Don Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Yes that "Summer 2018" makes me think that we will have this kit on our benches sooner then we thought . Soon is a good thing too. Of course the way the weather has been around my neck of the woods its doubtful we'll be getting a summer LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, galileo1 said: Were there any D models based out of Atsugi? The Black Knights were all As I believe... No The only Delta squadrons I can remember were VF-2, VF-11 (they went from A's to D's then to B's), VF-31, VF-101 and VF-213, along with VX-23 and VX-9. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 40 minutes ago, GW8345 said: No The only Delta squadrons I can remember were VF-2, VF-11 (they went from A's to D's then to B's), VF-31, VF-101 and VF-213, along with VX-23 and VX-9. VX-30 also operated D's along with B's and A's. There are rumors that VF-51 and VF-111 both received some F-14D's before being decommissioned but I've never seen proof of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 VF-111 was scheduled to receive D's, but was closed down prior to receiving any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: VX-30 also operated D's along with B's and A's. There are rumors that VF-51 and VF-111 both received some F-14D's before being decommissioned but I've never seen proof of it. I've heard those rumors as well. It was said there was even a jet painted up. Now that would be something to see! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: There are rumors that VF-51 and VF-111 both received some F-14D's before being decommissioned but I've never seen proof of it. Only on paper (well, 111 anyway...) and that was before the decision was made to pare down the Tomcat fleet by half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, GW8345 said: No The only Delta squadrons I can remember were VF-2, VF-11 (they went from A's to D's then to B's), VF-31, VF-101 and VF-213, along with VX-23 and VX-9. How is it that most people forget there was once a West Coast RAG? VF-124 got the first Deltas. Oddly, when VF-124 went away and VF-101 became the "only" F-14 RAG, plenty of -124s jets got repainted in -101 Det Miramar markings and stayed at Miramar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 17 minutes ago, John B said: How is it that most people forget there was once a West Coast RAG? VF-124 got the first Deltas. Oddly, when VF-124 went away and VF-101 became the "only" F-14 RAG, plenty of -124s jets got repainted in -101 Det Miramar markings and stayed at Miramar. Revell released the 1/48 F-14D with the VF-124 decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsman422 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I was just getting ready to buy the parts to convert one of their F-14As to a D. I LOVE the Tamiya Tomcat. It's everything I've wanted in an F-14. I've built 3 already. I have about 10 Ds I want to build. I'm stoked for this release. I guess I'll rethink this conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Jonathan_Lotton said: VX-30 also operated D's along with B's and A's. There are rumors that VF-51 and VF-111 both received some F-14D's before being decommissioned but I've never seen proof of it. Yep, forgot about VX-30, like I said, I was going by memory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, John B said: How is it that most people forget there was once a West Coast RAG? VF-124 got the first Deltas. Oddly, when VF-124 went away and VF-101 became the "only" F-14 RAG, plenty of -124s jets got repainted in -101 Det Miramar markings and stayed at Miramar. Oh I remember -124, just thought they shut down before getting any Delta's but know that you mention it, I was at NAMTRA Oceana when they shut down and took over all of the Delta training. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Don said: Yes that "Summer 2018" makes me think that we will have this kit on our benches sooner then we thought . Soon is a good thing too. Of course the way the weather has been around my neck of the woods its doubtful we'll be getting a summer LOL! That’s early summer in Japan, the rest of us should see it anyday now, especially us Canadians! 🤪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) On 4/9/2018 at 7:07 PM, Falconxlvi said: Hip hip Hooray! Wow, glad we didn’t have to wait very long for a -D! phrasing? Psyched for a Tamiya F-14D though Edited April 13, 2018 by zerosystem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 On Tamiya USA website https://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=f-14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, stalal said: On Tamiya USA website https://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=f-14 Whoa! Tamiya isn't wasting any time are they. I like it ! Edited April 13, 2018 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachjager Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, stalal said: On Tamiya USA website https://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=f-14 ' I hope the price remains the same as the F-14A... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) I happened to do a base visit to Miramar right after the first D showed up in 1989/90 at VF-124 They didn't have IRST for the jets at that point so the nose had the cement ballast. Was cool to see a breaks new jet with a brand new paint job. And yes, there are pictures... will have to find them one of these days. There was an original plan for VF-111/51 to get Deltas. It was canceled well before there were any jets and no jets were ever painted that way. That there was a temp or factory painted jet in VF-111 colors was a myth. At one point in 88/89, VF-1 was scheduled to get the D. That would've been cool! Edited April 13, 2018 by Brian P: Fightertown Decals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I can’t help but laugh every time someone say “get the D”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, zerosystem said: phrasing? Psyched for a Tamiya F-14D though Sheer, unadulterated, ridiculous emotional typing nonsense on my part. But yes, I’m psyched for the Tamiya F-14D. 👍🏻 Hopefully it made you chuckle. Edited April 13, 2018 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsman422 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I wonder if they'll just take the A boxing and toss a big new sprue or two in there like they did when "updating" the 1/32 kit. Better keep making those vinyl tail stiffeners, Darren. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 21 hours ago, Swordsman422 said: I was just getting ready to buy the parts to convert one of their F-14As to a D. I LOVE the Tamiya Tomcat. It's everything I've wanted in an F-14. I've built 3 already. I have about 10 Ds I want to build. I'm stoked for this release. I guess I'll rethink this conversion. I'd rethink getting the conversion, and I'm the guy who makes it! The Tamiya kit will be much easier. I'm curious how the Tamiya parts will differ from mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Swordsman422 said: I wonder if they'll just take the A boxing and toss a big new sprue or two in there like they did when "updating" the 1/32 kit. Better keep making those vinyl tail stiffeners, Darren. I believe that they will have updated tails. That's what George said. What they may not have that I'll have in vinyl is the RIO's boarding step brace. That would require a retool of the fuselage piece, which I doubt they did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goondman Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Darren Roberts said: I'd rethink getting the conversion, and I'm the guy who makes it! The Tamiya kit will be much easier. I'm curious how the Tamiya parts will differ from mine. Wow, nice Darren! Many, many kudos for being the honest salesman ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 The question is, do I persevere with the 3 Hasegawa kits I already own or buy into the hype and get the Tamiya kit........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Alternative 4 said: The question is, do I persevere with the 3 Hasegawa kits I already own or buy into the hype and get the Tamiya kit........ It's not hype, it's Tamiya. You're buying into the best 1/48th scale fast jet model ever tooled, EVER, not an overhyped kit that then under-delivers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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