Muzz Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, pacificmustang said: Well, just been contacted by HobbyEasy stating they are expecting them soon. They are honouring the pre order price of AUD80 and including the Ordnance set Bruce Waiting on an email from HobbyEasy myself, good to know their starting to get in contact with customers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, pacificmustang said: Well, just been contacted by HobbyEasy stating they are expecting them soon. They are honouring the pre order price of AUD80 and including the Ordnance set Bruce That's about £45. Don't know what the price is likely to be in rip off UK yet but, if it is at a similar level, that's about 40% less than the prices I've seen for the Tamiya kit Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I received the email this morning. It's been so long since I placed the original order that my credit card has expired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Albeback52 said: That's about £45. Don't know what the price is likely to be in rip off UK yet but, if it is at a similar level, that's about 40% less than the prices I've seen for the Tamiya kit Allan Yep. That why despite the wait, this kit is the winner for me. While I don't doubt the Tamiya kit is nice, this one looks to provide better value for me. Reasonable detail out of the box, the ability to build "dirty" should I decide too (probably will), for significantly less out of pocket. I suspect I'll be hearing from my vendor before too long now. Getting excited. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Wonder when Hannants will be getting their stock? Dont suppose they will include the weapons set... not been mentioned as 'official' pre order before. Like others mine was ordered 2 or more years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Ditto...I also ordered my two from Hannants 2 years ago. Could you let the forum know if you hear anything from them please and I'll do the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 No probs will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 19 hours ago, helios16v said: Yep. That why despite the wait, this kit is the winner for me. While I don't doubt the Tamiya kit is nice, this one looks to provide better value for me. Reasonable detail out of the box, the ability to build "dirty" should I decide too (probably will), for significantly less out of pocket. I suspect I'll be hearing from my vendor before too long now. Getting excited. That's the reasons why I prefer this one to the Tamiya kit. The latter may be twice the price but, is it really twice as nice? There is of course no answer to that because, it is personal choice. My partner is ordering a pair of these kits for my Christmas. If it is going to be as cheap as that. I might be able to stretch it to three! 😂😂 Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hobby Easy had said today for the kit arriving with them, now slipped to the 23rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Do you like the clean exhaust look (from Fishbone)? Or this dirty exhaust look from Loo Chee Keong? ' Either way both looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Both look good, but the way the disc before the turbine has been represented is not great, as totally hides the turbine blades. In the real F110 this part is smaller in diameter than the nozzle inner walls, so leaving the turbine blades more visible. It is of course a small detail, that is also not easy to do in plastic (PE would be more suited here) and there will sure be aftermarket parts soon, but ehi, I'm a Tomcat fanatic after all 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 7:38 PM, t15dja said: Ditto...I also ordered my two from Hannants 2 years ago. Could you let the forum know if you hear anything from them please and I'll do the same. Just checking on my Hannants UK backorder status for two of these kits, I see that Hannants are now quoting a price of £49.49 each for them......a bargain if you ask me. However, sadly I assume that won't include the ordnance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 22 hours ago, t15dja said: However, sadly I assume that won't include the ordnance. As far as I understand all kits will include ordnance. That ‘preorder deal’ would include an extra separate box of ordnance.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 1 hour ago, guillaume320 said: As far as I understand all kits will include ordnance. That ‘preorder deal’ would include an extra separate box of ordnance.... That would be good news.....hope you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) On 9/18/2019 at 7:38 PM, t15dja said: Could you let the forum know if you hear anything from them please and I'll do the same. I emailed Hannants UK about likely delivery times and got the following response from them: "According to an email from AMK I received this morning, they are still awaiting instructions and boxes. Hopefully, they will ship within the next 2 weeks or so. As regards actual receipt of the consignment, I normally allow about 4 weeks for the container to arrive so we are looking at end of October/early November" ......Maybe in time for collection at Telford?? Edited September 22, 2019 by t15dja 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, t15dja said: That would be good news.....hope you're right! The kit includes the same weapons sprues that are being sold separately as a weapons set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 hours ago, t15dja said: That would be good news.....hope you're right! Yes the kit box in itself will have 4x AIM54C 4x AIM7M 4x AIM9M 4x GBU12 4x GBU16 4x GBU31 JDAM 4x GBU 38 JDAM 1x TARPS 1x Lantirn The additional weapons box is standalone and can be used on other kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 hours ago, Stephen said: The kit includes the same weapons sprues that are being sold separately as a weapons set. Weapons set has some additional weapons like the LAU and Mk82s, but by and large they are the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Whats included in the kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Oh no no no, can’t... resist... a Tomcat... with... Aim54s... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 5:07 AM, pacificmustang said: Well, just been contacted by HobbyEasy stating they are expecting them soon. They are honouring the pre order price of AUD80 and including the Ordnance set Bruce Likewise. I messaged them regarding the pre-order and they verified the weapons kit inclusion. Shipping price had been finalised too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 The instruction manual is done, the last piece that is holding back the release. It looks complex, ha ha https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.3159799780728318&type=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualModel98 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Found another manual, the PDF copy of the NATOPS Flight Manual Navy Model F-14D published in 1997. Almost 1000 pages long with detailed instructions for the pilots on how to fly the F-14D. Was interesting for the first 15 minutes of flipping the pages, then yawn,... However if anyone is keen to have a copy, you can google for it under "NATOPS Flight Manual F-14D" and download the PDF. Its more interesting seeing the diagrams at the end of the document listing the parts instead of what buttons to press to change the HUD, what buttons to press to shoot, AOA allowed under which ceiling, how to eject, etc. Now I know what to call them instead of that thing under the nose. Some diagrams from the manual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Complete instructions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.3159799780728318&type=3 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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