Recon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Does anyone know when these two kits are coming out and the cost? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 There's a new f-16 kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plane bum Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey recon the new 1/32 scale f-16 from afv $250.00, haven't heard anything about an f-18. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Academy is releasing their F/A-18C as a F-18A+. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper88 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Academy is releasing a F/A-18A and a F-16F both scheduled for sometime in 2012. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recon Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 They are both on Academy's website. I did not see an actual release date other than 2012 and we know how accurate some release dates are. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've heard third quarter of 2012 for the Hornet, but unconfirmed. Neither Hannants or SprueBrothers know any dates, as Academy haven't told them anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatfreak Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 There's a new f-16 kit? Not a new one. Its the old kit. F-16C "Block 40 Limited Edition". There is no word on the website about the F-16F. I know one is coming sometime, but no news about a release date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 http://www.academy.co.kr/eng/6q/frmBoardView.asp?pMenuId=BOARD00012&pCode=4918 NEW PRODUCT-3rd Quarter, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Im i the only one who noticed the 1/48 F-4B NEW TOOL 3rd quater 2012 ???!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Im i the only one who noticed the 1/48 F-4B NEW TOOL 3rd quater 2012 ???!!!!! Nope. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=230560 Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMH Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Not a new one. Its the old kit. F-16C "Block 40 Limited Edition". There is no word on the website about the F-16F. I know one is coming sometime, but no news about a release date. I think Academy is taking a page from the Hasegawa playbook--reissuing old plastic with new decals and calling it a "limited edition" with a steep price hike. I'd be very surprised if they re-do the tails for the F-18A. Probably they'll just tell you what you have to shave off the C tails. Notice the Sniper pod on the painting of the F-16C Block 40, and then the same LANTIRN (or whatever) pod you get in the current C kit in the pictures. Doubt they'll actually give you a Sniper pod, but I'd love to be wrong there. The F-16F will probably be the I kit plus new decals. Just wonder how much more $ intensive these "new" kits will be over the originals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=230560 Mark Oh then i shall take my coat and be on my way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think Academy is taking a page from the Hasegawa playbook--reissuing old plastic with new decals and calling it a "limited edition" with a steep price hike. I'd be very surprised if they re-do the tails for the F-18A. Probably they'll just tell you what you have to shave off the C tails. Notice the Sniper pod on the painting of the F-16C Block 40, and then the same LANTIRN (or whatever) pod you get in the current C kit in the pictures. Doubt they'll actually give you a Sniper pod, but I'd love to be wrong there. The F-16F will probably be the I kit plus new decals. Just wonder how much more $ intensive these "new" kits will be over the originals. Anything I have bought from them that listed as re-released contained new and updated parts. Example, the F-15E series updated to the F-15K and F-15I are superb with their updates. Likewise with the F-15C MSIP kit. Also, the SU-30MK. Now, that is not to say ALL releases have been, just the ones I bought. So, there is hope. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper88 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I am suprised with all the F-16CJ/CG kit bashing re not being accurate intake, base of tail fin, etc, who really cares about new F-16 releases in 1/32 scale from Academy as we all know these issue have not been corrected. People slammed the F-16I also. On the other hand we build models, not museum peices, so it is kind of funny how people get so caught up on these inaccuracies, get a resin cockpit, build it, does it look like an F-16...yes, done. I have seen some real nice jobs on these kits. Not every kit can be accurate and high end like Tamiya, and look how long Tamiya drags their feet, there 1/32 Viper was released when..2004, so it has been 8 years and no 2 seater or other versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big fatty Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Im i the only one who noticed the 1/48 F-4B NEW TOOL 3rd quater 2012 ???!!!!! Oh, if only it was in 1/32....... <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoNaf Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Still hoping for a F-16AM in 1/32........................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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