It’s about time, don’t you think?

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:39 pm

JASON, YOU DA MAN!

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:41 pm

Threetoughtrucks wrote:
I am a happy camper and it sure is nice having such nice people in our hobby.

TTT

I agree the folks at MT are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:18 pm

Thanks so much Jason for the awesome info on how you guys create these models. I am going to go read what you wrote again!

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:25 pm

Jason, are you going to have an A-24 version out one day?

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:34 pm

very nice - thanks for the update - just picked up the me 262 myself - great work Jason!

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:22 pm

Thanks Jason, I remember seeing the underside of the wings at Wings Over Houston... I bet it's changed a lot. That's amazing all of those little details...

Charlemagne · Post by **Charlemagne** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:42 pm

Jason....to say that I am blown away by the level of detail on the SBD and the pains you guys are taking to make this aircraft as close to perfect as possible is a major understatement. Maybe we should shutup with the critiques so you can stop with the rework and get it built already:) You listen to us maybe too much

Anyway...fantastic job with the SBD. I also have to put in my two cents about MTS with the great service and friendly folks they have, I have never received anything but excellent service from them. They are the BadCats of the midwest

With everything I have just seen and read, I believe I will be breaking out the plastic shortly and placing my pre-order with MTS.

Thanks for all you do,
Dan

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:48 pm

Thank you Jason for the words of enlightenment. I have learned more about toy production from your photos and explanations in the past year than I ever expected. The SBD is going to be much better because of your efforts. I very excited that the plane is even being produced. Keep up the nice work.

Mark

Tambo · Post by **Tambo** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:04 pm

Dam! Thanks for the pics. That is one sweet model.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:49 am

As always, thanx Jason!

And, you are right, the Jones boys at MTS are a good group of guys to work with.

khatean · Post by **khatean** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:46 am

Jason,
Thanks for the preview and a little insight into the development process.

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:59 am

Thanks!

JohnLumley · Post by **JohnLumley** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:20 am

Wow!

This reminds me of the "How its made" show that is seen on the Discovery/Science channel.

There is a triangular formula that we use at my work. It's called Good/Cheap/Fast.

You can only have two out of three.

Example:

If you want it Fast & Cheap then it ain't no Good.

If you want it Fast & Good then it ain't gonna be Cheap.

If you want it Good & Cheap then you ain't gonna get it Fast.

I will give up the Fast for the Good & Cheap.

You do good work Jason.

JL

Kleinesoldaten · Post by **Kleinesoldaten** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:45 pm

Thanks Jason, that was the coolest post I've seen yet on this great site.

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:24 pm

Kleinesoldaten wrote:Thanks Jason, that was the coolest post I've seen yet on this great site.

Thank you,

And thank you all for the posts. Maybe I should do more of this kind of post in the DFTS area. I will do one for the Skyraider and maybe some more from the SBD in the near future.

If the members like to see the progress and learn a bit about the trial and tribulations of making these beasts of a model, I am happy to share.

Regards,
Jason

pokeyjtc · Post by **pokeyjtc** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:14 am

Yes, please more pictures and updates. I really appreciate seeing them and seeing the production process. I look forward to any updates you can give.

Studly · Post by **Studly** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:31 pm

Hi Jason thanks for the update,i would love to see what goes into making these great Planes and what steps have to be taken in producing great products like these

GAU-8 · Post by **GAU-8** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:15 am

with your permission to use your coined term....

how did you come up with such a graceful, and smooth flowing term!

i upset that you had the SQUEEZE, GRASPING CLAMPING TYPE ATTACHMENT POINT phrase coined

i was allready going to have that term for a bedroom wrestling game, now you cost me millions.

on a serious note, it looks like rudder pedals are in there a nice touch for something that wont be seen without looking. also i see the cutout for the H.U.D. are one of those the special touch?

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:47 pm

GAU-8 wrote:with your permission to use your coined term....

how did you come up with such a graceful, and smooth flowing term!

i upset that you had the SQUEEZE, GRASPING CLAMPING TYPE ATTACHMENT POINT phrase coined

i was allready going to have that term for a bedroom wrestling game, now you cost me millions.

on a serious note, it looks like rudder pedals are in there a nice touch for something that wont be seen without looking. also i see the cutout for the H.U.D. are one of those the special touch?

That is funny. Sorry that I stole such a common phrase before you could jump on it!

You are almost correct about the HUD. But in those times a HUD was not available. But what they did use was a grid on a map tray that pulled out over the pilots lap and had the angles of attack for the bomb runs. You can see on the bottom photo the light part on the panel that pulls out. This will have the map of angles of attack tampo-printed on the pullout.

Not a big deal but something else to look at and show off once in awhile.

Regards,
Jason

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:52 pm

>>> That is

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Mitch v MG :p51:

jdowd1 · Post by **jdowd1** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:15 pm

Thanks Jason! I have had my pre-order for the SBD at MTS since Feb. of 2007 and I am still patiently waiting.

From your fantastic pics I will wait as long as it takes to get two of these puppies in my hands! Thanks again MTS and Jason! JD

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:36 am

Any more news on the SBD??????

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:43 am

I do have news, but no time to talk. I am running into a meeting and will not be out until late this afternoon.

I have a lot of work to do before I leave for China on Monday. Going to China is good news for you. Admiral Toys has a LOT of things in the works at this time.

Sorry that I cannot openly discuss the projects. Fortunately, a lot of the projects have to do with 1:18 military.

The SBD is coming along very nicely. As usual I will not state a date of release. That always gets people into trouble.

Regards,
Jason

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:53 am

Great to hear from you Jason, I am looking forward to your news, and any updates on the SBD project.