Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) This is the old AMT kit from the 1980's, with the rear area heavily modified. Most of the work was done 15 years ago but I never got around to the final touches of finishing and display until the past year. Now THERE'S procrastination for you! When I did this 15 years ago I came across an article from a French builder showing how the area between the engine exhausts needed complete rebuilding; I did so and went even further, and I must say it really makes all the difference! Also replaced the actual engine vector rings with scratchbuilt items based on the tube from a glue-stick. The Torpedo tubes were also opened up. But my real pride is the painting, which was more trouble than I think my current middle-aged self would go to. I did everything I could to match every blemish and paint peeling in the famous studio model photos. Enjoy! Edited July 2, 2017 by Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Very nice! The paint job looks spot on. The main fuselage of the studio model consisted of F-14A wing root / intake parts, didn't it..? Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yep, I was amazed to discover that myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Nice paint! It looks very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Like it. The extra work was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPi-KM Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/7/2017 at 1:29 PM, Hook said: Very nice! The paint job looks spot on. The main fuselage of the studio model consisted of F-14A wing root / intake parts, didn't it..? Cheers, Andre That's cool, I never knew that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 great work - you've given this old moulding a new look and lease of life - I remember when it first hit the shelves - good work there, thanks for sharing with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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