Century F-86 is an awesome model. :D
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Post by Rowsdower » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:41 pm

Thank you! I didn't even think of that! Now if only we could get a "Dog" Sabre. 8)
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Post by Sabrefan » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:55 pm

Yes I would love to see a sabredog. Well I'll take any F-86. :D
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Post by thetatau87 » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:12 am

Have there been any reports of the new birds in MI? I haven't seen anything new here at all. Nothing but a few F-104's and Me-109's. :(

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Post by FieroDude » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:28 am

Nothing in the SW corner of the state so far, although I am planning a limited recon mission tonight...
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Post by Rowsdower » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:10 pm

This afternoon I went back to the WM where I picked up my F-86 yesterday to grab the S1 Ardennes German infantry I had spotted hanging by the Starwars figures. Grabbed three of them and checked out the XD section. They must have gotten another shipment in because there were fifteen of them. Two on the XD shelf and the rest stacked up on top. Gotta love Walmarts "all or nothing" distribution policy. :roll:
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Chinese migs in Lilburn, Georgia

Post by wolf8564 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:28 am

I found 4 Chinese camo migs and 6 Mitchs Squitch F-86s at the WalMart in Lilburn, Georgia.

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Re: Chinese migs in Lilburn, Georgia

Post by CW4USARMY » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:44 pm

wolf8564 wrote:I found 4 Chinese camo migs and 6 Mitchs Squitch F-86s at the WalMart in Lilburn, Georgia.

Excellent find, hopefully means they will show up in Virginia soon. Really want the Chinese version Mig. :D

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Post by rmoore456 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:08 pm

Plenty of Mitch's in central Illinois. 16 at Normal and 28 at Washington.

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Post by warhawker » Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:30 am

Still on the "Huff" hunt but not aggressively. Still too many WM x-mas shoppers out there. I find it best to go during the day instead of evening. Forget weekends!! Here in DFW there has only been the Mitch and NK Mig so far. Other parts of the state the Chinese Mig. (Houton & SA?) and no Russian Mig yet.

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Post by rmoore456 » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:17 pm

Four Chinese Migs landed at the Bloomington, Illinois Walmart today. Now three.

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Post by mikeg » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:10 am

I found a new box of 1/18th assortment at the perimeter mall walmart, I even got to open the box-whoopee!! It had 4 chinese migs in it.

But, I already have one.

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Post by ostketten » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:47 pm

No Mig's or Sabres anywhere in the DC metro area that I have seen, but there are about 20 stores in a 60 mile radius of where I live and I can't check em all :roll: If anybody knows where I can find any within a reasonable driving distance of the DC/Baltimore/Frederick areas please let me know, either here or via PM. Thanks.
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Post by Sgt. Fury » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:38 pm

Covered the 9 WMs from D.C. to VA. Beach...No Migs or Sabres.

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Post by ostketten » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:20 pm

Covered the 9 WMs from D.C. to VA. Beach...No Migs or Sabres.
Thanks Sarge, appreciate the intel 8)
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