Timvkampen Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Since Top Gun 2 is coming a new F-14 from Tamiya in 1/32 would be a nice tribute (and they already gave us a 1/48 scale one so why quit when you're winning?) HTH Tim Edited August 15, 2017 by Timvkampen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'd rather see them continue on their 1/48 line... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Would rather see them reissue current mold with Top Gun decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes, or maybe AMK :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 17 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: I'd rather see them continue on their 1/48 line... Agree 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 19 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: I'd rather see them continue on their 1/48 line... couldn't agree more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andrew.deboer Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Expanding the 1/48 offerings would be my choice. With the A-model clearly designed to accommodate other versions, it would be great to see them jump on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Agree with the others above... I'd like to see Tamiya continue the 1/48 Tomcat line to the B and D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 20 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: Yes, or maybe AMK :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 6 hours ago, Don said: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Timvkampen said: Brilliant idea! We can combine the two: I like your thinking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 22 hours ago, joscasle said: Agree 100% same here..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tko24 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 2:31 PM, Timvkampen said: Since Top Gun 2 is coming a new F-14 from Tamiya in 1/32 would be a nice tribute (and they already gave us a 1/48 scale one so why quit when you're winning?) HTH Tim Since everyone complains about the errors in the 1/32 Trumpeter kit, and the old Tamiya 1/32 is a mix of raised and recessed detailing with bad fit between the forward and main fuselage, YES! Please Tamiya, produce a new tool 1/32 F-14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I wonder if it would have been possible to structure the title to be less clickbaity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BN7149 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Berkut said: I wonder if it would have been possible to structure the title to be less clickbaity. I thought the same thing. "You Won't Believe What Tamiya..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 21 hours ago, Don said: Hahahaha, was thinking the same thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They should rework the backend I think that is the part that has the raised panel lines. Other than that no JUST LOWER their DAMN skyhigh prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 hours ago, jimz66 said: They should rework the backend I think that is the part that has the raised panel lines. Other than that no JUST LOWER their DAMN skyhigh prices. Agreed. I'd gladly grab the Tamiya 1/32 Tomcat as it currently stands but not at the current prices. The "General" of the house would not be pleased...LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tko24 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, Don said: Agreed. I'd gladly grab the Tamiya 1/32 Tomcat as it currently stands but not at the current prices. The "General" of the house would not be pleased...LOL! I agree, if they reworked the "back end" of their 1/32 kit with the raised panel lines it would greatly help, and I do like the working swing wings since I build "in flight" models, but considering what a huge portion of the kit that is, they might as well retool the entire kit. JMO The Tamiya 1/32 isn't a bad kit but the detailing doesn't compare to the Trumpeter kit, not even the forward fuselage with recessed detail. I have both kits, but again that's just my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Way to use a clickbait title to draw people in. I hope your airbrush clogs up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albeback58 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) No! Because, Tamiya's prices make their large scale aircraft kits largely unaffordable. On the other hand, if it was priced at the same level as the new Revell F/A-18E kit (£69 /$90) then I might be persuaded to buy it!😉 Edited August 19, 2017 by Albeback58 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Albeback58 said: No! Because, Tamiya's prices make their large scale aircraft kits largely unaffordable. On the other hand, if it was priced at the same level as the new Revell F/A-18E kit (£69 /$90) then I might be persuaded to buy it!😉 The thing that makes Tamiya prices unaffordable "for you" is where you live. It has nothing to do with Tamiya what so ever. Continuallly for years modellers from the US and Europe whinge and whine about Trumpeter, Tamiya and Hasegawa prices. I can walk into any shop in Tokyo or Osaka and by Tamiya 48th F-16's for $35, 32nd F-16's for under $100, F-4's for $70, Hasegawa 48th kits for 15-25, Hasegawa 109's and 190's in 32nd for $35. Far from expensive. Its utterly incredible people who live about as far from the point of production continually bleet on about kit prices because "Revell" can do it so cheap. Mmm its not Revell doing it "cheap" its because you dont have to ship big boxes half way around the world then charge import taxes and GST on them. Try buying Revell in Japan or Australia and see how "cheap" Revell isnt. The new 190 $85, the new 262 $100! You want cheap go buy Trumpeter in Hong Kong just take a very big suitcase. Kit prices are relative..relative to where you live and they get made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Tamiya needs to concentrate on a 1/32 F-22 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Expand the 1/48 F-14 line to other variants...and create a 1/32 F6F-3/5 Hellcat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 On 8/21/2017 at 6:25 PM, cag_200 said: Tamiya needs to concentrate on a 1/32 F-22 ! How about another 1/48 F-22? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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