DaveJL Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Like many, i'd much rather wait for a well rounded and accurate kit. It's not like any of us don't have a stash of kits to keep us busy! Take your time AMK and sign me up for several. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Options of wings Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/posts/950602605104567 V.P. Edited March 19, 2018 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegringo Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) They look pretty good...! Real shots of plastic too, rather than 3D renders that can be misleading, something I always am wary about (Eduard are offenders here) Cheers Les Edited March 20, 2018 by lesthegringo Spelling as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salomon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 How long can we wait for the release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcop Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 17 hours ago, salomon said: How long can we wait for the release? I've been waiting for 10 months now, so 1 or 5 more , where is the problem...plenty of other stuff to do while waiting patiently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salomon Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 So true but each time I see the AMK's teasing picture with so awesome detail, I can't wait to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 New sprue shots. This time the upper fuselage. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Question is, let's suppose that this long-awaited kit were released tomorrow. How much more will I have to wait 'til AMK release "they're" F-14A version of this kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/posts/953180468180114 V.P. Edited March 24, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salomon Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 What to say? it's just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.T Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 This looks very very promising indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenH Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Far from impressed with those panel lines on the wings, fuselage and the heavy riveting. In the comparison photo to the Mig-31 they look almost identical ie to heavy. No real improvement from the 31 and the wing panel lines are simply far to heavy and where is the chorus of people who belittled the HobbyBoss kit for its rivet work? At least the HB rivets where petite and fine these photos are doing the AMK kit no favors at all. Under paint it will tone it down but those spoiler and slat panel lines which are ridiculous compared to Hobbyboss or Tamiyas beautiful petite panel work. I was expecting FAR better. Ill still pick up a couple to go with my fleet of Mig-31'sand support AMK but the Tamiya kit is so much finer AMK shouldnt even bother with an A they are wasting their money. Its very funny the chorus/howls of criticism Hobbyboss/trumpeter faced when the released similar photos of far finer panel lines and rivets has showered AMK with praise for clearly inferior work. Very disappointed with AMK's efforts here I was expecting close to Tamiya quality surface detail. Pity they are not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I would be satisfied if the rivers and panel lines were equal to those on mig. For me those were simply perfect. Funny to write such a big post just to say that you don't like the rivet work and the panel lines. At least I hope it made you feel better lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, DarrenH said: Very disappointed with AMK's efforts here I was expecting close to Tamiya quality surface detail. Are your expectations realistic ? The finesse of the surface detailing depends on the capability of the CNC and EDM machines. I doubt that AMK can afford using the same machines as Tamiya. Edited March 27, 2018 by Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewvft Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I just got an email from Indiegogo for a feedback survey. The email was titled 'Have you received your perk?', with an estimated delivery date of 15 Dec. I ordered the twin package 1 and I sure haven't received anything, and been patiently waiting for things to materialize. Did anyone else get a similar email? Or is it some sort of joke/hoax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 27/03/2018 at 04:43, DarrenH said: Far from impressed with those panel lines on the wings, fuselage and the heavy riveting. Did you rescale the image on your monitor to match a 1/48 Tomcat, on my standard PC monitor it looks even bigger than 1/24 scale. Using Ctrl - to shrink it down it looks acceptable. Still may not be as good as Tamiya but hey that's why they are Tamiya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 The AMK's MiG-31 upper fuselage with the future Tomcat similar test sprue. Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/photos/p.953653758132785/953653758132785/?type=3&theater Quote Sio just sent me this comparison between F-14 and MiG-31. Both AMK of course. Better to see them together to decide. Cheers Martin. V.P. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The F14 looks like an improvement to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salomon Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I agree and the details look fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canalguna Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Nice! And remember you can't please everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSteve Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) I dunno. If someone were to take a photo of the top of the Tamiya Tomcat and compare to the photo of the AMK above, I don't think there'd be that big a difference. If any. Edited April 6, 2018 by iSteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/posts/961119977386163 Quote All weapons included in our Tomcat box. Air intake V.P. Edited April 8, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Beautiful! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) On 3/27/2018 at 4:43 AM, DarrenH said: Far from impressed with those panel lines on the wings, fuselage and the heavy riveting. In the comparison photo to the Mig-31 they look almost identical ie to heavy. No real improvement from the 31 and the wing panel lines are simply far to heavy and where is the chorus of people who belittled the HobbyBoss kit for its rivet work? At least the HB rivets where petite and fine these photos are doing the AMK kit no favors at all. Under paint it will tone it down but those spoiler and slat panel lines which are ridiculous compared to Hobbyboss or Tamiyas beautiful petite panel work. I was expecting FAR better. Ill still pick up a couple to go with my fleet of Mig-31'sand support AMK but the Tamiya kit is so much finer AMK shouldnt even bother with an A they are wasting their money. Its very funny the chorus/howls of criticism Hobbyboss/trumpeter faced when the released similar photos of far finer panel lines and rivets has showered AMK with praise for clearly inferior work. Very disappointed with AMK's efforts here I was expecting close to Tamiya quality surface detail. Pity they are not even close. So basically, you don't like it, but going to buy some anyway, so AMK still sell kits to people whether they like them or not. I'm in the wrong business. PS, looks great.... nice to finally see plastic! Edited April 9, 2018 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 To be honest I would not expect this kit to have the same level of mould quality of Tamiya's but this doesn't worry me at all. Not because I don't trust AMK but simply because Tamiya is Tamiya and I know what high level they have. Now Tamiya's 1/48 Cat is a great kit that ticks a lot of boxes with many modellers, in my case however I'd like some more "modularity" to be able to build the many different variations seen during Tomcat's production without resorting to aftermarket and the AMK kit promises to make this possible. The addition of features not present in the Tamiya kit is another good reason for me to wait for AMK's kit. Til now I like what I'm seeing and I'm glad to see this project moving ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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