BBI....WATCH THIS SPACE

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:09 pm

I must be blind or really tired, because I don't see anything on badcat. I'm excited, but I hope this turns up at TRU. Buying planes online means I have to buy less, because of shipping.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:26 pm

vulgarvulture wrote:I must admit, I'm a little surprised at the reaction to BBI's Zero. If I recall, there was a lot of clamoring for this plane this past year directed at 21st. I would have thought folks would be going absolutely bonkers over this announcement.

Maybe it's too early after the announcement to draw any conclusion, but the initial reaction, even with the thumbs up from many board members, is not up to the level I thought it would be.

I think there will be a better reaction once there is something to see..

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:39 pm

I know I'm excited to see the bbi Zero because I want to see the level of detail they put into it, which knowing bbi I'm sure its going to be very good. I hope Bad Cat posts a pic of it but so far nothing yet. All I can say is FINALLY my Corsairs are going to have something to shoot at!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:43 pm

The Zero sounds nice, but when are we going to see more modern aircraft? I know the answer will be wait and see, but can't we have an A-10 like we've been begging for too?

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 3:28 pm

Yeah, it would be nice if bbi beat 21C to the punch with an A-10. I don't care who makes it, just as long as it looks good and is released before I die

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Any way, I'm stoked that we will finally have a Zero, and I'm sure it will be a nice one. I'll take two.

-Rob

OnWu · Post by **OnWu** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:10 pm

I'd love to see a picture of the Zero. They say it's worth a thousand words.

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:19 pm

I hope you fly boys are happy - you asked for it now pony up

....I'm sure it will be cool though. I think just the 1st scheme is a BC exclusive, or did I read that wrong? It makes sense the Co. would announce a new bird no matter who was buying/selling it. Aside from PH is there any other "historic" scheme I should be thinking about? I hope PH is the mass distribution - I'm good for one at $40 on the shelf at tru

Kleinesoldaten · Post by **Kleinesoldaten** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:35 pm

wooohooooo!!!!!! A ZERO, A ZERO! I'm with out a doubt getting one. Now my want list has the Avenger and ME262 at the top. Thanks BBI

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:12 pm

Alright! A Zero! And due to come out so soon - as from what I gather by other posts.

Now, hopefully they will do the M5 (Type 52) variant as opposed to the M3 variant that 21st Century is making. That would allow for both to exist in the market without exactly being doubles. The M5 was the most widely produced variant of the Zero, though the M3 is of Pearl Harbor fame. Both BBI and 21c do a good job on their aircraft, so the choice may be tough - and depend on which comes out first!

OnWu · Post by **OnWu** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:21 pm

Digger, TRU will not carry replicas of any German or Japanese equipment.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:47 pm

If TRU will not carry any replicas of Japanese or German equipment, does that mean that this will be an online only aircraft? That was pretty much what the F-16 was and it did well according to Mike. That should open the door to other aircraft that TRU won't pick up. Think about the possibilities.

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:53 pm

OnWu wrote:Digger, TRU will not carry replicas of any German or Japanese equipment.

I didn't realilze that ridiculousness applied to Japanese stuff too...

OnWu · Post by **OnWu** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:00 pm

Yeah, it's almost laughable.

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:35 pm

I've never heard of a Japanese embargo at TRU too..

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:09 pm

Didn't TRU sell the first few series of Stukas? What's that all about?

I'm extremely happy with the news about the new Zero. I finally get an enemy PTO plane for my P-38s. I wonder what's next. What kind of armor did the Japanese army have? 21C doesn't expect these troops to walk every where do they?

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:33 pm

kevrut wrote:Didn't TRU sell the first few series of Stukas? What's that all about?

I'm extremely happy with the news about the new Zero. I finally get an enemy PTO plane for my P-38s. I wonder what's next. What kind of armor did the Japanese army have? 21C doesn't expect these troops to walk every where do they?

Yeah, TRU carried the entire German line UNTIL the Anti-Defimation League (ADL) threatened to sue or something like that. After that, the German stuff was discounted and never seen again. BS......

Don't expect any armor for the Japanese. Their tanks were the worst of the war (right behind the Italians) and were seldom encountered.

-Ski

gustav · Post by **gustav** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:45 am

a bbi zero! it looks like one of the old rumors has come true.

now for a picture!

i can't wait to see the pilot.

if bbi releases the zero within the next couple months they'll probably beat out 21st by at least a year.

i wonder how many paint schemes will be produced?

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:49 am

i doubt 21c will proceed with their Zero now. They were reluctant before and now that a big chunk of the market will be taken by the BBI release they will probably not proceed.

Just as well, they can spend their energies on other projects...we don't need more duplication...plenty o' fish in the sea...

Rogue · Post by **Rogue** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:24 am

I hope its a A6M5c, and I thought 21st 's was a Model 32 which is post PH.
A model 21 from pearl could also become a "Rufe" eventually.

Anywho, I'm Stoked!

jhogan · Post by **jhogan** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:34 am

Like many of you, I'm pleased to see the BBi Zero come out in the next few months. This answers many of our requests for this outstanding Japanese fighter.
OK BBI, can you clear the drawing boards for the Hellcat? How about the Nakajima B5N "Kate" which is the Japanese torpedo plane used at Pearl Harbor and seen the the movie "Tora Tora Tora".

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:55 pm

I was wondering if we can get some new Modern figures from bbi and some moder & WWII armor too before X-mas.

I would love to see some bbi playsets!!!
both modern & WWII.

Rogue · Post by **Rogue** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:54 am

jhogan wrote: OK BBI, can you clear the drawing boards for the Hellcat?

They can't proceed until 21st does a F6

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:04 am

if you are going to make planes then...

make the following:

C-130 transport

C-130 "Puff the Magic Dragon" Spectre gunship

A-6 Intruder

A-7 CAS

A-10

those are planes that really get their hands dirty and support the troops from close by.

"poping red smoke!"

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:57 pm

Kevrut,
you can get 1/16th scale Japanese tanks
http://www.japanesearmorking.com/jakp3.htm

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:18 pm

75th Ranger- I'll take two of everything on your list....... nice stuff!

-Rob

Small Scale Military Headquarters

BBI....WATCH THIS SPACE

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Bring on the Zero

Can we get some figures!

Re: Bring on the Zero

if you are going to make planes then...