Breaker Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I've got a 1/48 Hase F-14A with a Aires 'pit. If my current trend of finishing up my half-builts lets up, I may be in for this one! Tempted by an aggressor scheme. I'm thinking about this one... For one of the last three airframes, looks like 36375 as the light grey and 35237 as the dark camo. Only thing is I really wanted to try my hand at a dirty naval sceme..! Hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Ouch, it's a bit much for the eyes! Very much similar to the Su-35? Terminator scheme... I do agree that the older Asia Minor scheme looks a lot more classy, elegant even... It's very interesting to hear what the Iranians are doing to their F-14's, would love to see inside the cockpits. BTW Giorgio, is the R-27? missile similar to the AIM-120? Don't know much about the R-27, I know there's an active radar version and I've heard people saying it has advantages over the AIM-120, but in these things it's hard to tell the truth from the rumours... For sure it's a pity almost no Tomcat ever used the amraam... I say almost because this missile was actually tested by the Cats of the PMTC... one of these in my long list of "to do" tomcats Any good tips for decals for a 1/72 'D model? I have the retirement decals and the Hobbyboss decals in the box, but are looking for some other options.. Which scheme would you prefer ? A standard dirty grey one ? Or a CAG aircraft ? Or one of the "retro" schemes ? There are several options around Might be a good excuse to build the only Tomcat in my stash ever http://www.scalemates.com/products/img/0/1/2/123012-10189.jpg?nr=28002%20%28i-2%29&company=fujimi&name=grumman%20f-14a%20tomcat And a good kit it is too ! My entry for this STGB will likely be from the same kit I'm thinking about this one... For one of the last three airframes, looks like 36375 as the light grey and 35237 as the dark camo. Only thing is I really wanted to try my hand at a dirty naval sceme..! Hmmmmm The VF-74 aggressor scheme would be a nice choice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A -D model out of the ordenery would be good. Have to dig out the books.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeVi Tophatter Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Don't know much about the R-27, I know there's an active radar version and I've heard people saying it has advantages over the AIM-120, but in these things it's hard to tell the truth from the rumours... For sure it's a pity almost no Tomcat ever used the amraam... I say almost because this missile was actually tested by the Cats of the PMTC... one of these in my long list of "to do" tomcats A PMTC or other type of 'Test Tomcat' would be a real head turner. If only I could print white for custom decals... An F-14D with x6 AIM-120's and x2 AIM-9's, if only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Only 1 or 2... You can't leave it at that...!!! We I could be persuaded to build more. You could always sell me a few more as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Oooops. Bought/reserved 2 more Cats here on BM;-( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Got my H/B Tomcat 'B' today & the new seats...all I can say is WOW!..For what you get for the money,it puts Hasagawa to shame! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Slowly coming together... Nearly completed my AM trawl for this GB. Southern Expo should see the last pieces of the puzzle fall into place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Slowly coming together... Nearly completed my AM trawl for this GB. Southern Expo should see the last pieces of the puzzle fall into place! Not too long to wait now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach Turtle Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Mme. Turtle, not knowing much about models but wanting to be nice, gave me a 1/32 4D Vision F-14A kit for Christmas. It's this one. The pieces are prepainted and it's supposed to snap together, but initial investigation shows that it'll require glue and more effort than the packaging might lead one to believe. It is not a toy. I hope to weather it and maybe add some details. May I enter the group build with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 My final package arrived today; including the fightertown bad cats decals and the res-im resin flaps and slats for the revell 144 tomcat (so no more hunting for the elusive goffy parts) Just need to decide what exactly I'm going to build. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It's getting so close you can nearly smell it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It's getting so close you can nearly smell it... Nah...that's your socks you smell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nah...that's your socks you smell! At least another two days out of this pair. They don't adhere to the wall when thrown YET! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 My final package arrived today; including the fightertown bad cats decals and the res-im resin flaps and slats for the revell 144 tomcat (so no more hunting for the elusive goffy parts) Just need to decide what exactly I'm going to build. . . . What are the resin parts like Neal? Wonder if they got the goffy moulds? Any sign of a banner for the GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 What are the resin parts like Neal? Wonder if they got the goffy moulds? Any sign of a banner for the GB They look good, surface detail looks to match the kit and I can't see any air bubbles or defects. The flaps on mine are slightly warped but I think that's a result of the packaging being a poly bag. I assume that I can fix this with a dip in hot water? There are also two triangular parts which I've yet to positively identify, I assume that they're inflated wing bags which will require some kit surgery which I might not bother with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Neal, I'd imagine the hot water should sort the flaps, they look very good, reckon your spot on about the wing bags, might invest myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espantallo Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hello, I' m thinking of taking part in GB with Fujimi's 1/72 f-14A in wolfpack version. I like this decor... I am trying to obtain decals. Thanks!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Those look really good Neal, I completely didn't see these at Hannants! Have you seen the Brengun canopy as well? I might invest on some of those. Haven't got a clue what one I am going to do yet, I got a Hasagawa IdolM@ster version, the "Halloween" version (all 1/72) plus various 1/144 decals... decisions decisions... Kind Regards, Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Those look really good Neal, I completely didn't see these at Hannants! Have you seen the Brengun canopy as well? I might invest on some of those. Haven't got a clue what one I am going to do yet, I got a Hasagawa IdolM@ster version, the "Halloween" version (all 1/72) plus various 1/144 decals... decisions decisions... Kind Regards, Dazz I did look at the vac formed canopy but my past experience with them suggest it'll be more hassle than its worth. I think retrowings are working on some resin parts (presumeably a cockpit) for the F-14 but I doubt it'll be make it in time for the GB now. I think I've settled on the Jolly Roger scheme from "the final countdown" but there's still time for me to change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Can I still join in ? I have my subject kit chosen : Revell 1:144 F-14A Black Tomcat can either be built as Vandy One (Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX-4, NAS Pt Mugu) or as 212 - VF-142 Ghostriders, CVW-6, USS America 1976. Haven't decided which scheme to build yet. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Please do join, the more the merrier !The group build has not started yet, and there's time to join also after the start date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Can I still join in ? I have my subject kit chosen : Revell 1:144 F-14A Black Tomcat can either be built as Vandy One (Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX-4, NAS Pt Mugu) or as 212 - VF-142 Ghostriders, CVW-6, USS America 1976. Haven't decided which scheme to build yet. Rick Good choice, there can never be too many 144 scale tomcats! Tough choice on the scheme though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Can I still join in ? I have my subject kit chosen : Revell 1:144 F-14A Black Tomcat can either be built as Vandy One (Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX-4, NAS Pt Mugu) or as 212 - VF-142 Ghostriders, CVW-6, USS America 1976. Haven't decided which scheme to build yet. Rick Ghostriders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 New GB forum now open for this STGB HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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