GW8345 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) On 8/13/2019 at 9:53 AM, picknpluck said: Anyone else notice that the gun panels are a mix of old and new and totally inaccurate. The mid-barrel clamp panel (panel forward of the main gun panel) is the older style while the purge door panel (small panel on the bottom aft corner of the main gun panel) is the newer type. the main gun panel (sans the purge door) is also the older type. The mid-barrel panel should have the NACA and the main Gun Panel is missing the NACA vent all together. I've never seen a Delta with a mix of gun panels like that. We did it once or twice while in VF-101 on our Alpha's while changing them over from old to new but that was only for a couple of days while we waited for the mid-barrel clamp panels to come back from rework. Basically, they mixed Alpha and Delta gun panels together on this kit. Edited August 15, 2019 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, GW8345 said: Anyone else notice that the gun panels are a mix of old and new and totally inaccurate. The mid-barrel clamp panel (panel forward of the main gun panel) is the older style while the purge door panel (small panel on the bottom aft corner of the main gun panel) is the newer type. the main gun panel (sans the purge door) is also the older type. The mid-barrel panel should have the NACA and the main Gun Panel is missing the NACA vent all together. I've never seen a Delta with a mix of gun panels like that. We did it once or twice while in VF-101 on our Alpha's while changing them over from old to new but that was only for a couple of days while we waited for the mid-barrel clamp panels to come back from rework. Basically, they mixed Alpha and Delta gun panels together on this kit. Gerry, this is a spare part. There is an additional NACA vent included in the kit that looks to be accurate. I’ll post a pic when I get home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, GW8345 said: Anyone else notice that the gun panels are a mix of old and new and totally inaccurate. The mid-barrel clamp panel (panel forward of the main gun panel) is the older style while the purge door panel (small panel on the bottom aft corner of the main gun panel) is the newer type. the main gun panel (sans the purge door) is also the older type. The mid-barrel panel should have the NACA and the main Gun Panel is missing the NACA vent all together. I've never seen a Delta with a mix of gun panels like that. We did it once or twice while in VF-101 on our Alpha's while changing them over from old to new but that was only for a couple of days while we waited for the mid-barrel clamp panels to come back from rework. Basically, they mixed Alpha and Delta gun panels together on this kit. Here's the NACA vent included in the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GunsightOne Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, picknpluck said: Here's the NACA vent included in the kit. That panel is wrong too. -The bottom forward NACA duct should be positioned more forward than the top one and have a slightly different shape than the top duct. -The front part of the aft bulge should be slightly lower -Rear NACA duct is too long (front/rear) and should be positioned slightly lower. Points 2 and 3 are nitpicky in 1/72, but the assymetrical positioning of the NACA ducts is a staple of the later Tomcats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crobinsonh Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 4:04 PM, tn_prvteye said: Has anyone got or built it up yet? I'm curious as to the accuracy. I've got the Finemolds 'Cat, but I'm wondering if the GWH version is accurate. Apparently the Finemolds front fuselage is too deep. And yes, I've got the Hasegawa, too...but the fit pains me. 🙂 Hi, I am no expert but when I put the front fuselage of the Hasegawa and Finemolds together they are exactly the same depth? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) On 8/2/2019 at 8:45 PM, tn_prvteye said: Although, one can never have enough Tomcats. 😄 Amen, brother!!!! 🤙 Edited August 15, 2019 by SERNAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, picknpluck said: Gerry, this is a spare part. There is an additional NACA vent included in the kit that looks to be accurate. I’ll post a pic when I get home. Good thing it's a spare because they way they have the vents configured, IMHO it's worthless. Edited August 15, 2019 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, GW8345 said: Good thing it's a spare because they way they have the vents configured, IMHO it's worthless. Meh, what can you do? I guess that'll be an issue when they release an F-14A kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The details are on par with Fine Molds IMHO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) I have just received it and - surprise - all decals for missiles have got golden, instead brown, stripes. Very funny. Edited August 26, 2019 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan S Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 The video above, love that at 13:32. I've always wondered how to create this effect so easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I just got to have a look at it today at Sprue Bros. It's a nice kit. If the 1/48 kit is like this, it will be an enjoyable build. I'm stoked about the markings options. I've been wanting the early VF-2 markings for years. I really, really hope they include them in the 1/48 scale kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: I just got to have a look at it today at Sprue Bros. It's a nice kit. If the 1/48 kit is like this, it will be an enjoyable build. I'm stoked about the markings options. I've been wanting the early VF-2 markings for years. I really, really hope they include them in the 1/48 scale kit. The 1/72 kit has a late-style cockpit, though. Not appropriate for the timeframe of the markings...but LAU-7 rails instead of BOL rails. And no bomb option or LANTIRN unless you get the Hasegawa weapons sets. It does have the LANTIRN controller in the RIO pit and the pylon adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joscasle Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Looking at the video, I may say I like more the Fine Molds one, IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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