Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

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Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by tmanthegreat » Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:37 am

I was debating whether or not to resurrect an 11-12 year old thread, but just decided to make a new post… Anyways, I managed to snag an MIB JSI VF-154 Black Knights F-14 for $499.95 from Aiken’s Airplanes :shock:

It was listed in their June 3 newsletter under their “Lost But Now Found” section and I jumped on it. I passed on getting this particular model 11 years ago and came to regret that decision; so I was happy to finally add it to my collection without spending a small fortune. Hat’s off to Aikens for such a great deal 8)

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Awesome find!

Post by c44 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:39 pm

I'm glad for you, bro, and to reinforce your feelings of joy take a quick look at the usual bunch of listings of JSI & BBI at utterly absurd prices on ebay...you got it cheaper than some of the ones with missing and broken pieces...sometimes Christmas comes early! :)
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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by tflenno » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:56 pm

I love JSI F-14A it has so many details. It should be the best 1:18 aircraft model we can find from JSI or BBI ?

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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by YT » Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:16 pm

Great score, congratulations!
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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by normandy » Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:15 am

I hadn't realized how big the model is, great looking piece!
After 11 years you finally got one, Congratulations Tman!

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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by cnq » Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:04 am

Congrat on your BIG score :D
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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by Axis Nightmare » Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:54 am

Nice! Congratulations on fulfilling your long wait. Heck, $499 is now just 3 or 4 gas tank fill ups. :roll:
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Re: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

Post by aferguson » Wed Jun 15, 2022 5:41 am

a steal of a price to be sure. I'm surprised Aikens sold it so cheap. They could have easily got another $3-400 for it. (I won't tell if you don't).

But looking at your pictures I can see why you got such a good price. There's something wrong with your model....it doesn't have purple spots all over it, like the real plane. :roll:

(yes i'm still bitter about the spotcat)
i never met an airplane i didn't like...

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