ORANGF15Guy Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, GeneK said: He's a super-knowledgeable Armor guy ... but his aircraft kit reviews are somewhat "simple"! Gene K But he has a great pre-order price, so put my money down and placed the order from Andy’s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) I wonder why Tamiya didn't make a single upper and lower fuselage, rather than cut them right behind the cockpit area, that would have made the entire kit much prettier? Edited October 18, 2022 by flybywire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, flybywire said: I wonder why Tamiya didn't make a single upper and lower fuselage, rather than cut them right behind the cockpit area, that would have made the entire kit much prettier? Likely because there would be compromises in detail on the sides of the nose if it were made as part of the upper and lower fuselages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 And because there is a likelyhood of F-35B and C in the future 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Niels said: And because there is a likelyhood of F-35B and C in the future 😉 I wont keep any hopes for new versions. Its Tamiya. You cant predict 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 😝 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigtau Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, stalal said: I wont keep any hopes for new versions. Its Tamiya. You cant predict 🙂 You can already see on some of the sprues they are setting up for optional drop in molds. Those parts on the extended side sprues include the main and nose gear bays. The nose gear bay is totally different on the F-35C. There's also an empty side gate on the ordnance sprue. Edited October 19, 2022 by sigtau Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, stalal said: Its Tamiya. You cant predict 🙂 I predict that Tamiya will make money with this release. Where do I collect my prize? 🤪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I would of thought given how many “extra” releases Tamiya hasn't gone ahead with people would of learnt that lesson. The list of aircraft Tamiya “could” of done with minor changes is far far longer than the kits they have released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, dehowie said: I would of thought given how many “extra” releases Tamiya hasn't gone ahead with people would of learnt that lesson. The list of aircraft Tamiya “could” of done with minor changes is far far longer than the kits they have released. This is so true 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) . Edited October 19, 2022 by Joe Hegedus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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habu2 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 52 minutes ago, a4s4eva said: This is so true 😄 and so, so disappointing ☹️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 We did alright with the Tomcat, getting three separate releases there, so the hope for other F-35's isn't entirely unreasonable. I'm not tossing my Meng aside, and I likely won't build two A's so count me among those hoping for other Tamiya variants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) EDIT: Answered my own questions Edited October 20, 2022 by RedHeadKevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Well as Tamiya is releasing the Italeri F-35B in Japan in November in a Tamiya Italeri box there certainly wont be a B coming from them. The C requires an entire new fuselage etc for only one operator so i wouldnt be putting my house on that appearing anytime soon but it is Tamiya so never rule anything out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 9:43 PM, dehowie said: I would of thought given how many “extra” releases Tamiya hasn't gone ahead with people would of learnt that lesson. The list of aircraft Tamiya “could” of done with minor changes is far far longer than the kits they have released. This is so true. I dont have all Tamiya kits, just a few. I can tell looking at their sprues, Tamiya had future versions in plans but those versions never materialized. Like a jilted lover ( 🙂 ) , the first painful instance of kit that could have been that comes to mind is their superb F-16. The kit even has two sets of seat belts is their F-16 photo etch set. But they never released a 2 seater. Similarly, Challenger kit has NATO version parts but never a new Challenger kit. F-35 also seems to be molded in a way to accommodate a new version, may be B or C. But its Tamiya. You never know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 This is very impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhLrvM1Pb8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bsin Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, flanker27 said: This is very impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhLrvM1Pb8 NICE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
konbini Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Almost November, just a month or so to go. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Looking at that video, you might say this will be a "painters kit". You'd have to be particularly ham fisted to stuff up during the build to ruin this one! I'll be getting one myself to test my abilities!😁😉 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Just amazing: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 8 hours ago, flanker27 said: This is very impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhLrvM1Pb8 Just amazing! The modular engineering and the fit. I dont think presenter applied any glue. It just shows how good the fit is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 9 hours ago, flanker27 said: This is very impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhLrvM1Pb8 Truly impressive. One of my most anticipated releases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Wow, watching that video is a "shut up and take my money moment". Glad I have it on preorder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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