Tomcat Fan Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 231 pages and counting.. , must me new world record.... someone should get some life and have a cold one or two… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, Tomcat Fan said: someone should get some life and have a cold one or two… Just to point out, you are talking to a bunch of grown men (mostly) on a model building forum. I think the term "should get some life" could pretty much apply to every topic on this site. Just sayin'... none of this is THAT important. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'd rather say it is our hobby so it's kind of life we like... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tapchan said: I'd rather say it is our hobby so it's kind of life we like... Amen to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Tapchan said: I'd rather say it is our hobby so it's kind of life we like... It's a full time job... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Zactoman said: It's a full time job... Touche'. Hope you didn't take my post as trivializing your job. And BTW, you do a great job at your job. I suspect even without the red crayons... LOL Edited September 11, 2019 by niart17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 1:43 PM, terrysumner said: Okay..some cockpit stuff... SJU-17 has an angle on the backrest I think we also need a resin seat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Zactoman said: It's a full time job... Its not a job, its an adventure! (apologies to whichever service used to use that ad line) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: SJU-17 has an angle on the backrest I think we also need a resin seat Ejection seats are always hard for model companies to get right. I always get aftermarket seats. Only exception I may make is on the GWH Su-35S. So, I never really judge a kit on its ejection seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 10 hours ago, terrysumner said: Why do I have to continually come in here end tell you guys to knock off the stupid crap!? It's all a part of Living the dream! 1 hour ago, Mstor said: Its not a job, its an adventure! (apologies to whichever service used to use that ad line) No apologies necessary. I'm former Navy and I'm Livin the dream. Or am I livin the dream? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goondman Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Mstor said: Its not a job, its an adventure! (apologies to whichever service used to use that ad line) I'm pretty sure it's the Marine Corps 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AV O Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Let’s have a look at it : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235060672-148-amk-usn-vf-31-f-14d-super-tomcat-tomcatters/ Edited September 12, 2019 by AV O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIO Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: SJU-17 has an angle on the backrest I think we also need a resin seat The same issue is evident in almost all the aftermarket seats as well. Regardless, I agree. When it comes to seats and wheels, I always go aftermarket anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Mstor said: Its not a job, its an adventure! (apologies to whichever service used to use that ad line) It was the Navy. https://images.app.goo.gl/v8DTfZuBoKfkpoLG7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Zactoman said: No apologies necessary. I'm former Navy and I'm Livin the dream. Or am I livin the dream? Great, in that case, this is for you my friend... Keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Auger Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 8 hours ago, AV O said: Let’s have a look at it : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235060672-148-amk-usn-vf-31-f-14d-super-tomcat-tomcatters/ Thanks for posting this link. The posted images are very informative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dryguy Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Really excellent build thread. In some ways its such a pitty about this shape error around the hips because in terms of detail this kits looks spectacular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, goondman said: I'm pretty sure it's the Marine Corps 😉 It was the US Navy's slogan from 1976 to 1986. Experienced the adventure, now living the dream. ;-) Edited September 12, 2019 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Yup. Again, some really nice things. I kind of like the wheel, hub, brake assembly. That looks like a nice way of breaking it down for painting. And the canopy does look good so far. As for shape, it likely won't stop me from buying. But I certainly understand those that are concerned with it. but I mean afterall , I was one that was happy with the 1/32 scale Revell kit, obviously my shape criteria isn't the same as others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Awesome pics and beautiful detail! Just don"t let your eyes be drawn to the waist : ) Hey, Bill, I built that 1/32, too --- the one with the VF-1 Wolfpack decals, right? Brings back good memories : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, crackerjazz said: Awesome pics and beautiful detail! Just don"t let your eyes be drawn to the waist : ) Hey, Bill, I built that 1/32, too --- the one with the VF-1 Wolfpack decals, right? Brings back good memories : ) I can't recall which markings actually came with the kit. I used Cam Models Pukin' Dogs markings on mine. Always loved those paint schemes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, crackerjazz said: Awesome pics and beautiful detail! Just don"t let your eyes be drawn to the waist : ) Hey, Bill, I built that 1/32, too --- the one with the VF-1 Wolfpack decals, right? Brings back good memories : ) I used those VF-1 decals on a Tamiya kit. Managed to make them fit. Used the OLD Teknics (sp?) resin cockpit, which was an amazing set for when it first came out. One of the first really detailed resin cockpit sets if I remember correctly. The model is still sitting in the bedroom of the son of a friend of mine (the son grown, married and moved out years ago). Decals have all yellowed and cracked. Numerous parts fallen off. Still looks cool. Anyway, I had a hell of a time finding one of the old Revell kits with the VF-1 decals. This was before the advent of the Internet and World Wide Web (www) as we know it today. I was active some of the Usenet news modeling groups and found someone in Norway (I think) that had access to one. I remember being blown away by being able to e-mail someone in Europe and get a reply minutes later. He found the kit in a shop, bought it and shipped it to me (I of course sent payment). Sorry to have butted into your conversation. It just brought back that memory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 What a model. Exceptional. wow.!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GunsightOne Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 13 hours ago, AV O said: Let’s have a look at it : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235060672-148-amk-usn-vf-31-f-14d-super-tomcat-tomcatters/ Thanks for sharing, AV O. Despite a few flaws here and there, I have to admit that it's still a very nice model. The airbrakes, wings, exhaust nozzles and wheel wells are nicer than on the Tamiya kit. AMK also did a great job with the assembly structure and how a lot of parts interlock. Most accurate 1/48 Tomcat? Maybe not, but certainly the most detailed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 13 hours ago, AV O said: Let’s have a look at it : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235060672-148-amk-usn-vf-31-f-14d-super-tomcat-tomcatters/ Ok. There are a few niggles here and there but I am still very excited about it. Looks like everything fits together very well, especially around the rear. The exhaust nozzles look great. Isn't there someone doing 3D Printed versions? Lots and lots of options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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