jonf45

Fantastic work, I love the weathering, they did get very dirty over time! Yeah the italeri jag is a bit of a sod, personally I think the Hasegawa is the best, could do with a new build from Airfix

Gorgeous looking tomcat love the subtle weathering, looks superb

Thanks for all the comments, am really looking forward to having a bash at the new Academy one when it arrives

Lovely looking Starfighter camo colours always look so wrong on a fast jet like that or the lightning but also look so damn good! You've done a great job of it and the orange looks spot on too, superb build

Fantastic build, love watching the Cat at the airshows, and you've certainly done it justice

Hi all, Just finished this HobbyBoss 1:72 Grumman F-14B, finished as BuNo.162919 "Devil 101" of VF-74, USS Saratoga, US Navy, circa 1992. Built OOB, and finished in the Light grey scheme using Mr Color 338. this was my first attempt at a Hobbyboss kit, and overall i quite liked it, most parts went together well, but i had issues with the canopy fit and large decals (probably me!!). Have ordered an Academy F-14 to see how they compare (have read theyre the best of the easily available ones iin the UK??!!), did the old Revell one a few years back (the darker grey one in the bottom pic!) and thought that was a very enjoyable kit. Would certainly get another HB Tomcat again though, especially for the price and range of decals included HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1-72 F-14B 162919-17 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr HobbyBoss 1:72 F-14B 162919 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Thanks for looking Jon

Wow!! Stunning build, beautifully finished and superbly presented. Top job

Absolute beast!!! Looks superb, always loved that scheme, you've done it beautifully

Beautiful clear and crisp paint work, fantastic

Absolutely stunning, looks like a real 'Cat!!!

Hi, Was on 12 hour nights last week, but noticed the Gulf Air retro jet, A9C-FG, was due on the afternoon arrival to LHR on Saturday.... and it was due to be sunny So had a couple hours sleep, then did a 7 hour round trip via train, tube, bus and foot for about 90mins worth of spotting!!! To me it was worth it though....... B787 A9C-FG London Heathrow 08.02.20-lge8 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B787 A9C-FG London Heathrow 08.02.20-lge5 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B787 A9C-FG London Heathrow 08.02.20-lge10 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr And a few others B777 AP-BGJ London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B747 VP-BBY London Heathrow 08.02.20-2 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B787 S2-AJX London Heathrow 08.02.20-lge2 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr A380 G-XLEA London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B777 PT-MUH London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B787 N446AM London Heathrow 08.02.20-lge1 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr A319 LZ-FBA London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B737 VP-BNP London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr A320 EC-MXY London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr B777 PT-MUH London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr A380 A6-APH London Heathrow 08.02.20 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr My youngest did a bit of video too: Thanks for looking Jon

some real beauties in there, looks like a great show Nice to see a grey Hawk in there too Jon

some more stunners in there!!! we were so spoilt for choice back then :( keep em coming, please! Jon

What a fantastic collection of photos, very very jealous hope you're on the mend too jon

Thanks guys, much appreciated did attempt the tail one, far too small for me though!!!