guillaume320 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I agree with Giorgio... Both kits will have their strong points. In my case it won't be "or.., or...", but "and..., and..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Uhhm And what if Tamiya releases an F-14D model even before the AMK kit. New competition showing as apparently there might be a Tamiya F-14D coming. Could it be a blow for the AMK project as far as sales expectations are concerned? .. And I am a 1/72nd guy but also a Tomcat addict, especially Ds... (and I already have a 1/48th Hasegawa F-14D in my stash - I might end up with 3 different F-14Ds) Cheers Eric B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Buy one, a better one comes in, sell old, buy new. The story of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Eric B. said: Uhhm And what if Tamiya releases an F-14D model even before the AMK kit. New competition showing as apparently there might be a Tamiya F-14D coming. Could it be a blow for the AMK project as far as sales expectations are concerned? .. And I am a 1/72nd guy but also a Tomcat addict, especially Ds... (and I already have a 1/48th Hasegawa F-14D in my stash - I might end up with 3 different F-14Ds) Cheers Eric B. Price will be a consideration. The Tamiya kit retails for $115, but you can find it for $80 - $95 online. The AMK kit will retail for around $70, but unlike the Tamiya kit has a massive amount of weapons trees and positionable wings with dropped slats and flaps. You'll need aftermarket intervention for the Tamiya kit if you want fully extended wings or more exotic ordinance loadouts. I have an Eduard Danger Zone boxing of Hobby Boss's F-14A under construction, so I'll hold off on buying another F-14A for now and I preordered AMK's F-14D on IndieGoGo for $65 with free shipping. Looking forward to receiving the kit when it's ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Last progress on display at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018 Source: https://www.facebook.com/modelartinc/posts/1960250357383172 Source: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/5692152341 Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277790702333759/permalink/1618303951615754/ V.P. Edited May 10, 2018 by Homebee 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It is alive!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Look at the amount of weapons!! Sooo excited...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Looks pretty good for a distance - I think I can see some of that engineering prowess that we've come to expect from Sio in that wing mechanism. Can't wait to get my grubby mitts on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Mike said: grubby mitts From what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Tony Oliver said: From what? Today, it's black primer from my 262 build, but who knows? :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mike said: Today, it's black primer from my 262 build, but who knows? :shrug: Rather have that than the Horseguards dust from today. Gets everywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just now, Tony Oliver said: Gets everywhere... ... and now we're in "we don't wish to know" territory! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike said: ... and now we're in "we don't wish to know" territory! Walked right into that one didn’t I! 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 This looks a great kit. Between this and Tamiya's example, I may have to re-mortgage the house! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Source: https://www.facebook.com/kenji.yanai.7/media_set?set=a.220038251422985.50196.100002504354217&type=3 V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 That detail in the spoiler bays is a bit innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, Mike said: That detail in the spoiler bays is a bit innit? It's darn impressive. They seem to have managed to find a whole new level of detail even when compared to their MiG-31. If it builds as well at the MiG-31 then this will be a stonking kit. Well, I have every reason to hope it is, I somehow pre-ordered three... Edited May 15, 2018 by March 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 That's the kind of detail that makes this old Tomcat fan wishing the kit was available today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 New parts pics. Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/posts/980836678747826 V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom175 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 That looks pretty tasty! They are improving the panel lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salomon Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Lovely, can't wait to receive mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 5:34 AM, Homebee said: Source: https://www.facebook.com/kenji.yanai.7/media_set?set=a.220038251422985.50196.100002504354217&type=3 V.P. Talk Dirty (Wings) to me! Looks fantastic and well worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Amazing detail! Can't wait.... Come on Sio and Team! Give us the date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Oh when... when... when??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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