Deano353 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Wow this looks incredible, I will be buying one, one question what did you use for the screens in the cockpit? Are those kit supplied decals or did you paint it and if so what paint did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Continue dealing with fitting problems LOL but they are easy to get rid if you take your time. I am using water-based putty and Madworks CG-001 Black CA Glue as putty to patch up those seam-lines. Can't avoid re-scribing and riveting after countless sanding. After everything is patched-up, I primed the whole thing with SF289 Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Grey primer micro filler. Spent 3 hours just to prime the fuselage, wings, slats, flaps, tailplanes and tail fins...ahhh I hate 1/48. After the primer surfacer dried, I wet-sand everything with 3M™ MicroFine Softback Sanding Sponge - I do this because there will be some rough surfaces caused by the primer particles due to humidity, angles of spraying or air-pressure. Thinner is one of the main reason - it's recommend to use Mr. Colour Levelling thinner instead of Mr. Colour Thinner. After wet-sand, I will brush the whole thing again with a toothbrush which make the surface real smooth. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet-mech Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 That is top class modelling. The Amk kit looks incredible. I'll have 2 please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 As the tail fin of this F-14D is fully black so I decided to try the decals which produced by Furball Aero Design. I sprayed SF288 Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black onto both tail fins - I love the finishing so much, it's fully flat black! I begin the decal work after few layers of clear coat which will make the decals much more easier to slide. Decals are very good, thin and tough but please remember to put a little more water on the surface otherwise it'll very hard to slide it around. The decals are perfectly settled on the tail fins after 2-3 layers of Softener. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looks great. I looked up the price of this kit and expecting around £100 GBP, but it was £66. Very reasonable seeing as you need virtually no aftermarket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looking good, those tail fins look resplendent in their finished scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Some great looking details, and nice to know it is 'all' included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Wow! Tail looks nice! Probably one of the first Tomcat schemes I wanted to do.. but decals in 48th only became available recently.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 AMK 1/48 F-14D updates: Pre-shaded with SF288 & Gunze 40, this Felix is too big...my thumb is pain and tired, so that's all for the night. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Is that a 1/48 scale figure? I knew the 'cat was a big bird, but damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) FINALLY, I've done all decals and stencil data, produced by Furball Aero-Design. The decals are one of the highest quality decals I have ever used - thin but tough with very minimum carrier films which you don't even have to worry about silvering problems. Resin wheel from Def.Model, Korea. Pitot & AoA from Master, pl. Figures: ZLPLA 즐프라 & Reedoak (Not in photos) Deck: HobbyWorld ESP / Phoenix Model (Not in photos) Edited October 1, 2019 by Fishbone 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 fantastic build thread! like it a lot! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxmulder Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 FANTASTIC!!! great build mate.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarawakia Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Great build… any reason for the aftermarket wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 That's one incredible looking 'cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 7:53 AM, Sarawakia said: Great build… any reason for the aftermarket wheels? Nope it's just for fun. The owner of Def Model is my friend, he sent me the resin wheel when he know I am building a 1/48 F-14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbone Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 W.I.P. 50%. E.T.A. 16 days to the AMK F-14D Build-off Malaysia, wrap it up boys! That's all, thanks for viewing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) You caught the comment elsewhere about the GPS dome on the spine correct? It should not be there for this aircraft in VF-31 as they did not have LANTIRN capability until 2000's. Edited October 4, 2019 by whiskey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 9 hours ago, whiskey said: You caught the comment elsewhere about the GPS dome on the spine correct? It should not be there for this aircraft in VF-31 as they did not have LANTIRN capability until 2000's. Is it possible that the date stated in the instructions might be incorrect? The decal markings DO depict when the timeframe VF-31 had LANTIRN and the GPS incorporated on their F-14Ds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) On 10/4/2019 at 3:09 PM, John B said: Is it possible that the date stated in the instructions might be incorrect? The decal markings DO depict when the timeframe VF-31 had LANTIRN and the GPS incorporated on their F-14Ds. Yes! It's entirely possible, but it's not incorrect. I highly doubt that decals made by Furball would've been wrong as Geoff highly researches his subjects. I did some double checking and the markings are correct. VF-31 DID have LANTIRN capability in '97. I found a photo of said aircraft with the label of being at Fallon in October of that year and if you look closely you can see the pod hanging off the pylon. Edited October 6, 2019 by whiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgardiano Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 hi fishbone a question who is the maker for the side consolle labels ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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