Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 2017年11月30日 at 2:13 AM, JeffreyK said: I'm sorry, but I don't get this thing about "deliver" and "hit for their reputation". Model making has patience at it's heart, it's the essence of the whole hobby. You can't rush when you want to build a good model and you shouldn't rush when creating a model kit either. As long as AMK still exists and they haven't given up on creating this kit all is well as far as I'm concerned. And even if something did go awfully wrong - they have released a few very nice kits already, most of which are in people's stashes and still require building so it's really not the end of the world. It would be a shame for them as a company and individuals, but no modeller will die because AMK haven't released their Tomcat. Jeffrey Yes! Jeffrey, How is your design in progress? Sio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm in for two of the AMK Tomcats..I jumped on board in May. I'm really looking forward to the Tomcat, and it's nice to see the molds and much more transparent communication concerning where it stands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 29 minutes ago, ytsejam87 said: B.Sin, I WORD, your WORD! It is good to hear from AMK concerning all of this. I am patiently waiting for the release, whenever that may be! Thank you! And Grasshopper too! haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just now, Jonathan_Lotton said: I'm in for two of the AMK Tomcats..I jumped on board in May. I'm really looking forward to the Tomcat, and it's nice to see the molds and much more transparent communication concerning where it stands. Ah....... Jonathan, You are the Jonathan in our facebook just now! I know you now. Sio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 31 minutes ago, mingwin said: at last! great to see that some tooling have been cut! Haha, We had been cutting, but just not fast enough! Sio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, anj4de said: PROGRESS!!! :-) https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/?hc_ref=ARQ8pQIdbrG_0tgoVeoDnY4DJzuR6nzbARQ7CJcCWkz1yhXTc4AzsHJ0n1ZCTaehoH0 Thank you! You are fast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hi Sio, I pre ordered two AMK Tomcats even though I have two Tamiya kits, three Hobby Boss kits and two or three Hasegawa kits. As you can see, I have plenty of time (I really wish I could have more) to build a Tomcat while the new AMK Tomcat comes out. Good luck. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, solher1 said: Hi Sio, I pre ordered two AMK Tomcats even though I have two Tamiya kits, three Hobby Boss kits and two or three Hasegawa kits. As you can see, I have plenty of time (I really wish I could have more) to build a Tomcat while the new AMK Tomcat comes out. Good luck. Juan Hi, Juan, Thank you very much for your support! We will make it as good as we can. Sio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 For those of us who are not on Facebook, could someone post all the the Tomcat mold pics from there Facebook page please. Scott CNJC-IPMS 1 hour ago, anj4de said: PROGRESS!!! :-) https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/?hc_ref=ARQ8pQIdbrG_0tgoVeoDnY4DJzuR6nzbARQ7CJcCWkz1yhXTc4AzsHJ0n1ZCTaehoH0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 After this post, it should be 200K views of this thread? I will be here around these days, even I am busy with Tomcat progress. Let me know, if you need some information from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, solher1 said: Hi Sio, I pre ordered two AMK Tomcats even though I have two Tamiya kits, three Hobby Boss kits and two or three Hasegawa kits. As you can see, I have plenty of time (I really wish I could have more) to build a Tomcat while the new AMK Tomcat comes out. Good luck. Juan You can never have enough Tomcats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Sio said: Yes! Jeffrey, How is your design in progress? Sio you know by now that cutting a mold as complex as the Tomcat, and getting it right is a serious task. EDM processes make it easier, but will flat drive toy insane! Then there's the micro finish issue. Once you get there; you get to start all over again to get the final micro. (what are you looking at? A four or five?). This is not an over night process, and one should be thinking about .015" a minute (or maybe even .008" per minute). After that, you touch it up by hand. been there and done that gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, F-16 said: For those of us who are not on Facebook, could someone post all the the Tomcat mold pics from there Facebook page please. Scott CNJC-IPMS https://imgur.com/TQEAYQOhttps://imgur.com/sDh2VQShttps://imgur.com/eYIP85z https://imgur.com/uC2N0uM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) No joke, one of my biggest goals in life is to build the following 1/48 Tomcats: 2 Hasegawa, 1 HB, 1 Tamiya, 1 AMK. All the decals are ready. So far, I am 0 in 5. Unfortunately, I cripple under the thought of a 1/48 Tomcat. It is my favorite aircraft of all times and I fear I will not do justice to it... Edited November 30, 2017 by Janissary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 3 hours ago, ytsejam87 said: B.Sin, I WORD, your WORD! It is good to hear from AMK concerning all of this. I am patiently waiting for the release, whenever that may be! Word. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sio, Will the wings be interchangeable? Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Sio, thank you for this update! As I have said all along, all I ever wanted (and I am ONLY speaking for myself) was for AMK to keep us in the loop and let us know where this kit stood. As far as the gift goes, I for one don't require a gift, however I will gladly accept it. All I really want is the pro-offered Tomcat in all its' AMK glory! Keep up the good work and if you have a moment to spend every now and then, futures updates would be great gifts as well! ;-) Rick P.S. I posted a thread in the Helo forum concerning the Annetra 48th Mi-8/Mi-17, I am wondering if it is still on the schedule to be molded after the Tomcat is done? Edited November 30, 2017 by madmanrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Wow! I am stoked for the AMK WEAPONS SET too. For those that didnt click on the Facebook link, here’s what you’re missing: “AMK Gulf War US missile set #1 As many of you had been asking and we had been preparing this, we are here to announce our first missile set, ALL slide molded with details and super thin fins! The contents are: AIM-54 Phoenix X 4 pcs AIM-7 Sparrow X 4 pcs AIM-9 Sidewinder X 4 pcs GBU-12 Paveway bomb X 8 pcs GBU-38 JDAM bomb X 4 pcs LANTIRN target pod X 2 pcs LAU-68 rocket pod X 4 pcs Mk. 82 bomb X 8 pcs GBU-16 Paveway bomb X 4 pcs TARPS X 2 pcs GBU-31 Bomb X 4 pcs AN/ALQ-167 Bullwinkle X 2 pcs SAIP Pod X 2 pcs In total, 13 kinds and 52 pcs of weapons in box. And they can be used for: Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Grumman F-14 Tomcat McDonnell Douglass F/A-18 Hornet McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Rockwell OV-10 Bronco P.S. This will be a gift to those who preordered Tomcat.” Edited December 1, 2017 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 7 hours ago, B.Sin said: Sio, Will the wings be interchangeable? Brad Yes! 2 sets of wings. One close and one with open spoiler, flap, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sio Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 7 hours ago, madmanrick said: Sio, thank you for this update! As I have said all along, all I ever wanted (and I am ONLY speaking for myself) was for AMK to keep us in the loop and let us know where this kit stood. As far as the gift goes, I for one don't require a gift, however I will gladly accept it. All I really want is the pro-offered Tomcat in all its' AMK glory! Keep up the good work and if you have a moment to spend every now and then, futures updates would be great gifts as well! ;-) Rick P.S. I posted a thread in the Helo forum concerning the Annetra 48th Mi-8/Mi-17, I am wondering if it is still on the schedule to be molded after the Tomcat is done? Thank you for your support! Rick Yes. Mi-17 mould making will be soon after Tomcat moulds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Sio said: Thank you for your support! Rick Yes. Mi-17 mould making will be soon after Tomcat moulds. That is awesome news! I crave an affordable quarter-scale Mi-8 more than probably any other aircraft. I will surely be in for 4 or 5 of those puppies! Thanks again for the early Christmas "presents". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 16 hours ago, Janissary said: No joke, one of my biggest goals in life is to build the following 1/48 Tomcats: 2 Hasegawa, 1 HB, 1 Tamiya, 1 AMK. All the decals are ready. So far, I am 0 in 5. Unfortunately, I cripple under the thought of a 1/48 Tomcat. It is my favorite aircraft of all times and I fear I will not do justice to it... I want to have a couple. Like you still did not build one in 1/48 either. You should do your builds together and compare them for us ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Deleted Edited December 1, 2017 by Gene K Wrong thread ... sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Sio said: Thank you for your support! Rick Yes. Mi-17 mould making will be soon after Tomcat moulds. Please follow it up with 1/48 Mi-24/35 Mk.3 Super Hind........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Don´t forget the TER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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