Skeeter ?

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:11 pm

You know me I am a pooh stir-er.I am totaly happy with the B-25 comming out. I plan to get everyone they make. Other than the A-10 we all want these ( OK not all). Did 21st start with the wrong twin engine plane? What about other twins ?Should it have been a RAF Mosquito? A B-26? Orrrrrrrrrrr???????

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:17 pm

I think the B-25 was a pretty good first choice, as long as they do a Doolittle bird at least. I'm sure this'll open up the door to a Mosquito, 110, and maybey an 88???? Bring'em all on!

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:47 pm

Historically, I think the B-25 is a good choice. Aesthetically, I think the Mosquito or the B-26 would have been a better choice.

It wouldn't surprise me if we see all three in 1/18 scale before its all over with.

1 down, 2 to go.

-Rob

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:52 pm

The door is now open for a ton of possibilities - B-25 is a great start.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:17 pm

I would LOVE an A-26 Invader. The Cadillac of WWII US medium bombers!

The slim lines, powerful engines and remote control turrets plus a nose full of guns make it one beautiful bird.

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:17 pm

USCGSARdog wrote:Historically, I think the B-25 is a good choice. Aesthetically, I think the Mosquito or the B-26 would have been a better choice.

It wouldn't surprise me if we see all three in 1/18 scale before its all over with.

1 down, 2 to go.

-Rob

When is going to be over? 2012?

DH

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:58 pm

scbvideoboy wrote:
USCGSARdog wrote:Historically, I think the B-25 is a good choice. Aesthetically, I think the Mosquito or the B-26 would have been a better choice.

It wouldn't surprise me if we see all three in 1/18 scale before its all over with.

1 down, 2 to go.

-Rob
When is going to be over? 2012?

DH

What do you mean when is going to end? It has just started! The B-25 was on almost everybodies wish list. Maybe the big three ARE listening. Come on B-26 . Dady wants a new Ju-88 or Me-110 or Hs-123 or Mosquito or Moskito or Havoc or..........................

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:06 pm

Rowsdower wrote:I would LOVE an A-26 Invader. The Cadillac of WWII US medium bombers! The slim lines, powerful engines and remote control turrets plus a nose full of guns make it one beautiful bird.

You know you have my vote on this one, as I said orver in the "Direct from the Source" thread, it service that spanned from WWII to Vietnam gives it so many paint and version potentials.

Best thing is the Vietnam version can easily swap ordinance with the A-1H/J Skyraider and F-4C/D ( big fat hint to AT )

Anyone else want to jump on board the Invader appreciation club with Rowsdower and me?

But a Mossie would be an acceptable choice as well.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:20 pm

Spudkopf wrote:You know you have my vote on this one, as I said orver in the "Direct from the Source" thread, it service that spanned from WWII to Vietnam gives it so many paint and version potentials.

Exactly!

http://www2.hurlburt.af.mil/library/fac ... sp?id=3422

The A-26B met the need for a fast attack aircraft with an initial top speed of 355 mph. Its offensive armament consisted of six nose guns, four blister mounted guns on the fuselage sides and eight guns in four optional, underwing pods. Armament totaled 22 guns and 6,000 round of ammunition plus an internal bomb load of 4,000 pounds."

22 guns!! You gotta love the Counter-Invader! Some invaders were converted to civilian use as well.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:20 am

Spudkopf wrote:
Rowsdower wrote:I would LOVE an A-26 Invader. The Cadillac of WWII US medium bombers! The slim lines, powerful engines and remote control turrets plus a nose full of guns make it one beautiful bird.
You know you have my vote on this one, as I said orver in the "Direct from the Source" thread, it service that spanned from WWII to Vietnam gives it so many paint and version potentials.

Best thing is the Vietnam version can easily swap ordinance with the A-1H/J Skyraider and F-4C/D ( big fat hint to AT )

Anyone else want to jump on board the Invader appreciation club with Rowsdower and me?

But a Mossie would be an acceptable choice as well.

I got to sit in the cockpit of one being restored and you would be amazed at how small it is. But there were so many toggles for the various weapon and ordinance configurations that your head would spin. There were even two that said "Torpedos".

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:53 am

I am all for the A-26, but please make the P-61 first.
then make the A-26, A-6, F-14, F-15...and so on

pokeyjtc · Post by **pokeyjtc** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:11 am

Definitely count me in on the A-26! It is and always has been my favorite twin engine medium bomber. I would have to buy every version of that one. I would love to see that one next

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:11 am

A German twin is a must. I think if they have timed release like with the Mig and Sabre we will hit a home run. Mig vs Sabre, Night Mossie vs night Me-110. I am ready.

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:41 am

B 25 is a perfect start...now we need the HE 111

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:45 am

pickelhaube wrote:
scbvideoboy wrote: When is going to be over? 2012?

DH
What do you mean when is going to end? It has just started! The B-25 was on almost everybodies wish list. Maybe the big three ARE listening. Come on B-26 . Dady wants a new Ju-88 or Me-110 or Hs-123 or Mosquito or Moskito or Havoc or..........................

Just a figure of speech. I guess I should have said before the end of time, especially if the B-25 takes as long as the Avenger to see the light of day. (Which I seriously doubt will be the case.)

-Rob

wreckchaser · Post by **wreckchaser** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:50 am

A P-61 or an A-20 or A-26 would be nice. There use to be a nice A-26 in the lower part of the state at a museum. The thing still belonged to the Air Force,when the museum closed they sent some people down to take a few parts off for another project and I was told they cut the rest up for scrap. What a shame.Does anyone know how the P-61 in PA is going??

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:28 am

An A-26 would be very nice. I personally think that we need to see how the B-25 sells first. The A-26/B-26 would take up more space. I hope in that we will get most of the medium bombers in 1:18.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:07 pm

I'm a huge A-26 fan! I think the B-25 was a god choice, though, because it's likely to sell and that's what matters most to the manufacturer.