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Originally Posted by sapphireneonut

jsi has brought to the table a magnificant looking aircraft in 1/18 scale for a bargain price, especially considering that the only other two companies that make 1/18 scale f-14s want above 12 grand for them. i'm laid off from work and i'm buying one of the original ones, plus a custom built one from jsi for over 1500 bucks. so if you really want one, you would get one, trust me, i believe it would be worth it.

oh, i don't doubt that it is a bargin...
but, it is still to much "even" before i consider the postage to Australia.

And believe me, i like the F14 (going by the looks only, as i have no idea about it in tech spec wise "or" any other aircrafts for that matter) and i would get one if i could.

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Originally Posted by Warthog76

I'd rather them keep their focus on 1/18 scale like they are doing. At least until they get more of the subjects that collectors/fans have been asking for over and over out, yet no other manufacturer has had the guts to do.

Even if JSI were to produce 1/32 scale, don't expect it to sell for the $15 to $25 price tag. Think more like $55 to $100.

The one thing that has hurt this hobby is the expectation of pricing that is way below what the manufacturer can produce these for. Big box retailer contracts and pricing did alot of it. These are truly model replicas and not your everyday Hasbro/Mattel toys.

well, i personally do not expect it to be less expensive.. "this is a detailed item we are talking about here"

Though thinking about it, i suppose it will be better "that" i don't get these types of things.

As i do not, have a good history looking after models "like" this so i think, i will continue to stay clear on anything like this in the future.