Falconxlvi Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 In the AMK F-14 thread there are a few references to rumors about upcoming Tamiya 1/48 releases, so I figured we could stop talking about that in the AMK thread and talk about it here. Anyways- I haven't heard what people think Big T might announce this fall. I assumed another Tomcat variant was most likely in the cards, but is that not what people are hearing that are "in the know"? Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Yes, I just read about those rumors in the AMK thread and no where else. It's a pretty big deal if it's true, especially if it is an F-14D. Even if it is in Japanese, please post links with rumors. I got a Japanese gang around me for an accurate translation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The logic people are using for a 1/48 F-14D is that Tamiya would try to beat AMK to the punch and steal their sales by releasing a F-14D. The 1/48 T-Cat's parts layout and certain panels being molded individually does hint that they had in mind to release another version..however.. They did the same thing with the F-16C kit..the entire forward fuselage is a different piece, which makes sense if they were going to do a F-16D or F-16I, etc. However, over 10 years on and there's still been nothing except for some photoshopped pictures to troll people.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 If they are going to release a new Tomcat variant, I would guess the B would come first. They would need very few new parts to do a B. It might not even be a B. It may simply be a Block 125 A with the ECM antennas and TCS pod. In regards to Tamiya trying to beat out AMK for sales, I truly don't think they care. They will sell a bunch of whatever they release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 50 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: If they are going to release a new Tomcat variant, I would guess the B would come first. They would need very few new parts to do a B. It might not even be a B. It may simply be a Block 125 A with the ECM antennas and TCS pod. In regards to Tamiya trying to beat out AMK for sales, I truly don't think they care. They will sell a bunch of whatever they release. Something like they did with the 1/32 Tomcat.. 1/48 F-14A "1994"/ F-14B in one kit ala F-16C/N "Aggressor" kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 This is Brian from www.hlj.com (Hobby Link Japan), I was talking with him about the new Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon and he read an old message of mine about the Tamiya 1/48 Tomcat, these is what he response (SSM forum) in July 17,2017 "Hey there, I was just checking through my old PMs here on SSM and found these old messages about the Tamiya F-14. So we finally got it! Beautiful kit. Rumor now is an F-14D is next. Good times! ~Brian" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 D model...no surprises or will they will blow everyone's mind and release the D model ....thing is it's an F-16D.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 F-14D Great, wich squadrons?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 So when is the hobby show in Japan? I've got a D conversion ready to release next week, but if the announcement is coming soon, I may hold off and see what's in the kit. If it truly is a D that gets released, I can do a smaller B conversion. I'm also going to do a late A release as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I hope it's an F-16D, or any 2 seat F-16 version will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Darren Roberts said: So when is the hobby show in Japan? I've got a D conversion ready to release next week, but if the announcement is coming soon, I may hold off and see what's in the kit. If it truly is a D that gets released, I can do a smaller B conversion. I'm also going to do a late A release as well. "Get ready for the 57th All Japan Model & Hobby Show! This year's event will be held September 29 to October 1 at Tokyo Big Sight." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Not rumors at all, Marcus Nicholls announced on the Tamiya Model Magazine Facebook page that there will be two new tool 1/48 aircraft released this year by Tamiya. He said that is all he can say. He did have permission to release those details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: The logic people are using for a 1/48 F-14D is that Tamiya would try to beat AMK to the punch and steal their sales by releasing a F-14D. The 1/48 T-Cat's parts layout and certain panels being molded individually does hint that they had in mind to release another version..however.. They did the same thing with the F-16C kit..the entire forward fuselage is a different piece, which makes sense if they were going to do a F-16D or F-16I, etc. However, over 10 years on and there's still been nothing except for some photoshopped pictures to troll people.. Marcus suggested it wasn't going to be a modification to an existing kit, that it would be something never released before by Tamiya. A complete new tooling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 That's far more likely given Tamiya's history of releases. A 1:48 F-14D from Tamiya is nothing more than wishful thinking, which people want to believe and pass off as "rumor". Frankly, they're better off setting a new standard on a new kit. The model world will be better served that way. *IF* it turns out to be a 1:48 F-14D or B, then they'll have cornered the 1:48 Tomcat market. If it turns out to be something else, the modeling community will rejoice in that as well. They can do no wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaz Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I'd expect a topical subject, a new tool Spitfire as a cash-in on the film Dunkirk. It's been ages since Tamiya first released theirs in 1/48. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Thanks for the response guys- I am looking forward to the announcement! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 12 hours ago, Scooby said: Marcus suggested it wasn't going to be a modification to an existing kit, that it would be something never released before by Tamiya. A complete new tooling. I know..I was just saying that people are looking towards a F-14B/D kit..based on the parts layout..but Tamiya's history suggests otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Not a rumor: 1/32 F6F-3/5 Hellcat, and upgrade to their F-14A to late block(s). Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Just a hint: last time, the info leaked circa sept 10th and the kit was announced at the same ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW in the end of Sept. It was 3 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Collin said: and upgrade to their F-14A to late block(s). If this is true, I'd be the happiest man on earth for 10 minutes at least! Please more info, more more more.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Collin said: Not a rumor: 1/32 F6F-3/5 Hellcat, and upgrade to their F-14A to late block(s). Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 A new tool 1/48 scale model of a 1/32 F6F-3 Hellcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 22 minutes ago, flanker27 said: A new tool 1/48 scale model of a 1/32 F6F-3 Hellcat 1/32 scale models of 1/48 scale models are where it's at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Just adding to the rumor mill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Wait, so you were kidding with the late Tomcat? Confused... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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