Jennings Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Not knowing what the kit breakdown is, I wonder if there will be options for different gun gas vents, beaver tails, and dialectric panels in case one might want to model a very early or late 70's F-14A. The kit doesn't exist yet, but the plan is for a family of F-14s, so the answer to your question is undoubtedly "yes". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I was finally able to do those markings when Hasegawa released a limited edition Tomcat with them. Fightertown just released a set that has both VF-1 and -2 on the Ranger, which had never been done before. Where I can find the Fightertown set Darren? Edited July 10, 2015 by joscasle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The kit doesn't exist yet, but the plan is for a family of F-14s, so the answer to your question is undoubtedly "yes". well when the early F14a appears, I'll be good for two kits. Otherwise, little interest. gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 They are available at Sprue Bros. F-14 sheet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) The new Detail & Scale digital book, Colors & Markings of U. S. Navy F-14 Tomcats, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons, has a lot of inspiring photographs within the 464 pages. Definitely worth the $9.95 download. Regards, Edited September 29, 2015 by sharkmouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 The new Detail & Scale digital book, Colors & Markings of U. S. Navy F-14 Tomcats, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons, has a lot of inspiring photogrpahs within the 464 oages. Definitely worth the $9.95 download. Regards, That's a great book. I've got the hard copy and you are right, there are tons of wonderful paint schemes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) With all the aftermarket decal makers out there, I have no worries about any markings. My worries are how the kit will come together. I hope AMK does not follow what Hobbyboss did with all the open panels.Would rather see them molded closed and if you wanted them open, to cut them open. Closing open panels is a pain. Not bashing the Hobbyboss kit completly, I do like how they molded the front windscreen/front part of the canopy. >>Look here<<. You can get a more realistic look easier without the worry of filling and sanding a clear part so close to edge of part. I hope the AMK team are kit builders and study other kits. Recognizing and understanding what works and what sucks. Looking at part layout and part break up. How does it applies to the overall fit of the kit. Applying what works and continue to push themselve to make a better kit. Just my 2 cents Steven L Edited July 11, 2015 by FAR148 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) They are available at Sprue Bros. F-14 sheet Not anymore. Just bought the last sheet they had. Didn't even know FTD came out with this one. Thanks for the link :D Rob Edited July 11, 2015 by galileo1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Not anymore. Just bought the last sheet they had. Didn't even know FTD came out with this one. Thanks for the link :D/> Rob I'm glad I could help out, even indirectly. It's a great sheet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Officially announced ok AMK's FB page. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 :woot.gif:/> The best F-14 1/48 Out there... :pray:/> Yes I agree, and it's not a reality yet! LOL AMK has built quite a positive reputation for itself! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm never going to build anything else, just AMK F-14s for the rest of my life! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well, it looks promising. I'm slightly worried about the "three variants: A, B and D" bit. I'd feel a lot better with: "Four variants: early A, late A, B and D". Is there any indication that AMK knows about the different gun gas vents, vertical stabs with small early or late bigger stiffeners and the different beavertails that could be found an F-14A? Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 They definitely seem to do their research. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 yeeeehaw, looking forward to the late As and B variants.. got too many Tomcat kits already, but i could always use a few more! :woot.gif:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJ Blazkowicz Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 yeeeehaw, looking forward to the late As and B variants.. got too many Tomcat kits already, but i could always use a few more! :woot.gif:/>/> And that's why I keep my stash low. Ca$h is the king, gents :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Which Gulf of Sidra incident are you wanting? There were two, and both have decals for them. SB decals has markings for Fast Eagle 107 from VF-41 as well as an old Detail and Scale set. Fightertown has markings for Gypsy 202 and 207 from VF-32 on a sheet. For VF-41, the standard two-grilled Tomcat, which most kits are of, would suffice. For the VF-32 jets, you'll need to get the original louvered gun vent. An aftermarket piece is available from Steel Beach for the Hasegawa kit. I need to see if it will fit the Hobbyboss kit as well. The VF-103 Achille Lauro markings are available on the Afterburner VF-103 sheet. thank you for the information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Officially announced ok AMK's FB page. Mark Oh dear..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I wonder if the wording of that means two complete sets of wings, one with everything hanging and one with everything tucked away for the six-packers among us? One can but dream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Oh dear..... Why do you say that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I wonder if the wording of that means two complete sets of wings, one with everything hanging and one with everything tucked away for the six-packers among us? One can but dream! That was my idea. I guess we think alike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I hope the wings have open spoilers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
172flogger Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Look at details of their MiG-31 kit: http://ipmsnymburk.com/forum/viewtema.php?ID_tema=38975 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper88 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 What is the expected release date? Wonder what version will be released first...A? Also afraid to ask the expected retail price? How much is the MIG 31? Some kits are getting crazy priced like here in Canada where I live the GWH F-15C retails for $155.00, can get a 1/32 F-15 for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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