[ZS-VAN]

Very nice looking model. Very tempting indeed. With only 600 I guess these won't be around for long. Or will it?

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by ZS-VAN

Very nice looking model. Very tempting indeed. With only 600 I guess these won't be around for long. Or will it?

I suspect this will sell reasonably fast - perhaps one month on the shelves (e.g. at The Flying Mule) at most (?)

[lanslide]

Does anyone know if the real aircraft this is modeled after is significant for any particular reason other than it is Japanese?

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Does anyone know if the real aircraft this is modeled after is significant for any particular reason other than it is Japanese?

I don't know...I think HM is just going for the brand new, fresh from the factory look. You can't get any more brand new lookin' than this one!

[smartd]

Originally Posted by Old Crow

Attached are a few pictures I snapped with a small point and shoot digital (I am out of town and do not have my better camera). I'm afraid the shots really do not do this model justice and I debated whether to post these for fear of putting some collectors off.

The chrome finish is very attractive and the detail is quite nice. I did not attach the various bits but you do get the idea. Limited run of 600 pieces.

That chrome version is just crying out to be done in Canadian markings.

[watou06]

I got mine on the way. I cannot wait to see it.

[Louie]

Met Mikeb today at phantomphans store Big Guns Collectibles and we each bought one of these. A magnificent plane to behold in person. Magnificent indeed!

[Rush104]

I haven't even pulled mine out of the box yet. I need to swing by a pharmacy and get some white cotton gloves before I atempt to do so. I don't want to take ANY chances on marring that gorgeous finish!

[smartd]

Originally Posted by Rush104

I haven't even pulled mine out of the box yet. I need to swing by a pharmacy and get some white cotton gloves before I atempt to do so. I don't want to take ANY chances on marring that gorgeous finish!

Yeah I know what you mean. I have the chrome Creamer's Dream P-51.... it does not get handled at all.

[vagm]

Originally Posted by Rush104

I haven't even pulled mine out of the box yet. I need to swing by a pharmacy and get some white cotton gloves before I atempt to do so. I don't want to take ANY chances on marring that gorgeous finish!

The Chrome 104 is resistant to fingerprints. I've literally manhandled the one I have and the finish is still pristine (I just finished checking it again). It seems that it has a special protective coating. If you handle it with your bare hands it leaves a slippery feeling on your hands afterwards. IMHO, this 104 needs no special handling.

Great plane!