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JSI F-14 Tomcat, who is getting one?
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:46 pm
by cornbreadfred
I was wondering how many forum members are going to get the new JSI F-14 Tomcat. I mean really are going to get one. Just curious.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:48 pm
by hotrodrock
Not me.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:50 pm
by Black_Dragon_One
i already place my order that is a yes..
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:58 pm
by flyboy_fx
not me
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:01 pm
by AMERICAN_GRENADIER
ordered 2 i have a connection so i took advantage.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:25 pm
by cornbreadfred
You guys know what the final price of the F-14 model will be?
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:01 pm
by Birddog
I'm getting one.
Great to see modern jets getting attention in 1/18.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:40 pm
by VMF115
I got my order of one as well..so yes!!!!!!!
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:44 pm
by pickelhaube
I may have to pass on this one as well.
It depends on the cost. I think that $200 is a high ball cost. I think that they should sell in the $100-$150 range. Anything higher is just a gouge from the etailers.
BBI would never sell them that high if they would think that they could make a profit.
But there are a lot of guys out there who will buy them.
I just don't think there are 5,000 out there who will fork out that kind of dough.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:48 pm
by NWarty
Yep. Pre-order's been in.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:19 pm
by exether_mega
one for sure.
phil
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:11 am
by DropTank
Gave up long ago on the 2 Dauntless I had ordered and will use that $$ on the Tomcat pre-order. If it is a good release I may try to get another for a custom scheme.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:12 am
by Jericoeagle1
Pre-Order is already in.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:26 am
by toyktdlgh
Pre-order in on the first day.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:51 am
by AMERICAN_GRENADIER
cornbreadfred wrote:You guys know what the final price of the F-14 model will be?
from what i understand Merit doesnt even know yet
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:32 am
by Pa Deuce
cornbreadfred wrote:You guys know what the final price of the F-14 model will be?
radical
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:48 am
by MCalamari
pickelhaube wrote:It depends on the cost. I think that $200 is a high ball cost. I think that they should sell in the $100-$150 range. Anything higher is just a gouge from the etailers.
If it is $150 or less (pre shipping), I'll grab one ... actually it will end up with my brother (he has all the modern fighters).
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:53 am
by pcoughran
I pre-ordered one the first week it was up.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:26 am
by tmanthegreat
I plan on getting one. I'm passing up on all the new JSI releases of old planes to save for it
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:33 am
by tkjaer21
I have pre-ordered mine as well. It is said to be shipped for $200-230. Not bad considering the size of it.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:22 am
by King O' Fools
So how does this work? Do you order an F-14 regardless of the paint scheme or is there a "firm" commitment by JSI to produce the Jolly Rogers version already?
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:43 pm
by Jay
Considering it.......Shipping cost will be a BIG factor, if not the final decider.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:44 pm
by Pa Deuce
King O' Fools wrote:So how does this work? Do you order an F-14 regardless of the paint scheme or is there a "firm" commitment by JSI to produce the Jolly Rogers version already?
"firm commitment" and "1/18th" don't often seem to collide anymore...
right now there is an early production model/prototype - we're assured it's the final model design - and that's all we know - it is speculated the model may exceed $250 but should be at least $200
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:27 pm
by tko211
I plan to custom paint 2 so that would happen for sure. If the scheme and paint quality are good I would easily buy 3 and keep one in original markings.
I already have my list of top 6 schemes and narrowing it down to 2 will be a little tough.
I will too
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:10 pm
by supersonicfifi
you can count me on this one ! i am crazy for almost one year since the first rumors !!!!!!!!!
TKO : you should do some agressor scheme to match your F 18 & F 16 agressors .... but you are right the choice will be tough ... or really costly