1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
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ok now that that is clear...wait what is clear? jk
seriously, where will the 190 be sold and do we have a approx release date?
seriously, where will the 190 be sold and do we have a approx release date?
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Here in Germany collectors are told tht release will be in September 2016.
2 big Traders offering it.
2 big Traders offering it.
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Ok let's all buy the distributors out as fast as we can to encourage them to do more subjects!
We all should have the money saved up so that when it's finally released they sell crazy fast:))
Everyone buy at least 2 and hopefully they'll do a little faster development to market/sale cycle next time:)))
We all should have the money saved up so that when it's finally released they sell crazy fast:))
Everyone buy at least 2 and hopefully they'll do a little faster development to market/sale cycle next time:)))
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I'll buy at least 2, its an awesome work done on that plane
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Eating cheap canned tuna, peanut butter and bananas to save for a second one.teebird wrote:Ok let's all buy the distributors out as fast as we can to encourage them to do more subjects!
We all should have the money saved up so that when it's finally released they sell crazy fast:))
Everyone buy at least 2 and hopefully they'll do a little faster development to market/sale cycle next time:)))
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Re: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Ugh! Cheap tuna??? Maybe u could find a few areas to save $$ besides that axis!!:)) looking at the pictures from Aviatornut some more, it looks to me like the A model proportions are very good as I saw with the prototype and this thing should rival or exceed the Dauntless hopefully! I'm optimistic that merit will do numerous schemes for this because the scheme in the pics is notable and famous but to me a standard scheme with no markings other than the standard wing insignia would be great for customizing!! Since there are so many choices for markings and schemes I'm really hoping they offer the unpainted Kit versions too!
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Anybody remember this post/thread?
http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =1&t=29138
Yes, it was December of 2012 when Merit announced the FW 190A was coming in 2013. It really has been that long. It's obvious that Merit is indeed at the mercy of outside forces to get this done.
Recent rumor of a September, 2016 release is encouraging but our hopes have been dashed before. Would there not be advertisement for pre-orders from distributors by now since it's almost July? Or is that too far in advance? Whether it's September or later, I'm still in for two....unless the price is outrageous. I'm a little concerned that the landing gear is a little too spindly. The photos are hard to tell. Getting flashbacks of the horrible Dora gear from 21st C. I think many will be surprised at how diminutive this bird is. The fuselage length is about the same as a 109. Unlike big jets and 'copters, you won't be getting a size bang for the buck. Always wondered if 21st. C. chose the Dora long nose because it looked bigger in the box?
We can only wait...
http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =1&t=29138
Yes, it was December of 2012 when Merit announced the FW 190A was coming in 2013. It really has been that long. It's obvious that Merit is indeed at the mercy of outside forces to get this done.
Recent rumor of a September, 2016 release is encouraging but our hopes have been dashed before. Would there not be advertisement for pre-orders from distributors by now since it's almost July? Or is that too far in advance? Whether it's September or later, I'm still in for two....unless the price is outrageous. I'm a little concerned that the landing gear is a little too spindly. The photos are hard to tell. Getting flashbacks of the horrible Dora gear from 21st C. I think many will be surprised at how diminutive this bird is. The fuselage length is about the same as a 109. Unlike big jets and 'copters, you won't be getting a size bang for the buck. Always wondered if 21st. C. chose the Dora long nose because it looked bigger in the box?
We can only wait...
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Could this be the last big scale pre built? Ever??
Wouldn't that be something.
Wouldn't that be something.
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I assume they chose it because it's a much sleeker design, with 'pure bred' lines & aesthetics to rival the P-51!Axis Nightmare wrote:Anybody remember this post/thread?
http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =1&t=29138
Yes, it was December of 2012 when Merit announced the FW 190A was coming in 2013. It really has been that long. It's obvious that Merit is indeed at the mercy of outside forces to get this done.
Recent rumor of a September, 2016 release is encouraging but our hopes have been dashed before. Would there not be advertisement for pre-orders from distributors by now since it's almost July? Or is that too far in advance? Whether it's September or later, I'm still in for two....unless the price is outrageous. I'm a little concerned that the landing gear is a little too spindly. The photos are hard to tell. Getting flashbacks of the horrible Dora gear from 21st C. I think many will be surprised at how diminutive this bird is. The fuselage length is about the same as a 109. Unlike big jets and 'copters, you won't be getting a size bang for the buck. Always wondered if 21st. C. chose the Dora long nose because it looked bigger in the box?
We can only wait...
Not to knock on 21st Century, as it was the pioneer; but their choice to make the Dora was compromised by the early/simplistic tooling. While I'm greatly looking forward to Merit's 'Butcher bird', a Dora done to the level of their SBD would be incredible.
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After I saw the A model prototype, a thought hit me, how awesome would a Dora fuselage look on this wing?! I plan to buy one of the A models just to try to mount the wing onto the D fuselage. The trailing edge shaping and the surface detail on merits Proto was exquisite and beautifully fine! I can't wait to do the mods!! My saw awaits!!!!!
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Hey guys wanted to post a picture of a 1:18 FW-190A I bought but don't know how. I was wanting to show to see if anyone had a idea of where it came from. How do I post a pic?
Thanks
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Probably was a "Skyworks" model?Aviationguy78 wrote:Hey guys wanted to post a picture of a 1:18 FW-190A I bought but don't know how. I was wanting to show to see if anyone had a idea of where it came from. How do I post a pic?
Thanks
There is a guide for posting pics on this forum at: Board index » Website/Forum Threads » Forum Threads » posting pics on the web (a How to guide).
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Take a look here.... http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... f=5&t=8426
Try a photo hosting site like photo-bucket.
Try a photo hosting site like photo-bucket.
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I don't know how to open the pics in the posts so hopefully someone can do that or tell me how:)
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Ok this effort is for a friend of mine. Second one of these I have done. Pics are about 8 months old. Currently in primer. Just an idea of a simple type at home conversion that's pretty easy to do.
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... lsorb.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... nodbf.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... exren.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... ftxhu.jpeg
Completed earlier one I made.
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http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... lsorb.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... nodbf.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... exren.jpeg
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478 ... ftxhu.jpeg
Completed earlier one I made.
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Oops! Looks like I might have posted a link to the whole album! Oh well. U guys know what I'm up to now if so!,
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http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/bradp ... g.html?o=0
OK guys thanks for the help! I think I did it right but anyways this is the one I just purchased.
OK guys thanks for the help! I think I did it right but anyways this is the one I just purchased.
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Oh you dog!!! Got that one before I could!! Enjoy!! It's pretty sweet!!
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Its a nice plane. Just wasn't sure if it was a custom or protoype
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Yes you got a cool one there. Looks like one of the skyworks noses at least but I have pics from the old days and I'm pretty sure your model is in those pics as one of the fully completed ones. Congrats on your new model!
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Wondering who are these two big traders? Do they have any additional intel? I've searched for: 1/18 FW-190A Merit release date, and still only get release estimates of two years ago.Crazy Kraut wrote:Here in Germany collectors are told tht release will be in September 2016.
2 big Traders offering it.
We can still hold out hope but it's mid July and we haven't heard anything about pre-orders or anything period for that matter. No promotions, no "coming soon", not even a teaser. The silence continues to be deafening.
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