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                        Trumpeter 1/35 Chinook???

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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Trumpeter 1/35 Chinook???
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, December 6, 2004 9:55 PM
                        From the aircraft forum:

                        QUOTE: Hot off the presses Trumpeter announced the are planning to do 1/32 Me-262A1a, MiG-29M, MiG-29K (naval) and a 1/35 chinook. Other releases are a 1/48 British Wyvern and 1/72nd Tu-160MS. Wooooo Hooooo! Can't wait. Hopefully this means the 1/32 F-100 is on its way soon.


                        Could it be true??!!! Can anyone corroberate this??

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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Monday, December 6, 2004 11:20 PM
                        Hi Gino,

                        Hmmm... don't know... I couldn't find any online reference about it, unless it's just been circulated in a flyer or something?

                        Sure gets the old BP up though!

                        Take care,
                        Frank

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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 12:24 AM
                        Man, that'd be outstanding, 'specially since it looks like I'm transferring to a Chinook unit!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        chopperfan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 2:34 AM
                        Okay guys. Nothing definite. Now hang onto your panty hose!!!
                        I just went to www.stevenshobby.com and clicked on product listings, then I proceeded to click on plastic kits which listed all the brands that they carry. There I clicked on Trumpeter and when the listing of kits showed up I started scrolling down the list. About 3/4 to 4/5 of the way down the list of kits was this .................... TSM-5104 1/35 CH47A Chinook Helicopter $0.00 TBA
                        Big Smile [:D] Bow [bow] Party [party] Propeller [8-] Propeller [8-] Party [party] Bow [bow] Big Smile [:D]
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 3:34 AM
                        Hey! This isn't the same guy who told you about this kit ....is it?

                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 8:14 AM
                        Yep, there it is, Randie... Shock [:O]

                        Due to two previous episodes of "Oh boy, it's finally going to happen", which foundered right before our very eyes, I'm going to restrain my celebration until I see an actual price assigned to it.... which would mean the manufacturer has at least figured out a marketing strategy, and ready to begin taking orders.

                        People bought up those 1/35 CH-46's like Rolaids on election day; maybe someone's FINALLY figured out the same thing would happen with a Chinook!

                        'bout time, aye guys?
                        Take care, Smile [:)]
                        Frank

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                        LemonJello
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa
                        Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 9:03 AM
                        Just for my own information, how big would that bird be in 1/35? Are we looking at a minimum $100 US kit here?

                        Oh, what does it matter, I'll still be in line to get one of these beasts.
                        A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 9:59 AM
                        Yep....Two bad things about this kit being a 'Trumpeter' kit:

                        1. Its going to be a 80.00 to 100.00 buck kit for sure.

                        2. Trumpeter, though they have released kits that no one else will and they do release a good amount of kits within a short time they have ben known to make mistakes on measurements, corrrect placement of objects, and a few more small things.

                        What the heck!.....for a kit like this Iv'e waited so long I'll pay the dang price and deal with a few in anaccuracies!

                        I wonder though....is this the same kit that Panda may have started? those companies have been known to share molds and such?
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:46 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Papa-Echo-64


                        I wonder though....is this the same kit that Panda may have started? those companies have been known to share molds and such?


                        I'd say that's exactly what's happened, given Panda's sudden cloak, especially if the molds were already made.... (which I assume they were, since Panda had already announced an "in the ballpark" release date)

                        And then... I wonder what ever became of the Molds that MRC created.... wouldn't that be a miracle; a Trumpeter kit with MRC quality!! Shock [:O]

                        Lemon, we figured out one time about the length of a 35th Hook (didn't we Troy?), the fuselage would be close 2ft, plus the rotor diameter... probably would require at least a 5ftX3ft display area. Shock [:O]

                        Evil [}:)]Big Smile [:D]Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]Question [?]

                        **Congrats on the fourth Star, Troy!!** Smile [:)]

                        Take care,
                        Frank

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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:58 AM
                        It's announced, but no pics of anything yet. It'd be amazing if this really did come out.
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 11:05 AM
                        Thanks Frank!

                        The body length would be about 17.48 inches and the rotors would around 19 or 20 inches?

                        DANG!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        chopperfan
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 11:12 AM
                        Hey Troy!! I didn't even notice the star!!!
                        Congratulations!!!!!!
                        I have never been one to spend a lot of money on any model kit (over $50.00). But, I just may make an exception if this one materializes.
                        Hmmmmmm?? I just might have a Humvee in my stash to load up.
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 11:33 AM
                        Have to admit at 1/35 ....could make for some very cool dioramas!
                        Lots of nam stuff to choose from at 1/35!

                        Could you imagin a Ch46A with a sling loads ....like Tamiyas 1/35 PBR MKII, a jeep....ox....or maybe some jerks officers quarters! hehehehe
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        LemonJello
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa
                        Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 3:11 PM
                        I can imagine finding out what its like to be single again if I tried to bring something that big home before I clear some space in the "to do" pile.

                        Still, it would look good next to my Cobras, Little Bird and Pave Hawk!
                        A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.
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                        Chief Snake
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Maryland
                        Posted by Chief Snake on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 7:37 PM
                        Speaking with the knowledge of having had my "fingers in the pie", much of the conjecture mentioned above is true. Things got passed around because of "shortfalls" in die cutting and SOMEBODY was going to use them. And the orginator of the whole thing MAY reconsider the project. Two of those foreign manufacturers are related, one made toys the other more sophisticated injection molded items. The "toys" maker put out a few items that looked alot like toys so the big brother has figured out that nice things sell better. Anybody putting two and two together? Yeah, they still make errors but guess what I do? I buy them and FIX the errors and enjoy my models! And some of you interested parties out there get the opportunity to share in my work when I offer it for sale.

                        Chief Snake
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 9:13 PM
                        Now thats helpful!

                        Thanks Chief! ....so....like ....your gonna hop right on that 1/35 Chinook dress up kit first chance you get ....right? Wink [;)]

                        I sure wish you did 'other' aircraft detail sets too.....everything for a 1/24 scale Harrier is from the U.K. is too bloody expensive! and after reading a few reviews on FLIGHTPATH's huge brass set for the GR3 Harrier ...I think I will make my own improvements the old fashioned way! lots of pictures and hit the old spare parts and misc metal bits boxes!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 9:15 PM
                        Now thats helpful!

                        Thanks Chief! ....so....like ....your gonna hop right on that 1/35 Chinook dress up kit first chance you get ....right? Wink [;)]

                        I sure wish you did 'other' aircraft detail sets too.....everything for a 1/24 scale Harrier is from the U.K. is too bloody expensive! and after reading a few reviews on FLIGHTPATH's huge brass set for the GR3 Harrier ...I think I will make my own improvements the old fashioned way! lots of pictures and hit the old spare parts and misc metal bits boxes!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 9, 2004 12:58 PM
                        Chief Snake,

                        I'll be waiting for your MH-47G update with more excitement than the kit itself.

                        Stephen
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                        adrake2
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Ft. Bragg, NC
                        Posted by adrake2 on Thursday, December 9, 2004 11:24 PM
                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] I have a great diorama planned with a MH-47E/G Chinook and the Ranger Regiment. I can't wait to start on it, but I'm not going to scratchbuild a Chinook in 1/35 scale... I wouldn't have enough money to pay for the meds I'd need.
                        Propeller [8-]
                        -Aaron
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 11, 2004 5:30 PM
                        I like the way that Trumpeter will produce kits others are afraid to do. The 1/32 A-10 was a great starting point. That one was actually announced by Hasegawa shortly after Desert Storm (1991) then nothing! I have a few Trumpeter kits and they are good. I will be in line to get a Chinook. I used to live near a CH-47 Army National Guard base in Washington and would watch them all the time.
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:25 AM
                        Howdy ipms33206!

                        Was that Pain Field south Everett or Fort Lewis?

                        I really miss that THUMP THUMP of those HOOKS of the 92nd when they were at Pain Field! The 92nd was the unit my buddy Mr. Combs was with before he retired, Mr. Combs was with the 173rd Robinhoods AHC in Nam 68-69.

                        If you are an IPMS member do you remember Terry Moore Seattle area IPMS President?
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        armydogdoc
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Camp Couch Colorado
                        Posted by armydogdoc on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:33 PM
                        OOOOOOOH, I think I'm gonna wet my pants in all of the excitement. LMAO! I havent been this excited about a kit coming out since Monogram put out the 1/48 catalina. This is defeniately good news.
                        Ron "One weekend a month my$1***$2quot;
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 6:56 PM
                        I wouldn't start spending cash on those pretends just yet pal!

                        This kit 'in progress' has changed hands 'maybe' three times already and who knows WHEN it will be done or by WHO?

                        Panda was stupid for not making a 1/35 Hook one if thier FIRST few kits.


                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:46 PM
                        Amidst all the excitement, why not a bit of Eye Candy to whet the appetite? Evil [}:)]



                        Take care,Smile [:)]
                        Frank

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                        chopperfan
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 2:07 AM
                        Okay, Frank!!! Where'd you get that picture???????
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:46 AM
                        Randie,

                        I believe that our buddy Frank here is showing us just how far MRC got when they were talking about doing the 1/35 scale Hook, hence what I was saying about 'changing of hands' Wink [;)]

                        When I see this kit on the shelf .....then! I will believe it.
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 9:06 AM
                        What I wanna know is, why are the engines attached to the fuselage? Shouldn't they be a separate assembly?
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 9:09 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by chopperfan

                        Okay, Frank!!! Where'd you get that picture???????


                        This is the 1/35 Chinook Master Mold that MRC produced a couple years ago... sent to me by Wayne Mutza, who consulted with them on the project. (I know, makes your mouth water, doesn't it?) [:0]

                        Here's a couple more....





                        I'm just assuming these are the same molds that Panda aquired, and now possibly Trumpeter...? Seeing as how the EXPENSIVE part of the process is in fact completed, it seems someone would go ahead and take it all the way... to our LHS shelves!!?? Tongue [:P]Big Smile [:D]Evil [}:)]Cool [8D]Dead [xx(]Angry [:(!]Eight Ball [8] (yep, lots of emotions)

                        Take care,
                        Frank

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                        oldhooker
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 9:25 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        What I wanna know is, why are the engines attached to the fuselage? Shouldn't they be a separate assembly?


                        Jon,

                        I think they *puddied* them on for photographic appearances..... Wayne mentioned MRC was intending on including parts for the "A", "B", "C", "D", & "ACH-47" versions with a MASSIVE 2 sheet decal selection included.

                        Man, wouldn't that be sweet!!

                        Take care,
                        Frank

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                        Cobrahistorian
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                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 10:34 AM
                        Trying not to drool on myself!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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