Vaildog Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Pre-ordered my from lucky model and then broke down and ordered another when the became available in the states first (it would be nice to know where new kits will be released first btw). Everything looks amazing except the canopy masks. I don't like that they are not pre-cut. Guess I'll wait on eduard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Here are some pictures of the Block 125 upgrade on the model. I got the to point you see in the pictures in about an hour's worth of work. This is one of the best fitting models I've ever put together. That it's a Tomcat is even better. Sorry for the picture quality. My daughter has been using my camera and messed with all my settings. Since these were quick pics, I didn't feel like going back and resetting everything. Edited October 10, 2016 by Darren Roberts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm glad your enjoying the model Darren. Look forward to your postings and products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 This Tamiya Tomcat really is interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 6 hours ago, gtypecanare said: I'm glad your enjoying the model Darren. Look forward to your postings and products. I'm not just enjoying it. I'm ecstatic about it. It's an engineering marvel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2017 IPMS 1/48th Tamiya Grumman F-14A Tomcat category splits Best West Coast F-14 Best East Coast F-14 Best Hi-viz F-14 Best Lo-viz F-14 Best Iranian 1970-1980's F-14 Best Iranian F-14AM Best Block 85 F-14 Best Block 95 F-14 Best Block 125 F-14 Top Cat Award Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Man How I wish I could make the 2017 Nationals. I am moving along on my 1st of what I hope will be many F-14's. I am about 2/3 through the build. I will say just like the 1/32 corsair the most labor intensive area is the pit. I slaved about a day on it. I have just about finished all the sub-assemblies and should get it all ready for paint by tonight or tomorrow afternoon..here are a few in progress shots. I am off to the hobby room......the show on the 15th is coming fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 57 minutes ago, viper730 said: Man How I wish I could make the 2017 Nationals. I am moving along on my 1st of what I hope will be many F-14's. I am about 2/3 through the build. I will say just like the 1/32 corsair the most labor intensive area is the pit. I slaved about a day on it. I have just about finished all the sub-assemblies and should get it all ready for paint by tonight or tomorrow afternoon..here are a few in progress shots. I am off to the hobby room......the show on the 15th is coming fast. Wow, I hope you make your show. Please enjoy this model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, gtypecanare said: 2017 IPMS 1/48th Tamiya Grumman F-14A Tomcat category splits Best West Coast F-14 Best East Coast F-14 Best Hi-viz F-14 Best Lo-viz F-14 Best Iranian 1970-1980's F-14 Best Iranian F-14AM Best Block 85 F-14 Best Block 95 F-14 Best Block 125 F-14 Top Cat Award Top Kitten Award (Junior modeller under 12) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 On 10/9/2016 at 5:16 AM, Brian 1 said: OK, I've got this sheet, which options can I do out of the box? http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev3/2701-2800/rev2764-Fightertown-ftd48014/00.shtm Okay, I did some checking. While I didn't find firm proof of a Block 85 jet with the two hole gun vent in VF-1 colors, I found some Block 80-85 airframes (with the normal production beaver tail) in Dave Brown's "Tomcat Alley" book in the same style of VF-1 high vis markings. They are: 159461 #115 159465 #114 159467 #102 BTW, 461 and 467 are on the VF-1 decal sheet you have. These jets have the seven hole gun gas vent, so technically they wouldn't be totally OOB if you modified the Tamiya kit. But you could also ignore that bit and/or fill the original two hole grill on the part and fake the rest with paint and/or decals. Another possibility is 159841, #101 as seen on the USS Ranger in 1980. It wore all over gull gray and had orange tails and ventral fins, but no nose stripe. As for other possible examples (VF-1 aircraft numbers unknown and not seen any pictures of them but apparently VF-1 had them at one time or another), they include 159835, 159852 and 159865. I'm sure there likely are others out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) Darren, does block 125 cats (as 161621 miss molly) have the L vertical plates on the base of the tails? any pics? thx. Edited October 13, 2016 by Alpagueur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 55 minutes ago, Alpagueur said: Darren, does block 125 cats (as 161621 miss molly) have the L vertical plates on the base of the tails? any pics? thx. By that time, it should have had the L shaped plates. It's one of those things that unless you're looking for it, you really can't tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 On 8/13/2016 at 1:01 PM, habu2 said: Couldn't resist any longer - pulled the pre-order trigger :) 4+ months later I am still waiting. I know I picked their surface shipping option to save on shipping costs, but 130 days seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else who pre-ordered from Lucky Models back in August received their kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 36 minutes ago, habu2 said: 4+ months later I am still waiting. I know I picked their surface shipping option to save on shipping costs, but 130 days seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else who pre-ordered from Lucky Models back in August received their kit? I ordered my kit back on 7/30, and when I hadn't received it by the end of Oct, I emailed them asking for a status and letting them know I ordered it on 7/30. The next day I received an email with a shipping notice that it was going out that day, and I received the kit the following week. I suggest emailing them with the order confirmation number and asking about it's status. Good luck, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 5 hours ago, habu2 said: 4+ months later I am still waiting. I know I picked their surface shipping option to save on shipping costs, but 130 days seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else who pre-ordered from Lucky Models back in August received their kit? I haven't, I double checked the shipping confirmation the other day and the ETA was January... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 5 hours ago, habu2 said: 4+ months later I am still waiting. I know I picked their surface shipping option to save on shipping costs, but 130 days seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else who pre-ordered from Lucky Models back in August received their kit? I pre-ordered mine on 8/31, and they shipped out on 10/25 (remember, Asia got these kits well after the US did). I just checked the tracking and it is at the last stop before being delivered, so I expect mine to be delivered tomorrow most likely. You can check on your status as well. Go to "My Account" at the top right of the Lucky Model homepage, then click on "My Order". Then Copy (don't click, it is a dead link, at least for me) the tracking number. Enter (paste) it in Google and select "Track with USPS". It should tell you where it is. Works for me at least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Mi 14 hours ago, Fighting Eighty-Four said: I pre-ordered mine on 8/31, and they shipped out on 10/25 (remember, Asia got these kits well after the US did). I just checked the tracking and it is at the last stop before being delivered, so I expect mine to be delivered tomorrow most likely. You can check on your status as well. Go to "My Account" at the top right of the Lucky Model homepage, then click on "My Order". Then Copy (don't click, it is a dead link, at least for me) the tracking number. Enter (paste) it in Google and select "Track with USPS". It should tell you where it is. Works for me at least. Mine still show they are in transit so Glad I also bought a few stateside....Otherwise I'd be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Box off of the slow boat from China that set sail on 10/25 arrived at my door yesterday. Ho Ho Ho indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 What would I need if I wanna build a mid 80s bird 'a la Top Gun' from the Tamiya kit? Apart from TCS and decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 4 hours ago, torchf4 said: What would I need if I wanna build a mid 80s bird 'a la Top Gun' from the Tamiya kit? Apart from TCS and decals? TCS, rudder braces, standard wheels, Fightertown Decals Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 16 hours ago, Brian P: Fightertown Decals said: TCS, rudder braces, standard wheels, Fightertown Decals Brian quite right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) On 12/20/2016 at 11:44 AM, wadeocu said: Box off of the slow boat from China that set sail on 10/25 arrived at my door yesterday. Ho Ho Ho indeed! How do I know Santa exists? Because I'm pretty sure he was sitting on my kits...must be an F-15 guy Looks like the parts inside are okay though thankfully. Edited December 23, 2016 by zerosystem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Mine weren't that bad, but they definitely were subject to some rough handling at some point on the trip to my house from HK. The boxes show lots of wear. The parts in mine were fine as well. One thing I am curious about, I bought a kit from here in the US from Scale Hobbyist and the kit was shrink sealed, but the two I got from Lucky were not. I wonder why that is. Maybe customs opened the kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 13 minutes ago, Fighting Eighty-Four said: Mine weren't that bad, but they definitely were subject to some rough handling at some point on the trip to my house from HK. The boxes show lots of wear. The parts in mine were fine as well. One thing I am curious about, I bought a kit from here in the US from Scale Hobbyist and the kit was shrink sealed, but the two I got from Lucky were not. I wonder why that is. Maybe customs opened the kits? I've always heard that shrink-wrapping is something done by distributors and not the kit companies themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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