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03-13-2003, 03:30 PM
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DW finally put pics up of their F/A-18C
http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/50024f-18c-main.htm
Yes, Chippy Ho, the world's only Hornet (according to the diecast manufacturers). VFA-195: it's the Swissair of 1/72. Armament is pretty poor--2 AIM-9's, 3 huge drop tanks. Hopefully later ones will have, you know, BOMBS for the ATTACK plane. (I'm awaiting the next one listed--VMFA-232 Red Devils have an awesome scheme. I'd also like VFA-131 Wildcats).
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03-13-2003, 03:48 PM
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Have you checked out the sun Star F18 too? From the brochure pics the Sun Star models look pretty similar to DW's quality, I must say I fancy buying a F117A,
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03-13-2003, 10:17 PM
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I've heard Sun Star mentioned twice lately, and am VERY interested--but I can't find any pics of their jets! I can only find their autos online.
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03-14-2003, 06:16 AM
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03-14-2003, 03:08 PM
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On the subject of DW F18's, has anyone actually bought the all black F18 Top Gun model? Don't think it's available in the UK yet.
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03-15-2003, 01:39 PM
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I haven't bought any F18's yet, to be honest I've never liked the F18 so can't see myself buying any, I like the F117A though, will buy one of those
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03-15-2003, 02:36 PM
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Looked at the Sunstar ones---VERY nice. I actually think I like the Sunstar mold better for the F-18. However--I am BIG on the weapons that come with them (it's often the deciding factor)--and the Sunstar weapons have little detail and no paint apps. I'll probably go with DW for my VMFA-232 plane. But will definitely snag their F-117---no weapons!
(Same goes for the Thunderbirds F-16---but I think DW has a better -16 mold, especially the nose/canopy area---I think I'll wait a bit and see if DW does the Thunderbirds) Now the important question is---where to buy them?
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03-15-2003, 03:36 PM
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www.petescollectibles.com
Good prices and a really good guy to deal with. Usually gets the planes in as soon as available. FYI - black F-18 Top Gun only available through points credits.
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03-17-2003, 03:39 PM
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The F-18 is an amazing story.
It kind of grows on you really! If I recall(no expert on this) it was a losing design for the AirForces new fighter, that eventually went to the F-16. The manufacturer of the F-16 then bought out the losing design and POW! sold the design to the Marines and now I hear of SUPER Hornets replacing the F-14. Amazing situation! Model looks great, but I hope all the releases are not these super colorful 'one of' schemes. Eduardo |
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03-17-2003, 04:37 PM
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That's close E but a bit off the mark.
The aircraft began life as the Northrop YF-17 Cobra competing against the General Dynamics YF-16 in the USAF's LWFX fly off. At the same time the USN was looking for a replacement for the Marine F4 and the Navy A7 and the loser in the Air Force's fly off looked promising. Lacking the expertise to build a carrier aircraft, Northrop entered into a partnership with McDonnell Douglas to redesign the aircraft to Navy standards. The result was the F/A18 Hornet with McDonnell Douglas as the prime contractor. Too bad the black top Gun F/A18B is a redemption model as I don't have nearly enough points to buy it, it was on my hit list, bummer. I'm now waiting eagerly for the CF18 to arrive.
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03-21-2003, 08:04 AM
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Quote:
 (But hey, with a name like that, he can't be bad )I've been waiting for a 1/72 T-Bird to go with my 1/48 Armour one. Many years ago I built a 2-seater from the Hasegawa kit and MicroScale decals, but it has yellowed badly with age... that was before I learned the trick of adding one drop dark blue per bottle of white to prevent yellowing.
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03-21-2003, 01:33 PM
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go to www.petescollectibles.com
click on the dragon box and then scroll down - he does not carry sunstar, but has the complete dragon warbirds line
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03-21-2003, 01:33 PM
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