Admiral/ Bad Cat's new aircraft in 1:18

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:43 pm

Great picture of your dad, thanks for sharing it with us.

chunks · Post by **chunks** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:56 pm

Yes, thank you very much. That kinda stuff needs to be shared. Thanks again for doing that.

Big Duke 6 · Post by **Big Duke 6** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:16 pm

tmanthegreat wrote:Here's why I'm really glad to see that someone is finally producing an F-4:

The very first model kit I ever built was a 1:72 scale F-4 (I still have it too!)

My dad also flew one with the California Air National Guard

Great pic, look at the sheer size of that jet compared to your dad, amazing, and he is no shrimp either....

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:19 pm

toyktdlgh wrote:Well, like some others, I was hoping for a B-25 but the F-4 is a very nice choice. I’m not sure if it will be in my collection but it certainly is a great choice for all those jet lovers out there. Good show Admiral! Now make me my B-25 for next year!

I am with you on this all the way.

I have made my choice. I want the camo version and the Eric Hartman if they chose to do it.

I usually try to get 2 of each but I will pass on that. Now if they ever break down and do a B-25 ,I will gladly pay up to $180 and get every version made in double

Tman nice photo of your pappy.

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:28 pm

Hey TMAN

Yes thank you for sharing, that kind of real world connection is great to see, if you have any other pictures that you wish to share please do so as that would be great also.

To take it further maybe there should be a sticky topic set up somewhere so members can post such images and or stories of there relatives or even themselves so we all can share in these pockets of what are so often neglected parts of history.

I can also foresee a custom job coming out your workshop sometime in the future, is your Dad still with us, what a birthday present that would make

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:42 pm

I like the F4. Though, I think I am going to hold off pre-ordering. I am going to wait to see if someone else will come up with a Navy scheme.

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:08 pm

Nice pic of your dad and the A-4. I can't wait for the F-4. However, I wish it was a F-14. I Thought all along it would be a F-4 because of the Douglas connection.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:09 pm

Thanks for sharing the pic Tman. Admiral's F-4 would make quite a nice gift for him at Christmas..

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:17 pm

Thanks for the nice comments about my dad's photo

It is one of my favorites of him, though its a bit dated, having been taken in the early 1980s

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:19 pm

What did your dad think of the F-4? Any stories you could share with us from his flying days with the Phantom?

chunks · Post by **chunks** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:19 pm

tmanthegreat wrote:Thanks for the nice comments about my dad's photo It is one of my favorites of him, though its a bit dated, having been taken in the early 1980s

Hahumm, than that would explain the haircut.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:22 pm

I would get four of them. Deferent paint schemes of course
and tmanthegreat thanks for the pic, I bet your dad would love one also.

Ok Jason so where are the pics?

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:22 pm

Quixote511 wrote:I like the F4. Though, I think I am going to hold off pre-ordering. I am going to wait to see if someone else will come up with a Navy scheme.

I don't think you will have to worry the F4-C is very close to the Navy's F4-B with only a few differences ab F4-E or G is my in Israeli markings would be one I'd like to see. You can also make Egyptian, Iranian, Turkish and Greek Versions as well.

Coreyeagle48 · Post by **Coreyeagle48** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:40 pm

An F-4 is a very exciting piece of news and I am grateful we are seeing this type of airplane. It is well known in many parts of the world and many people fondly remember this particular airplane. I think the Germans still fly it if I am not mistaken.

Now that an F-4 has been produced I can only think that an F-14 and F-15 are not far off. Wouldn't hurt to see the A-4 and a few MIG's too. Though, I am not sure how well MIGS would sell to the full market other than us collectors. An A-10 is a logical choice as well. Kudos to Admiral for making these airplanes and really extending the level of this collecting world. I gotta say it, I NEED MORE ROOM.

As for a B-25, I personally think any world war II twin engine airplane will cost more than $140. When I built my 1/32 B-25, the kit bashing and work on the kit alone cost about twice that. And my plane does not have retractable gear or working control surfaces. I am guessing a 1/18 B-25 would run about $200. But I believe it's a possiblity one day too!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:42 pm

Once again, from Admiral Toys in New York City at the 2007 Toy Fair...

Heeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeee's the PHANTOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you guys enjoy. Once again, thank you Admiral Toys.

Keep your eyes open on the Skyraider thread for more pictures of it!!!!

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:44 pm

sweet GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT

Thank you Bird Dog

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:47 pm

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:52 pm

Got the picture to work instead of posting a link..... ..

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:58 pm

Birddog wrote:Thanks for the help VMF115, I'm working on getting better picture posting capabilities...

No problem, the pics are great!!!!!!!

Are you at Toy Fair?

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:03 pm

Sadly no.

I'm helping with it by remote.

Jolly Roger · Post by **Jolly Roger** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:04 pm

wow there goes 140$ outta my wallet!

Thanks Jason for appeasing us "Modern" boys!!!

SWEET!

one of my top choices..

all thats left is A10,F14,Harrier,F22 and ... A6!

JimBob55 · Post by **JimBob55** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:17 pm

AWESOME!!! Way to go (again!!)!

I'll take mine in Navy markings when it is available.

Thanks again, Jason and Admiral!!

(BTW: This plane was used by the Blue Angels AND the Thunderbirds!)

JimBob

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:22 pm

Yes, the next BCA exclusive needs to be the California ANG edition..

Too cool.. Thanks for sharing the photo Tman!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:16 pm

Whatever scheme is chosen, it's going to be one heck of an awesome aircraft to see when completed.....

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:03 pm

Pretty damn cool Jason. Looks like we have another great year for 1/18th aircraft. Nice going.

Mark