I got a look at the Rattler this morning on a full sized screen, and wow, this is easily the most tempting of the Haslabs for me. They really did it up well. The construction looks very solid with few if any corners cut, the features are everything I'd consider required and the figs included are excellent. Even without the Baroness, the pilot and gunner are kitted out just like you'd want for an authentic air crew.
Is anything missing? I can't really think of anything. They will likely add ground crew at the end as add-ons like they did with the 788 team, since those can pretty much be repaints and a cheap little cart or two. If they super fund this, it would be cool if they added a few more ordnance options at the end to max out the backers.
Will I get it? Unlike the DF, I've got serious nostalgia for the Rattler, and I'm more satisfied with the overall design. It was always a yuge favorite for me as a kid, and mine got the heck played out of it back then. Unlike the HISS, I could hang it in my home office, though it would have to bump one of my existing aircraft. Tough call. We'll have to see where the bank account vs. bills situation is in 45 days.
The thing is, I know I could get my kids to get it for me if I asked (for next year's birthday/Christmas). Will I do it? I dunno, but the temptation is great...
