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DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:09 pm

None seen in Austin, but the TRU Lakeline had a few P-51's. Still no Para's
Todd

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:19 am

i put BBI Corsair together last nite i think it is way ahead of 21st Corsair
but 21st has learned a lot since they did Corsair. look at F-104 i still rate it number one in 1/18th planes

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:34 pm

Damn, was I put to the TEST today. Saw the BBI Corsair at TRU. Detail and paint were outstanding. Pilot looks great. Price good. Even felt good just to hold the damn box!

But this is an airshow bird, I kept telling myself. Save your money for something new & different. You've already waited this long. Lots of good stuff is coming out soon. Sit tight. Don't cave.

Whew, close call.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:08 pm

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:54 pm

BUT IF THEY DON'T SELL THEM THEY CAN'T MAKE NO MORE

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:26 pm

KAGNEW wrote:BUT IF THEY DON'T SELL THEM THEY CAN'T MAKE NO MORE

Good - we don't need anymore Air Show birds.

There will be repaints (half the reason behind a Corsair) so maybe they will realize how much people appreciate accuracy when the wartime birds fly off the shelf. It's not our job to buy every release in order to encourage more releases.

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:30 pm

I hear ya.

A big part of my enjoyment in this hobby is the historical aspect of the planes. God bless the owner of Marine's Dream who rebuilt a Corsair and made is flyable for all to see. I just can't drop any scratch on this one. Now, if BBI did a Korean Corsair...

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:33 pm

I recieved my BBI Corsair the other day and I have to say I'm impressed. But also, I'm glad they did a non-historical aircraft. It looks like it fits with the Boyington Corsair I have and lends itself to all sorts of imaginitive things. I'd say bring on more generic aircraft. In fact I'd really like to have a Mustang flying "Miss America" from the Reno Air Races. Too Cool.

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:51 pm

I think bbi after doing the re-paints of "Cripes" and Hurry Home Honey" for Bad Cat will move on. I dont think they have any plans on doing their "own" re-paints of the Mustang or Corsair. The Corsair I could see them re-painting at Bad Cats request like they have done with their Jets and Mustangs but other then that I thing bbi will move on and surprise us with another release. Some say a Zero but with 21st now coming out with one I dont forsee it. Yes bbi has been known to do 21st retreads like the Corsair and much "improved" Mustang but I think their next release in the 1/18th line as far as WW 2 aircraft is concerned will be a Hellcat. That maybe a wish on my part but I think its going to happen. This fighter is the only one not done by either company and I think it would sell in good numbers.

Just my thoughts.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:01 pm

3 bbi Corsairs at the TRU in Henrietta (a Rochester NY suburb) today. Looked them over as part of my lunch hour. Looked good! No obvious QC issues, and appear to be nice pieces. I would have picked one up but my Bad Cat order is on the way (expecting tomorrow).

rmoore456 · Post by **rmoore456** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:08 pm

Bloomington, Illinois has the paras and Corsair. Noticed the Corsair had a QC problem with the fuselage insignia. The gray part of the camo is masked off for the star and bars but they are too far forward, at least a 1/4 inch. You can see an outline where they should be.

Ray

Bruzzer · Post by **Bruzzer** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:11 pm

A few new pics of the corsair hanging. I wish the lighting was better for the pics because it really looks good. BTW 55 planes hanging now.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:57 am

Bruzzer wrote:A few new pics of the corsair hanging. I wish the lighting was better for the pics because it really looks good. BTW 55 planes hanging now.

Thanks for the additional pics. The bbi Corsair looks great! I like the lines of it. It just looks right. I can't wait to get home in a month to play with mine.... and the 104 and the Rall 109 and the Avenger (hopefully) and the.......well, I'm sure theres more coming

-Ski

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:18 am

Great pics Bruzzer. I'm mad because I cant find a single Corsair at any of the TRU in my neck of the woods and Bad Cat is sold out until maybe Sept. So I'll have to wait and get lucky I guess.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:01 am

i would like to see a Korean war Corsair but to be accurate they would have to retool because buy time of that war most F4U-1Ds were in reserve or scrapped, F4U-4A & B's were the norm. but a big Hamiton Standard 4 blade prop would look nice.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:49 am

KAGNEW wrote:i would like to see a Korean war Corsair but to be accurate they would have to retool because buy time of that war most F4U-1Ds were in reserve or scrapped, F4U-4A & B's were the norm. but a big Hamiton Standard 4 blade prop would look nice.

Well, I would be all over an F4U-4. It has such refined lines and with the chin scoop, looks great!

My wife has reported that my 2 bbi Corsairs showed up from bbi. Now I get to daydream about them for the next 30 days......

-Ski

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:20 am

Keep the faith Ski, and God Bless.
Aaron

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:36 am

Thanks Aaron. The good news is that I'm just about 75% done with this deployment.

-Ski

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:46 am

hi
if anyone is wants to see i can send pix of 2 1/32 F4U-4's i'm building
plus 1/48 Super Corsair i built that is on display at hobby shop[/img]

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:22 pm

Came home to find my Bbi Corsair waiting for me. It is a Beaut. I love the attention to detail on this plane and the flaps are cool. The cockpit is awesome and to me the pilot looks alot like "Pappy". Hope everyone who ants one gets one.
Todd

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:49 am

I got 2 F-4 Corsairs today!

pretty nice!

haven't opened them yet!

hahaahha!

fredricchio · Post by **fredricchio** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:35 am

Found the Corsair at TRU yesterday, and now have it proudly displayed on my desk. Really like this bird, very nicely detailed all around. Can't wait to see what bbi has planned next!

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:53 am

AMAZON.COM LISTS A BBI P-40 HAS ANYBODY SEEN ANYTHING ON THIS?

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:10 am

yea, scroll down a bit on the main page. Its been talked about before.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:20 pm

Received mine over the weekend and I am impressed. Wheels
aren't as strong as 21st but everything else is extremely nice.
Looking forward to see what else BBI has for us in the future.
Looks promising!

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