Small Scale Military Headquarters

We talk a lot about what we never got so I figured it was time for a little thanksgiving. Put aside paint scheme and manufacturers and whether they could have been done better, and just think about if you had to choose one piece to be produced, and your choices are what has already been released. This is WWII, and I tried to think of some iconic vehicles, but feel free to write in your choice. Remember - this would be the only thing in your collection.

I went with the Avenger because it is just so impressive and I favor WWII aircraft. There are other planes I like more, such as the P-47 and Spitfire, but from a model stand point they aren't even in the Avengers league.

I really like the Avenger, but I went with the P-38 for its COOL factor and attention to detail.

I picked the Tiger since I'm 99% armor/ground vehicles. If the SdKfz 251 had been listed it definitely would have been my top choice as it's so open to customizing all the different variants.

I guess I should have had an "Other" for those who wanted to write in. The 21C US halftrack is by far my favorite ground piece because of all the detail and features but I'd imagine it couldn't stand alone on a shelf like a Sherman or Tiger or Avenger can.

If only one item could be made, I would want it to be a P-51 simply because its the classic American fighterplane from WWII and I'm an aviation fan

In terms of this discussion topic, historically, we can look at the early days of 21c and the selection they gave us during the first wave of the Xtreme Detail line. They had one shot to make or break the line and thus gave us something that was fairly representative in terms of the subject matter covered: P-51, ME-109, Sherman, Panther, Jeep, Kubelwagen and the standard figures. There were no really unique or odd vehicles or aircraft, simply items that had the best chance for mass appeal.

ughh... WWII...

Tiger for me.

I wish it were a Tiger 2

I would take the Avenger. Nice model

Just one.......I went with the Panzer IV. From that one tank you can do many custom variants, I'm up to 3. The only problem now is, their difficult to find.

Im with normandy on this one

I'll go with Razor. To me the P-38, as the only twin prop release, is by far the most impressive A/C . I find all 7 paint schemes released excellent, and added many custom schemes to go along. I also feel it's designed durability and sturdiness a big plus. JMO

the good ol' sherman for me.
the jeep is to small, the tiger is to big and i'm not a big plane guy.

Sherman without any hesitation

phil

Spitfire! Err... Tiger. Noooo.. wait... Mustang! Panther? Arrghh...

I'd just go crazy with these polls... I'll just sit at the corner and squeeze bubblewrap while I meditate

Close one between the Sherman and P-38.
I picked the P-38.

Picked the Panzer IV as a ground vehicle but the Avenger gets my vote for a plane.

tmanthegreat wrote:
In terms of this discussion topic, historically, we can look at the early days of 21c and the selection they gave us during the first wave of the Xtreme Detail line. They had one shot to make or break the line and thus gave us something that was fairly representative in terms of the subject matter covered: P-51, ME-109, Sherman, Panther, Jeep, Kubelwagen and the standard figures. There were no really unique or odd vehicles or aircraft, simply items that had the best chance for mass appeal.

Sounds like 21C had a good business plan with 1:18 at least to start.

Had to pick the Fork Tailed Devil P-38. Though the Avenger and Spitfire are close 2nds.

Spitfire. There could be no other choice for me.

I noticed the Fw-190D isn't on the list.....i doubt it would have much of an impact in the poll, however. It's one of my favourite planes though.

I really find it hard to pick between aircraft and armour! But if I had to pick, I would have to go with the Panz. IV. Love It!!!!
memaddog

262 for me, first one I bought and it was for a reason.

YT wrote:262 for me, first one I bought and it was for a reason.

I'm with you on the 262. Its fun to fly and looks equally cool parked on the ground.

-M

The Spitfire for me.

Although it is not the best model,if I could have only one,it would have to be the Spitfire.

However the P-38,Avenger,and Me262 models are my favourite models in 1/18.

CENT-ONE wrote:I picked the Tiger since I'm 99% armor/ground vehicles. If the SdKfz 251 had been listed it definitely would have been my top choice as it's so open to customizing all the different variants.

ditto

Tiger 1