Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:42 pm

it is an f14 say.......

eddie372 · Post by **eddie372** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:39 pm

Jason, this's great news! From the consensus here, it seems it's going to be an Me-262 alright, which bodes very well with me. Ever since I purchased my 1:32 scale, I've been wanting someone to come out with the 1:18 version. I couldn't be more glad that it's AT's next release.

Your comments on accessories, unpainted F-86 versions, etc., are also very good news for me.

Once again, thank you for your time and for the great efforts of your company.

eddie372

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:55 pm

Hmmm,.....if it is,...what I think it is,...then AT certainly has potential for it,...with more to follow in the future.

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Post by **aferguson** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:32 pm

Jason wrote:

"Well… I guess it was pretty easy. Ya’ll know your canopies.

I was going to wait until Wednesday to release these photos; however, there appears to be no need to delay. Everyone seems to know what it is, the awesome ME 262!!

We are very excited about this release. It will blow the socks off the F-86 in detail. I am not going to show you photos of the interior at this time. Not because I do not have them, but because we have to leave something for those that “do not want to know what they are getting for Xmas” kind of peoples.

If you compare the photos of the A6M2 and ME 262 you will notice that they are taken on the same table at the same time. We have had the 262 in production now for about 8 months. I have wanted to talk about it. But we do not like talking about a project until it is at the point of no return. We have reached that point with the 262. It will be produced and you will see it in your hands by summer. Once again please do not ask me for more information about delivery times. We do not want to be criticized for missing a projected date.

The first paint scheme will be Walter Novotny’s “White 8.” I think it is a beautiful paint scheme with great historic significance. Novotny was the Kommando of the first jet fighter group.

The interior will use manufacturing and engineering that has never been used in a 1:18 aircraft. This is all I will say at this time.

The photos you are looking at are of the first prototype. It has been modified. Therefore, gap lines and irregularities that you see in these photos have been fixed.

I again apologize for my photography. I am not going to quite my day job.

Hope you like it.

Regards,

Jason

(The profile drawing of “White 8” is copyrighted Artur Juszczak 2002) It was found in a book by Robert Peczkowski, Messerschmitt ME 262A Schwalble No. 6105."

photos to follow..

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:47 pm

This is fantastic!

kimtheredxd · Post by **kimtheredxd** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:48 pm

*getting popcorn and pop waiting for the "pictures" to start*

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:09 pm

...This is Fantastic ! ...Are prayers have been answered. ...Thank you so much Jason, and Admiral Toys for making this possible.

Post by **p51** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:46 pm

Here they are from Admiral Toys

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:48 pm

WOW!!!! Looking great! Thanks for the sneak preview!!

I guess I can do up an aerial diorama of Nowotny getting shot down by a P-47 while in the landing pattern.....

-Ski

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:51 pm

...Oh,...what a Beauty !

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:53 pm

Well, there go a few more $$$!

Beautiful plane Jason, truly amazing.... and its only in the prototype stage? I can't wait to see this one. ( I can't wait to see my F-86 for that matter

)

Great work Admiral Toys!!!!!

-Rob

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:02 pm

Wow! Looks like my collecting days will not be quite over yet. The ME-262 is one of my favorites, and this plane should be fantastic - if it's level of detail is to indeed out-do that of the F-86! A summer release sounds good and it means we will not have to wait until 2008

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:08 pm

Jason: Will the paint job include the swastika, or will we have to buy decals separately?

Thanks.

pilotman · Post by **pilotman** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:40 pm

Is it too early for me to put a pre-order up on my site?!!

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:57 pm

WoW.

Bada$$. A must have. And very cool of Jason and AT to show a prototype.

Awesome.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:18 pm

i think because its only for mail order and not in big box stores, it doesn't need to be PC.
so maybe it can be historically correct.
i for one am tired of PC people trying to rewrite history.
i think a proper tail marking is in order here.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:37 pm

AWESOME!!!! Another fine looking model by Admiral......things are starting to heat up around here...

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:45 pm

hey Jason
tell your people to keep up the great work.
i can't wait to get one, or so

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:24 pm

Yes, it is awesome. I am very excited. BUt, I do have the same question that someone else asked. Will it have the swastika on it? Just a detail question--it doesn't affect my desire to purchase either way.
Aaron

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:42 pm

Jason wrote:

"Thank you to everyone for your support on this model. We are very excited about it!! I know we will not disappoint you.

USCGSARdog, the model as seen in the photos is a prototype from around September of last year. We are adjusting the molds at this time. Adjustments to the molds are required to fix various imperfections in the injection process. In other words it has been in development for some time now.

Adam, nice try! It is your site you can do what you want. I would wait awhile. But thank you for all your help. You and Up Diddily Up Up have been wonderful to deal with. Everyone here says hello. For that matter I would like to thank and say hello to all the retailers on this site that have assisted us in offering our models to the public.

Vulgarvulture and KAGNEW, the swastika is a difficult issue. Many customs departments around the world give us troubles if we try to import goods with markings that are against their countries interests. Therefore, we are still deciding whether to offer the markings on a limited edition to US customers and decals to others. It is still up in the air. "

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:38 pm

ME-262 is Fandamntastic!

BRING IT ON!!!!

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:57 pm

Well, you got to hand it to AT. Rather than follow the others and go with prop planes, they've been different enough to but out some jets. And about time we get to see a 262. Looks like its gonna be a nice one.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:09 pm

Really looking forward to this one. Thank you Jason and everyone at AT. This bodes well for our hobby.
Todd

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:55 am

hey Jason
decals will work for me.

i would even pay extra for them, but in my mind the WWII German planes just don't look right without it.
it was part of history, even if not pleasant for everybody.
i wish you guys all the luck in the future.

Trojan99 · Post by **Trojan99** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:28 am

The AT website states that following the Me-262 is the .... ZERO!

Tim

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Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)

Hello Jason

Me-262 ?

Me-262A !

Me-262A !

awesome