Who plans on getting a Skyraider?

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:16 am

This model I am really excited about. How many others are Skyraider fans. I am not sure where I will find the room, but I want a few of the new Admiral Skyraider model.

MIGMADMAVIS · Post by **MIGMADMAVIS** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:19 am

Im not a huge skyraider fan, however I might pick up one, but I am for sure getting the SBD Dauntless!!!!!

digger · Post by **digger** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:20 am

MUCH more excited for this than the Hellcat.
Not only is that AC so awesome all armed to the teeth, but the job AT is doing on it has me drooling. Will be the prize of my collection for sure.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:23 am

Yes you are right digger. I am really looking forward to the paint jobs Admiral will do on the Skyraider. They do such nice paint work on their models, I know these will be awesome!

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:03 am

I plan on getting it as well, hopefully the Navy paint scheme.

Tanker85 · Post by **Tanker85** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:21 am

Put me down for one. It will be great air support for the rumored platoon line that 21st is coming out with.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:25 am

Although the plane looks awesome, I think I may have to pass on this one in favor of the Dauntless, Hellcat, and F-4 Phantom. It really comes down to cost and storage considerations

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:33 am

Hmm let us see looking at grass grow or ordering a Skyraider

Hmmmmmmmmmmm????
Ok ,I got it

Looking at grass grow.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:52 am

It's just so damn big how could you not want one? I am down for one, maybe two.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:14 am

I am getting at least 4

Flak Happy · Post by **Flak Happy** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:27 am

One here for sure. It will look nice next to my Smoke II and F4 when it comes out. With all three in green camo scheme, its gonna look wicked

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:42 am

I look at the Skyraider as "The A-10 Lite"
so I'm in for a couple.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:50 am

I hadnt realized how big it was until I saw the picture of someone holding it at the Toy Fair! It's a beast with all those armaments. I definitely got to have one now!

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:40 pm

pickelhaube wrote:Hmm let us see looking at grass grow or ordering a Skyraider
Hmmmmmmmmmmm????
Ok ,I got it Looking at grass grow.

Dear pickelhaube,

Man o man, I have never seen such outspoken animosity towards an aircraft. This is not the first time you have spoken out against the Skyraider. I think you ought to give this one a chance. I know you will not purchase one, but wait until you see the finished product. I hope you will at least respect the job we did with the Skyraider. It really will be a nice model. But you do come across as having legitimate hatred for the Skyraider.

Not to get off topic, but I will ask pickelhaube, only, this one question: What would you have rather seen produced?

I do respect your opinion. Not every aircraft will appeal to each person. I myself have my likes and dislikes.

Regards,
Jason

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:15 pm

Picklehaube, do you know what a Skyraider is?

Moth · Post by **Moth** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:33 pm

I will *most likey* be getting a Raider.

Alot of new items are being made now, and Im not sure where to find the money for it all.

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:51 pm

G’day All

As previously stated (space and funds permitting) I would like up to three, USAF SOS (SEA camouflage), US Navy (preferably Jason's dad's plane) and a VNAF (the one with the Tiger stripe fuselage band looks really cool). Even though I am a self confessed late war Luftwaffe addict, at heart I’m a mud-mover lover and the A-1H/J (both types are possible from this prototype) are definitely from mud-moving heaven.

I’ll go as far to say that the Skyraider could kick of a whole Vietnam era collection for me, so Jason bring on the Cessna O-1, O-2 and A-37, the North American OV-10 and then there is all the fast-movers like Northrop F-5, McDonald Douglas F-4, North American F-100, Republic F-105, Vought A-7 and when you’re done there you can move to the coppers

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:59 pm

i will get at least 4 repaints VNAF, USAF SEA, NAVY blue, NAVY grey

der Vogelfänger · Post by **der Vogelfänger** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:02 pm

Yes, ONLY if it is USNavy though.

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:03 pm

SEA camo sandy´s USAF version ! on other posts i´ve heard about "cheating death " book and must agree that it is an incredible book ! highly recommended ! so i can´t wait for the USAF version !!!! i really hope that this AT model will be weathered and as "oily" as it should !
FRANCE was one of ths last users of the SKYRAIDER in AFRICA (Djibouti) like the F100 super sabre and F8 Crusader ! so keep on going ! my smoke II vietnam SEA feel alone !

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:34 pm

I have to agree with the SEA Camo its a must have for the Navy I hope to see the Intrepid scheme.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:15 pm

I'll be getting this one for sure.....

It's a must have in my book!

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:08 am

Me....... Skyraider......... without a doubt.

Looking at AT's photos of the Sandy, I would say its going to be a winner. A must have.

-Rob

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:48 am

Are you kidding?! This is one my dream pieces. Can't wait.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:08 pm

I'll likely get one but not sure which version. It is a cool plane but not one of my favorites.
Todd