Lex77 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Since the F-104G build is in it's final stage I decided to add another one to this GB. It will be the Tamiya 1/48 F-14A kit and will use the kit decals for the VF-2 markings. Edited February 14, 2021 by Lex77 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Another great choice Lex, both of aircraft and markings. We really are being spoiled for Tomcats in this GB aren't we, which has to be a good thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 This one is going to look great along side your -104; very different machines doing the same role. The VF-2 markings will make for a colourful example as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 In between some work done on the F-104 had some time on the F-14. Wasn't satisfied by my own painting so I used a Quinta set. First part done; 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Those Quinta details really are something else. Nice to see you making a start to this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 And the cockpit is done. Missing some handles but will attach them later on. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looking great, those quinta things rock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Wow! That does look good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Forgot to update this thread and take some pictures but there sure is some progres being made. Cockpit closed; Rear fuselage closed. Front fuselage, wings and stabilizers aren't glued yet. It is a big plane! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Very quick work Lex, and very good too. She's going together very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Very quick progress and that Quinta cockpit set is very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Impressive progress Lex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Some more wprk done mainly on the underside. Had a look at the canopy and need some advice. There is a seam on it and part of it needs to be there but not sure if part of the seam needs to be removed. Anybody? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) That sounds familiar so I suspect there must be a similar query and perhaps an answer on another build thread, though I suppose it might be on the Vietnam GB if not this one. Pete Edited January 10, 2021 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks, removed the smaller seam today; 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Nice start! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Some more work done on the Tomcat; Fuselage is primed and black around the cockpit; Wings and stabilizers are painted; 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Looks good. Masking around the spoilers must’ve taken time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Wasn't too bad, got a Galaxy masking set, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Nice work with the paint on the wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Nice painting on the wings Lex,looks very neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Need to do one of these,they are a treat it seems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Thanks guys! They do build quite nice! Some painting done; Before; After; 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Seeing your masking work has made me realise you're going for the scheme with the wavy demarcation line and neat black chevron tapering all the way to the nose tip. Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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