Admiral/ Bad Cat's new aircraft in 1:18

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:15 pm

Plane Nuts, I think the pics Badcat had up were of a smaller scale, diecast model. The panel lines looked pretty big to me from those photos, but the pics just posted look much better. These must be shots of the preproduction tooling master.

-Rob

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:18 pm

What a beauty!!! More pics, pleeeeeeeeeease...................................

!!!!!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:20 pm

Hopefully we'll get some more pictures as Toy Fair continues. This is going to be an awesome model....

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:21 pm

More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!More pics!!!!!!!! More Pics!!!!!!!!!

Ok you guys get the hint

Plane Nuts · Post by **Plane Nuts** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:23 pm

Rob--I'm not Moth (it cracks me up when someone does this!!), but I think you are right about the Bad Cat photo being of a paint master. When Admiral's showed up not painted, I figured Bad Cat's must have been an earlier proto. That and stuff not lining up real well!!

But the good news is that this plane is much farther along, and the Christmas estimate looks quite feasible!

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:25 pm

Oh God Think of all the repaints one must have

Must get a Different job,

Big Duke 6 · Post by **Big Duke 6** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:29 pm

Hell the only place I can display this will be on the dinning room table!!!!

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:51 pm

In 1:18 scale it will measure 42" long. That is almost 4 feet.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:53 pm

The "C" model Phantom didn't have the internal gun. I wonder if Admiral will or can modify if for an "E" or later configuration for later models?

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:53 pm

My Bad Plane Nuts........ all of the excitement around here, I think I'm going, well, you know.........

-Rob

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:54 pm

The measurements are on the art at Bad Cat's website:

http://www.badcataviation.com/f4cphii1adba.html

Plane Nuts · Post by **Plane Nuts** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:59 pm

USCGSARdog wrote:My Bad Plane Nuts........ all of the excitement around here, I think I'm going, well, you know.........

-Rob

Yeah, grown men with toys!!!

Oh happy days!!

flayrah · Post by **flayrah** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:51 pm

Well I'm not much for jets but I will have to think long and hard about this. Fantastic job, and totally unexpected. Of course if there's a USAF Thunderbirds version, I'll send my check today.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:06 pm

Wow, an F-4. That is great news. The Thunderbirds flew F-4Es, and the Blue Angels flew F-4Js. I am really looking for some nice NAVY paint jobs on this new model.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:10 pm

As a little kid, I remember my brother building a set of F-4 Phantoms in Thunderbird Paint scheme. I remember thinking how cool they looked. Badcat was able to get the 1:18 Hornet in blue angels scheme so hopefully they can get the F-4 in the Thunderbird scheme! What an impressive bird it would be!

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:28 pm

this is the HPH version

MIGMADMAVIS · Post by **MIGMADMAVIS** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:10 pm

Is that the 1/18 scale F-4, cause theres an F-14 in the background, and it looks sweet!!!

gustav · Post by **gustav** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:20 pm

need...more...images...

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:31 pm

Well Halelujah, finally a substantial plane in 1:18. This is an incredible announcement and a welcome one. I wanted an A-10 also, but this is a great plane too and if it sells well then I think more people will give the A-10 a look. Way to go Admiral!
Todd

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:48 pm

MIGMADMAVIS wrote:Is that the 1/18 scale F-4, cause theres an F-14 in the background, and it looks sweet!!!

YUP thats 1:18 and those cost around 20 grand

AT will cost us around 140 + shipping

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:07 pm

G'day Jason

This is indeed a very special addition to the 1/18th world.

I do have one and a bit questions however, is there a chance other Air Force versions like the A4E and the still in service with many nations A4G will be made as well, the differences are minimal and mainly related the under chin moulding, which to me looks to be a separate part on pictures of your sample anyway?

Also even though my own preference is for Air Force F4’s is the Navy version with no rear flight controls also on the books for this baby?

I know how busy you are so I will understand if you do not have time to respond.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:12 pm

I'm hoping that some later versions of the F-4 like the E and later models will be offered as well in the future but I'm not going to turn down this bad boy at all.

The E had the longer gun nose and wing slats. I'm not sure of the details of other models after that.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:20 pm

Just got back from a parade to find good news. Count me in. I wonder how much paint versions they will do

Aug is a long way off though.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:23 pm

Well, like some others, I was hoping for a B-25 but the F-4 is a very nice choice. I’m not sure if it will be in my collection but it certainly is a great choice for all those jet lovers out there. Good show Admiral! Now make me my B-25 for next year!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:41 pm

Here's why I'm really glad to see that someone is finally producing an F-4:

The very first model kit I ever built was a 1:72 scale F-4 (I still have it too!)

My dad also flew one with the California Air National Guard