eng Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Academy's wonderful new tool 1/72 scale F-14A built out of the box (with the exception of aftermarket decals from DXM Decals) as a relatively clean and new F-14A of VF-1 'Wolfpack', NK-106, BuNo 158995, circa 1978. Painted with Mr Hobby Aqueous Colour and Tamiya paints and varnish coated with Humbrol Satin varnish. The kit builds beautifully with excellent fit and engineering, and has all the parts you need to do either an A, B or D version of the Tomcat. Only minor gripe is the kit comes with only the one set of markings for VF-143 'Pukin Dogs' however, lets face it Tomcat decals are not difficult to come by!! Only minor addition still required will be the two AIM-9 and single AIM-7 training rounds I've chosen for this build. Hope you like it. Eng 68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That is one stunning Tomcat. 👍 Excellent 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Cracking build, beautiful finish, love a high viz scheme so much better than a grey, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That’s really nice! Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Beautiful Tomcat, can’t beat those hi-viz schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Beautiful ! and in the best scheme too. Really nice Tomcat there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Always liked the VF-1 colours, and your F-14 is one to be very proud of. Kind regards, Gerbe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, PhantomLover said: Always liked the VF-1 colours, and your F-14 is one to be very proud of. Definitely agree! While I like VF-2's colors, I surely miss VF-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Excellent build and finish.Well done. I do prefer the earlier colour scheme for the Tomcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I love this! My very first Tomcat build (not long after F-14s entered the fleet) was in Wolfpack colors (using a MicroScale sheet, if I recall correctly), so this holds a certain nostalgia for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Didn't know there was a new tool F14. The Tomcat is a favourite of mine. Vf1 another favourite. Brilliant job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Nice! How did you find the DXM decals? They seem a bit thick as haven’t settled down into the panel lines very well judging by your wash? I only ask as was thinking of getting their sheet to do this exact jet to showcase my early beavertail conversion. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Great job, like the VF-1 markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Now that´s a wonderful 1/72 scale F-14..! I would not come close in 1/48.. Very well done! Great looking markings and all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very nice, love the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Wow, that is an excellent rendition of an early scheme Tomcat - really great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 16 hours ago, Tony Oliver said: Nice! How did you find the DXM decals? They seem a bit thick as haven’t settled down into the panel lines very well judging by your wash? I only ask as was thinking of getting their sheet to do this exact jet to showcase my early beavertail conversion. Tony i'd be surprised, its a cartograph print, got the sheet myself and looks like any other cartograph print (revell,academy etc.) besides that, awesome build. i can never get enough of the WP markings, looks so special... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Indeed I do like it! You've done justice to a new kit of an awesome plane and in my preferred scale as it happens. Great stuff! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Wow, stunning. This scheme takes me back to childhood with the old Airfix kit so has to be a favourite, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Very, very, very nice indeed Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Now that's eye catching! Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 wow, a trully classic Tomcat, well done cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Good job! Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Nicely done Cat! Love the early colour schemes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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