Retailers: any definitive word on the Solomons Zero?

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:59 pm

I was wondering if any of our etailers have heard any definite word, one way or the other, as to whether the Solomons Zero is going to be produced or not?

lightning2000 · Post by **lightning2000** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:12 pm

Hi,
My guess, based upon a recent conversation with someone from BBI, is that the Sakai Zero will be their last aircraft for awhile. I'm not saying any future projects have been cancelled, but I was left with the distinct impression that based upon the downturn in the global economy, that it will take alot for BBI to continue offering any additional aircraft, in any scale, until the economy rebounds and spending picks up.

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:24 pm

Great.

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:36 pm

thanks.....not what i wanted to hear.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:40 pm

Figures

Grilledcheese · Post by **Grilledcheese** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:56 pm

Who needs Bi-polar Disorder when you can collect 1/18 scale!

Argh.

Jeffrey

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:05 pm

i guess that means no Hellcat repaint anytime soon, either. I was hoping for a late war overall dark blue one.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:34 pm

RATS

lightning2000 · Post by **lightning2000** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:12 pm

Hi All,
Keep in mind I indicated that nothing has been cancelled, at least to my knowledge. There's a decent chance BBI could resume production if the economy turns around. I've learned that there are no definites in this industry -- merely maybes, which obviously fuel speculation and conspiracy theories.

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:40 pm

FIddlesticks

popeye357 · Post by **popeye357** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:25 pm

Hopefully they will turn something out before the end of the world in 2012.

ExC17load · Post by **ExC17load** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:57 am

popeye357 wrote:Hopefully they will turn something out before the end of the world in 2012.

Anyone wanting to sell their collections before the end, please send me a PM. Thanks.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:18 am

maybe we could get Zach and chain him to a table and make him repaint at least a dozen Bbi Zeros in to the Solomons Zero...problem solved!!!

j/k Zach

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:33 pm

VMF115 wrote:maybe we could get Zach and chain him to a table and make him repaint at least a dozen Bbi Zeros in to the Solomons Zero...problem solved!!!
j/k Zach

Funny! I was just thinking the other day that I should buy a couple new zeros and do EXACTLY what you suggested!

I have hit a MAJOR wall on my own customs due to the loss of my sisters vinyl plotter. i have so many planes needing just a little vinyl masks and they would be ready to roll. Including an all silver Zero. Anyhow, I did finally resolve this issue just the other day as I found a new supplier for my stencils. I am going to try to complete 2-3 new repaints over the weekend. I have a P-51, this Zero, and a new F-16 begging for last touches.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:26 pm

tko211 wrote:
VMF115 wrote:maybe we could get Zach and chain him to a table and make him repaint at least a dozen Bbi Zeros in to the Solomons Zero...problem solved!!!
j/k Zach
Funny! I was just thinking the other day that I should buy a couple new zeros and do EXACTLY what you suggested!

I have hit a MAJOR wall on my own customs due to the loss of my sisters vinyl plotter. i have so many planes needing just a little vinyl masks and they would be ready to roll. Including an all silver Zero. Anyhow, I did finally resolve this issue just the other day as I found a new supplier for my stencils. I am going to try to complete 2-3 new repaints over the weekend. I have a P-51, this Zero, and a new F-16 begging for last touches.

I did not give you permission to leave the work bench....back to work~!!!!! you 500 more to go!!! .....LOL J/K

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:42 pm

I just posted pics in the custom forum. It's the custom zero scheme I just finished this morning.

Small Scale Military Headquarters

Retailers: any definitive word on the Solomons Zero?

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