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Post by p51 » Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:00 pm

The German paint scheme was the one being sold at comic con:
(being modelled off by a Lara Croft)
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Post by Teamski » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:45 am

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Oooh La La!!!! What a bad thing to show an XD fanatic who is deployed! I just can't keep my eyes off the ....yeah....104...... uh.....


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Post by aferguson » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:00 am

boy that looks good eh?

The Starfighter is nice as well..

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Post by WGP Klaus » Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:06 am

you dirty old men!!!! :lol:

seriously though, I think the "airframe" is a bit off, too many ecm bumps! :wink:

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Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:34 am

raiderad6 wrote:Just noticed on the BCA site that there shipment of F-104's (s1 verson) arrived early. Hopefully I'll get mine tomorrow when I go by there warehouse.
Did they arrive early, or is BCA just preparing themselves to start mailing the planes once the 21c shipment arrives on Monday? It seems funny that should BCA have the planes, they won't start shipping immediately.

Still, I will go check my local Hobbytown store later today nonetheless!

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Post by Bruzzer » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:26 am

I received an email from BCA yesterday saying my order shipped. :)

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Post by Rogo » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:45 am

:shock:
Wow, that 104 pilot figure (Commander Croft) certainly has some nice... articulation!

:D :D :D

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Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:01 am

Well, checked Hobbytown and nothing yet, but its still morning. I'll go again later today, and keep checking back until success! I know they are getting it, however.

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Post by KAGNEW » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:39 pm

BCA EMAILED ME LAST NIGHT
SHIPMENT WAS EARLY
GOT MY TRACKING NUMBER FROM THEM LAST NITE SO HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES TO GET TO EAST COAST
I CANT WAIT
BUT HOW DO THEY GET COM. CROFT IN MY BOX

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Post by p51 » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:22 pm

Oh... just wait till you guys see what's in store :wink: We had a 'celebrity comic con' special photo shoot throughout the Con with the F-104. Photos coming soon... Lara is just one of them :D

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Post by aferguson » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:06 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

whoever ends up buying this is going to be really pissed in a few weeks when they show up at WM for $40 (or less).

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Post by digger » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:22 am

But it won't be in the special packaging, no?
I thought WM would get just regular ole boxes....and that is some nice box art. :wink:
If WM gets the custom boxes then I have zero regrets about missing the con. 8)

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Post by aferguson » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:33 am

i believe the packaging will be different, yes. I bet this sells for way over $100 due to the description...because it makes it sound like the markings on the plane are what is unique, not just the packaging.

That's a lot to pay for a box.

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Post by p51 » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:47 am

Yes, that packaging was special for Comic Con. And I heard it will be a bit further down the line when that one comes out (end of year or next year).

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Post by p51 » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:02 pm

I'm not sure on that one. I think the Camo one will be this year since it's next up.

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Post by vulgarvulture » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:05 pm

Sweet. Great news on the camo version.

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Post by immeww2 » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:55 pm

Box art is nice but what really counts is whats inside.

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Post by DocTodd » Fri Jul 22, 2005 7:44 pm

Great pics of the celebrities and the starfighter. Much eye candy-Oh and the plane is nice too!
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Post by Bruzzer » Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:55 pm

I received my 104 from BCA today. Very nice looking jet. A couple of quick things that I believe P51 told us about. It is a 104C with a different tail than the one at ComicCon which was a G model. The box does say F104C/G so maybe they'll be some different G models in the future. The pilot has a squadron patch that the German 104 didn't have and the helmets painted for this squadron with a small shooting star on it. I think anyone who bought this without seeing it will be very pleased. Hope you guys get yours soon. :)

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How many different 104s are being released now?

Post by ww2collecter » Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:49 am

Correct me if I'm wrong, the Air Force version is S1 and is a "C" model, the German is a S2 version and a "G" model, and the Camo a S3 "C" model? Whats the difference between the G and C. and what unit is the German representing. Is it ours while stationed in Germany? I noticed the MARINES on the rear side. I think I might hit a couple of WM this evening and scope things out. I was going to wait for the Camo version, but if the German one is a different model, then I will need a "G" and a "C" :wink:

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Post by tko211 » Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:56 am

Both the Camo and the Silver AF versions are indeed C tail versions. (shorter with a smaller rudder)

The German Starfighter is the G model (extended tail, larger rudder)

In 1:18 scale the G tail is about an inch longer and slightly different in shape. I am not positive but I think almost all G models were used by other countries.

The trend for the pilots seems to be different unit patches and helmets for each starfighter! Pretty cool!

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Post by ww2collecter » Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:00 am

I know its not 1:18, but it a nice overview of the 104, especially when it was used in German, and nicknamed the "Widowmaker" and a rock group even made a few songs over it :shock:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-104_Starfighter

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