MarkoZG Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 These panel lines are killing me. Wonder how Mania, Fujimi, Hasegawa, Esci and others managed to have normal looking panel lines even from late 70s, while a modern company with all available technological advances can't do it. I was looking forward to this one, but after first glance at these photos this looks to be another wallet saver for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 These parts are probably pre-production before the mould gets it's final tweaks and polishing, at least I hope they are! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Are you guys using the same mold maker as the High Planes Mirages? 'cos the panel lines look the same ( deep ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 panel lines looks like old Italeri or Matchbox. And High Planes... Or almost 50 years old Central Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/photos/pb.279694855528682.-2207520000.1479071645./701202450044585/?type=3&theater V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/photos/?tab=album&album_id=702342753263888 Quote Same good fit by AMK! Let's go for better panel lines and surface finishes....... V.P. Edited November 14, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm guessing it's the bad lighting that's making the panel lines look deep, they have a shadow on them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 AMK say on their Facebook page that this is just a test fit of a pre-production moulding, the panel lines should be just as good as those on their Delphin kit. Most companies go through several stages of test shot, they check out each one then send any corrections to the mould maker. Round 2 did an article on the process when they were doing the 1/48th Eagle Transporter. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I hope so and will follow on accordingly. I have the Italeri kfir but would love to update my collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 More pics: https://www.facebook.com/pg/avantgardemodelkits/photos/?tab=album&album_id=702342753263888 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/posts/722937394537757 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollie Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Take all the time you need to get this one right AMK. I can wait a few more days :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Any news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I have one preordered from HLJ with a "March" release date if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 And I have on pre-order with HobbyEasy, stated release date is March 9. Here we go then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fregat Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Mine have pre-ordered at Sept 2016 from Sincere Hobby with Oct 2016 release date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) On 13-11-2016 at 8:20 AM, Jackman said: Are you guys using the same mold maker as the High Planes Mirages? 'cos the panel lines look the same ( deep ). ... and WIDE! Mind you, the panel lines on the HP/ PJ Mirages have been made a lot finer in their new release. Edited March 8, 2017 by ivand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, fregat said: Mine have pre-ordered at Sept 2016 from Sincere Hobby with Oct 2016 release date Yep, same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Graeme H said: Yep, same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I had contacted the company on facebook in December and while the person was not clear , I got the impression that the mold is being retooled for finer panel lines because as evident in the above photos , the panel lines are unacceptably wide . He didn't provide me any tentative date either when one can expect the kit and I suspect it will be another couple of months before we see it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Good afternoon According to Hobbyeasy the release date is now 2017-04-05 http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/jfua2irbngoacmauumj9.html Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) On 09/03/2017 at 1:10 PM, TEMPESTMK5 said: According to Hobbyeasy the release date is now 2017-04-05 http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/jfua2irbngoacmauumj9.html Previous ETAs (I may have missed some): 2016-12-14, 2017-01-14, 2017-03-09, 2017-04-28, 2017-05-28, 2017-06-02, 2017-08-02 Edited June 2, 2017 by Laurent Keeping track of the dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Laurent said: Previous ETAs (I may have missed some): 2016-12-14, 2017-01-14, 2017-03-09 Given all the those previous ETAS dates I think that I won't regret not to have preordered this kit ... Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) Decals. Source: https://www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/photos/a.524746031023562.1073741853.279694855528682/768979766600186/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited March 19, 2017 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Source: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/5031559430 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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