D.D. Ivanov Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) This is definitely the A model. The nozzles match, as the B and D models had more contemporary-style nozzles. Also, this model has the slots for the glove vanes of the A's. EDIT: Also, you can see the canard inside the plane. Edited June 9, 2009 by D.D. Ivanov Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 We're not talking A vs B vs D. We're talking 70's A vs 80's A vs 90's A. Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 If anyone here has ever been to an Airshow, museum or even been in the NAVY, Then you know that almost all Tomcats have swapped out pieces, parts, equipment, etc. F-14A's with Super Tomcat F110 engines, and yet the original sensor pod under the Nose, Cockpit and ejection seat upgrades and so on. Quite frankly for a 1/18 scale TOY, not a resin kit or model kit, This F-14 looks amazing so far!! I'd prefer to know it was getting a VF-2 Bounty Hunters paint scheme, but otherwise I am impressed. Quote
CAIN MKII Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 What a beauty!!! I hope it will be released one day. Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Well, the problem with what they're saying is that the plane shown is NOT a VF-84 Jolly Roger, or at least none that I've ever seen. While they may have gotten a few upgrades before switching to VF-103, I thought those modded countermeasure sidewinder rails were a relatively new thing? And I can't help thinking they doubled up on the sensor pods.. I remember reading that the ones that were placed inside the upper intake lips were partially to replace the external ones in front of the main gear, and they only had room since they removed the glove vanes. This plane looks very much like it has both sets. Quote
Knight26 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Highway to the DANGER ZOOONE!!! *bitch slaps EXO*, sorry bud but I had to, I am obligated to beat anyone who makes Top Gun references. Quote
areaseven Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 *bitch slaps EXO*, sorry bud but I had to, I am obligated to beat anyone who makes Top Gun references. "The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room." Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) "You can be my wing man anytime!" "Bull$hit, you can be mine!" Edited June 10, 2009 by 505thAirborne Quote
Evil Porkchop Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "Now this is what I call a target rich environment." "Because I was inverted." "Bull$h!t" Quote
areaseven Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "I feel the need... " "The need...for speed!" Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Ok, let it be said WE have all seen TOP GUN one time way too many!! "Great, hes probably saying holy $hit its Maverick & Goose!!" "yeah I'm sure hes saying that......" Quote
D.D. Ivanov Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full." "This gives me a hard-on..." Quote
Coota0 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "Goose, she's lost it" "No she hasn't" "She's lost it" "I hate it when she does that" Quote
VT 1010 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "You don't have time to think up there; If you think, you're dead." "Talk to me, Goose..." Quote
Veritas Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) "I don't like you, because you're dangerous." "That's right! Ice... man. I am dangerous." Edited June 10, 2009 by Veritas Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 This should now be called the official TOP GUN favorite quotes thread!! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 ...and one Admiral's daughter! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Is this a kit model or a completed toy?Completed toyHighway to the DANGER ZOOONE!!!Mighty Wings>Danger Zone Quote
VT 1010 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Wait--That's it! They need to add electronics to it that allow you to hear Top Gun quotes every time you press a button. They could even license the soundtrack and included with a built in mp3 player. I'd buy it. "Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash. " "This gives me a hard-on..." "Don't tease me." I wonder how out of place this would look on the U.S.S. Flagg. If only I had a 1/18 scale aircraft carrier. "Any of you boys seen an aircraft-carrier around here?" Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 I wonder how out of place this would look on the U.S.S. Flagg. If only I had a 1/18 scale aircraft carrier.It might not even fit 2 of them on there. Quote
Warmaker Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Completed toyMighty Wings>Danger Zone WORD "That's right Iceman!... I AM dangerous!" (Val Kilmer's awkward chomp) Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 "That's right Iceman!... I AM dangerous!" (Val Kilmer's awkward chomp) Did you see "Iceman: The Later Years" on SNL? The funny thing was, Val Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman! Quote
CoryHolmes Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Is this monster a build-yourself model kit or a completed toy? Quote
myk Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 This is a completed toy, just like all of those other monster 1/18 scale planes from BBI, 21st Century, Admiral Toys, etc. I have a few examples sitting around opened and in the box and they take up alot of room. Hell, I haven't even opened up my 1/18 F-18 because that thing is over 3 feet long. I'm actually gonna' try and sell it because it's so damn big and I'm just not into it... Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 What markings are on that F-18? I had thought about getting one of those a while back, but held out hoping for an F-14. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Hey, that's weird. ToyArk finally let me sign in with my TFW2005 info. Tried HISStank just in case, but still no-go for the Joes. And I am *astounded* that they seem to have created working gear. Seconding Shin---how'd they do the rears? There's no way to "cheat", they have to rotate, and there's some very small doors/clearances for the main strut. (not to mention the locking link that goes into the nacelle itself) Heck, even the nosegear is fairly complex, with the forward doors being acute and the rear ones obtuse--they got that right when even Century Wings didn't. If they pick one of the GOOD Black Knights schemes, I'll have to get one. (they'll probably do the ones Century Wings already did though) Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I'm liking this F-14 more & more!!!!!!! Landing looks great!! Quote
myk Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) What markings are on that F-18? I had thought about getting one of those a while back, but held out hoping for an F-14. It's this one, although keep in mind that the bird in the photos has had some custom work done to it-the BBI version isn't as detailed. Looking at those photos is making it hard for me to put this up for sale... http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal5..._Doctor/00.shtm Edited June 14, 2009 by myk Quote
Zx31 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Seconding Shin---how'd they do the rears? There's no way to "cheat", they have to rotate, and there's some very small doors/clearances for the main strut. (not to mention the locking link that goes into the nacelle itself) For those like me who don't have intimate knowledge on these things, I assume you are referring to this: http://www.anft.net/f-14/f14-detail-gearmain.mpeg Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Yes and no. That vid clearly shows how the wheels themselves have to rotate 90 degrees to lay flat in the well. It does not show the locking strut that holds the main strut to the nacelle when the gear's down. See here: Quote
Zx31 Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Wow, I can see how working landing gear might pose a design problem for a replica. Quote
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