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| Manufacturer: |  Grumman |
| Model: | F-14 Tomcat |
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22. November, 17:00
Roland Gunslinger added a new photoalbum.
30 | 7. May, 21:58
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Guy RumpExcellent cockpit Roland, your perseverance has paid off
16. November, 09:04
Roland GunslingerThank you all for your positive comments! That's a big motivation. Much appreciated!
Especially with such a large project (for me at least) the mojo varies from time to time. Even if I build models: patience is not exactly my strength
16. November, 10:39
Murad ÖZERit doesn't get any better than this, WOW.
16. November, 10:58
DanielThe best start you could wish for on your big scale journey, fantastic!
16. November, 13:47
16. November, 15:26
Roland GunslingerThanks a lot Murad, Daniel and Nathan for your kind words! Much appreciated! Cheers!
16. November, 22:05
Rui SGreat pit, as expected
16. November, 22:10
17. November, 12:18
Donald Dickson II added a new photoalbum.
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12. November, 07:30
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Clifford KeeslerBoth are looking good Donald. I have only had one Tomcat that was a tail sitter, that was a Revell "D" that I built with the wings swept fully aft, learned then to add nose weight no matter what. LOL.
12. November, 23:01
Donald Dickson IIOK, last pics of the AMK until I am done. Just detail stuff left. Like pylons and seats and probes. Well, I guess the seats are a bit more than a detail. But hey. LOL Decals completed. Not sure how to do the targeting laser thingies that are on these instead of real missiles.
15. November, 20:19
Clifford KeeslerYou can find pictures of them online. I use a side winder body, just cut the fins off and sand it where the fins were, then I use stretched sprue to make the 4 antenna that mount where the forward fins usually are and then one on the nose of the missile body. Hope that helps.
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Jos Jansen added a new photoalbum.
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Sergej IHummm, a 109 GB... wanna share that to SCM? I have a Gustav on the shelf
16. October, 08:33
17. October, 01:43
Michael PhillipsThis is looking fantastic Jos! You have done the bones justice so far!
Hmmm, seems to be a lot of interest in a potential 109 GB.... just need someone to set one up!
17. October, 01:56
Clifford KeeslerI have Adolf Galand's 109E-4. Looking for an excuse to build it. LOL.
17. October, 02:34
19. October, 17:26
Tim HeimerI wish I could get this good at building planes, most of you guys amaze me!
11. November, 15:15
Jos JansenThanks, Michael and Tim, the modeling of my Cat has stood still for a while due to the Bf 109 GB, my plan is to finish this model before the end of the year! It's just a matter of adding some PLW, weathering a bit with oil paint, placing wheelbase doors, and hanging the ordnance ... piece of a cake LOL
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15. November, 08:31
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Federico BurchiantiAny online shop is selling these beaver tails? Even if 'released', I haven't found them anywhere.
1 | 14. November, 18:01
Augie added a new photoalbum.
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Michael PhillipsVery nice work Augie! It is cool to see you do a Tomcat, and a particularly awesome scheme to boot! I think I want to try this scheme some day too. Well done!
15. July, 14:41
Clifford KeeslerLooks like you broke the Unicorn cure, Well done Augie, she looks great.
15. July, 16:14
Augie Thanks guys
She needs a few days to dry before i go further so with the tonka fighter.
15. July, 16:45
15. July, 19:36
AugieThanks Bernhard
I like the odd ones
15. July, 20:00
Clifford KeeslerYea I saw the Tonka lurking in the background, another stealth build. LOL.
16. July, 21:55
AugieNoo, there is album for it
16. July, 22:12
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23. October, 19:03
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F-14A Tomcat Atlantic Fleet Squadrons Hasegawa 1:72
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Dutch added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)PMTC
157990 / 11 | Flight Tests - NAS Point Mugu, CA
1973 | Lt Gull grey, Insignia White
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Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-31 Tomcatters
164348 | USS Abraham Lincoln
April 1997 |
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Sergej I added a new photoalbum.
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21. October, 23:33
NeulingSuper clean work and good presentation!
22. October, 08:45
Slavo HazuchaPic 111 - Stolen Tomcat!!!
- oh, it just moved over to the silver stage in a finished-build Album...
29. October, 18:53
29. October, 18:57
Andy BallFabulous- the "pretty Tomcat's phase" classically interpreted and beautifully executed!
30. October, 09:16
Sergej IThank you everyone, for your positive feedback!
30. October, 14:16
Adam Barber added a new project.
1 | 29. October, 11:38
AKing49 How are the decals for it though? I may buy it for that part only. Use the plastic to test techniques on.
Due to how hard it is to find good aftermarket top gun decals. Those I find are about 19.99 plus shipping and handling another 20.
My hobby shop sales this model for 26.00
22. October, 22:38
Willi Meyhoff added a new project.
Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-213 Black Lions
213 | USS Theodore Roosevelt
March 2006
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Willi MeyhoffThanks! Looking forward to order everything for it. Still preparing some final things
19. October, 23:43
Sławek Radek added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
AJ 207/160406 | USS Nimitz
1986
18. October, 19:09
sakman84 completed this item
10. February, 21:02
sakman84Relatively lower quality F14, but cool to see a colorful early model. The wings move, nice to put them in different display positions.
18. October, 00:53
Adam Barber added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-1
114 (Lt. Tom "Iceman" Kazansky) | Top Gun - Miramar
1986 | grey
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Daniel added a new project.
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11. October, 20:58
DanielGreat!
some patience will be needed but I'll send the word once kicked-off
12. October, 06:09
Clifford KeeslerI have the Revell 1/32 A model, but bought the Tamiya detail sets for it. Someday I will build it. LOL.
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17. September, 13:56
18. September, 08:05
Roland Gunslinger The main reason for the what-if build is the IMHO bad kit. It's not really a F-14D. At least not without a lot of effort. So, lets do a fun build.
18. September, 08:12
Slavo HazuchaCool stuff! & definitely much more pleasant sight than the prospect of having lo-vis F-35 Blue Angels one day (better not even think about painted ones...)!
18. September, 08:19
Treehugger added a new photoalbum.
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Mathijs Beenhakker@Treehugger, you're welcome sir...And may i compliment you on this very nice job you're doing on this "Dog of a Cat"
1. September, 03:16
DanielStill no shortcuts taken!
I really enjoy watching this battle!
Some thoughts:
Pic 61: You could simply sand the rear seat underside?
Since those are height adjustable in the real jet I think this would be my cheap solution to this
Pic 65: This is a very, very sensible step, wish I had used that on mine...
Pic 67: How do you get around the engine parts in between?
5. September, 20:26
Gary DahlströmLove your perseverance...looking forward to your victory.
5. September, 21:19
TreehuggerIf I can just get the damn canopy pieces on without screwing up, I think it will end up being a nice looking model.
Except the nose gear bay which will look so basic, it won't be interesting to look at, and I'll be happy I managed to get the nose wheel on in the first place.
I am currently painting the cockpit. I started with glossy black primer.
@Daniel
I moved the whole canopy down, which made the rear seat fit. I did try to sand the base of the rear seat, but it wasn't enough. Aah, interesting about the engine parts. I checked just now and it looks like my rod will go clear, just barely, so it looks it will fit.
5. September, 21:57
Clifford KeeslerI am just amazed at what you are doing with this kit. I was looking last night and figured out why I had so much trouble with my kit. The 2 prior ones I built were newer boxings, the last one I built was one of the first boxings. It had been in my stash for a long time.
6. September, 01:04
TreehuggerOoh, the figures are tricky stuff. I tried to make the look as good as I could as mere plastic figures, but masking the tiny edges is tricky. I airbrushed the black primer, green and white, but it seems it is now back and forth fixing things here and there with a tiny brush. The hands and the few details I will have to paint with a small brush. I used multiple layers of Vallejo Green Flourescent over glossy black primer, with a brush and I think it worked nicely, or ok. Still more painting to be done with the cockpit/seats/figure. I will have to add a gloss coat to the figures and seats, and add a pin wash.
7. September, 16:12
7. September, 23:38
Michael HickeyWOW... You've put a mountain of work into this project so far, well done.
9. September, 11:16
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13. September, 12:07
iezamaDo anybody still have the instruction manual for this kit?
19. May 2016, 15:47
19. May 2016, 16:14
JOHN THOMASIezama, I have a instruction manual for is kit. If you give me your mailing address I will send it to you. I also have the decals if you need them.
20. May 2016, 12:00
iezamahi Mr. John Thomas. Sorry for replying so late (4 years late to be exact), but do you still have the IM for this kit?
11. September, 18:08
Michael Hickey added a new project.
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27. August, 03:18
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DanielYep, I'll reserve a seat as well
cool subject!
@mathijs: Haha, I knew she looked familiar
The artist took the "QUEEN of spades" part literally^^
27. August, 16:38
Michael HickeyFrom all the seating being taken up I just might have to do this one next.;)
28. August, 05:51
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6. September, 17:57
Michael HickeyCenter of fuselage cut out, and first panel above air intake removed.
8. September, 09:04
Clifford Keesler added a new photoalbum.
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Clifford KeeslerYea you have to be careful breathing that stuff. I used to build R/C model aircraft when I was younger. We used silk and dope to cover them with before they came out with the iron on coverings. I spent many an hour with my eyes going round and round. Smelly stuff. LOL.
23. July, 01:25
Gary DahlströmI still have a couple jars of Aero Gloss kicking around. Every so often I pop the top and use it as air freshener. *Good times*
23. July, 18:43
AugieI did aeromodelling in air cadets.. doping balsa aircraft.. I swear I was the one flying after that.
23. July, 19:45
Clifford KeeslerI do not know if you can even get Aero Gloss, or any kind of dope anymore. I have a whole stack of balsa and tissue models.
23. July, 21:25
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3. August, 19:22
Sergej IHere we go, Cliffort, first cat-dog is on her feet. Beautiful!
Bar is set, I will get back to mine after August. Still need to pick up a package of corona in Greece lol, hopefully I get the state-sponsored 2-week bench time.
3. August, 21:57
Clifford KeeslerI will be looking forward to seeing your excellent build completed.
7. September, 23:57
Piotr Sarniński-Górecki added a new project.
5+Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-2 Bounty Hunters
164342/NE106 | USS Constellation (CV-64)
April 2003 |
FS35237 FS36320 FS36375
4. October 2019, 10:08
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Piotr Sarniński-GóreckiHaha - no Martin - it's not your fault :-D Patrick - I've started this Tomcat long time ago
About 2 years I suppose. I want to build him OOB. Meantime my friend convinced me to build Su-34. When I finished Fullback I've returned to Tomcat. But ... the CAG bird is not my favourite type of markings. I prefer "regular soldiers" :-D So I've found decals with VF-2 markings. And then ResKit wheels :-D And that would be all but... I've started a research about this particular bird and step by step the Connie's Last Dance project was born :-D Yup - I know this is probably worst Tomcat model out there but.. I've started and I will finished it
Oh - I forgot - I've got the discontinued PE parts from Eduard dedicated to this model. That ensured me that I MUST finished it :-D
But I'm also sure that my next Tomcat will a GWH's one
Thx guys for interesting and warm welcome
7. October 2019, 19:25
Patrick Hagelstein reading your whole story, it could ONLY be the Revell one.
In that case, good luck and we'll guide you along your dark path of Tomcat building. There will be light at the end of the tunnel in form of that GWH Tomcat as Martin can surely tell you about then.
7. October 2019, 19:37
7. October 2019, 19:45
Martin von Schreckensteinhaha to be fair, Revel is definitely not the worst 72 Tomcat, that place is occupied by Italeri beyond any doubt, Revell being actually pretty good in comparison
But on the other hand, after building many Hasegawa and Academy kits, the GWH is just a dream
7. October 2019, 21:06
Patrick HagelsteinPiotr, could you tell me where you found those Dr Pepper Resins Hornet intakes? I don't seem to find a(n online) shop stocking them and I can not read the Dr Pepper Resins website...
17. October 2019, 18:25
Piotr Sarniński-GóreckiDidn't find them though... They were on the list of options to Hornet in scalemates so I add them but not to the stash - only to wishlist. I'm afraid they are unavaible
17. October 2019, 21:48
Patrick Hagelstein The link on Scalemates only leads to a fishy lawyer site. At least when using Google Translate. Fingers crossed they might show up somewhere!
17. October 2019, 23:17
Patrick HagelsteinThe Academy Tomcat is sweeeeeeeeet!!! You'll enjoy building that over the Revell one for sure!
6. September, 17:51
ZHOU Kun added a new photoalbum.
4. July, 02:16
TreehuggerWhat kind of metal was used for the landing gear parts? Looks like maybe a little hollow.
I think I would use a clear acrylic rod and not metal for showing the tomcat up in the air, somehow the metal rod in photo 9 stands out too much. Or, maybe a thinner metal rod could also work.
5. July, 07:51
5. July, 09:32
ZHOU Kunto Treehuger, I used stainless steel tubes to represent the gear oleos. As for the supporting pole, steel tube is better than acrylic rod since it is rigid and has sufficient strength
5. September, 07:46
Murad ÖZER added a new photoalbum.
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10. June, 07:48
Sergej ICongratz! Looking sharp, love the details on the tails and missiles.
10. June, 07:48
Murad ÖZERCalling em done.
Thanks a bunch for the group build folks, all wonderful builds so far from everyone!
20. June, 09:21
Roland GunslingerVery nive pictures. I particularly like picture 15: three cats at once
20. June, 09:48
Sergej IMe too! What a nice trio, Murad!
20. June, 11:14
Murad ÖZERRoland and Sergej cheers guys, much appreciated.
20. June, 11:36
DanielExcellent work on all three of those, wouldn't have guessed they are in this small scale
20. June, 12:54
20. June, 14:45
Nathan DempseyI agree that's great work on all three.
...and now I need to go find that kit on ebay.
20. June, 16:23
Murad ÖZERDaniel, Neuling and Nathan thanks a bunch folks.
21. June, 17:33
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4. September, 09:48
Calvin GiffordVery glad I hoarded about 10 R/M Tomcats & half dozen R/M Hornets so if I wanted I could do most of the choices on this sheet!
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Roland GunslingerPlease don't get it wrong: I don't want to badmouth the kit, but you should consider that this is a relatively old Revell rebox with a dubious accuracy of fit. In my opinion you won't be happy with this kit. I would recommend buying a better kit and extra decals. Just my2cents ...
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3. September, 11:57
Jos JansenThank you Roland, I was indeed a bit too premature to put this in my wish list, after doing some research I agree with you completely.
3. September, 11:57
Roland GunslingerI already had the kit in my shopping cart
IMHO the new Revell kits are very good. The artwork and the instructions in particular are very appealing. And the new WW2 32nd kits are great.
I think it's a shame that Revell used these old molds here.
3. September, 12:19
3. September, 13:13
TreehuggerI bought the Revell Airbus 350 in 1:144 and to my annoyance, even though this was a new kit the clear part for the canopy didn't fit well with the plastic. Trusting brand names is a big no no for me, and so I place my trust in good reviews where you can get a good idea if there are sink marks (lol) and crap.
3. September, 13:20
Roland Gunslinger@Treehugger
Of course, you shouldn't blindly trust a brand. I actually mean that Revell have shown with some new molds (32nd Spitfire, Focke Wulf, ME262) that they definitely have the potential to bring very good kits to the market and, of all things, they use these old molds for such a popular topic.
3. September, 13:32
Jos JansenIMHO the Rafale M 1/48 is one of the best molded kit from Revell ever, you sometimes have to do some research to find the right good Revell kit or listen to the mates her on SCM
Of course it is a Hasegawa rebox but their Phantom FGR Mk.2 1/48 is also a very good sharp molded kit, and cheaper then the original Hasegawa ones!
3. September, 16:59
Cortex1978 release, that's pretty old : )
I think -with all the great new releases we now have- the strategy for modeller today is to get the best kit they can find for their money. Because you might get an old cheap kit, but you want get the satisfaction you seek plus you'll spend money on paints and tools for a bad kit.
3. September, 17:18
ZHOU Kun added a new photoalbum.
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2. May, 20:09
ZHOU KunHad deleted the original album by mistake. It is a pity that scalemates does not provide a 'confirm' button
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Martin von SchreckensteinI really like the dynamic setup. is this gonna be a landing scene when the turkey is at its most majestic?
5. May, 12:57
ZHOU KunIt is going to be a takeoff scene @Martin von Schreckenstein
23. May, 12:52
Patrick HagelsteinOh noooooooh!!!..... But luckily, I found it again!
Here we go for round two!
25. May, 02:36
Humpty HaysNice build. Watching, because I'm interested in getting this kit to build.
17. July, 13:53
MathieuSneaking into a seat! Thanks for sharing
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Daniel added a new project.
Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-2 Bounty Hunters
BuNo 164342/NE-106 | Operation Iraqi Freedom - Arabian Gulf
April 2003 | Tactical
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Danielgood call, time to unite the cat lovers!
8. May, 06:48
8. May, 08:12
Danielcheers Holger, of course, but this is vf-2 turf
8. May, 08:39
JD de RuijterNice Daniel. Following. Great squadron VF-2 and a awesome fighter
10. May, 08:07
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Gareth BurgeHi Daniel can I ask what red paint you used in this build? Looking for a decent solid red...just picked up the same kit and yours is #1 on the Inspiration list...
27. August, 14:25
DanielHi Gareth, sure - its mr.hobby H327. Happy modelling and hope you share some pics
for me it's a great honour to provide inspiration, so thx!
27. August, 16:10
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Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-213 Black Lions
213 | USS Theodore Roosevelt
March 2006
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Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-101 Grim Reapers
BuN 164342/AD-164 | NAS Oceana
2004 |
FS35237 FS36320 FS36375
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Falk Röllig added a new photoalbum.
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TreehuggerRe. photo 15, maybe you have the resin part the wrong way? Maybe the resin part is more wide on the other side?
20. May, 14:47
CuajeteNice decoration.
Well done so far... Following.
20. May, 19:47
Danielgreat detail work, expecially being 1:72...
22. May, 14:39
24. August, 16:59
Falk RölligThanks all. Back on the bench after summer break. Next i'll paint pilot and rio.
24. August, 16:59
Daniel Lane owns this item
19. August, 12:43
Tóth MártonBuy the fujimi or the gwh kit. This is hard to build, and the decals are bad.
21. August, 06:41
Tóth MártonAnd I did the oil marks on the wings with revell acrylic black paint, painted with a cotton bud.
21. August, 08:11
Daniel LaneThanks for the info, I greatly appreciate the input. Coming back after so many *decades*, I'm learning it all over again! As for the 'cat, I have the Hasegawa kit already, so I'll probably try to make the best of what I have, but I will admit I have a backup on the decals. If it all goes pear shaped, I'm thinking the recent Academy 1:72 release plus the decals I have for the Vandy 1 version. The aircraft has a special meaning to me, so I'm definitely going to work out the best option here!
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Daniel LaneLooks great! The cockpit detail is impressive for 1:72. I've got a 1:72 Tomcat in the queue, this is nice inspiration. What did you use for the wing swing grease marks?
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Grumman F-14A Tomcat United States NavyVF-24 Fighting Renegades | USS Nimitz
1988
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Michael Hickey added a new photoalbum.
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28. June, 11:48
Michael HickeyI started cutting out one of the panels on the beaver tail and for now I've lost interest, I'll come back to her though soon enough.
28. June, 11:55
DanielWell, I'll be watching then
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Slavo HazuchaPic 1 - well that´s like they all start, isn´t it...?
another one to look forward to!
29. July, 11:09
Daniel added a new photoalbum.
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Soeren .Great work witrh the weapons Daniel - they are superb!
19. July, 20:32
bughunterA airbrush artist at work - fantastic result
19. July, 20:41
Clifford KeeslerI am amazed at the scope of your ability to turn out such stunning work Daniel. I stand in awe of your work sir. Simpily stunning.
19. July, 21:31
19. July, 21:36
TreehuggerOh, magnets for attaching weapons onto pylons? (photo 70 comment)
19. July, 22:11
Slavo HazuchaMore progress - and looking all good and shiny (actually messy & dirty, but in an entirely good sense
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Do you find just one rod sufficient to hold the full opulence of a 48-scale Tomcat safely in the air? I used two on the F-111, which works perfectly, my Hornet got one and is pretty wobbly on it, but then that´s a longer rod and a more "pro-motion" angle...
Also, are you doing a landing-approach with unspent ordnance or a post-take-off scene?
20. July, 09:54
DanielThanks mates!
Yep, this cat is returning to the boat after dropping one of two bombs on the sortie, quite common during the last wars where fighters were often just waiting on station for targets to appear. Often in vain.
@ Treehugger: yes, I tried it on my big hornet where I had a truckload of cool ordnance and just couldnt choose which was the coolest
You can see pics of different loadouts here:
Blacklions in OIR - Completed | Album by halohead (1:32)
To be honest I didnt change the load out that often since then...but i could anytime!
@slavo: Since we have few earthquakes over here I trust the small rod^^ Its pretty stiff as is is quite short (twss) having a tailsitter also helps the balance here
And since my F-16 still sits gracefully on her super wobbly arched bicycle spoke, I dont worry about this construction.
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23. July, 16:18
Urban Gardini added a new photoalbum.
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Sergej ITomcats still coming up, great
! Still second half of 2020 to come, maybe it will bring more isolation for modellers
22. July, 20:05
Urban GardiniYes, I've got several planned and that's just me and there's others out there as well. This is more or less a test run.
22. July, 20:24
friberi added a new project.
14. July, 01:37
Todd Black added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-1 Wolfpack
NK 100 | USS Enterprise
1975 | CAG Aircraft Gull grey Over White
6. July, 00:15
Neal Parkes added a new project.
Panavia Tornado F.3
Royal Air Force (1918-now)65 Sqn.
ZE205/AA | RAF Coningsby
1988
5. July, 09:57
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4. July, 17:26
ZHOU Kun added a new photoalbum.
4. July, 02:24
Patrick HagelsteinThe nacelle putty thing looks interesting, that's what a lot of folks complain about. Curious to see how it turns out after scribing.
4. July, 04:43
Chris S added a new project.
3. July, 15:59
Evgeny Brovkin added a new photoalbum.
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29. June, 13:10
Andy BallWow!, a great execution of a less-usual F-14 scheme/theme....years of economic isolation for Iran provides some modeller's benefits for their airforce's subjects.
29. June, 13:13
Evgeny Brovkin>you have a user selling a set in 1/48....
I do not need 48. 1/72 only.
>and MYK has one set in 1/72 U.S. Navy F-14D Tomcat VX-9
There is not playboy bunny in this set
Some times I think, that decal makers are people with very-very strange logic
29. June, 13:17
Spanjaardi do agree with that Evgeny... but if you just miss the bunny, that part is easy to be replicated with a mask. or you can get a 1/72 for a phantom, and get the bunny from there
29. June, 13:19
29. June, 13:22
Evgeny BrovkinThanks, Andy!
>years of economic isolation for Iran provides some modeller's benefits for their airforce's subject
And very few photos
29. June, 13:25
Alexander G.Not a big fan of the Tomcat and I know it is a great blasphemy punishable by death around this place but your model is very nice
Nice to see one in camo instead of your regular grey
29. June, 13:30
Evgeny BrovkinThanks!
>Nice to see one in camo instead of your regular grey
That's was my main idea
29. June, 17:12
Neal Parkes added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
AJ 200/160902 | USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
1988
28. June, 23:40
friberi added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
160382/AJ-202 | USS Nimitz
27. June, 02:40
Neal Parkes added a new project.
Grumman F-14B Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-103 Jolly Rogers
161435/AB-103 (Cdr. “GRIP” WILLIAMS XO / Cdr. “TOOTSIE” ROLL CO) | OEF - USS George Washington
2002 | FS36237
FS36320 FS36375
25. June, 21:34
Felinx added a new project.
21. June, 10:27
TreehuggerI would strongly avoid the 1:48 version of the Academy tomcat, but the 1:72 is afaik better without me having that 1:72 kit myself (the one you linked).
21. June, 12:17
FelinxAh, alright. Cool, thanks for the advise. Much appreciated
24. June, 11:14
TreehuggerSo the thing is that the Academy tomcat has the same box art for the 1:48 kit and the 1:72 (newer) kit, but afaik the 1:72 kit has at least other clear parts by the looks of it. I would think the 1:72 mold is entirely different (better), but I don't know that.
24. June, 11:22
Celliers added a new photoalbum.
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30. May, 17:15
CelliersHi Thomas. It's a very nice little kit, no issues with assembly and really good details for this scale.
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CelliersThanks Roland, she's finally finished
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Es George added a new project.
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Greg Baker added a new photoalbum.
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Alec KSorry for missing this one! Very well done
15. June, 13:39
Greg BakerŁukasz... wait till the hairspray sodden cotton gets stuck to both your tweezers and the light bulb.
When that happens, I just call it "adding extra volume" to the explosion.
Thanks Slavo. I was thinking about trying something like this for the F-111, but chickened out. I'm glad I saw it through this time. Thanks also to Frank for his understated comments.
. And no worries Alec. This one sort of just rolled down hill. I did just start a kind of Area 88 WHIf project... so stay tuned to this channel.
15. June, 14:17
15. June, 17:35
Martin OostromImagination can be a real joy. Perhaps you can talk Lode into modifying his Hood into an explosion as well?
15. June, 19:07
SpanjaardAmazing result Greg, crazy idea,but executed to perfection. Not many would have dared to en try, and even less would have pass it with such flying colours
17. June, 00:43
Greg BakerI think Lode's ships could do with a few more explosions... y'know... just to add character. I'll suggest it to him.
Also, Spanjaard, I've said it before, but I enjoy the mental gymnastics involved with modelling destruction. In real life, it's much easier to destroy something than create it (which small-minded people prove to me time and time again). But in modelling, you have to create the creation, AND the destruction - wether that means blowing up a Tomcat, or rusting out an El Camino. That always fascinated me.
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rward06 added a new project.
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Ales VOVK added a new project.
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Andyb.SA added a new project.
Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-101 Grim Reapers
164 |
September 2004
8. June, 10:19
Aleksander Górka added a new project.
1+Grumman F-14A Tomcat
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (1979-now)160318/3-6020 | TFB 8 Khatami
1987 |
FS30400 FS30140 FS34079 FS36622
4. June, 09:14
Murad ÖZER added a new project.
1+Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
BuNo 160384/AJ-203 | Movie The Final Countdown - USS Nimitz
1980
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2. June, 15:06
Murad ÖZERThank you Roland, hoping to start with the builds very soon. cheers.
2. June, 15:24
Dawid Branski added a new photoalbum.
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26. May, 22:40
DanielHiiiighwayyy to the danger zone! - awesome turkey, love how the replaced panel in the center just boosts the overall look of it
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JohnS added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
BuNo 160393 AJ200 (CAG Rob Ferguson) | USS Nimitz
1979 | Light Gull grey
FS16440, Gloss White
FS17875
29. May, 09:15
Andrew dyson added a new photoalbum.
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Andrew dysonNice to have you here folks. A bit of pressure to make sure I finish is probably a good thing
16. May, 20:16
Roland GunslingerNice start
Following. I recently built this kit. IMHO It's a good one.
17. May, 17:56
17. May, 18:01
Roland GunslingerHm, there are two stripes between canopy and cockpit. If you planning a closed canopy maybe it's better don't use these and fill the gaps with filler. These stripes are to high in my opinion.
If you want a super accurate cat you have to fill some rivets, especially wings and fuselage underside.
17. May, 18:14
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Andrew dysonThanks Roland, I am going with a closed cockpit so I will see how the joint is on that bit
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Andrew dysonThanks Daniel, not much will be seen with the pilots and the canopy on but at least I know it is there
23. May, 11:31
Celliers added a new photoalbum.
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23. May, 00:44
Celliers added a new project.
Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-31 Tomcatters
BuNo 164347 | USS Theodore Roosevelt | Light aircraft grey, black tail (see box art)
23. May, 00:34
Thomas Hopfensperger added a new photoalbum.
9. May, 13:08
Thomas HopfenspergerHello mates, my Tomcat number 4, built 1978. First generation Tomcats from Hasegawa had shape problems around the cockpit...obviously!
9. May, 13:15
Andy Balllovely!!, always liked the marking-era that the mid-70's brought...
9. May, 13:38
Thomas HopfenspergerThanks, Andy! New pics now! Flaps and slats are handmade, crew borrowed from 2 old Monogram Eagles...
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TreehuggerBut where is the carrier deck kit? I'd like to see it.
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Sergej IDecals stil en-route? Can't spot them in pic#2...
15. May, 10:10
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Sergej IMy bad, I just saw the Jolly Rogers...
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16. May, 19:53
Andrew dyson added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-41 Black Aces
160379 | USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
1978 (Result: AJ/100)
15. May, 10:03
Łukasz Gliński added a new project.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat US Navy (1794-now)VF-114 Aardvarks
NH102
12. May, 07:43
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12. May, 16:49
Martin von SchreckensteinI am very conflicted about the Academy kit. A lot of work for questionable result but as my decal mule build got repurposed as a toy for my daughter, I see it a lot and I have to say some details really keep this kit relevant (strangely accurate canopy cover)
Very interested in what you make of it
12. May, 18:06
TreehuggerWrong thread Martin?
Edit: I have the 1:48 Academy Tomcat (12253) and that kit is not good. I am concerned about the panel lines atm, which seem too faint here and there.
12. May, 18:08
12. May, 18:44
Patrick HagelsteinThe base kit got me fooled as well as I presumed it to be a Hasegawa kit... Looking into it, it is indeed a rebox of the 1988 Academy kit.
12. May, 21:17
12. May, 23:07
Martin von SchreckensteinTreehugger: I was talking about the 1/72 Academy of which this Design kit is a rebox (as cleared up by Patrick)
13. May, 08:51
Łukasz GlińskiYou started sounding very pessimistic
I have to recheck the decals first and seal them, they are quite old.
13. May, 09:31
Martin von Schreckensteinhaha. yes. what I meant to say is that this kit can still be build into a beautiful tomcat given enough skill and patience. Remembering your previous builds Łukasz I am certain you have plenty of both
13. May, 10:58
Soar added a new project.
13. May, 00:20
Augie added a new project.
11. May, 21:57
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Thomas Hopfensperger added a new project.
9. May, 12:53
Thomas HopfenspergerHello mates,
this is my second Tomcat built 1975. Only some fragments are left in a mixed box (grave) and those old reddish pictures (I cured them a bit). As you see i made a lot of lettering with a Rapidograph (with ink!). Who knows? Those were these days.....
Cheers, Tom
9. May, 13:01
Hanno KleineckeThank god there are no fotos left of how MY builds looked back in 75....... I was 8 and used to play with them of course. Not even fragments left. They were no way even near your results
I think we used to burn the remains usually....
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Greg Baker added a new project.
8. May, 11:36
Roland GunslingerIs that GB project?
Although im a fan of "airworthy" Tomcats, the damaged engine would be looking cool.
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