kyekye 86 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure if this is right section of the forum to post this since it's not really Macross model (but hey it's cool F-14 model), so please move if it's not. From Hachette Collections Japan, Introducing 1/32 F-14 Tomcat - 'Subscribe to magazine to build' series. Basic idea is you apply for subscription of their magazine ( from issue 1 to 100) and the magazine comes with pre-painted parts of 1/32 F-14. The complete model features remote controlled Engine turbine rotation, LED light up, Canopy opening, Wing open/close, landing gear open/close, tail wing movement, speed break flaps movement, sound FX..etc Also manual movement of main wing spoiler, main wing flaps, Check out the movies link below TV CM DVD introduction If I'm correct, Some Japanese bookstore in US can do the subscription for you. I'm gonna check Kinokuniya bookstore in my neighbor tomorrow. First Issue comes out on 1/21!~ Edited January 18, 2015 by kyekye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 I did a quick math and the total came out to be around $1,700..over roughly 2 years....Maybe too much..? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen 385 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I see some issues (both general shape, and "what specifically makes an F-14D, a D") Biggest issue though---intakes are all wrong, they're mounted like an F-15's. That's going to screw up the gloves, too. Head-on, the intakes are not straight up and down---they slope outwards from top to bottom. Compare to the model's "vertical" intakes: I'm thinking they copied the Academy kit, because that's the Academy kit's biggest flaw---having "flat/straight" intakes like an F-15/MiG-25, not the F-14's sloped ones that are angled with the upper glove. Also---better scheme needed. I know the Tomcatters have some fans, but compared to Jolly Rogers/Black Knights/Sundowners? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spanner 518 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cool model idea but I have to agree David, the flaws are indeed rather disappointing.. I'd also have preferred a different paint scheme, I've always been rather fond of the Sundowners! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 I see some issues (both general shape, and "what specifically makes an F-14D, a D") Biggest issue though---intakes are all wrong, they're mounted like an F-15's. That's going to screw up the gloves, too. Head-on, the intakes are not straight up and down---they slope outwards from top to bottom. Compare to the model's "vertical" intakes: I'm thinking they copied the Academy kit, because that's the Academy kit's biggest flaw---having "flat/straight" intakes like an F-15/MiG-25, not the F-14's sloped ones that are angled with the upper glove. Also---better scheme needed. I know the Tomcatters have some fans, but compared to Jolly Rogers/Black Knights/Sundowners? Cool model idea but I have to agree David, the flaws are indeed rather disappointing.. I'd also have preferred a different paint scheme, I've always been rather fond of the Sundowners! I believe they used Tamiya 1/32 F-14D kit - not Academy kit You mean this angle? Maybe it's not correct degree? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen 385 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sorry, it's Trumpeter, not Academy. (I always get them confused--but I'm not the only one!) The "centered" head-on pic they show has the intakes look much more vertical. More importantly---Tamiya only ever made the F-14A. The only 1/32 F-14D is Trumpeter's. If they copied the Tamiya---they'd have to make a lot of "D" parts themselves. (and it'd look better, if they copied the Tamiya) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sorry, it's Trumpeter, not Academy. (I always get them confused--but I'm not the only one!) The "centered" head-on pic they show has the intakes look much more vertical. More importantly---Tamiya only ever made the F-14A. The only 1/32 F-14D is Trumpeter's. If they copied the Tamiya---they'd have to make a lot of "D" parts themselves. (and it'd look better, if they copied the Tamiya) i have the tamiya kit box sitting on my shelf and yeah, it's the 14A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
captain america 526 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sorry, it's Trumpeter, not Academy. (I always get them confused--but I'm not the only one!) The "centered" head-on pic they show has the intakes look much more vertical. More importantly---Tamiya only ever made the F-14A. The only 1/32 F-14D is Trumpeter's. If they copied the Tamiya---they'd have to make a lot of "D" parts themselves. (and it'd look better, if they copied the Tamiya) This. Overpriced, oversized Kinder Egg toy if you ask me. I dream of the day Tamiya decides to overhaul its F-14A and produce a decent D model, although the Trumpeter kit is still respectably decent with the aftermarket resin intakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) i have the tamiya kit box sitting on my shelf and yeah, it's the 14A There was 'D' conversion kit for Tamiya kit (http://www.hlj.com/product/wlfwp32001/Air) . I was confused because I was looking at the model that was converted using that option part. I just thought the Infrared remote controler idea was cool for moving parts and LEDs. BTW, Kinokuniya bookstore got back to me with info if anyone is interested. *The subscription prices(store pick up) are By Sea 6mo (25 issue) - $611.56 1yr (100 issue) - $1158.75 The payment of the subscription must be prepaid. Edited January 21, 2015 by kyekye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duymon 290 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's actually cheaper to buy a 1/32 Tomcat and commission somebody to make it for you with a lot of bells and whistles...sans the electronics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader 10 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I've got a Tamiya kit with a Wolfpack conversion set to turn it into a F-14B (well, the conversion is for a D, but I'm pulling the engines from the set to make a 'Rogers B Model) The trumpeter kit isn't *terrible* (I think the intake issue is overblown... certainly not as noticeable as the nose on academys 1/48 tomcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen 385 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The trumpeter kit isn't *terrible* (I think the intake issue is overblown... First thing I ever noticed when I saw the first dry-fit test of that kit. "OMG, it looks like a MiG-25 from head-on". IMHO, it's one of the biggest errors I've seen in many years. Unforgiveable considering how many pics exist of the F-14 on the web. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) First thing I ever noticed when I saw the first dry-fit test of that kit. "OMG, it looks like a MiG-25 from head-on". IMHO, it's one of the biggest errors I've seen in many years. Unforgiveable considering how many pics exist of the F-14 on the web. There was also the correction kit for that http://www.zactomodels.com/html/F-14/F14_intakes.htm I guess you guys know about this already since you were part of other forum discussion... Edited January 21, 2015 by kyekye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There was 'D' conversion kit for Tamiya kit (http://www.hlj.com/product/wlfwp32001/Air) . I was confused because I was looking at the model that was converted using that option part. I just thought the Infrared remote controler idea was cool for moving parts and LEDs. BTW, Kinokuniya bookstore got back to me with info if anyone is interested. *The subscription prices(store pick up) are By Sea 6mo (25 issue) - $611.56 1yr (100 issue) - $1158.75 The payment of the subscription must be prepaid. kyekye, you planning on getting this? your sdf-1 is amazing, my guess is you can do your own custom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen 385 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There was also the correction kit for that http://www.zactomodels.com/html/F-14/F14_intakes.htm I guess you guys know about this already since you were part of other forum discussion... Yeah, and you shouldn't need a massive correction kit for such a basic thing, that no other kit ever got wrong before. The biggest/newest/most expensive kit shouldn't be the least-accurate in overall cross-section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yeah, and you shouldn't need a massive correction kit for such a basic thing, that no other kit ever got wrong before. The biggest/newest/most expensive kit shouldn't be the least-accurate in overall cross-section. True that!~ kyekye, you planning on getting this? your sdf-1 is amazing, my guess is you can do your own custom. I'm not really good with electronics.. Yet I like little gimmicks like wings movement and flaps, lights..etc. However, the cost seems a lot more than the entertainment value, and the shape doesn't sound all accurate. So probably not worth it for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
electric indigo 346 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Better burn your money here: http://www.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyekye 86 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Better burn your money here: http://www.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/ Oh Cool! So.. this was not a new idea after all!~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbit 316 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Completed build blew my mind. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightmareB4macross 335 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Wow!!! That is incredible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derex3592 1,022 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 what he said! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
505thAirborne 505 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 That F-14 Tomcat is simply amazing in every way but when I saw the blast deflectors come up I lost it, I don't think I've ever seen someone do that before! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbit 316 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I lost it all day after seeing that. But it is enormous in size, and it is manufactured, not custom made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
505thAirborne 505 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) If only I were a wealthy $$$ individual, I'd contact that builder to make me 2 or 3 of those plus the flight deck! Edited October 20, 2018 by 505thAirborne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
no3Ljm 1,410 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: Is it a 1/32 scale F-14? I didn't see a scale size mentioned. If only I were a wealthy $$$ individual, I'd contact that builder to make me 2 or 3 of those plus the flight deck! Probably it is the 1/32 scale. The video shows those acrylic tubes that it has underneath from the DVD video link posted from the OP post. Not to mention the same gimiks that it has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
505thAirborne 505 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Probably it is the 1/32 scale. The video shows those acrylic tubes that it has underneath from the DVD video link posted from the OP post. Not to mention the same gimiks that it has. That's why I edited my earlier post, I was like "oh yeah it says the scale size in the thread title".... D'ho! Those moving flaps, stabilizers and Canopy, so awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peter 562 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 1/22/2015 at 7:10 PM, kyekye said: Oh Cool! So.. this was not a new idea after all!~ My mother in law got me a subscription to Nobunaga's Azuchi Castle.....I have no idea where I'm going to put that thing when I get around to building it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slide 130 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 13 hours ago, peter said: My mother in law got me a subscription to Nobunaga's Azuchi Castle.....I have no idea where I'm going to put that thing when I get around to building it. One does not "put" Nobunaga someplace... he gets himself appointed Feudal-Lord of your Man-Cave, then plots to overthrow you and become shogun of your entire house!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbit 316 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 10/20/2018 at 12:56 PM, arbit said: I lost it all day after seeing that. But it is enormous in size, and it is manufactured, not custom made. After reviewing his blog, actually it is heavily customized. Lighting is hand made, and fully repainted, in a addition to custom servo-controlled display base. I had a similar project planned in 1/72, but this has really raised the bar. Back to the drawing board... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie Hunter D 140 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I'm actually doing a build up of this beast right now at another forum. I invite anyone who is curious about it to check it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbit 316 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Valkyrie Hunter D said: I'm actually doing a build up of this beast right now at another forum. I invite anyone who is curious about it to check it out. Awesome! I will join you over there and bother the heck out of you with questions. Edited March 4, 2020 by arbit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie Hunter D 140 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 14 hours ago, arbit said: Awesome! I will join you over there and bother the heck out of you with questions. By all means. I've only been there for a few weeks, and the members seem friendly enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urashiman 31 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 10/19/2018 at 9:05 AM, arbit said: Completed build blew my mind. Â Â Hey - you go really good at panel lining and weathering. Good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbit 316 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Urashiman said: Hey - you go really good at panel lining and weathering. Good work! That's not my work. Different guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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