[lanslide]

Do the "launch configuration" models come with a non-compressed front gear part too so that we could display the model on the stand coming in for a landing? Are the engine nozzles open in after burner mode?

[Min]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Do the "launch configuration" models come with a non-compressed front gear part too so that we could display the model on the stand coming in for a landing? Are the engine nozzles open in after burner mode?

Nope, and nope.... unfortunately

[lanslide]

Too bad - seems like easy things to provide!!!

[stalag8611]

Hi WP_913 and welcome to the magic money disappearing machine forum.
I have the VF-154 "Black Knight" 100 version and I really enjoy looking at it on the mantle. Chacon a son gout. Yesterdayt I received my second Century Wings; the A-6E Intruder, VA-35, "Black Panthers" AJ500, and it's an absolute winner. CW makes great die cast issues and, while they're pricey, they're worth it.

[Scottuk]

Welcome WP, read your message earlier and went to have a look at which CW F-14 I though was best............Took 3 hours looking at them all ( I have 9 of the F-14's) and I still can't decide

[jjgilz]

Hi WP,

Welcome to the club! Just know that you are about to embark on a collecting "habit"! It can be very enjoyable but once you start collecting, you may pass a point where you can't stop. Century Wings models are especially addictive models! My personal favorite are the F-14 Black Knights models. You know, this might not be a bad idea for a poll to see what everyone else thinks!?!

Jeff

[wp_913]

Hey all,

THANKS a million for all of the advice and opinions which I greatly appreciated,,,

So,,, on the way home from work this afternoon I stopped by the hobby shop and picked up a Century Wings F-14 Sundowners and then the clerk showed me the new Century Wings A-6E and I had to get one of those as well, a really beautiful model. Then we were talking about favorite planes of the era, and he showed me a Hobby Master A-4, well had to get one of those as well. So my collecting is off to a roaring start, but will have to wait a while for my next acquisitions. He related that the Century Wings models were setting new standards in the field of diecast 1/72, but also said that Hobby Master was a very close second...

Now if I could only find a super nice 1/72 U-2 and an SR-71 and maybe a Lockheed P-2 and P-3......

Thanks again...

[grunt72]

Wow, I picked up my very first 4 CWs yesterday at a great price at a local hobby shop and the fav of the lot is the ltd ver Black Knights bird. Quite simply the best 1/72 F14 out there at this price point.

My two A6's aren't half bad...the Marines ver is a looker for sure. Will systematically pick up the F14s in this series. Makes the Dragon Warbirds look "poor" in comparison .

Can't wait what these guys will release next - A7's!

[kb466]

Originally Posted by grunt72

My two A6's aren't half bad...the Marines ver is a looker for sure.

Grunt, did you pick up the Moonlighters A-6? That is one I am waiting on. Are they out already or do you live somewhere other than the US where they are available?

[grunt72]

Originally Posted by kb466

Grunt, did you pick up the Moonlighters A-6? That is one I am waiting on. Are they out already or do you live somewhere other than the US where they are available?

Sorry need to clarify, I live in Singapore, and seeing that some areas in the US may not have received the Moonlighters yet. Yep, I got one ofthem Moonlighters and its a beauty for sure...still love my Black Knights 14 more