Building the ancient Heller F-14A Tomcat 1:72 (and the 1:144 version too!)

[AlexB]

Not sure exactly how, or if, this will work as I intend.

 

 

No carrier group painted in just yet... I'll see if it's worth it after I trial fit the planes.

Edited February 9, 2021 by AlexB
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[AlexB]

Well, I recon that worked out OK for a trail run!

 

 

Happy with that!

[AlexB]

This is how it's currently assembled for a trail fit;

 

 

The "painting" is on some 4mm ply which is a bit warped (before I started) as the intention was just this test piece to see if it would look as good as I imagined.

It does! So now I can get on and make a proper mount.

 

 

[AlexB]

And another view, because I'm still dancing around!

 

 

😂😂

[Shalako]

Hi Alex,

 

Nice work mate but, I think you need to place a light source from above in order for your "diorama" to look more realistic.

 

Cheers,

Bill

[AlexB]

12 minutes ago, Shalako said:

Hi Alex,

 

Nice work mate but, I think you need to place a light source from above in order for your "diorama" to look more realistic.

 

Cheers,

Bill

Cheers Bill,

This is just a trial fit at the mo. Lighting will be dependant on the eventual location I site it.

 

[Hook]

Nice idea with the forced perspective!