DaveJL Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Tamiya F-14D Tomcat, in the markings of VF-31 'Tomcatters' during their last cruise with the 'cat in 2005/6. The build thread is here Marked as BuNo 164603, which was the second to last F-14 built, being delivered to VF-124 'Gunfighters' in May 1992. The jet was assigned to VF-2 'Bounty Hunters' in 1993 before being transferred to VF-213 'Black Lions' in 1997. During her tenure with the latter, the jet led the first manned strike missions into Afghanistan during Operation 'Enduring Freedom' on 7th October 2001. The following year, the jet was transferred to VF-101 'Grim Reapers', remaining there until summer 2003 when it was acquired by VF-31 and marked as 'Felix 101', completing a further 2 cruises with the 'Tomcatters.' The jet was the last US Navy F-14 to fly, when on 4th October 2006 it flew from NAS Oceana to Farmingdale, New York before eventually becoming a memorial at the Grumman factory in Bethpage, New York. Extras used included Fightertown decals, Quickboost seat, Eduard canopy mirrors and a Master brass pitot tube. Paints are from MRP and weathered with a mixture of Flory models wash, Mig Ammo oils and dry brushing. The Tamiya kit is an absolute joy to build. I didn't add too much weathering to the wing sweep area as it will be displayed with the wings folded up, but here's a couple with wings forward: On my trusty carrier display base: With my VF-213 jet, also from the last cruise: Thanks for looking. Cheers Dave 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Top Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very nicely done Tomcat Dave - good build quality and convincing weathering. Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Fantastic Tomcat Dave! Excellent scale modeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Classic scheme, nicely done weathering and grime (nice to see one not horribly overdone!) Great work again, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluffer77 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Great build ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelclub Eeklo Belgium Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hello JL, Excellent weathered finish. I was especially interested in the load-out. A very nice mix of goodies. Regards, Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Nice Tomcat Dave cheers Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Great work indeed, long live the mighty Tomcat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 as others said already, hard to beat, and a fantastic job! thanks also for the inspiring WIP, in an even more so Navy GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Just brilliant, painting weathering full look, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Lovely job! Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Very nice indeed dave ,well done pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Perfectly executed Dave!!!!! And thanks for an excellent background synopsis on the airframe too!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thanks chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Top job, your depiction of panel lines, vents and general wear and tear and weathering is very realistic. Easy to over do but you have it spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Absolutely tremendous Dave and I hope you are keeping well mate ! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Thanks chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I like the way you weathered the gray. Outstanding job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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