joeltc Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This model i am really looking forward to, a super detailed Tomcat i hope, i just recieved the MiG-31BS and what a model, it blows me all away, such detail, it`awesome, but i think the engraving of the panel lines is too big, i like Kinetic`s panel lines on their new Hornet much better, but that is my opinion. Bjørn Don't worry. You're not the only one with that opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Any news?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Any news?... :rolleyes:/> Yes, I was told they will update us when they are ready to do so :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 From fb page AMK fb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Great!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Only took 38 pages to get to a first CAD. :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Only took 38 pages to get to a first CAD. :P/> You know we are slow, right? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Only took 38 pages to get to a first CAD. :P/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The more interesting news in the FB post is the handling of the canopy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You know we are slow, right? :D/> Better slow then wrong! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The more interesting news in the FB post is the handling of the canopy. I predict much gnashing of teeth about this ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Decals for VF-101 confirmed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Really looking forward to this one !! Steve " TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY !" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 How to glue this glass to the frame without any traces? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 How to glue this glass to the frame without any traces? Use glue meant for clear parts, or set the pieces in place and run Tamiya Extra thin along the seam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Extra Thin directly to clear parts? No, I don't think so. :) Edited July 18, 2016 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 So it's the same as the Tamiya Mustang. I hope the sprue attachment points and fit will be better than Tamiya's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The more interesting news in the FB post is the handling of the canopy. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think the actual plane has attachment tabs along the central frame as shown in the CAD. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) It's present, but much less pronounced than AMK have designed: Wikipedia URL is too long to post correctly. http://www.aircraftrecognition.co.uk/images/Aircraft/Fast%20Jet/F-14/f-14-tomcat.jpg https://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/f14-tomcat-920-9.jpg What occurs to me, looking at the parts... I'm pretty sure that's not the final design. There is zero draft designed into the glazings and frame, so unless they're doing something particularly fancy, it would not be mold-able as-is. Also, the glazings are tinted in different shades Which is... odd. I wonder how many clear sprues they'll be injecting? Edited July 18, 2016 by MoFo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Seems like it could be a nightmare if any warping takes place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 It's not shown on the renders, but could it be possible that the clear parts go into a continuous slot around the canopy frame without the need of any glue. I remember SOL Su-35 resin conversión used something like that to set the windscreen and I could easily remove it from the resin mold. I did not use any glue and the windscreen really looked like the real thing, no filler needed. The fit needs to be perfect though. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Seems like it could be a nightmare if any warping takes place. I was thinking the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Release set for the 4th quarter of 2016. A quote from their FB page, Avantgarde Model Kits, " We can also confirm that there will be two types of wing included. One will be fully closed and slick, the other options for opening all spoilers and flaps etc. You choose what you want to build." I'm really looking forward to seeing this kit !! Steve " TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY !" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Any talk of cost? We can pre-order Tamiya's F-14A for $87 USD right now so I am curious what this F-14D kit will run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Release set for the 4th quarter of 2016. Prepare to be disappointed. It's *really* unlikely that they will make that release date. It's more likely to be Q1 2017, or possibly even Q2 2017. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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