Scalemates F-14 Tomcat Group build 2020
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The new academy f-14 looks amazing.
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The cockpit is great OOB, I only used the seat restraints from the Eduard set. (Please don't notice that one of the blue leg restraints was lost to the carpet monster.)
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The fit around the cockpit is great.
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Great fit so far but there is quite a few sink marks in the air intake and a couple in the cockpit.
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The main assembly is done. The fit of the model is superb, I only had to use a sliver of putty in the join between the cockpit area and the main fuselage. The only annoying thing is Academy's algorithm to place sink marks: it always selects the most difficult to access areas in the smallest parts.
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The main assembly from a different angle. The main assembly, after completing the cockpit, has taken me a few enjoyable hours. I recommend the model, even with the few annoying sink marks, like the gigantic one in the middle of the bottom spine or the ones in the tiny front wheels.
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Fixing the tip of the air intake that I broke earlier. I used a piece of yogurt pot, great substitute of plasticard if there is none around.
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There is a really prominent seam running along the canopy: Fine sanding, tamiya compound and a bath in Klear. I really struggled with the transparent green in the front panel, I may have gone too subtle this time but after several attempts I got tired. There is always space for improvement.
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After some touch ups, the model is primed. Surface detail is great.
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A good attempt a marble effect. I am really pleased with the wings but I find difficult to control the airbrush working so close to the model. I am going to get a quick fix handle for my H&S, I hope it helps.
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Insignia white first. I am really pleased with the pre-shading in the wings and the tails, too subtle in the bottom of the fuselage. I may need some post-shading.
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Main paint job finished. I am really pleased with the model so far, particularly the preshading. I know, there is still time to mess it up: I have just realised that the jet exhausts don't fit as well as I thought.
Komentarzy
13 15 August 2020, 17:05
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Good thing you have the 1:72 kit, the 1:48 is wholly different, terrible actually. 🙂 Welcome aboard.
15 August 2020, 19:09
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Thanks! I really like the model so far, other than the sink marks, the cockpit looks amazing out of the box.
15 August 2020, 20:55
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Thanks! I'm really pleased so far. As usual with jets, I'm struggling sanding the interior of the air intakes.... Any tips welcomed.
18 August 2020, 20:57
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Donald Dickson used a very interesting method to make that smooth in his F-16 build
Venezuelan F-16 | Album by smokeriderdon (1:48)
18 August 2020, 21:27
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Or a little cheating....F-14 Tomcat seamless air intakes (Quickboost QB 72 634, 1:72)
18 August 2020, 21:37
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Wov, I didn't know the trick or the cheat. I will give it a third layer of prime today and if it doesn't look reasonably well I will have to try something new.
19 August 2020, 07:58
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Just bought that kit ! Taking a place in first row and watching :-D Great cockpit so far !
19 August 2020, 13:32
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Scalemates F-14 Tomcat Group build 2020
1. Maj do 31. Grudzień 2020
1. Maj do 31. Grudzień 2020