GMK Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I'm looking at using the new Fine Molds F-14D as Shin's aircraft from Macross Zero. From what I can find, the M0 F-14++ can be replicated by a F-14D. Thoughts?
505thAirborne Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I think Moderator David Hingtgen can give you the best answer. The Macross Zero F-14 is a sort of F-14A & D model combo if I recall correctly.
David Hingtgen Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Shin's plane is basically an F-14B with the chin-pod of an F-14D. But that means the FineMolds kit won't work, as it is purely a D, with no A/B parts AFAIK. This mainly means the cockpit will be wrong. You really need a Hasegawa kit to make Shin's, as their F-14D kits are F-14B kits with an extra sprue or two of parts. If you want, you could simply acquire the chinpod only from a D, and add it to a B. That would be like Shin's. Most every other D-specific part, is not on Shin's. Shin's plane is 99% a B, 1% a D. However, that one part is the most obvious/famous part that makes a D, a D. In fact, I have long-suspected they simply copied the Hasegawa kit itself, as there's a few minor assembly/part-choice errors in their kits, which are replicated on the M0 CGI...
Noyhauser Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I think you're misremembering your previous assessment DH: its actually the Fujimi F-14D, not hasegawa. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=7550 Honestly? I wouldn't build the Fine Molds kit as a macross model, but that's me. The internals were said to be upgraded by overtechnology, which could mean anything for what the radar looks like or parts.
GMK Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks for the details, guys. Shame they didn't use the 'latest' F-14 model as the CGI model.
David Hingtgen Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 ::reads over:: 11 years ago? Dang. But it's probably been at least half that long since I looked at a Fujimi kit closely. The Hase kit is much more "etched into my brain". On that note---I've got a spare Fujimi F-14D kit or two deep in the stash pile downstairs, will gladly sell to be made into Shin's!
Noyhauser Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks for the details, guys. Shame they didn't use the 'latest' F-14 model as the CGI model. I actually like it the way it is. Somewhere along the way in the 1980s Macross history diverges from ours... and the designs have subtle changes due to a different history. I like that... it gives more character to history, which you can easily represent using a very good quality fujimi kit that is otherwise inaccurate. I think the best part of the fujimi kit is that you can make a very cool catapult diorama with the VF-0 and F-14... because it is one of the only kits in 72nd that you can build in launch configuration.
David Hingtgen Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Yup, the "ready for launch" option is part of why I bought my first Fujimi F-14. (their A-version is very nice/accurate, it's only the B/D which really has issues)
Noyhauser Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Its one of my favourite scenes to depict... I might take you up on your offer DH, if you're willing.
Spitfire_BR Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 wish someone produce just the decal sheet so we can make it as we want...
GMK Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 wish someone produce just the decal sheet so we can make it as we want... Seconded.
Heavy Melder Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 wish someone produce just the decal sheet so we can make it as we want... I'd prefer it in 1/48. Along with the Mig 29.
Falconkpd Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Hey guys, just figured I'd show off my F-14A kit I built in UN Spacy markings. I know it's not the same type as Shin's, but I figured this could be a pre-Zero Tomcat without the B/D upgrades. Pardon my terrible camera!I even took the liberty of writing up a little back story for the squadron:"VF-51"Screaming Eagles" was an F-14 squadron from the United States that served under UN Spacy command. As part of CVW-10, VF-51 served aboard the UNSS Ticonderoga (named for the USS Ticonderoga, a missile cruiser sunk off the coast of Okinawa), an overtechnology enhanced Nimitz class carrier similar to the UNSS Illustria. VF-51 saw action in the Indian Ocean against AUN Navy and Air Force bombers and fighters, racking up an impressive kill list that included TU-95 Bears, MiG-29 Fulcrums, and MiM-31 Karyobin. In late 2007, the squadron transitioned to the new F/A-20 Dragon II, and served until the Zentradi bombardment, where only a few members of the squadron survived in Australia's Grand Cannon when the carrier was docked for shore leave."
David Hingtgen Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Props for doing VF-51, their post-Phantom existence is often glossed over/forgotten.
Falconkpd Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Props for doing VF-51, their post-Phantom existence is often glossed over/forgotten. Thanks. I was really impressed by their CAG-plane color scheme and just HAD to Macrossify it.
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