Homebee Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Buzzing blabla. First boxing: F-14D - ref.88007 Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/photos/a.524746031023562.1073741853.279694855528682/623216227843208/?type=3&theater Quote Product Announcement 2* 2016 will also see the release of our F-14 Tomcat series. Kit number 88007 F-14D Tomcat is the first out the door. With all the accuracy and detail you will have come to expect from us. Single piece fuselage molding, option of wings; open or closed wing mechanics (spoilers etc), single piece missiles, creative canopy design (technologically advance and never seen in a model kit yet). This will be an immersive building experience and technically advanc...ed engineering following our motto: Easy To Build. This is not the box art just a placeholder for concept design. V.P. Edited May 16, 2017 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 This is excellent news! AMK, you are going to ruin my bank account! I'm hoping there will be the option of the bomb racks and LANTIRN also. Dave (struggling to contain excitement ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ AMK Hobby Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We listened to feedback and decided on the D. Full weaponry will be included. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We listened to feedback and decided on the D. Full weaponry will be included. Absolutely splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I wonder what the creative canopy design is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I wonder what the creative canopy design is? hmmmm Tamiya did cool things with their Fi 156 Storch in 1/48....with a hybrid clear/ grey fuselage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Looks interesting , looking forward to this. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?* *copyright of my two kids whenever they're waiting for absolutely anything!?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I wonder what the creative canopy design is? How DARE you be so negative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ AMK Hobby Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have asked HQ to release some photos. The Manager in Macau is on holiday and as the photos are his there is no way anyone other than he will release them. Please be patient, I know there are things we can show you, just depends on what HQ want to release now. On a positive note the decals are being finalised tomorrow. I am sure there won’t be many surprises on what decals we have decided to do and YES we have taken into account all the suggestions here. The likelihood is that it will be 4 schemes and a mixture of interest levels. Maybe one surprise 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Nice one Martin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 How DARE you be so negative. Not in the slightest, I love the tomcat and I'm looking forward to seeing this kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have asked HQ to release some photos. The Manager in Macau is on holiday and as the photos are his there is no way anyone other than he will release them. Holidays over there are rarely over five days, and only for the Chinese new year, so the pics might be there... tomorrow??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Holidays over there are rarely over five days, and only for the Chinese new year, so the pics might be there... tomorrow??? It's the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and its a National Holiday 9/10/11 June, so it probably wont be before the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ AMK Hobby Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sio is away in Thailand as well so we need to wait for him to get back. I’m sure he’s reading this on the beach sipping a beer (Singha or Chang). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hey People. The guys deserve a holiday after getting this ready. Let them recharge for the next delight they prepare for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hoping for a couple low-vis tactical schemes (I don't care for the CAG birds personally). Or maybe a VF-31 "Sunset" scheme (I've almost bought the AM decals a few times ). I haven't ever been this excited for a new kit. I'm keeping my vendor up to date with release info so he can get one in shortly after they are available. This and Airfix's new Victor B.2 will be my big purchases this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 This is fate playing its cards in my favour. A few years ago, I cleared 20+ Tomcat kits and aftermarket decals from the stash, but I've been left with a couple of decal sheets that I just couldn't shift. The sheets include a selection of A's, B's and D's so if the kit is anywhere near the quality of the Mig-31 I can see me getting at least 1 of each. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 This is fate playing its cards in my favour. A few years ago, I cleared 20+ Tomcat kits and aftermarket decals from the stash, but I've been left with a couple of decal sheets that I just couldn't shift. The sheets include a selection of A's, B's and D's so if the kit is anywhere near the quality of the Mig-31 I can see me getting at least 1 of each. I'll likely snag an A as well...preferably late as those were the birds VF-213 was equipped with in the mid-90s while they were deployed with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Can't wait!! Can see the second half of this year and very much in to next, being bloomin' expensive with this release and tamiya's cat coming too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 A,B & D will be heading to a stash near me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Definitely be getting one of these, and an A or two (one will be built Iranian), and a Mig-31, and an L-39, and a G-91 oh dear this could get expensive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Keep them coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I like the D, but too few VF- flew it, thus too few colour options, too much seen. I think it'll sell less than a A, or even B, so of course it's released first. I'll wait for the A... But I might change my mind when the Dragon Boat festival is over, and Mr Sio coming back from Thailand, if we got some hints about decal options! Martin, 2018 for the A is a correct guess, or what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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