Habu12 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Tam kit, Fightertown decals, Wolfpack resin seats. Way too late into the build did I realize I forgot the ECM blisters on the wing glove. Doh! 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 That's a beauty. Lovely finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Can't get enough of seeing Tamiya Tomcat builds. And yours is among the very best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Very nice. This kit is so bloody expensive to get hold of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Excellent work! The finish and weathering looks particularly good! Far beyond my meager skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Very nice! ODS fly in.... very interesting, although the Tomcat was relegated to CAP duties over the carriers no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Another great Tamiya Tomcat, your paint and weathring work is awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Awesome! one of my favorit kits to build and one of my favorite f-14 squadrons! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Very nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 The Tomcat simply dressed in those markings is enough to scare off any adversary. Great results!!!!!!! Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 13 hours ago, exdraken said: Very nice! ODS fly in.... very interesting, although the Tomcat was relegated to CAP duties over the carriers no? Mostly. This scheme was applied only for the homecoming. And it was stripped bare, including the palettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Very nice, and who can't get drawn in by the Jolly Rogers markings 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 dang were you building this and the 1/72 concurrently? good work again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Great Tomcat - superb finish and subtle weathering. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Superb build===check, F-14 Tomcat===check, Jolly Rogers markings===check. All boxes checked, unbeatable. Love the subtle worn weathering, not overdone. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 12:37 AM, Shin said: dang were you building this and the 1/72 concurrently? good work again. Actually no, I started the VF-1 bird months ago and then went on a work trip. I had everything done but the final Dullcote and weathering to finish. So I did that and jumped right into this one. This build took five days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 11:25 PM, Habu12 said: Wow! Can you share your method for achieving that attractive finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hi! Well, I’ve worked out a system with Tomcats. I preshade as usual, it I add random, quick sprays of black all over the surfaces. The wings, fuselage, tails, everywhere. Then I basecoat, and then I postshade with a lighter shade of the basecoat. For this one, the color is FS36440 light gull gray. So I add a few drops of FS36495 light gray and I post shade along the panel lines where corrosion control would have sprayed. Then I decal, wash, and add the first Dullcote. I then weather with my Tamiya weathering sets. I pick panels to lighten, or darken. For the wings, I sweep them back, mask off where they touch the fuse, and then rub those areas. For the streaks it’s easy. Just put the swab next to the fuse joint, press down and open up the wings. Presto! Instant curves streaks. then I sea it all with another Dullcote. hope that helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) That's an awesome step-by-step description of your workflow. I need to "bookmark" these instructions for my next gull gray/ white Tomcat. I'm thinking the next one will be this F-14D - {US Navy Photo} Quick question #1 - What do you mean by "Tamiya weathering sets?" Do you mean their powders? Quick question #2 - What are you "streaking" with for the wing sweep streaks? The Tamiya weathering powders? Edited August 24, 2020 by John B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 12:43 PM, John B said: That's an awesome step-by-step description of your workflow. I need to "bookmark" these instructions for my next gull gray/ white Tomcat. I'm thinking the next one will be this F-14D - {US Navy Photo} Quick question #1 - What do you mean by "Tamiya weathering sets?" Do you mean their powders? Quick question #2 - What are you "streaking" with for the wing sweep streaks? The Tamiya weathering powders? Just hold the applicator on the wing and open it up. Presto! Instant radial streaking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Stunning work and great explanation of your weathering process 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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