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What do you want to see in Plastic this year?
DD-393
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 01:03 PM UTC
I'd like to see a couple of things.

Aircraft:
P-47 Thunderbolt, in plastic, large scale, 1/32, or dare I even hope, 1/24?
Long hulled Essex in 1/350, WWII era - I want to build USS Hancock in memory of my late uncle who served on her in 1944-45.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 02:35 PM UTC
What would i like to see in plastic this year? NOTHING!!!!

Why, you might ask? Cause I'd have to buy the darn thing and add it to the stash! I've got more stacked up then I will ever be able to build in the time I've got left on this earth.

But, a couple of new tooling French items might hit the spot.

1. Char B1-bis
2. Somua S-35
3. H35/39
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 02:42 PM UTC
1/35 C130 cargo and Spectre Gunship :-)
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 03:02 PM UTC
I would like to see in figures some Lord Of The Rings soldiers. I would make a nice dio of orcs against men. and on military vehicles I think all of my all time favorites are already made.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 03:18 PM UTC
Howdy guys,

We've 'played' this game before.....but what the heck, it's fun every time! :-)

The Centurion has been mentioned many times (both here and before). And I can't agree more. I have had several versions of the Centurion cruising through my mind but have hesitated hoping for a better 'base' kit.
And....anything helo in 1/35th would be just dandy! I'd mention something at this point about a MH - 53E Sea Dragon helo that was supposedly destined for release. But I don't want to take the chance at awakening the N-Flight debate. I'm quite sure they are doing their best.
And there also seems to be a 'chorus' of voice's behind the movement to release more (and better) British armour. Since us Brit's had more than a little to do with ' fathering' armour in the first bloody place....that would be nice as well! And, add to that the Australian contingent and we've definitely got a winner!!!

And finally, I am in COMPLETE agreement with the likes of our good members DaveCOX, Guntruck, animal, Mr. Roo, and 29Foxtrot just to name a few.....in that we desperately need more soft-skins!!!!!........of any kind, nationality, era, etc, etc.

Regards,

Tread.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 11:20 PM UTC
I cast my vote for the following:

Super Het
V-100 series "Guardian" armored cars that are being used by US MP's here in IRAQ.
FOX NBC vehicles as used by US Chemical units
Any HEMTT with crew served weapon mount
FMTV/LMTV with crew served weapon mount
SF Hummers as used in IRAQ
British Land Rovers as used in IRAQ

Having a bias toward Tamiya, I would prefer Tamiya production.

Just my .02

Merlin
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 10:00 AM UTC
Hi there

A lot of my wishes are set to be answered: in 1/48 scale a Wellington & Fw200 are coming from Trumpeter, a Gloster E.28/39 is due soon from Special Hobby and, of course, the Big One!... a SB2U Vindicator is on the way from Accurate Miniatures!

But I still want more! How about a Fairey Albacore, Gloster Reaper, Bv 155 and a Henschel 126?

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 11:01 AM UTC
I'd like to see just an "M4A1 75mm" 100 % accurate OOB, with no aftermarket additions. Nothin'else :-)
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 11:28 AM UTC


:-) ....hey Merlin....got any wishes that don't have wings attached??

Tread. #:-)
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 11:28 AM UTC
Already given my ideas for armour - in aircraft, to complete the available lineup I'd like to see 1/48 Spit K5054, PRU variants and a Mark XII, and a Supermarine Attacker ( jet with Spiteful type laminar flow wing).
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 11:38 AM UTC
More M-54, M-800 series trucks in 1/35 scale plastic not resin and a whole lot more of Vietnam era models. A couple of the V-100 and 150's in plastic and the M-551 Sherridin in plastic
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 08:50 PM UTC
My wishlist (hope Tamiya and/or Academy, Trumpeter are reading this...) :

B1 Centuaro

Merkava Mk. 4

C1 Ariete

Centurion, with options for tanks in Israeli, British, Australian

Leclerc

T62

Good modelling
M.G.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 09:18 PM UTC

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This is what I would like to see in plastic;


And Tamiya, if you're reading this.... don't make it too expensive... :-)



That one already exists, it was featured in Tamiya Model Magazine last year. I have to take a look from which company.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 09:27 PM UTC
Found it! It's from Accurate Armour but very expensive. Well here;s the link:

http://www.accurate-armour.com/aaproducts.cfm?CFID=1676252&CFTOKEN=55717261&navlevel=1

On the left side look under: Truck, Trailer & Plant and then under Tank Transporters
Merlin
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 09:34 AM UTC

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:-) ....hey Merlin....got any wishes that don't have wings attached??

Tread. #:-)



Hi Tread

OK! Just for you!

I'd like to see Tamiya do a 1/48 scale range of WW2 airfield vehicles and figures - Allied and Axis. The Kubelwagen's great, so how about some fuel bowsers, ambulances and fire-engines?

Does that count?

All the best

Rowan
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