Page 7 of 28
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:50 pm
by scbvideoboy
I find it 'remarkable' that 3 or more different companies decided to 'develop' the same 1/18 Dauntless during the past 3 years, yet none are completed. Too bad for us and them they didn't each make a different plane to bring in sales, perhaps they would still be in business.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:56 pm
by snake
Thanks for the update Jim.
Some great projects coming down the pipeline in the near future.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:45 am
by Yoxford
Thank you Jim, really appreciate your follow up and Merit’s support to the hobby
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:31 pm
by Beeavision
It turns out Badcat toys has a contact whose currently in China right now gathering more intel on the 1:18 SBD.
Third paragraph down....
http://www.talesofthecat.com/journal/20 ... iting.html
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:50 am
by Yoxford
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:10 am
by cjg476
I just SHAT my pants....
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:23 am
by aferguson
interesting. Doesn't look like it will be ready for sale by March though. But that's ok....just so long as it arrives.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:51 am
by cjg476
Aferg----------------------
PRAY
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:56 am
by Beeavision
Well this is as far as the others have gotten on this particular aircraft. Once I see a fully painted model along with the box then I'll start clearing a space in my man cave for it. Hope the third time's the charm.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:32 pm
by scbvideoboy
yep, doesn't that look like the admiral pics? Same office background? I'll buy one when it gets done, but I'm sure not losing sleep over it.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:58 pm
by Threetoughtrucks
The Admiral Dauntless prototype at a NYC Toy Fair years ago. Never got past the prototype. At the same TF, Admiral showed are reall great monster 1/18 Skyraider, same thing never got past the prototype.
I still believe.....
TTT
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:19 pm
by aferguson
i have a great deal of faith in Merit. I'm sure the Dauntless will be made but we may see the usual deeeelays.
I'd like to know if it's coming with figures or not. I wonder if they could strike a deal with BBI to use their marine pilot figure.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:37 pm
by tmanthegreat
To quote Mike from BBI, I guess we'll have to "wait and see"
At least we're getting progress, but as no retailers have this thing up for preorder as of yet, I think Aferg may be right in is guess that the plane may not be ready in time for March...
I think the Dauntless will be a reality this time around. March is about three months away and Merit is an organized company that isn't going anywhere. We didn't know they were producing a 28" highly detailed model of the USS Hornet until they practically dumped the finished product on us. They have a history of being able to deliver and should be able to this time...
As for pilots, this seems to be a wild card. Other planes Merit has distributed/produced in the past did not have them. I wouldn't be surprised if the Dauntless didn't have pilots. Still, I like the idea of them going through one of the other companies they've contracted with (like BBI) to get figures.
In any event, a while back I picked up a couple extra BBI Navy pilots when they were available (for the Admiral Dauntless) and will use them for the Merit Dauntless if it does not come with figures
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:48 pm
by Beeavision
These were other pictures taken of the old prototype of the SBD-2 Dauntless from Admiral toys.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:51 pm
by Threetoughtrucks
Don't get me wrong. I have a few very nice and detailed 1/6 items that carry the Merit label. My only problem with the Merit models I have is that they are resin. These resin items are great but they are made for display only. They last best if not touched. Unpack it and put it on a shelf. Period, or keep glue handy.
My only hope is that this Dauntless is plastic, and have no resin parts.
TTT
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:52 pm
by gouchy
I think most guys here including myself has gotten used to 1/18 delays (or no show for that matter) so its still par for course
Take your time Merit, do it right & do it good and we'll show you our $
How does the gunner canopy section work on the real SBD, smallest section swivels up and both sections then slide back behind the gunner?
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:03 pm
by Beeavision
This 3D rendering/animation will show many aspects of the SBD. I've currently cued it up where the canopy in the rear swivels back into place while the gun drops below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... zuyc#t=88s
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:18 pm
by Beeavision
Here's a photo of the canopy closeup completely folded opened. The pilot sits to the left of the photo while the gunner sits to the right.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:43 pm
by gouchy
Thanks beeavision thats cleared things up for me, nice clip too
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:51 pm
by Dauntless
[quote="tmanthegreat"]
That looks like a plastic production model to me. The only thing lacking on it is the paint, so they're farther along than we think and have had this in the works for a while before announcing it no?
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:27 am
by wild weasel
It's a trumpeter 1/32 kit
couldn't help saying that after what 21st did
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:51 pm
by Charlemagne
I held off buying a 1/32 Dauntless from BBI as I was waiting on Admirals 1/18 and I have been kicking myself on that one ever since but it looks like next year I can give my foot and butt a break.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:13 am
by flyboy_fx
Wow! This looks more like a model than the typical 21st vehicle! I bet if a company made large scale detailed kits, they would do well. Not planes that lack lots of details.
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:05 am
by gburch
flyboy_fx wrote:Wow! This looks more like a model than the typical 21st vehicle! I bet if a company made large scale detailed kits, they would do well. Not planes that lack lots of details.
. . . some day . . .
Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:54 pm
by 456THBG