Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Hi Everyone,Here is my build for the F-14 Tomcat II Group Build.I have selected a Revell 1/144 kit of an F-14A Tomcat in the Vandy One black scheme.Here is a photo of the actual jet, I have not taken any pictures of the sprues yet as the kit is drying after a wash in the sink with washing up liquid to prepare the kit for painting.Actual jet :I will update this post with a photo of the sprues a bit later on.Rick Edited April 12, 2014 by Rickpadwick1801 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good choice. Thanks Neal, I might be buying another one of these kits to do another F-14A in a scheme for VF-142 Ghostriders from CVW6, USS America in 1976, but for the moment this thread will be for Vandy One. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Neal, I might be buying another one of these kits to do another F-14A in a scheme for VF-142 Ghostriders from CVW6, USS America in 1976, but for the moment this thread will be for Vandy One. Rick Good idea. DaveJL did the vandy one scheme in the last GB, appart from being in the "wrong" scale he did a great job on the subtle tonal variations in the black, might be worth a look http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234911470-148-f-14d-vx-9-vampires-vandy-1/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Rick, Oooh ..SEXY choice ...One of MY Favorite jets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hi Everyone, Here are the black sprues for this kit. Along with these sprues there is 1 clear part (the canopy) supplied on a sprue on its own. I'm going to make a start on the painting over the next few days. Cheers, Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 UPDATE: Not much progress at the moment. I have started painting the components of the kit including cockpit tub, ejector seats and fuselage parts. I am working on this while other kits were drying. Photos tomorrow. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Here is the first real update for this kit. I am really happy with the way this kit is going together and am thoroughly enjoying the build. I am going to buy another kit to do the fleet squadron that it comes with decals for. Here are the photos of the completed stages : Cockpit assembled: Cockpit Comparison : Forward Fuselage assembled : Wing sweep mechanism installed : Rear Fuselage Assembled: Full Fuselage assembly: I will be finishing this build and then looking at other 1/144 scale models to build as I am finding it nice to build a simpler, smaller kit. Thanks for looking. Rick Edited April 2, 2014 by Rickpadwick1801 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Neat job Rick, this will look good in the all black Vandy One scheme. If you're looking for another one try the Revell F-14D, it comes as a VF-101 Grim Reapers bird with a nice shark mouth like this. http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Navy/Grumman-F-14D-Tomcat/1347241/L/&sid=a6972991b226ded6038e01e04c6496b8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Small update (no photos): I am currently painting the last components of this kit so that I can get it finished this week. Photos to follow when complete probably tonight (as I am at work at the moment SSSHHH!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 That was quick ! These 1/144 revell kits are little gems, no surprise there are so many in this STGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Blimey, that's really rapid progress. Looking forward to seeing the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Blimey, that's really rapid progress. Looking forward to seeing the update. That was quick ! These 1/144 revell kits are little gems, no surprise there are so many in this STGB Hi Guys, I have been spending more time on this kit than on any of my other builds. I am hoping to get it finished this weekend, so I need to finish the painting and assembly so I can do decals at the weekend. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I really did not realise just how little is left to paint on this kit. The exhaust nozzles, arrestor hook and landing gear legs have been painted. The missiles (2 Phoenix, 2 Sparrows and 2 Sidewinders) have had their main paint color, just got to paint the secondary colour on them. I have got to paint the Phoenix missile pylons, landing gear tyres, drop tanks and missile pylons to complete the paint work on this build. I will be starting work on the final painting in a couple of hours. Photos to follow later. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Another update : Painting is now complete on all components. I will be starting work on the final assembly hopefully tonight. Photos later. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Here is tonight's final update with photos. I have got the plane completely assembled including landing gear, arrestor hook, canopy and tail fins. The only stages left are to assemble the weapons (2 Sparrows, 2 Sidewinders, 2 Phoenixes and 2 drop tanks) and attach them to the plane. Here are the photos. Landing Gear & Arrestor Hawk installed: Exhausts Installed: Canopy Installed: Tail Fins Installed: Fully Assembled Plane: Excuse the yellowness of the photos and the blurred look of the last photo, I had to take them without a flash on as the surface of my desk is extremely reflective. I will be working on the ordnance loading tomorrow evening after work and will post more photos. After that all that is left are the decals to be applied. Thanks for looking, Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looks like you'll be the first finished model in the gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Rick, IMPRESSIVE job ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looks like you'll be the first finished model in the gallery Rick, IMPRESSIVE job ... Thanks Guys, I am going to be getting the decals and ordnance applied tonight. I want this kit finished tonight rather than at the weekend. I will definately be buying another kit to do the other decal option for this kit. So that will be 2 F-14s for the group build. Keep looking for final photos. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Decals will be underway shortly. I have also got my 2nd kit. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Decals well underway. This kit isn't going to be finished tonight as I am too tired to continue tonight. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Just got a few more decals to do tonight and then I will be installing the weapons. This build will be finished tonight, so no more photos in here. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Build finished....photos going up into the Gallery now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nice build and quick finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nice build and quick finish! Thanks Dave, Going to be getting ready to start on GB kit 2 in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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