ChesshireCat Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 23 hours ago, joscasle said: Tamiya will announce a new F-14D in 1/48 in a few days, that will kill AMK's F-14D for sure. That's the rumor in Japan. Tokyo Hobby Show next weekend!! I gather you were there?????? gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jester292 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Back on track: Why has AMK been so silent? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpperDeck Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, jester292 said: Back on track: Why has AMK been so silent? What I understood is that the guy whom used to post those numerous and mouth-watering follow-ups got ill. I then thought that someone else from their team would have taken over the comm but it did not happen. So we went from almost too much comm to almost no comm at all. I am not saying this as an AMK hater (I actually enjoy their kits tremendously) but more as the way I see things. Add the pre-order debacle while still progressing on other 1/72 kits, perhaps has it become too awkward to post updates ? Again, only honest observations on my side. I really wish them success but they really need to clarify things. It sure is not a cure for cancer but here is a modelling forum and you just cannot tease modellers, kick them out of the car and let them guess what will be happening. I am anyway certain there is a market for an über-detailed 1:48 F-14D (with complete engines and dirty wings) even if T is rumoured to release a (presumably) simpler kit in a short term. Edited September 27, 2017 by UpperDeck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaz Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 17 hours ago, jester292 said: Back on track: Why has AMK been so silent? Companies (and their reps) are walking on eggshels with every response given, they shouldn't give info so casually on social media. Ironically, AMK ignoring that was the reason we're in this mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 This on Britmodeller - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983899-148-grumman-f-14ab-d-tomcat-by-avantgarde-model-kits-3d-rendersschemes-f-14d-release-in-2017/&page=22 I also saw in the inquirer that Tamiya were finally releasing the much anticipated 1/24 Farley Fruitbat. Sadly, it is the Mk VI.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) ... Edited September 27, 2017 by Brian P: Fightertown Decals wrong forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Update on the Tomcat via AMK's Facebook page. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 About time!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScientisT.bass Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Those look fantastic. After 8 years of break, this F-14 can be a nice start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Those AMK Aim-54C are better than Tamiya offer... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looks good - was it still possible to pre-order one of these anywhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Any link for those that don’t have Facebook? Thanks. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger16 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Martin, Will there be enough to go around if I didn’t pre order one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 You dont have to have facebook to see those pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Berkut said: You dont have to have facebook to see those pictures. Well. I can’t, at least not in my phone. I will try on my PC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Petrov27 said: Looks good - was it still possible to pre-order one of these anywhere? You should contact Sincere Models, I don't know if they'll honor it, but they still list the AMK F-14D for pre-order on their page: http://www.sincerehobby.com/product/amk_1_48_grumman_f-14d_tomcat_88007_sincerehobby It can't hurt to try. Also, I have pre-ordered 5, from two different retailers. So while I will want at least three of those, I may have two to dispose of after this kit is released. I simply ordered more than I would need in order to help ensure that AMK got enough pre-orders to move forward. Good to see this is moving forward, even if it wasn't exactly communicated in a resounding way. I guess all that matters is plastic in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thankya - I shall give Sincere Hobby a shot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 9/27/2017 at 4:55 AM, Alpagueur said: +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 "The F-14 development team is still hard at work.." Um..we're ..what..less than two months away from when the first plastic was "hopefully" going to hit the molds? I would hope the molds have been cut and test shots have been produced by now...but apparently they haven't. Sorry folks, looks like no AMK F-14 for Christmas..big shocker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: "The F-14 development team is still hard at work.." Um..we're ..what..less than two months away from when the first plastic was "hopefully" going to hit the molds? I would hope the molds have been cut and test shots have been produced by now...but apparently they haven't. Sorry folks, looks like no AMK F-14 for Christmas..big shocker. They've just announced a release of an another kit this month, without having test shots yet. That's a really good sign of how serious they are with their communication and their scheduling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Where's the beef ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 6 hours ago, shion said: They've just announced a release of an another kit this month, without having test shots yet. That's a really good sign of how serious they are with their communication and their scheduling. It's too early for jokes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 If that's the 1/48 Kfir you're referring to...not new, merely a retool/ reissue... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, phantomdriver said: If that's the 1/48 Kfir you're referring to...not new, merely a retool/ reissue... Yep... new decals and they modified the fuselage shape to give it the more correct "coke bottle" shape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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