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Post by GooglyDoogly » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:34 pm

Moth wrote:
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Um...if it's a combat aircraft, then YES. Combat history is a plus. :D
I disagree here, combat history is somewhat a plus, but looks mean a whole lot more for a model.
That's why there are shows like Dogfights, and no shows like, Flying Around and Looking Pretty. :D

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Post by CW4USARMY » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:41 pm

GooglyDoogly wrote:
Moth wrote:
I disagree here, combat history is somewhat a plus, but looks mean a whole lot more for a model.
That's why there are shows like Dogfights, and no shows like, Flying Around and Looking Pretty. :D
LOL! :lol:

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Post by GooglyDoogly » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:44 pm

KAGNEW wrote:IT served in Italy from 1965 till 2006, Greece 1966 till 2000, Japan 1966 till 2000. on & on it was the First plane that could do Super Cruise that they are blowing about on F-22, the Only plane to hold altitude and speed record at same time. the only fighter to stay in front line service longer in world is the F-4 Phantom. the F-104 was taken out of service in USAF because generals wanted fighters that carried nukes. :evil:
when we go to airshows the F-16, F-15, F-18 pilots know that our 50 year old fighter can still go faster then they can. :D
But are you willing to mock dogfight an F-16? :)

Speed ain't everything. :) It certainly didn't help the F-104s combat record.

All in all, it's mission is to shoot down planes, not to race other planes.

And I won't even touch the controversy how so many NATO countries got the F-104. Let's just say it's not primarily because of it capabilities. :lol:

But you guys are right...it's sure is purty.

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Post by pickelhaube » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:54 pm

Fly around and look pretty :?: What :?: We aint talking Lear jet here guys :P I finally pulled my camo 104 out of the box and put it together. It is growing on me. I think that the tiger stripe is going to be a must have . Come on Wally let's have it.
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Post by mountian-man » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:08 pm

But are you willing to mock dogfight an F-16? :)

Speed ain't everything. :) It certainly didn't help the F-104s combat record.

All in all, it's mission is to shoot down planes, not to race other planes.

And I won't even touch the controversy how so many NATO countries got the F-104. Let's just say it's not primarily because of it capabilities. :lol:

But you guys are right...it's sure is purty.[/quote]

I agree wholeheartily[/quote]

The F-104 was first developed in March of 1954. Whereas the YF-16 was developed in 1974! That's a 20 year gap.... truly a new generation of aircraft. To critique the characteristics of the F-104 to the F-16 is comparable to pitting a Spad S. VII against a NA-73X (P-51). Let us put this in perspective... :roll:

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Post by GooglyDoogly » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:59 pm

mountian-man wrote: The F-104 was first developed in March of 1954. Whereas the YF-16 was developed in 1974! That's a 20 year gap.... truly a new generation of aircraft. To critique the characteristics of the F-104 to the F-16 is comparable to pitting a Spad S. VII against a NA-73X (P-51). Let us put this in perspective... :roll:
I wasn't the first to make the comparison. :roll:

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Post by KAGNEW » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:06 pm

well i still think the F-104 is one of the best 21st releases so far
and the way it sells i think a lot of people agree with me :D

also from Florida to Canada on the east coast of US if you hear lots of jet noise from March to November, look up you may see history in the making. :shock:
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Post by Sabrefan » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:39 pm

Guys, lets not get into comparing apples and oranges. Trying to compare the F-16 and the F-104 is just silly. You are talking two totally different aircraft designed years apart. They are both awesome aircraft in their own way.
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Post by MiG29K » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:17 pm

...you can add the A-10 to the "Who Cares?" list.
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Post by Moth » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:18 pm

MiG29K wrote:...you can add the A-10 to the "Who Cares?" list.
I Agree!
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Post by pickelhaube » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:48 am

Moth wrote:
MiG29K wrote:...you can add the A-10 to the "Who Cares?" list.
I Agree!
EASY. The A-10 fans could show up on your door step one day :shock:
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Post by Birddog » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:34 am

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MiG29K wrote:...you can add the A-10 to the "Who Cares?" list.
Ohhh, you had better watch what you say. The A-10 fans on this site are pretty fanatical from what I hear.
Everyone can have their own opinion, that's what part of this forum is about. Us A-10 fans, fanatics, whatever only ask that you respect ours..... :wink: :D
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Post by Rowsdower » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:08 am

The 21st cheerleader squad will surely get me for this one but I have to put the B-25 on the "who cares" list. Too big and too expensive, with other large sized aircraft coming out this year I'd rather have seen the effort put into armor.
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Post by Jericoeagle1 » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:24 am

I'm proudly a fanatic for my jet, but I say anything that gets produced is okay in my book. Wait until they build that A-10 then I'll really be clamoring for an F-15C, D, or E.
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Post by immeww2 » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:33 am

What with all these new and BIG surprises in aircraft being announced, something new and BIG should also be appearing fo the armor division besides the King Tiger. I won't count the 88 since it doesn't have any tracks.

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Post by ostketten » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:11 pm

The one series that I really do not care for that has been made is the P-47 Razor Back
Ditto here.
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Post by Rowsdower » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:35 pm

immeww2 wrote:What with all these new and BIG surprises in aircraft being announced, something new and BIG should also be appearing fo the armor division besides the King Tiger.
Yes! That is exactly what I am thinking right now.

I never liked the razorback P-47s either. Ugly things. Never was fond of the early model Mustangs either. They just didn't have the sleek "sports car" look like the bubble canopy models.
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Post by der Vogelfänger » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:36 pm

My "who cares" would be the B-25. There are other twins I would rather see.....purely my opinion/option. :shock: :o

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Post by Sabrefan » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:39 pm

Jim, say it isn't so! The B-25 on the who cares list? Say it isn't so! :D
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Post by der Vogelfänger » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:47 pm

Alright...ONLY if it is from the USS Hornet strike of 18Apr42; ONLY that one(one of sixteen, that is)... :mrgreen: :o

BUT.....there has to be a Bf-110 or Ju-88 or He-111 SOMEWHERE in the future(the nearer the better) :wink:

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Post by pickelhaube » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:21 pm

Jim :shock: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Come on!!!
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Post by VMF115 » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:29 pm

Ok here it is, I like most aircraft and would support any ones favorite military A/C even the F-5…All you World War II guys and all of you modern airpowers guys, I am in your boat, I love all military aircraft, including WWI birds.

So lets all get along, I want the A-10 and C-47 as much as the next guy and I hope both are made I just hope to see the A-10 made before the C-47.
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