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There have been a few Tamiya F14’s shown on BM recently, all superb, your model takes that to the next level, l agree it’s an easy build but your finish and attention to detail is stunning, good job!

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Wonderful Tomcat, Jos, one to be really proud of.

 

I'm just about to build Tamiya's other F-14A - the venerable 1/32 version - in the same scheme as yours.

 

I always have trouble with the flat coat with my models, after first glossing and decaling. Your finish is flawless.....can I ask what product you used for your top flat coat please?

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7 hours ago, Farmerboy said:

There have been a few Tamiya F14’s shown on BM recently, all superb, your model takes that to the next level, l agree it’s an easy build but your finish and attention to detail is stunning, good job!

I second that!

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14 hours ago, Gordon J said:

Stunning build and superbly finished Tomcat. I love it.

 

7 hours ago, Farmerboy said:

There have been a few Tamiya F14’s shown on BM recently, all superb, your model takes that to the next level, l agree it’s an easy build but your finish and attention to detail is stunning, good job!

 

6 hours ago, Filbert_Wang said:

Absolutely stunning work!

 

6 hours ago, fox1_BE said:

What a beauty Jos - excellent paint job 👍👍

 

5 hours ago, swralph said:

Excellent build and weathering.😀

 

5 hours ago, binbrook87 said:

Wow! Now that is very special indeed. One of the best Tomcat models I've seen. The paintwork is flawless. And I agree with you.... Gunze Aqueous is excellent 👍

 

2 hours ago, t15dja said:

Wonderful Tomcat, Jos, one to be really proud of.

 

I'm just about to build Tamiya's other F-14A - the venerable 1/32 version - in the same scheme as yours.

 

I always have trouble with the flat coat with my models, after first glossing and decaling. Your finish is flawless.....can I ask what product you used for your top flat coat please?

 

29 minutes ago, SAT69 said:

I second that!

Many thanks guys for your overwhelming kind and supporting words...👍!

 

@t15dja I use a 50/50 mix from HATAKA; XP07 Matt Laquer Clear Coat and XP08 Satin Laquer Clear Coat...IMHO a real spot-on matt coat, and super strong!

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  • 5 weeks later...

That looks really beautiful. I'm surprised how big the Phoenix missiles are. I mean, I shouldn't be, I know they are big, heavy missiles, but I'd never really had a visual clue until I saw the perspective in your first photo.

 

I believe that the Tomcat could carry 6 of them, but couldn't land with 6 because it would be over the weight limit, so they never carried more than four because it beat dropping a couple of expensive, unused missiles in the ocean each mission. Not sure if that's actually true or just 80s style urban legend.

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