caiotfjr Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Great pics THX, thx...just one thing for now, are there still thousands of bullet-holes aka Trump-rivets under the cockpit Thx, J Just checking my Hase 1/48th, it has those "holes" also Oh, wait, one can't bash "hollygawa" with the same standards used with other brands... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Oh, wait, one can't bash "hollygawa" with the same standards used with other brands... THOU SHALT NOT BLASPHEME THE HIGH LORDS TAMIGAWA AND HASEMIYA.... Just look at all the flack I'm taking in the F-22 thread. Ewoks and such...height jokes. Telephone books. It's just not fair, I tell ya. To keep this on track... I'm not an F-14 fan, but that sucker looks pretty nice. If somebody came out with the VF-213 decals from last cruise with the blue on the spine, I might have to consider it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm game to install the Aires F-14D pit in this baby. Now all I need is the kit to show up in my LHS. Depending on how the burner cans are molded, I'll consider installing the Aires F-14D cans too. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm floored. From the looks of things Trumpeter has my vote for sure. Decals even look nice. The rubber air bladder bags do have a cause for concern for me, but then again, I've painted Hasegawa's rubber tires before and never had an issue with them. Nice job Trumpeter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 About the LGB (or lack of them), does this kit come with any bomb racks or will we have to wait for some resin ones? Looks great, should make a nice kit OOB. The seats are the best I have seen injection moulded.Julien That's kind weird, have you seen the SJU-17 included with the Trumpy 1/32 F/A-18E, it looks bad, really bad. Obviously they had 2 different crews working on these kits. To keep this on track... I'm not an F-14 fan, but that sucker looks pretty nice. If somebody came out with the VF-213 decals from last cruise with the blue on the spine, I might have to consider it. Im really interested in this kit, looks really nice, I cant wait to get my mits on the Tamiya kit I got in the Holiday Raffle so I can compare the 2. I would not be surprised if the first 2 decals sets released will be a VF-213 sheet including the blue spined CAG jet, and a sheet with low viz VF-2s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Great review! Thanks for sharing! Will probably try getting it once I have the courage and $$ to do so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Looks Veddy Niiice ... Thanks for sharing and nice postings of the photos ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 HI Appreciate the inside look. I'm curious to see how it builds up before I commit. For those concerned about the lack of weapons, does the Academy HORNET offer what you need? I am sure there are lots of spares about. T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm game to install the Aires F-14D pit in this baby. Now all I need is the kit to show up in my LHS.Depending on how the burner cans are molded, I'll consider installing the Aires F-14D cans too. Terry Aires makes a 1/32 F-14D pit? All I knew is of their -A and -B pits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Ready ? Take a seat. Here goes.Pretty cool box eh ? Ouch, hope this didn't hurt the inside. If you need to show of your purchase, it's piece of cake to walk 10 blocks. Going inside Excellent protection with extra padding. Big @$$ Phoenix (I actually looked up what the plural of Phoenix was, it´s simply Phoenix ;) ) Continued in part 2. Just curious....how much is this beast? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Just curious....how much is this beast? Great models has it listed for $155 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The overall look seems good, thanks for sharing. Is it possible to have some pics of the fwd fuselage? (left and right halves) regards, Luca Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Aires makes a 1/32 F-14D pit? All I knew is of their -A and -B pits. Oops, it's 1/48. My bad. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Oops, it's 1/48. My bad.Terry I think that's gonna be a loose fit in the Trumpeter cockpit, then. ;) Edited December 8, 2009 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral T. Jurisdiction Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I think that's gonna be a loose fit in the Trumpeter cockpit, then. :D Just use putty to fill-in the gaps ;) I have a Technics tub and seats that were designed for the Tamiya model; not sure if that will fit though, depending on how the forward fuselage shapes were interpreted, and the fact that the Trumpy model has all those open hatches around the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Nah, just requires a ton of shims. Reddog ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THX1138 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks for all the comments and extra questions. Let's run through them @Alpaqeuer: Front fuselage is split vertically. Left side with the gun-bay, ammo drum. All with open panels. Right side with open fuel probe. Not sure yet if this can be closed too and how the panels fit closed. @pminer I paid €122 without shipping. I could've gotten it for less if I searched some more, but this store was familiar to me and I wanted it like right now. Even though I won't start on in right away. Call it KAS. @Carlie Cheetah Bomb racks aren't mentioned in the instructions. But I did spot 4 half sides on sprue W that would make up 2 racks that look just like the modules that fit the Phoenix pallets. Those parts aren't mentioned anywhere else, so either they remain unused or Trumpy forgot to mention them. @dmtthamade No mechanism. You can move each wing seperately. I do hope the joint is solid and sturdy enough to prevent te wings from bending to far down, causing upward friction in the fuselage. The Italeri 1/48 has this problem. @Viperbite Yep, below the cockpit is like swiss cheese :lol: This doesn't seem authentic. I checked my Walk around book. Can't see any similar riveting there. But, it's not very heavy. There's a lot of holes, but not very deep. I think you can clean them up easy. Anyone with definite proof they don't belong there ? Check the pic. @Admirtal T Juris I'll see if I can do a quick test-Fit this week. About that flat area, well.....shoot me. I have the part here in my hand but I just don't see it. Will not be easy to check this. In general. For the cockpit, there will be more detail that what was shown in the pics. The instructions show some more bits beeing added, and it does seem like it will turn out great. Still no resin levels, but I don't think that's a real issue. Not having things that go BOOM! included is actually worse if you ask me. AMRAAM's. Well, there's photographic proof of Cat's test-firing them. Don't recall if they were D models. But to include them in a kit just so you can make a test-bird, is pushing it. Especially if you forget to add things that go BOOM! at the same time ;) Any more requests ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Dang-it!!! STOP posting photos!! You're going to make me want to go get one!! lol It's bad enough that I'm all gunned up to build a ton of models after taking a break - but with all the new plastic I'm discovering.....eeeeshhh!! =P This kit looks great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatfreak Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks for your pics THX1138!! Can you show us some pics from the wings and the area around the spoiler? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Any chance of seeing the wings where the wingfold mechanism would ordinarily have been? I imagine there is a pin/hole and that's it? Thanks for posting all of the pics! Edit- Perhaps its a you decide to build it fully swept or unswept deal? Edited December 8, 2009 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 @Carlie CheetahBomb racks aren't mentioned in the instructions. But I did spot 4 half sides on sprue W that would make up 2 racks that look just like the modules that fit the Phoenix pallets. Those parts aren't mentioned anywhere else, so either they remain unused or Trumpy forgot to mention them. Yup, that would be them. Thats a good sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hmmmmmmmm, Those rivets survived didn't they. Well I can deal with them I suppose. Gonna need to save up for a while though to get my hands on the Beast. I might also think about moving into a bigger house! No Seriously! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 good to see bomb racks are included. I really want this kit, but I'll hold off until they release the B model. Plus, my trumpy E hornet is on the way and the wife doesn't know yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral T. Jurisdiction Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Hmmmmmmmm, Those rivets survived didn't they. Well I can deal with them I suppose. If that's the worst "flaw" on the kit, we should consider ourselves very lucky indeed. Incidentally, I've been sifting through some of my books to see if perhaps there's any photographic evidence to support that seemingly superfluous riveting. I've got my Verlinden Lock On number 18, page 12, right-hand pic (showing the boarding ladder.) Is it possible that these rivets actually are there, but very slight and mostly covered by the primer and paint? I've only seen an F-14 (B-model, VF-101) once, 15 years ago, and I don't trust my memory... Perhaps someone with first-hand knowledge of the Tomcat could comment? Edited December 9, 2009 by Admiral T. Jurisdiction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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