gb_madcat_sl Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Since this looks like the official AMK wish list thread... Sorry, where did you get this idea? The last 20+ replies to this thread were to do with the F-14. And Martin had said repeatedly that if you have kits which you wish to see done, you can post your list on their Facebook page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Excited about the F-14's. Since this looks like the official AMK wish list thread... Only it isn't, and it's been requested to NOT become a "wishlist" thread... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin @ AMK Models Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Excited about the F-14's. Since this looks like the official AMK wish list thread... 1) 1/48 FJ-2/3 Fury 2) 1/48 P2V Neptune (family) 3) 1/48 Wright Flyer 4) 1/48 Yak-28 Brewer (family) 5) 1/48 Vautour II (family) 6) 1/48 OV-10A and D Bronco and the 1/48 F-100 is a good idea too. :cheers:/>/> and happy modeling, Bryan Hi Bryan. Send us some wishes to our FaceBook page. Its from there that we take our inspiration. This is the F-14 thread which is going to, hopefully, help us get it right first time. I like the enthusiasm but please go to FaceBook and suggest away :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 think early F14a dressed in Wolf Pack colors and we'll be lined up to buy them! gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan H. Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Would the modifications for an ASF-14 "Super Tomcat" be impossible (or excessively difficult) to do? It would be a whif but you'll definitely corner the market. It'd look nice on the shelf next to the F-20 and the F-16XL. It'd be no more bizarre than all the Luft '46 stuff. :cheers:/> and happy modeling, Bryan Edited November 23, 2015 by Bryan H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red14 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Even after being told that they are off topic, some simpletons STILL continue to post garbage :bandhead2:/>/> Anyways, what goes into deciding which decals and boxart gets chosen for the A/B/D kits? Is there market research done etc or whichever markings they can get the most information/reference material on? I realize that a big factor is the asian market, and most of you modellers will buy the kit regardless of the markings.. so it would have to be visually appealing to the NEW customer.. Edited November 23, 2015 by Red14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) A couple things I would like to see on this F-14 release would be external fuel tanks, ACMI pod and TARPS. From a marketing point of view, why not have 2 releases of the F-14A, a Hi vis and Lo vis release? Of course that would be catering to the OCD weaknesses in modelers/collectors. The Low vis might include the Ferris scheme. Edited November 23, 2015 by Craig Baldwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red14 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 don't think that would be feasible since when the boxes are printed, there's a minimum run (for example 1000).. while you can have one decal sheet with both hi-vis and lo-vis schemes on it, you would in essence have to double the run of kits since you can't say like give me 500 boxes of each.. it will be 1000 and 1000 (again, 1000 is just an arbitrary number). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Personally I feel that they should include several more prominent schemes/squadrons (i.e. VF-111, VF-1, VF-84, VF-31) and let the aftermarket folks cover the rest. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Unless the decals are same caliber as Furball/Vagabond I'll keep the boxed squadron markings boxed, though data/etc markings might see decal solutions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Another 'nice to have' that I've never seen released would be the AIM-9 launcher rails and adaptors for stations 1B and 8B. Inclusion of TARPS pod would be good, as would the LANTIRN. Properly sculpted intakes (parallel top and bottom lips!) Avoiding filling issues would be good too. Correct length arrestor hook. Correct size/shape ECM antenna ALR-45 on the stabs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Properly sculpted intakes (parallel top and bottom lips!) Avoiding filling issues would be good too. Correct length arrestor hook. Correct size/shape ECM antenna ALR-45 on the stabs. I am assuming you are referring to other kits with those comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am assuming you are referring to other kits with those comments. Yup. All the other kits got one or more wrong, so a kit with all of these 'correct' would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I second the dual AIM-9 launchers please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Given AMK's usual M.O., I'd find it hard to believe that they won't include just about every operational "thingie" that ever hung on, under, or near an F-14. They're doing the whole family, so I think it's a safe bet they'll do all the dangly bits needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I was at the Tico museum in Titusville today and drooling over their Tomcat knowing this kit is coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I think, is more easy painting and building the aim-54 if it came with separate wings, just like the real one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I think, is more easy painting and building the aim-54 if it came with separate wings, just like the real one... I love the idea of one piece missiles. No joints or seams to clean up and sand. The simpler the better! Like with the main gear, I hope you guys can simplify the main gear as well. Unlike Hobby bosses gear :( Just a thought, Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I love the idea of one piece missiles. No joints or seams to clean up and sand. The simpler the better! :thumbsup:/> Like with the main gear, I hope you guys can simplify the main gear as well. Unlike Hobby bosses gear :(/> Just a thought, Steven L :wave:/> Maybe, but with the aim-54A/C it need the red/blue/yellow stripes around the missile, and if it came without the wings is more easy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Maybe, but with the aim-54A/C it need the red/blue/yellow stripes around the missile, and if it came without the wings is more easy... True but masking off stripes is not that hard. And there's always decals :unsure: Edited November 24, 2015 by FAR148 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsman422 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'd support separate fins for the -54s. I have seen them on carts next to the jet with the plugs still in and no fins. Don't know how common that is, but a diorama of one being built up before loading would be easier. Not to mention a single-piece wrap decal and then attach the fins after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 One piece forward fuselage would be nice like your MiG-31, grills done as PE and speed brakes shut please. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 One piece forward fuselage would be nice like your MiG-31, grills done as PE and speed brakes shut please. Robert one pc fwd fuselage sure.. but heck no to the shut speed brakes! if you want shut speed brakes, go buy a monogram/revell kit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 one pc fwd fuselage sure.. but heck no to the shut speed brakes! if you want shut speed brakes, go buy a monogram/revell kit... If the speed brakes are going to be open, they better fit without any work to keep them closed. Very rarely are the speed brakes deployed on a Tomcat sitting on the ground unless it's undergoing work. I'd much rather have them closed with an easy ability to cut them open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 my bad.. didn't elaborate.. i agree with Darren.. having them shut is okay, as long as we have the option to cut them open without having to do major surgery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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