Holy Grail of 1/18

tom@skyworkstoys · Post by **tom@skyworkstoys** » Sat May 15, 2010 9:03 pm

Here is a loaded question for everyone. What do you consider the Holy Grail of 1/18th scale models? In other words, if you could pick ONE plane that has not been produced that you would like to see, what is it? I have heard a ton of answers over the years, but I thought it was time to ask again.

Just because I am asking this does not mean SkyWorksToys will be making it! I just wanted to see what the most popular unmade plane in 1/18 scale

I have heard from a few of the folks, and so far we have B-29 and a bunch of jets, both American and Russian.

As for my Holy Grail, I would love to see the A-10 Warthog, and the B-29. Both are such cool planes. A B-17 would also be nice.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sat May 15, 2010 9:28 pm

WWII P-61

Vietnam F-4

Post Vietnam B-1

modren Mig-29

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Sat May 15, 2010 9:48 pm

M5 Stuart

not really but #1 guilty pleasure

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sat May 15, 2010 9:59 pm

I would love to see a P-39 Airacobra. It would be cool to have the engine detail, and the neat tri-cycle landing gear it has.

Airacobra · Post by **Airacobra** » Sat May 15, 2010 10:12 pm

I will second the nomination of the P-39. Beautiful plane that was also deadly when flown at low altitudes. Just look what the Russians did with them. Many of the top Russian aces chose to keep their Airacobras even when the late war Russian hot rod fighters became available.

iballdriver · Post by **iballdriver** » Sat May 15, 2010 10:17 pm

A-1

A10

F-4

going insane....

b-17 would be sweet..like "better than sex" sweet...how many of us know people who flew the fort? just as many would like to have one and customise it with names and markings....

b-29 - would be the end of my marriage.....but..............

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Sat May 15, 2010 10:38 pm

Hawker Tempest v , P61-B Mosquito

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Sat May 15, 2010 11:47 pm

Would have to say the B-17 Flying Fortress.

With a full compliment of the crew that would fit in it would be doubly awesome.

The ball turret alone would be huge.
Just think the size of the recent Star Wars Gunship pods only more realistic.

I think about the size of it with functioning features and crew would blow the mind. That would be the ultimate.

gburch · Post by **gburch** » Sun May 16, 2010 3:06 am

Based on reading the forum for a while, I'd have to say the A-10 would be likely to be the top pick, and I couldn't disagree.

The F-4 would probably be near the top, as well. It's long service life in many air forces would guarantee that it would be popular.

Personally, in terms of modern and near-modern aircraft, I'd love to see the F-22 and the MiG 21.

In terms of significant aircraft that are missing from the WWII fleet of 1:18, I have to agree that the P-39 is a big hole, as is the Hurricane. Both were very important planes that deserve lots of repaints and would provide many opportunities for customs.

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Sun May 16, 2010 3:20 am

gburch wrote:Based on reading the forum for a while, I'd have to say the A-10 would be likely to be the top pick, and I couldn't disagree.

The F-4 would probably be near the top, as well. It's long service life in many air forces would guarantee that it would be popular.

Personally, in terms of modern and near-modern aircraft, I'd love to see the F-22 and the MiG 21.

In terms of significant aircraft that are missing from the WWII fleet of 1:18, I have to agree that the P-39 is a big hole, as is the Hurricane. Both were very important planes that deserve lots of repaints and would provide many opportunities for customs.

I could not agree more

The A-10 would be awesome, as well as the F-4.

Concerning missing WWII planes, I would like the see the Hurricane and some medium bombers (such as the B-25).

NightVyper · Post by **NightVyper** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:13 am

For me thats is so hard.

Airplane:

A-10 Thunderbolt
Euro Fighter Typhoon

Helicopter:

MI-24 Hind
Ka-50 Werewolf

fly-dk · Post by **fly-dk** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:17 am

I want the F-15

NightVyper · Post by **NightVyper** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:27 am

yeah i am seriously torn because i love US stuff but i would love to see some modern russia or even europe stuff to blow up... Stupid Cold War had to end so now the russians are not perceived as an enemy it's not fair. all you WWII guys get plenty of german stuff but us Modern guys get crap!

Thanks russia way to blow it!

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:33 am

An Me-110

Buckyroo · Post by **Buckyroo** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:58 am

I will support anything WWII

I would like to see a ..... (in no particular order)

ME110
Mosquito
Typhoon
Yak 9
Lavochkin La-7
B-25

As for my HG it would have to be a B-25

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:18 am

B-17, B-25.

memaddog · Post by **memaddog** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:27 am

I would like to see the German FW-190-f model. The FW-190-D's were just OK, but the F-model I believe is the one that should have been made from the start.
Then the B-17, with the crew of coarse! German ME-110!!!
The A-10 would be a nice touch also!
WOW!!!!!!!!
memaddog

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:27 am

P-61 Black Widow !

phil

Post by **aferguson** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:40 am

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sun May 16, 2010 7:09 am

B-29

Why bother with such puny airplanes..??

I say a Spruce Goose, or perhaps an Antonov AN-225, I mean the Antonov has what... a roughly 300 foot wingspan, and the Goose comes in at around 320 or so.

What would that work out to in 1/18 scale...??

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Sun May 16, 2010 7:29 am

A-10
ME-110
A-6

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Sun May 16, 2010 8:01 am

gburch wrote:
In terms of significant aircraft that are missing from the WWII fleet of 1:18, I have to agree that the P-39 is a big hole, as is the Hurricane. Both were very important planes that deserve lots of repaints and would provide many opportunities for customs.

For fighter aircraft the P-39 (one that hasn't been made yet) would probably rank in my top list, but I could just as well like a Typhoon. Though there probably wouldn't be as many paint schemes as the Aircobra.

Skyworks does the Hurricane btw: http://www.militarytoyshop.com/prodtype ... istory=cat

My holy grail for single engine WWII aircraft though would have been the SBD Dauntless, I'm still hoping Admiral comes through on that one day.

Krevix44 · Post by **Krevix44** » Sun May 16, 2010 8:06 am

My. First choice would be an A-4 then the A-6

USMA07 · Post by **USMA07** » Sun May 16, 2010 8:09 am

C-47.! I need a place for all my 101st and 82nd to jump from

YT · Post by YT » Sun May 16, 2010 8:47 am

A-10.

Second choice would be F-4 and helicopter would be Mi-24.