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03-25-2009, 06:27 AM | #11 |
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I might have a fix for the cockpit problem. I bought a Skystriker which had the same issue with a warped cockpit and it did tend to bow out. I used a hair dryer to warm it up to re-adjust its shape. I'm waiting to get one to convert into the '711' Dubai Air Show version. I'm actually quite impressed with the armament. It's definitely going to need the trademark IRST unit on the front! By the way, either I'm smoking some quality crack or is that a tailhook I see towards the stern?? What is that thing?
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03-25-2009, 09:54 AM | #12 |
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Like I said, I wanted to create new molding for the leading edge and add canards, but not right now. For right now, I might just affix canards and do the airframe modification later. I also want to finish my carrier before I make an major modifications that would take up more of my time than I am willing to give right now.
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03-25-2009, 10:07 PM | #13 |
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Cross your fingers and hope they sell them here. Some guy under a different thread said that they will be here by the holidays. He said that they're showcasing the country of origin's aircraft. There's two reasons why I think they might not sell over here:
1) People barely know about american military aircraft. And if they are fans of military aircraft, why would they buy an enemy jet? 2) If this were showcasing Chinese weapons systems, it wouldn't be called the Su-27. It would be called the Shenyang J-11, which is a Chinese copy of the Flanker. Still, hope springs eternal. And I hope that I can buy a few more from Toys R Us in the coming months to fill out my aircraft carrier project... 1) If they barely know American aircraft then they wouldn't mind buying an enemy jet. 2) Maybe there were some trademark questions?
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03-25-2009, 10:58 PM | #14 |
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There is one strange thing about it. The only company markings on them are from Puzzle Animation Studio, Ltd. Huh??? Apparently, things work a little differently in Hong Kong. I'm not even sure this jet was made by M&C. It says it on the box. But strange nonetheless. It also looks unlike anything else in the line of toys. Much, much better than any of the other planes...
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03-26-2009, 11:18 AM | #15 |
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When you sell things in a place like Big Lots it doesn't matter what you call it. There are licensing fees generally associated with aircraft due to the copyrights and trademarks aircraft companies have to apply for in order to protect their creations. These fighters and vehicles are not just war machines, they are international brands that must be sold to other countries as well. The toy company calls the fighter by the name of the aircraft since they have purchased that right along with the purchase of the ability to replicate aircraft's look. It makes things easier all around.
I think there is a common misconception about what people recognize as a "military designation." We know because, in a very general sense, if you like GI Joe your inclined to be a bit of a military or history buff. It just seems to come with the territory, especially those of us that like to customize or "trick out" our toys. So if you ask someone in Big Lots what an SU-27 is, they probably aren't going to know, but they aren't going to have any clue what an M1A2 Abrams is either. A kid is going to buy what looks awesome and it is easier to create a toy that has existing references than it is to pay a designer to crank a new one out. Not only that, but if Joe redneck buys his little bastard junior son of a bitch an SU-27 they both might look it up to see if the aircraft is real and provide exposure to the manufacturing company, the county of origin, and the line of aircraft. These new power team elite toys are based off of Soviet and Chinese designs. They come from both countries. The helicopter, i believe, is a European design, but most countries use it. We use it in the Coast Guard. But, all the craft are used in the Chinese military. That's the overall "theme" of the wave. Type 98 Main Battle Tank, more ZSL92 Infantry Combat Vehicle, more, more Harbin Z-9, a derivative of this Shenyang J-11, a derivative of this Fast Attack Vehicle - No pics, but i think that's it. 155mm Long Tom Howitzer - A WWII Howitzer, These are still used by various foreign countries. I think that's it for the new wave. Research is a bitch. Edit: Puzzle Animation Studio - Seems the specialize in "Chinese themes and characteristics" so my above assumptions may be correct - Official Site
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03-26-2009, 11:33 AM | #16 |
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Never let it be known that you haven't done your research, paulpratt. Some interesting points. Hell, before too long, the Air Force probably have to start buying Chinese export fighter, with our economy going the way it is. I saw what kind of airplanes we fly and we're a step away from patching them up with duct tape and sending them out on sorties.
I wonder when this new line will be announced. It doesn't show any of these ground vehicles on the back of the box and it still shows the F-18 and A-10. Maybe it'll be a phasing in way. You know, everytime they release a new one, they take an old one off the box. I hope you're right. I want to buy a few more flankers for my fleet defense! Maybe I'll make a Cobra Kuznetsov carrier full of Flankers.
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03-26-2009, 12:05 PM | #17 |
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Never let it be known that you haven't done your research, paulpratt. Some interesting points. Hell, before too long, the Air Force probably have to start buying Chinese export fighter, with our economy going the way it is. I saw what kind of airplanes we fly and we're a step away from patching them up with duct tape and sending them out on sorties.
I wonder when this new line will be announced. It doesn't show any of these ground vehicles on the back of the box and it still shows the F-18 and A-10. Maybe it'll be a phasing in way. You know, everytime they release a new one, they take an old one off the box. I hope you're right. I want to buy a few more flankers for my fleet defense! Maybe I'll make a Cobra Kuznetsov carrier full of Flankers. Oh well. In my universe i have Cobra in possession of only two squadrons of Mig-29s. I may change it to SU-27s/ 33s now so the toys match. They used them to fly CAP around Cobra's "home." A squad that was deployed with the main fighting force would fly CAP and CAS over the campaign area to keep the skies cleared and the troops safe. They ran CAS in conjunction with a squadron of A-10s (Rattlers). Cobra covets their fighters. They have money, but not enough to buy and replace a ton of aircraft. So they are well protected and they try and stay away from many heated sitautions, especially when encountering american aircraft. Cobra really only fights when an ally needs help or they are fighting to secure resources. They don't have plans for world domination and they don't use wacky sci-fantasy craziness to accomplish their goals. Cobra is a small organization. Try and imagine Cobra as if it were built on only a billion dollars. Your forces are small. So you have to choose your battles, move quickly, and attack only that which you can decisively take. My Joe squad is only comprised of 12 members. That's it. They have no vehicles and they kill without remorse. Just like Cobra they are small, agile, and ruthless. This is just my little world though.
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03-26-2009, 12:13 PM | #18 |
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No vehicles? They must have good running shoes! /zing
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03-26-2009, 12:16 PM | #19 |
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Well, let me clarify. They have four pave hawks. Two active, two reserve. If they loose them, they don't get replaced. But they don't have like space shuttles, and rolling thunders. Crap like that.
The military can organize other vehicles for them, like FAVs and HUMVEEs, things like that. If it can be airdropped, or carried by helicopter it can be used by the Joes. But they don't have a amssive underground city filled ot the brim with billions of dollars of stuff that does nothing. If the Joes were going to have a boat or anything though, this would be it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ant...transport_dock That could carry everything they own, plus the team, and transport them to a location. It would part of a carrier group or expeditionary force and could get air support from the planes on the carrier in the group.
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03-26-2009, 12:20 PM | #20 |
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Yeah, I was in the Air Force, and it's definitely worse than you think it is. I know that something unprecedented happened in the Navy. They retired a Fleet Defense/Air Superiority aircraft (F-14) without having a replacement ready. I like the F/A-18, but she's no air superiority bird. The Air Force just crashed an F-22 at Edwards probably during DT&E, which is freaking unheard of! You're writing the TR for this plane and you end up crashing it?
Anyway, I think Cobra would be somewhat like that. I think they would operate on more than a billion dollars. I go back to the original 1982 filecards for my inspiration. These guys have infiltrated everything from financial organizations to nuclear power plants and they're masters of deisguise, counterintelligence and they're ruthless. I would think Cobra would operate somewhat like those mercenary armies in Africa, but much more organized. They can afford to pay top dollar for soldiers, pilots, etc. Arms dealing, drug trafficking, and intelligence gathering are industries that can pay big bucks if you've got the logistical capability. I would imagine that would be the case. I always thought of GI Joe as a personification (and simplification) of the US Military. So, some of them are motivated by love of country, but most of them are there for the good benefits and free college tuition... lol.
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