1/72 SR-71---confirmed

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1/72 SR-71---confirmed

Post by dragon53 » Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:38 am

I posted on another message board suggesting that Hobby Master should release a 1/72 diecast SR-71. The head guy at Hobby Master replied another company he wouldn't name is already working on a 1/72 SR-71. He said, "But for those who love the SR-71, you will probably see it very soon."
The SR-71 is a "must buy" for me so I'm really looking forward to it.
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great news !

Post by supersonicfifi » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:41 pm

GREAT news ! i kick myself for missing one 1/72 sr71 from FRANKLIN MINT last year on ebay ! it was fantastic and never seen before and after ...... :cry:
1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?

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Post by ltcbj » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:27 am

Rather large as well.
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Post by dragon53 » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:14 am

The new SR-71 should be announced this month. Rumor is that it will be Century Wings---which makes detailed, high quality Navy jets. I have four (two F-14s and two A-6s). The minus is that Century Wings models are pretty expensive which is why I didn't buy their F-8s and A-7s. But I will buy the SR-71---it's a "must buy".

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Post by ltcbj » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:30 am

Reconnaissance is vital.
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Post by dragon53 » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:05 am

It's confirmed that Century Wings will release a 1/72 diecast SR-71---no date, photos or price were given.

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Post by ltcbj » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:21 pm

How confirmed is that then?
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Post by dragon53 » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:20 pm

LTCBJ:

It's confirmed from Century Wings' website:

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One dealer estimated the SR-71 might cost the same as a Hobby Master 1/32 diecast SBD Dauntless---which is around $153....one rumor is $200.

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Post by ltcbj » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:44 am

Not an 'exact' date, but this Winter- November to March?
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Post by dragon53 » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:17 am

New photos of Century Wings' prototype for the SR-71, etc.:

http://www.thedzd.com/category-s/114.htm

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