[RJLee]

Hi Zed--

You're right. I received another kind note from Urata-san this morning (who is a reader of The Model Hangar), clarifying some things:

1. The VF-154 and VF-41 F-14s sold by Unimax under the "Forces of Valor" brand are based on the same design as the forthcoming CenturyWings VF-84, VF-21, VF-154, and VF-101 F-14s. (In fact, Urata-san personally supervised the production of all of these.) The new airplanes will include the fantastic "single piece" removable landing gear and stores.

2. The new CenturyWings F-14s will feature some refinements to the FOV models, but will look very similar.

3. The new CenturyWings F-14s will have opening canopies and removable (!) aircrew.

4. Loadouts are realistic to the portrayed airplane, and are not generic. For example, the low-viz VF-154 "Bombcat" (side number 101) that is due in 2007 comes with:

4 x Mk 83 slick bombs
2 x GBU-12 (?) laser-guided bombs
2 x JDAM
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder
1 x AIM-7 Sparrow
1 x AIM-54 Phoenix
1 x LANTIRN pod
2 x drop tanks

Frankly, these look incredible. Someone get these guys a U.S./European distributor!

[STARMAN 352ND]

Well that is a lot of good upgrading they just did right there.
I sure hope they get over in the USA soon.
I want both of them VF-84's
JP

[zed550]

great news think these are the best diecast tomcats on offer at the moment.do you have an email address would like to contact him myself to see if i can get them a uk distributer.still searching for the fov vf41 version here in the uk

[zed550]

recieved the pics yesterday, very impressive quite alot of updates and improvements.certainly look the best tomcats in diecast so far,will update everyone soon.will try and post some pics

[mustangdriver]

I love the whole kneeling choice that you have to make it look like it is about to launch.

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by zed550

recieved the pics yesterday, very impressive quite alot of updates and improvements.certainly look the best tomcats in diecast so far,will update everyone soon.will try and post some pics

Thanks for the pics Zed!! This is very exciting!

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by zed550

recieved the pics yesterday, very impressive quite alot of updates and improvements.certainly look the best tomcats in diecast so far,will update everyone soon.will try and post some pics

Have they told you if they will have them in the USA soon ?
or do i have to order over seas?
JP

[zed550]

they are due out next month direct from japan but as our fellow member stated they are looking for a direct route into the us and europe.i am hoping to try and get somebody interested in distributing them for the uk will just have to see

[Shin Densetsu]

Wait so I take it the kneeling version does not have swappable gear and swing wings right? If it has retractable slats/flaps and swingwings....wow....



Otherwise I want to pick up the normal versions since I like swooshing them around. These seem to be the best Tomcats on the market right now and I eagerly anticipate them being released in the USA. I hope they do VF-1 Wolfpack era liveries. That and the Shark mouth Grim Reaper with red tails

[SKUNKY]

I don't know, you guys....I realize the lack of a nose probe (and numerous other inaccuracies) on the Draggin's Cats is an issue for many...but I still think they look better ...These just really look "off" to me.....The colors,(is that glossy greenish/blue?) the panel lines, the thick wheel hubs...(nice weapons loadout though)....Maybe they look better in "person".....

Just give me a 2 minute head start before you open up on me, please!