Atlantis Model Co. buys Revell’s vintage tooling!!

[Medicman71]

Dear Atlantis Model Co.

Please loose or "accidentally" destroy the Tomcat molds.

Don’t hold your breath for the AMK tomcat...

Yeah no kidding. But with two Tamiya Tomcats, who needs it anyway.

[Stikpusher]

Somebody who can’t afford Tamiya Tomcats...

[Medicman71]

Damn it. Thanks for the reality check.

[Stikpusher]

The best online deal on the Tamiya ‘cat is around $75. They actually list MSRP close to $100 each. Won’t be happening for me anytime soon at those prices.

[Medicman71]

Yeah same here. I just want the "D" model.

[Stuart]

Ok... So I need to go and find one of these kits now just to see what's wrong with them...(Yes I need help)

[Stikpusher]

Good man!

I think the biggest issue is the upper to lower fuselage fit. Similar to on their F/A-18 kits.

[Stuart]

That's often the way with jet kits isn't it.

um... what Tomcat kit are we actually talking about? Is it the Revell 1/48?

[Stikpusher]

Yes, the Revell 1/48 kit of Monogram origin from 1981. There is also a late 1970s Revell kit that is of completely separate design. But that one has not been revamped or reissued in years. The Monogram molds have been redone into a basic D, and then again into a B and D with air to ground load outs and mods.

[Stuart]

Ah I thought so - good to know I was looking at the right kit on ebay. How does it compare to their F-105?