predict BBI's next 1/32 jet?

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:57 pm

Assuming BBI's 1/32 F-4J Phantom II was a test to see if a 1/32 jet line would be successful (apparently it has been), how about predictions for BBI's next all-new 1/32 jet?

My candidates:

1. F-14 Tomcat---because of the F-14's fame and popularity (mostly from Tom Cruise's TOP GUN) and the fact that Navy squadrons have more colorful paint schemes than USAF squadrons which is great for repaints. A swing-wing might have sales appeal (my Revell 1/72 F-111 had swing wings that worked well).

2. F-15C Eagle---my personal favorite. The F-15 is operational with more air forces (US, Japan, Israel, et al.) than the F-14 which allows some repaint potential. I think the F-15 has been overshadowed by the F-14 in its popularity with the public which may limit its sales appeal.

3. A-10 Thunderbolt II---has relatively high popularity/recognition factor from Desert Storm, Iraq, et al. which may translate into good sales potential. Lots of different camouflage paint schemes provide good repaint potential along with lots of wing-mounted weapons that would make a replica look fearsome.

4. F-22 Raptor---good sales potential because most, if not all, of the F-22 replicas I've seen are of the YF-22 prototype. An replica of an operational F-22 would be great. The downside may be that the new F-22 isn't as well known as the combat-proven F-14 and F-15. Also, it lacks the appeal of externally-mounted weapons, which make a plane look fearsome, since the F-22 carries its weapon internally.

5. A-6 Intruder---another personal favorite of mine. The A-6 is the VW Beetle of jet planes---it's so frumpy and ugly it's beautiful. Good sales potential via many Navy squadron paint schemes for repaints and lots of externally-mounted weapons. Downside is that the A-6 is not a rakish-looking, high-performance fighter and it's not extremely well-known by the public.

6. AV-8 Harrier II---relatively well-known, particularly because of its appearance in Arnold Schwarzenegger's TRUE LIES and to a lesser extent, Desert Storm. I'm not aware of lots of competing Harrier replicas, although there may be.

7. F-117 Nighthawk---may have good sales potential because it is the original "stealth fighter", it received considerable exposure in Desert Storm and its unorthodox appearance.

8. SR-71 Blackbird---very good sales potential due to its exotic, all-black appearance, its cult status in the aviation circles and it is still the fastest plane in the world.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:00 pm

I personally would love the F-14, then again I could see them doing an air force plane in 1:32. What I would really love, however, is either a Mig-17 or a Mig-21. The Phantom needs something to shoot down!

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:05 pm

TMANTHEGREAT:

My Top 5 favorites, in order, would be an F-15C, SR-71, F-22 (with opening weapons bay with weapons), F-14 and A-6.

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:37 pm

Either a Mig-21 or an A-6 would be my guess. Go with either an aggressor or more Nam Navy.

Fox Tare-28 · Post by **Fox Tare-28** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:51 pm

I'll have to go with T-Man on the Mig-17/21

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:31 pm

Definately a MiG-17, or MiG-21. If not that, then something like an A-10 or F-16. I really want a Panavia Tornado... Mmmm... but that'll be a long ways...

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:15 am

ALLOYSKULL:

I think the chances of a 1/32 F-16 aren't good because BBI already has its 1/18 F-16. They don't have an F-15 or F-14 in any scale.

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:01 am

Mig 21, Mig 17, A-4, F-14, F-15...

Ruger · Post by **Ruger** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:31 am

Predictions? I have no idea. I'm the guy that thought Pegasus was making a mistake in making the V-1 their premier offering. But according to Badcat, I was wrong. So perhaps I'm not the guy to go to for market place advice.

But I can tell you what I want, and that's more modern stuff. Probably A-10 as my favorite, but F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18, and maybe even an F-5 are good by me.

MV

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:33 am

RUGER:

I still think 1/32 F-14 and F-15 are more likely than 1/32 versions of the F-16 and F/A-18 because BBI already has 1/18 versions of the latter two.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:01 pm

You're right, but perhaps later on we could see them.

An F-5 would be nice!

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:41 pm

raiderad6 wrote:An A-4 Skyhawk!

That would be sweet, but I think they would have to drop the price. That would be like $7.00 an inch with shipping charges!

Good to see you back raider.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:03 pm

My dream, besides MiGs...

Definitively, no matter what is the A-7 Corsair II

I have a huge thing for Corsair IIs. Oh, and in Sidewinders paint... YES!

This is by Thierry Dekker. He is one of my profiler idols.

blurx7 · Post by **blurx7** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:24 pm

Personally... give me an Navy F9F Panther ....yeah, like that could happen!

( love those early jets... shows my age)

blurx7 · Post by **blurx7** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:28 pm

Yeah!
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AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:33 pm

I actually prefer those older jets. Panther isn't bad at all.

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:46 pm

i can't see BBI doing a Mig 21. I'd say their next is an F-14 or 15....probably the Tomcat.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:58 pm

AFERGUSON:

I agree with you. The public has a love affair with the F-14, probably because of Tom Cruise's TOP GUN, and with the colorful individual squadron markings, the F-14 has more sales potential than the other jets.

However, I love the F-15C and its two-tone grey paint scheme. This is the next 1/32 jet I want to see from BBI---assuming all of its F-4 repaints will be F-4Js and not the USAF F-4D/E.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:09 pm

I would love to see an F-15. Oh yes, and a F-86 Sabre!

Fox Tare-28 · Post by **Fox Tare-28** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:15 am

AlloySkull wrote:You're right, but perhaps later on we could see them.

An F-5 would be nice!

In aggressor markings!

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:38 pm

It's gonna be an F-104. Bet you $1.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:03 pm

I would love to see some older jets like the f-105, A-7, Saab Viggen, SEPECAT Jaguar, and of course the A-10.
Todd

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:51 pm

ALLOYSKULL:

Since 21st Century already has a bunch 0f 1/18 F-14s, I hope BBI takes the opportunity to release a jet not already done---an F-15, F-14 or F-22.

Ruger · Post by **Ruger** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:29 pm

dragon53 wrote:ALLOYSKULL:

Since 21st Century already has a bunch 0f 1/18 F-14s, I hope BBI takes the opportunity to release a jet not already done---an F-15, F-14 or F-22.

Wait, what? I'm not into 1:18, so perhaps I'm not following along correctly, but 21st has a F-14... so BBI should make something new, like a F-14? I'm confused...

MV

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