Swordsman422 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Rudder stiffeners will probably be included in photoetch form, though I wonder if they'll only include the L-shaped ones or if the hexagonal stiffeners will be included as well. TCS pod, yes please because that'll open the kit up more broadly, though I won't cry if they don't include it. If these details are not included, I think we can count on one hand the schemes available without aftermarket. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I would love to see some Pilot Helmet decals and patches. I hate trying to paint them on the figures as mine never come out like they should. :bandhead2:/> yes Id buy that- Maverick and Goose! Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Speaking of Tomcats, would you like to see the rudder stiffeners and a TCS pod included in a kit like this? How many more squandron markings can be had from this kit if it did include these details? Those items would open up a whole slew of markings options. I'll wait for the kit to be released and see what's in it. If there's anything missing, I'll cover it in my Steel Beach line. I'm thinking that it needs the early gun vent as well. Hopefully what I've already got done will fit. Link to post Share on other sites
andrew.deboer Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Yes, the stiffeners and TCS would be great. I would consider the gun vents equally important. Speaking of Tomcats, would you like to see the rudder stiffeners and a TCS pod included in a kit like this? How many more squandron markings can be had from this kit if it did include these details? Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Imagine! Oh the horror! This guy just opened the box...! Edited June 12, 2016 by ChippyWho Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 This guy just opened the box...! Ha! Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Looking at a test shot of some the sprues right now, and it it going to be an awesome kit! This is the F-14 kit you always hoped for to come from the best model company around. I'll see if I can post some images. Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Would love to see them. Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Edited June 21, 2016 by gtypecanare Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thank's. Any photos of the fuselage? Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Any photos of details? Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Here is a peek of some surface detail. Looking at reference photos, the details are spot on. The lower fuselage is molded in a way that will require minimal to no sprue attachment point clean up, it is that well thought out. The intake and lower fuselage integration is spectacular. The test shot will be shown at the upcoming HobbyTown National Convention in Lincoln, NE and the IPMS National Convention in Columbia, SC. Please come by and visit the Tamiya booth at these events to see the awesome details up close and in person! Edited June 21, 2016 by gtypecanare Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks - looks nice. Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Input, I need input!!! Please sir, can I have some more! Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 WOW... Finally a great F-14A TOMCAT Out There... Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Even surface detailing even in small radius of curvature areas (corners and part edge). I'm not an F-14 fan at all but it's going to be hard to resist here. Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 nice surface detail... surely it will not disappear under the primer cote. Link to post Share on other sites
Stratospheremodels Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Can't wait to see this one, and also looking forward to see how the AMK F-14 will look like (how many 1/48th F-14's are coming out this year exactly ? Is it 3 or 4 ?) (Zoukei Moura as well i think ?) Stephane Website: http://www.picturetrail.com/stratospheremodels Email: stratospheremodels@yahoo.fr Edited June 21, 2016 by Stratospheremodels Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Can't wait to see this one, and also looking forward to see how the AMK F-14 will look like (how many 1/48th F-14's are coming out this year exactly ? Is it 3 or 4 ?) (Zoukei Moura as well i think ?) Stephane Website: http://www.picturetrail.com/stratospheremodels Email: stratospheremodels@yahoo.fr Stephene, are you still working on that U-2 project? Link to post Share on other sites
Stratospheremodels Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Hello Mr. Sin, no, i have never touched the U-2 as a kit subject, i don't really plan to make one either (for myself), although if someone did put the right incentive on the table and asked me to make one or a family of them, hypothetically speaking, i would probably not say no. It's an interesting airplane. Not too sure if anyone else apart from Testors ever made a model of it. Stephane. Edited June 22, 2016 by Stratospheremodels Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Sweet! Nice to see these images posted. Looks like it should be a pretty nice kit. Thanks for posting ! Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 The test shot will be shown at the upcoming HobbyTown National Convention in Lincoln, NE and the IPMS National Convention in Columbia, SC. Please come by and visit the Tamiya booth at these events to see the awesome details up close and in person! Need anyone close to Lincoln to build a test shot for the Hobbytown Convention? ;) I know, probably not as the kit will be out in only a couple months anyway and we are less than a month away from that convention. But if you did... drop me a PM. If not, no worries. Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsman422 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Right now, I'd love to have more info on what gun gas vents and chin pods are included. I wonder if Tamiya will do a late A release at all or if they will move straight to B and D. Link to post Share on other sites
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