Ale85 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I had lot of fun building the Tamiya's Cat in 48th scale, so... i made my decision: i will build another Tamiya's Cat! This time i will build a colorful VF-31 bird with the iconic "Felix the Cat" carrying a bomb. This is one of my favourite livery on a Tomcat. (just for discussione purpose) The box Decals came from an unbuilt hasegawa kit I ordered some goodies to upgrade my Tomcat, others (wheels, beaver tails and CHIN pod) are on the way to my lab: I hope to start working on it soon, so stay tuned ciao Ale 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Watching with interest Ale. Im building one of these kits at the moment. It’s a beauty. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Ohhh, VF-31 and F-14A! That's a mach made in heaven. I must follow this closely, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 You will love this kit. I've built it a while ago and I've enjoyed every singe minute during the build. I actually wouldn't change the exhausts as they are really good from the box, but the wheels should be changed for the resin ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Just a very small update: i started from the weapons, so i assembled the missiles: - 2 x AIM-9L - 2x AIM-7F - 4x AIM-54C The box offers both the early and the late version of each weapon; i used the D instruction sheet to orientate me and choose the right parts now sanding and filling then i'll start to paint and decaling the missiles. Stay tuned ciao Ale 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Good idea to start with the kabloey stuff. It's usually a chore with all the myriads of tiny tiny stencils to add.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 First of all: yesterday i received the last detail item for my Tomcat, def model wheels and quickboost bits In my stash i found this resin mascot... i think it could be cute next to my Tomcat And now let's talk about building progress: time to paint the cat's claws. next step: gloss clear, some washing in the lines and decalling. ciao Ale 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 The missiles are finished! Now i can start the proper building of my Tomcat! So, let the fun begins! ciao Ale 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Very cool! I've been waiting for somebody to do a Tamiya F-14 in BANDWAGON markings. Rock on!! -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Started with cockpit base color: H307 FS36320 panels and instruments: flat black Lifecolor rear bulkhead: XF-85 rubber black by Tamiya For the IP i used the decals form Fightertown. Simply amazing! ciao Ale 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Soon i will post some updates on my tomcat; meanwhile, i bought this wonderful sheet by Fightertown. Is for a "D" but i can use a lot of decals, especially the red zones on tails, the cat and other stuffs. Ciao Ale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I have to follow this build as I'm planning a very similar one. I'm a big fan of VF-31 "Topcatters", have already done there F-14D and have decals for the F/A-18E and LoVis F-14A. In planning are their F-4J (decals on way) and F3H-2 Demon. I'm trying to get the "Red Tail" set for the F-14A as I'd prefer them to the LoVis ones. I do like your plan to use the Fightertown ones. Be careful with the Hasegawa ones as they are the wrong shape when compared to the Tamiya tail. I had a bit of a job to get mine to fit, besides splitting as well! Look forward to following this build with lots of interest! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 A little progress on my Bandwagon 202. Painted with gloss white the wheel bays then i washed it with Tamiya Panel Line dark grey shade. Quickboost's "beaver tail" in it's place! Next step: air intakes them i will join the two fuselage part! ciao Ale 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 6:28 AM, trickyrich said: I have to follow this build as I'm planning a very similar one. I'm a big fan of VF-31 "Topcatters", have already done there F-14D and have decals for the F/A-18E and LoVis F-14A. In planning are their F-4J (decals on way) and F3H-2 Demon. I'm trying to get the "Red Tail" set for the F-14A as I'd prefer them to the LoVis ones. I do like your plan to use the Fightertown ones. Be careful with the Hasegawa ones as they are the wrong shape when compared to the Tamiya tail. I had a bit of a job to get mine to fit, besides splitting as well! Look forward to following this build with lots of interest! Super work on your Cat! I'm a big fan too of the VF-31, i have the same project as you: doing all the jet of this squadron! Ciao Ale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just a very small update: i joined the two parts of the fuselage. Now it really begins to looks like a Tomcat. I used a hasegawa's Cat as donor of the ecm blisters parts ciao Ale 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) Some updates on my cat. I installed the reinforcement plates on the tails Assembly almost completed Decal from Fightertown on the windshield ciao Ale Edited November 7, 2019 by Ale85 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 she's coming along nicely. I was nearly going to buy those Furball Stiffeners when I found these. http://amurreaver.ru/?p=1247 They also do a nice PE detail set as well. http://amurreaver.ru/?p=1227 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Excellent progress, Ale! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 I'm almost ready for paint but due bad weather i have to suspend working waiting for better times. So, a little update: Wheels (Def. Models) are painted and weathered, the metallic zone is provided by Molotow's Liquid Chorme, it's amazing. Fightertown decals detail for ladder steps bay Aires ladder steps ciao Ale 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 The base coat is done! I used H-325 by Gunze for the Gull Grey. Radome: gloss black H-2 Anti-glare panel: XF-69 Nato Black that's all for now, hope you like it ciao Ale 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislowe Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) Great job! It looks like a good kit to work on, there's tons of detail and it looks very sharp. Edited December 10, 2019 by chrislowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Some little updates on my tomcat. decaling process almost finished upload image Resin steps for aires, ladder from kit, decals from FIghtertown ciao Ale Edited January 31, 2020 by Ale85 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Some updates on my Tomcat. I made a mistake painting the red zones on the tails, so i have to repaint the whole parts. Meanwhile, i start the assembly of the other parts like landing gears, weapons, ladder etc. Hope you like it! Ciao Ale 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Looks great so far Ale. I just about remember seeing these in person on the Forrestal in Marseilles 1989, was only 6 then! I did one of those mascots a while back - They look good however you need to drill and pin the arms for strength, that solid resin ‘bomb’ is heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Lovely mascot! And thanks for the tip! ciao Ale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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