Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:18 pm

Happy B-Day Jason. Take the day off, you deserve it!

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:22 pm

So it is a Japanese Kate! Very cool. Now when its released paint it up in the color's of Commander Fuchida's plane. Its just a suggestion mind you. But great choice. Now my Hellcat, when it comes out next year will be flaming BOTH the Zero and a Kate. I love it!

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:37 pm

Ya’ll knew it from the start! Good job. It was a struggle for me to keep the game going through Thursday. The next one will not be as easy. We will start that guessing game after the holidays. Yes, there is more in store for you to view.

Now the last hint, and TKO cannot guess on this one (because he already knows), is why did I move forums?

I will explain later.

Here is the view of the entire aircraft, minus the landing gear. We are still working on the gear:

And here is a shot of a painted version that I think would make a beautiful first paint scheme. THIS IS NOT OUR PRODUCTION MODEL, it as a sample done by Yannick Guegan, great looking aircraft:

So please, retailers, do not use these images for pre-ordering. There is much to be discussed about this model. I have not talked about some very important “things” about the model.

A release timeframe will be determined after toy fair. So at this point I can say nothing about release dates or production schedule. You will know in a month or so. So if you see it for pre-order, I would not pre-order it. There is much to be discussed.

Thanks for playing; I hope it was as much fun for you as it was for me.
Regards,
Jason

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:43 pm

NICE!

warhawker · Post by **warhawker** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:50 pm

All I have to say is.... TORA! TORA! TORA! (トラ・トラ・トラ)
Tennouheika Banzai!(天皇陛下万歳!) !!!!
This is one sweet plane! Thanks AT!!

Flak Happy · Post by **Flak Happy** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:07 pm

Man a Hellcat and a Kate, 2007 is gonna rock!!

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:39 pm

Jason of Admiral Toys wrote:Ya’ll knew it from the start! Good job. It was a struggle for me to keep the game going through Thursday. The next one will not be as easy. We will start that guessing game after the holidays. Yes, there is more in store for you to view.

Jason

Isn't Admiral in line to make an F-5? or is there a third aircraft in the works?

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:47 pm

G'day STARMAN 352ND

I think you will find that this is a Fake-Kate, which is a Texan / Harvard convertion made originally for the "Best" Pear Harbour movie Tora, Tora. Tora.

Jolly Roger · Post by **Jolly Roger** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:14 pm

man, sweet stuff, its gonna be hard not to buy this!
damn not having alot of room!

i hope of the aircraft in works is a modern.. like used in the 80-90's
modern... here's to hoping!

Happy BDAY Jason, your company is in the spotlight obviously thanks to its "different" approach to selling and making products that sell, and even trying to talk to other manufactor's!!!!

the companies that dont change, are the ones that are now gone.

i lvoe this thread!

JimBob55 · Post by **JimBob55** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:46 pm

Jason:

Great model!! Count me in when it comes out! Also, thanks for the fun with the guessing game.

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
JimBob

P.S. I have the 'answer' already for your next clue hunt: DAUNTLESS

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:47 pm

Boy, I never realized what a wing span the Kate has. Will definitely need to hang this one from the ceiling to save my shelf space!

JimBob55 · Post by **JimBob55** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:55 pm

Start planning deck space, gang!

I'm estimating this one will be 22.3" long with a wingspan of 33.6". Thanks to Admiral for the operational folding wings!

JimBob

Moth · Post by **Moth** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:45 pm

That Kate's wingspan is HUGE!

It looks great Jason, I really want one!

I really like that paint that you posted too.

Do you know the aproximate price point?

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:13 pm

Also Jason, I really want to tell you how much I appreciate
and respect your staying in touch with us 1:18 fans. It means a lot to me (and others I'm sure) that Admiral toys really cares and communicates with their customers. Admiral has set a standard in customer care and support, and have easily set some detail standards in your first two production aircraft offerings. I wish Admiral Toys the brightest future, and will put my money where my mouth is with all of your future offerings!

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:58 pm

Jason wrote:

"The next one will not be as easy. We will start that guessing game after the holidays. Yes, there is more in store for you to view."

more, more, more, more, more, more, more, more,more....<insert Homer Simpson slather>

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:03 pm

ah....i just stumbled across this model of the same plane. Looks kinda swish with the weathering, may have to give it a go. Doesn't say the squadron/time frame. Anyone know?

http://hsgalleries.com/katerr_1.htm

Boy, you know the Kate and the 262 nightfighter are two planes i never expected to see in 1/18. But they're both coming and I'm LOVIN' it...

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:36 pm

I'd say that's probably not on others list of aircraft to produce. Great choice Jason and Admiral Toys. I'm sure this one is going to be another home run as well. The level of detail in Admiral's offerings is getting unbelievable.

It's going to be hard to wait until after the holidays to see what's next. After this I get the feeling Toy Fair is going to be a whole heap of fun....

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:00 pm

Beautiful airplane!

Now begin your search of old threads to look for the secret code/clues woven into place months or days ago -

Happy birthday - merry Christmas Jason - Thanks for all you do! Admiral Toys

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:56 pm

Needless to say, I'm all over this one!! What a wonderfully original choice Jason. Bravo sir.....

-Ski

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:02 pm

Beautiful looking Kate. It will be one that I will add to my collection when it comes out.

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:24 pm

Nice going Jason. I take back all the bad things I said about you.

Mark

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:42 pm

Nice looking plane, can't wait to see it.
Todd

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Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)

Great Model!!

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