Jin_Kune_Do Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hey....i was toying with the idea today, and i wanted to share it with you and hear what you guys and girls have to say. Would you as a Buyer and/or Collecter (or simple a Macross nerd like me) want to see Yamato make a 1/48 1/14 from Macross Zero? The type Shin pilots with Edgar? Like something like this in 1/48 scale....i think it would be a nice collection. So how many of you would want to see something like this come true? Lemmie hear ur opinions and prospecs -Jin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imode Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 That's would make a beautiful toy, but as much as I'd really like one, it'd be silly to have a F-14 having its prices artificially raised because of import costs and a silly UN symbol sticker blocking it from international distribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Coota0 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Shouldn't it say UN Navy? I looked at Episode 1 and couldn't find where it said anything on the side of the F-14, but UN Navy just makes more sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Ah, the infamous 99% wrong Hasegawa kit. If anything, I'd think Dragon would do a 1/72 diecast one. (Very unlikely though). Hasegawa and Dragon appear to have some sort of agreement with their military releases. However, Dragon's F-14 isn't out yet, and they don't have a D model. (Though their B model would be WAAAAY more accurate than Hasegawa's kit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 I don't think there's much point making a 1/48 toy of an aircraft that's readily available in 1/48 kit form. Yes, I know that a toy would likely be more durable (including movable canopy, landing gear, wings,etc.), but those advantages just aren't enough, IMO. It's enough if someone comes out with custom decals/stickers. BTW, I picked up a (probably mediocre, but it was only $2) Monogram 1/48 Mig-29 at a yard sale. Planning on eventually building it and displaying with my 1/48 VF-1A; if someone comes out with custom M0 decals for it, I might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Forgot to mention--IMO, toys of existing jets would make slightly more sense in 1/60 scale, since that scale is rarely (if ever) available in kit form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Ah, the infamous 99% wrong Hasegawa kit. If anything, I'd think Dragon would do a 1/72 diecast one. (Very unlikely though). Hasegawa and Dragon appear to have some sort of agreement with their military releases. However, Dragon's F-14 isn't out yet, and they don't have a D model. (Though their B model would be WAAAAY more accurate than Hasegawa's kit) Can you PM me what's wrong with the Hasegawa kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smut Peddler Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 I'd love to have one to set next to my other 1/48's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Er, I don't know. If ever there'll be one. It should be ALOT ALOT MORE CHEAPER that the valksbecause this one don't transform. <_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 I'd buy one, but only for around $40-50. My current 1/48 F-14 cost $17 at Walmart and has a significant amount of diecast. However, the missles are static, there is no landing gear, and the detailing looks pretty bad. I could definitely use a high grade 1/48 to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNor Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Ah, the infamous 99% wrong Hasegawa kit. If anything, I'd think Dragon would do a 1/72 diecast one. (Very unlikely though). Hasegawa and Dragon appear to have some sort of agreement with their military releases. However, Dragon's F-14 isn't out yet, and they don't have a D model. (Though their B model would be WAAAAY more accurate than Hasegawa's kit) Can you PM me what's wrong with the Hasegawa kit? me too, whats wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 You might as well make a post, since I'm also curious what's wrong w/ the Hasegawa... not that I'm interested in models (non transforming particularly). Me, I'm inclined for a good 1/48 F-14 mode and use a sticker or two of the UN Spacy "kite" emblem that were extra from my low-viz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander McBride Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 The existance of 1/48 models doesn't matter, as many people can't/don't want to build a model that is as good as a 1/48 valk. A model also is almost always static, and is much more fragile than a toy. So no ailerons, opening cockpit, flaps, retractible gear, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 maybe yamato should just make one as a commemorative item with a cheap price tag B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSuchFile Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I'd buy it if it was cheap, since it's a non transformable toy they chould sell it cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Go to Wal-Mart and buy a diecast 1/48 F-14 for $17.88, With a cool display stand. They usally hide them in the toy or model areas. In a MotorWorks packageing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueeyes Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Ah, the infamous 99% wrong Hasegawa kit. If anything, I'd think Dragon would do a 1/72 diecast one. (Very unlikely though). Hasegawa and Dragon appear to have some sort of agreement with their military releases. However, Dragon's F-14 isn't out yet, and they don't have a D model. (Though their B model would be WAAAAY more accurate than Hasegawa's kit) Can you PM me what's wrong with the Hasegawa kit? me too, whats wrong with it? Well, I can't field all the answers as to what is wrong with the kit..but, here is what I know: Hasegawa just re-used one of their older molds for this F-14. As such, besides some inaccuracies that I can't point out..the model has the following problems: It is an F-14A...NOT an F-14D like Shin and Edgar pilot in M0. And, the kiss of death for this kit: raised panel lines. That is right folks..no engraved panel lines. To make it look decent you need to sand and rescribe the lines. NoThankYou! So, stay away from it unless you just want to spend the money for those M0 decals in the kit...or you have a lot more time and talent to spend on this model than I do... Any other experts want to point out the other flaws with this kit? ...I know I missed some.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 (edited) Go to Wal-Mart and buy a diecast 1/48 F-14 for $17.88, With a cool display stand. They usally hide them in the toy or model areas. In a MotorWorks packageing. I wouldn't suggest it. I own the Sundowners version of that F-14 and wish I had my $20 back. Unpainted pilots, no landing gear, non-removable missles, an apparent lack of many panel lines, non-weathered decals and some misapplied paint apps. I need a 1/48 F-14 with the quality and detail of the Bulky Lee. Edited September 1, 2003 by Etrigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 (edited) Its a mostly DIE CAST 1/48 fighter and its only $17.88, and yeah its minus a few details but its a mostly DIE CAST 1/48 fighter for ONLY $17.88. Plus it looks good on display with the 1/48 VF-1. IMO EDIT: Bonus is its a toy not a model so no painting or stickering or nothin, comes all done up for you. Edited September 1, 2003 by Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I think Yamato should spend their time and efforts in producing the cool mechas we cant find anywere like the Glaugs, armors, GBPs, Destroids, hooooo sooooo many things are comming to my mind... And they are all cooloer than a common F-14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I take it that Tomcat fans noticed that Shin and Edgars F-14 D had the A model ejection seats! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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