niart17 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Never said that would influence sales. It was just a casual observation as an artist. Or is that off limits conversations about this kit as well? Edited August 27, 2019 by niart17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIO Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 minute ago, niart17 said: Never said that would influence sales. It was just a casual observation as an artist. Or is that off limits conversations about this kit as well? Nope, you are correct. There was another corrected version. Probably got lost somewhere... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Personally I love box art. Oh and yes, box art has influenced my purchasing or not purchasing a model kit. To each their own as the saying goes. Happy modeling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I am not talking about the box art of kits in general and their ability to influence your purchase. I am talking about THIS kit, I am fairly sure that 99.9% of the folks on this forum have already decided whether they will purchase this kit, box art notwithstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) On 8/27/2019 at 1:54 AM, Brian P: Fightertown Decals said: The little circle vent on the starboard (right side) of both ‘weekly’ doors is only on the A with PW engines. It does show a lot of streaking. I’d guess AMK added (like Tamiya did) for future versions. AMK seems to have added a lot of ‘extra’ wear and tear type stuff. Some panels that they molded are added on sheet metal repairs, visible on a specific airframe. I’d fill it in with putty or if you’re doing that exact specific airframe (or just like the look) cover it with bare metal foil or very thin plastic... Brian Did you notice that they missed the vent on the port side? The vent is on the outboard of the starboard (right) nacelle and the inboard of the port (left) nacelle. the vent is the oil drain for the TF-30 engine, the F-110 didn't have an oil drain. Also, they're missing a small drain on the weekly door just outboard of the ventral fin by the leading edge of the fin, for the port side it will be on the inboard side of the ventral fin. Edited August 28, 2019 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 5 hours ago, madmanrick said: The LAST thing I care about is the box art. In fact, it could come in a plain white box for my tastes. I ordered the damn kits LONG before the box art was even a reality. Pray tell, is there even ONE person in this forum that will buy the kit or not based on the BOX ART? I did. Because it’s a Tomcat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 40 minutes ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: Is it me or do the panel lines look like an old Matchbox kit panel lines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 They do seem a bit heavy. Perhaps weathering will help but yeah...kind of crater-ish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: question for the experts. what is that stand he is using, and where do I get one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Let me answer that cause I'm an expert (but only on the minor stuff, heheh). You can order one from UMM. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=92&products_id=3101&osCsid=d77f7cdd5556bb1a9613a1c6fb8adc2f Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Not sure where he got or if he made it, but it's definitely a laser cut stand, possibly made out of wood or maybe a plexi or something. I'd guess maybe custom made. Nice though. Hopefully he'll dress up that seam in front of the wing. It's an otherwise good build going. edit: looks like Crackerjazz nailed the answer. Well I was partially right....it's laser cut. LOL Edited August 28, 2019 by niart17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, niart17 said: Hopefully he'll dress up that seam in front of the wing. It's an otherwise good build going. There's also the big open seam where the intake trunk meets the fuselage. Looks like its partially filled with glue and paint or something just aft of the main gear bay. I guess the fit of the intake trunk can vary. Edited August 28, 2019 by Mstor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mstor said: There's also the big open seam where the intake trunk meets the fuselage. Looks like its partially filled with glue and paint or something just aft of the main gear bay. I guess the fit of the intake trunk can vary. Sio has mentioned that there are some test shots still in the system and that's what the initial display builders will encounter while they fine tune the whole pipeline for mass manufacturing and delivery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, zerosystem said: Sio has mentioned that there are some test shots still in the system and that's what the initial display builders will encounter while they fine tune the whole pipeline for mass manufacturing and delivery. In other words, none of the pics we've seen so far are of the production kit pieces. As such, no one here knows what the final kit looks like. Looks like we have plenty of time to get to 300 pages... and beyond !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Working through the sprues one by one I think until they get the quality they are striving for while trying to meet other deadlines. Typical project management headaches to deal with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, zerosystem said: Sio has mentioned that there are some test shots still in the system and that's what the initial display builders will encounter while they fine tune the whole pipeline for mass manufacturing and delivery. So, they gave this bunch of highly skilled builders test shots to build as a way of displaying the quality of their product? Yea, that makes a lot of sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 So the kit is supposed to be shipping to distributors...in a few days and they're still working off test shots? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, crackerjazz said: Let me answer that cause I'm an expert (but only on the minor stuff, heheh). You can order one from UMM. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=92&products_id=3101&osCsid=d77f7cdd5556bb1a9613a1c6fb8adc2f thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 At the end of the day they are clutching at straws to cover the deficiencies we spoke about 18 months ago. Panel lines to deep and wide was always a concern. Cant wait to see the test build where they are using the multi part canopy and how they intend gluing the panels in invisibly. Unless they are a click fit?? Have 2 on preorder so looking forward to seeing it in the plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: So the kit is supposed to be shipping to distributors...in a few days and they're still working off test shots? Seems that whenever a possible issue is pointed out now, the first thing they say is, "oh, those are pre-production, test shots. Everything will be better when the REAL parts arrive". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Now Sio is offering "signed" copies of the Tomcat and weapons kits.... https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/ Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, F-16 said: Now Sio is offering "signed" copies of the Tomcat and weapons kits.... https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/ Scott CNJC-IPMS Oh good grief. They are full of themselves aren't they. Signed copies. If I wanted a signed copy of a kit from a manufacturer it would be Mr. Tamiya. THAT would be worth something in my book. Mr. Tamiya deserves some sort of lifetime achievement award for what he has done for the hobby over the years. I am sure there are other people in the model business who deserve recognition too. Signed copy of the AMK F-14 kit my a&*#. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Quote Many are asking for my signature on the Tomcat and Weapon Set boxes. should read: Quote Many are asking where are the Tomcat and Weapon Set kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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