Curt B Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Hey All, I'm probably WAYYYY late to the party, but I just saw, while surfing the internet, the first reference I've seen to a brand new, forthcoming Great Wall Hobby 1/48 F-14B. I'm not that knowledgeable about F-14s in general, and certainly not at all about the significance of the F-14B, as compared to the A and D variants, but I know that there seem to be quite a few folks who have REALLY been hoping for an up to date molding of an F-14B. Is this something that's been discussed and I've just missed? Edited October 29, 2022 by Curt B Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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andrew.deboer Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 1:38 AM, Curt B said: Hey All, I'm probably WAYYYY late to the party, but I just saw, while surfing the internet, the first reference I've seen to a brand new, forthcoming Great Wall Hobby 1/48 F-14B. I m not the knowledgeable about F-14s in general, and certainly not at all about the significance of the F-14B, as compared to the A and D variants, but I know that there seem to be quite a few folks who have REALLY been hoping for an up to date molding of an F-14B. Is this something that's been discussed and I've just missed? I think that some of the enthusiasm for a B model may be because Tamiya hasn’t done one yet, and it’s the next logical step. The B was a particularly interesting variant of the F 14, just because it fixed the biggest issue that the aircraft had carried forth from its development stage. It was quite a game changer — and quite a surprise for some Air Force pilots, to hear Dave Parsons tell it — when the cat got the “big motors“! I am eager to see what GWH comes up with, but at the same time, it will be very hard for them to compete with Tamiya. Even though Tamiya doesn’t even have a B boxing, it is not difficult to convert their A or D, which I have done. Being a huge tomcat fan, I will probably get a copy of the GWH kit, but my enthusiasm for it will be tempered by the fact that none of its parts will be interchangeable with my various Tamiya kits. The ability to mix and match parts among the Tamiya kits has come in very handy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bsin Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 11:18 PM, Manuel J. Armas S. said: I don't see anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 11:18 AM, Manuel J. Armas S. said: Me either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 it was just a link to this image Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed DeVivo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Any update to this??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 We can hope they include the correct cockpit (with Sparrowhawk HUD and all of the other B bits). It will take quite a bit to beat Tamiya, even with the need for part-swapping and aftermarket parts to get a B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 So now we have a bigger image. Was this image tied to any kind of news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Today we have the AMK and Tamiya's Tomcat, so I'm really not waiting for this release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, salomon said: Today we have the AMK and Tamiya's Tomcat, so I'm really not waiting for this release. Agree, gonna be tough to beat Tamiya. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 It is possible that GWH kit will be much better detailed. I hope cockpit, wheel bays and weapons should be much more detailed than Tamiya's ones. So yes, I think that kit could be very interesting competition for Tamiya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bsin Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 35 minutes ago, Solo said: It is possible that GWH kit will be much better detailed. I hope cockpit, wheel bays and weapons should be much more detailed than Tamiya's ones. So yes, I think that kit could be very interesting competition for Tamiya. WORD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Solo said: It is possible that GWH kit will be much better detailed. I hope cockpit, wheel bays and weapons should be much more detailed than Tamiya's ones. So yes, I think that kit could be very interesting competition for Tamiya. Yeah, such a kit certainly has a spot in the market since AMK turned out to be a bust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I hope it has parts to make an A+/B not just the 2000s version as the decals suggest. Fingers crossed its a great kit. I sit here hoping tamiya gives us the F14 boxing equivalent of there f16C/N with all the parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/24/2023 at 7:00 AM, salomon said: Today we have the AMK and Tamiya's Tomcat, so I'm really not waiting for this release. Except that neither AMK nor Tamiya make a Bravo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I second that, every factory has their point of view of the real aircraft, and it still be a representation of the real thing, AMK has some mistake, and the Tamiya was a please for the build. How we are talking about aircraft details and both kits are greats, this is my points but I have no doubt the next coming GWH should be a nice kit too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I am wondering if GWH corrected the biggest mistake from their 1:72 Cats - too narrow RIO's panel. The CAD shots they used for promotion had the same error. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 17 hours ago, Sebastijan said: I am wondering if GWH corrected the biggest mistake from their 1:72 Cats - too narrow RIO's panel. The CAD shots they used for promotion had the same error. That, and the RIO coaming has a strange tall shape. The bigger issue for me is their slats come out at the wrong angle and length. They have them over extended and equal distance from the wing. Not an easy fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 3 hours ago, Brian P: Fightertown Decals said: That, and the RIO coaming has a strange tall shape. The bigger issue for me is their slats come out at the wrong angle and length. They have them over extended and equal distance from the wing. Not an easy fix. Looks like it is indeed a bit too tall at the RIOs side and the upper cover angle is too shallow, not dropping enough towards the pilot's seat. Wasn't aware of the slats problem - will have to check that out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf_el_Real Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Some sprue pics https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163036926789466&set=pcb.1953828908285938 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 https://tieba.baidu.com/p/8307012755?pn=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Such a sweet and sexy Cat. Wants! When? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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