Hasegawa 1/72 Grumman F-14A Tomcat - IRIAF Khatami TFB c. 1987

[ratmigs]

Hi all,

I haven't posted here in a while though I lurk through the awesome work that shows up every day. Here's my latest 1/72 build - an IRIAF F-14A that I finished this month after a slow-burn build process spanning four months. Hope you enjoy the pics. Happy to hear any comments or questions on the build.

 

Details :

Base kit - Hasegawa 00774 (K Series 1989 New Mould) | Aftermarket parts - Master Pitot and AoA sensor, Microscale IRIAF decals, Hasegawa Air-Air weapons set | Colors - Desert Yellow(FS 20400), Dark Green(FS 34079), Brown(FS 30140), Light Gray(FS 36622) | Major Mods - IFR bay and probe 

 

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Edited December 12, 2016 by ratmigs

[stevehnz]

A super looking job on the nicest looking scheme the Tomcat ever wore, IMHO of course. I've decals to do this or the very similar aggressor scheme. I'll be rapt if it looks even close to as good as yours.

Steve.

[DennisTheBear]

That looks just right in the camo!

[Hook]

Very, very nice, What brands of paint did you use? 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre 

[DaveH]

Very nice, lovely clean finish....

 

Cheers

 

Dave

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[ratmigs]

8 hours ago, Hook said:

Very, very nice, What brands of paint did you use? 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre 

 

Thanks Andre. I used Vallejo Desert Yellow lightened with white for the Sand. Same for Tamiya Flat Brown (XF-10). The green and light gray came from the Akan USAF SEA camo set. The radome is Model Master Radome Tan. Hope that helps

[F-32]

Spot on!

[mcdonnell]

Hello,ratmigs - my full compliments to you on a superb looking build of your 'Tomcat'.I love the quality and detail of the painting and finishing work and the subtle 'restrained and realistic' weathering.Combining these factors with your chosen scheme results in a magnificent tribute and replica of this magnificent aircraft.I love it.

😉👍 All the best,Paul.

[steve4536]

really nice job...shows what can be done at 1/72 scale.

[ratmigs]

Thanks guys. I started this one with an early Bounty Hunter scheme in mind, but bumped into the Tom Cooper book (https://ospreypublishing.com/iranian-f-14-tomcat-units-in-combat) along the way. Couldn't help but build an Ali-cat after that; especially since I could then shoot a picture like below

 

[mirageiv]

Awesome model, love the scheme too. Nice pic with the Mirage, really was a big jet!

[modelling minion]

Great job on your Tomcat.

One of the best schemes a Tomcat has ever worn, and still does!

I like the shot with the Iraqi Mirage F.1 too, nice comparison.

Well done.

 

Craig.

[stevej60]

Beautiful build and finish,it is a superb scheme as well.

[Thud4444]

That is  beautiful!  Great little Mirage too.