[PappyB]

Originally Posted by conemaugh

The price doesn't really bother me that much (read: no signifcant other). I'd just spend the money on my car stereo addiction or something equally as useless -- say food or house payment.

The only thing that could make this better if it was made of metal. Hmmmm. Two-feet of zinc alloy...my display shelves are sagging just thinking about the possibility.

Yeah, I"m not a plastic fan -- so far I've managed to stay away from plastic models altogether, but this one brings back memories of my first 1:32 model jet I built back when I was 10 or so... it it were metal, I'd be drooling.... and yes, I'd pony up the dough for it in metal I think. Wonder how much that would be $200-300?

And remember Conemaugh, you can't live in your diecast models (though I suppose you could build a hut out of the boxes)

[conemaugh]

So true Pappy. Although I can't live in the diecast, I certainly live vicariously through the history.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by PappyB

Yeah, I"m not a plastic fan -- so far I've managed to stay away from plastic models altogether, but this one brings back memories of my first 1:32 model jet I built back when I was 10 or so... it it were metal, I'd be drooling.... and yes, I'd pony up the dough for it in metal I think. Wonder how much that would be $200-300?

PappyB, is the plastic kit of the F-4 Phantom you mention made by Revell? If it is, yes I built one as well. I'm ordering this BBI jet just for nostalgia's sake!

[STARMAN 352ND]

I have been told this will come with 2 crew members..1 PILOT and 1 RIO (Radar Intercept Officer).
In my email it also had this:
Features include:
* Detailed Cockpit
* Hinged Canopy
* Removable Pilots (2 included)
* Removable Ordinance
* Retractable Landing Gear (Up or Down)
* Authentic Paint Scheme
* Wingspan: 14.5" with a Length of 23.5"


JP

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by STARMAN 352ND

I have been told this will come with 2 crew members..1 PILOT and 1 RIO (Radar Intercept Officer).
JP

Thats wht I like to hear!!
Looking forward to this one!

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

PappyB, is the plastic kit of the F-4 Phantom you mention made by Revell? If it is, yes I built one as well. I'm ordering this BBI jet just for nostalgia's sake!

I think it was a monogram kit, but it's been a few years -- could have been a Revell

[mustangdriver]

I think I will be getting this one.

[FormerViperDriver]

Yeah, to me this one is a no-brainer, I-gotta-have-it model. Love the scale, love the aircraft, love the livery. And the price is right. I'll just have to figure out where to put it.

Like Pappy, I'd rather have seen it in metal, but both cost and weight might have been problems.

FVD

[STARMAN 352ND]

I just got my shipping confirmation and i'll have this baby on Weds 12-5....
JP

[trex0770]

Looks like BCA just posted the Phantom as In Stock with better photos. Looks nice.......I'm getting it!