[Juneau1]

Has anyone heard when this plane is coming out? I have always been a big fan of this plane and it will complete the big four US bombers for me (B17, B24, B25, and B26)
Thanks,
Eric

[HotTrap429]

Everywhere I look I see the same time: July. What year? Don't really know! FoV is just about as reliable here as the other manufacturers. I hope it's this July because I've had this one pre-ordered for quite a while and the anticipation from waiting is driving me crazy!

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by HotTrap429

Everywhere I look I see the same time: July. What year? Don't really know! FoV is just about as reliable here as the other manufacturers. I hope it's this July because I've had this one pre-ordered for quite a while and the anticipation from waiting is driving me crazy!

You and me, both! It'd be nice if the first B-26 livery is "FLAK BAIT"? Now that would be mighty tasty!!!

[HotTrap429]

Got this picture from the FoV web page. It's not "Flak Bait", but it does look good. The problem with FoV is they seem to make one version of a plane and then ride that horse to the ground before something else comes out (their P-40B is an example). Their strategy seems to be to flood the market with one version and maybe do something else next year. I only hope that "Flak Bait" could be next. That they are boldly stepping into Corgi's exclusive heavy / medium bomber turf really shocks me! Hope they do it well - we need more choices for these types of planes.

[Captain Eddie]

Looks good to me ,too, HotTrap. Whar does Flak Bait look like?

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Looks good to me ,too, HotTrap. Whar does Flak Bait look like?

Here you go Captain:



It's very similar, but the FoV version is not the same plane.

Here's some history:

The NASM B-26B-25-MA nicknamed Flak Bait (AAF serial number 41-31173) survived 207 operational missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during World War II (A de Havilland Mosquito B. Mk. IX bomber completed 213 missions but this aircraft was destroyed in a crash at Calgary Airport in Canada, two days after V-E Day, see NASM D. H. 98 Mosquito). Workers at the Baltimore factory completed Flak Bait in April 1943 and a crew flew it to England. The AAF assigned it to the 449th Bombardment Squadron, 322nd Bombardment Group (nicknamed the 'Annihilators'), and gave the bomber the fuselage identification codes "PN-O." Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, Connecticut, flew more missions in Flak Bait than any other pilot. He named the bomber after Flea Bait, his brother's nickname for the family dog.
This Marauder earned its nickname after just a few missions. Other bombers returned unscathed but Flak Bait invariably returned full of holes. "It was hit plenty of times, hit all the time," recalls Farrell. "I guess it was hit more than any other plane in the group.
Flak Bait completed 100 missions by June 1, 1944, making it the third Marauder based in Britain to hit the century-mission mark. The bomber soaked up 700 metal splinters on mission 180 in March 1945. On September 10, 1943, during a mission to Amiens, France, a Messerschmitt Bf 109 approached unseen with the sun at its back. The German pilot attacked Flak Bait and a 20-mm cannon shell penetrated the Plexiglas nose, wounding the bombardier, and exploded against the back of the instrument panel. Despite having his instruments knocked out, and a metal fragment lodged in his leg, Farrell brought Flak Bait back to England. "It was the best landing I ever saw the boss make," commented Sgt. Don Tyler, tail gunner. During other missions, Flak Bait gunners downed at least three German aircraft but only one was officially credited to the bomber.

Source: http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero...martin_b26.htm

[STARMAN 352ND]

I'm really looking forward to this 1:72nd B-26 from FOV...It will look good next to my other 1:72nd bombers i have in my collection.
I have the 1:48 Flak Bait and that thing is sweet too.But it's a little big....I'll stick with the bombers in the 1:72 area for now gives ya a little more room. to display them.
JP

[Captain Eddie]

Thanks for posting the pic, HotTrap! Interesting story to go with it, too.

[warbirdman]

Originally Posted by Juneau1

Has anyone heard when this plane is coming out? I have always been a big fan of this plane and it will complete the big four US bombers for me (B17, B24, B25, and B26)
Thanks,
Eric

I agree. I'm very eager to add a B-26 to my bomber section. I'd also like to add a Douglas A-26 Invader and an A-20 Havoc!!

Dennis

[david cotton]

I remember reading one advert which said metal wings or metal body. Whichever, it made me worry that it might have a large amount of plastic.
Does anyone know if this will be a classic Die Cast with metal body , wings and Tail.