dmthamade Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I've been waiting for VF-1 Tomcat decals in 1/32 Gull Grey/White in 1/32 for a long time!!! DXM has done these as well as lo viz schemes. http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/dxm81-3305.htm One more Cat to do!! Don BloorwestSiR, Luca and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Really nice markings. One of the best schemes for an A-model Tomcat from the shiny days, alongside VF-41 and VF-84. Tony dmthamade, Luca and BloorwestSiR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) my favourite A-model scheme. Every time it reminds me the stunning Koike Shigeo's boxart....love it!!! Edited December 8, 2018 by Luca Uncarina, dmthamade, BloorwestSiR and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 The early hi-viz VF-1 markings are my absolute favorite for the Tomcat. It’s great to see this option available. Cheers, Tom BloorwestSiR, dmthamade and Luca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 When the Revell 1/32 Tomcat first came out and VF-1 were the markings included, all I wanted was VF-84's Jolly Rogers. This was certainly due to the movie The Final Countdown. Over the years, the Wolf Pack markings have grown on me so this is a welcome release to build one. Carl Luca, dmthamade, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffer Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 My want is VF-102 in overall gull grey with the red diamond and black AB tail code. Microscale did this in 1/72 and 1/48, but nothing in 1/32. dmthamade and Luca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 55 minutes ago, BloorwestSiR said: When the Revell 1/32 Tomcat first came out and VF-1 were the markings included, all I wanted was VF-84's Jolly Rogers. This was certainly due to the movie The Final Countdown. Over the years, the Wolf Pack markings have grown on me so this is a welcome release to build one. Carl The Revell kit did for me as well!! There was also a feature in FSM of a very nice build of a VF-1 cat. Great era for Navy/Marine colorful schemes!! Don BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I'm hoping this might be a sign that Tamiya will upscale their 1/48 tomcat! Dany Boy, Luca and David66 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, Dragon said: I'm hoping this might be a sign that Tamiya will upscale their 1/48 tomcat! That's a real stretch, a single decal sheet and all of a sudden we think Tamiya is doing a new 1/32 kit?..... Sounds good!! i'll jump on that wagon!! Next year? Don Luca and Dragon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 LOL, yeah, I know it's a real stretch, but one can always hope! A new 1/32 Tamiya F-14 is to me what the Lancaster is to the prop folks! Uncarina, David66 and dmthamade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Dragon said: I'm hoping this might be a sign that Tamiya will upscale their 1/48 tomcat! which are the drawbacks of the old Tamiya kit (positive paneling in the back apart)? dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Luca said: which are the drawbacks of the old Tamiya kit (positive paneling in the back apart)? The cockpit is fairly sparse. They use decals for the various side consoles so they're completely devoid of any raised detail. Carl Luca, Dragon and dmthamade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Luca said: which are the drawbacks of the old Tamiya kit (positive paneling in the back apart)? For me, the panel lines are the biggest bugaboo. I've rescribed/built the Tamiya kit adding an aftermarket pit as well to be rid of the decal panel. Other than a few shape issues and details, having to rescribe, i'm ok with it. With the VF-1 decal release, i'll build another 'Cat, just have to decide if it'll be a Tamiya or Trumpeter kit. Pros and cons with both, just need to decide which.... Don Tamiya kit is winning, so far... Dragon, Out2gtcha, Luca and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Should have added, i'm getting lazy in my old age. An almost OOB build, just having to add aftermarket decals appeals to me more than rescribing, etc. A Tamiya 'Cat done the same way as their previous 1/32 kits would be the closest thing. Don Actually, never going to happen, but a kit by Hasegawa or Revell would be great. They keep things simple yet detailed enough for me, but pricewise (Revell) a great base for those that want to add aftermarket. Luca, BloorwestSiR and Dragon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I've got a pair of Tamiya Tomcats in the stash. Actually sold off the one Trumpeter kit I had after getting these for a great deal. So that's the way I'm going. One as VF-84 and the other as VF-1. Maybe one day I'll add a VF-111 to them. Carl Dragon, Luca and dmthamade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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