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Cold War Icons. Tomcat and Phantom


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Two of my favorite Cold War Icons.  a Tomcat and Phantom.  

Tamiya 1/48 F-14A with Campro VF-84 Jolly Rogers "Victory 201"

Revell / Hasegawa 1/48 Phantom FGR.2 with XtraDecals 1435 Flt D "Desperation" 

Thanks for looking 

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Lovely work.

 

No idea if the USS Nimitz ever ventured into the South Atlantic as far down as the Falklands, but as an Atlantic Fleet vessel if she did I'm sure the scene you depict would have occurred as she approached the FIADZ.

 

I bet the Pilot in the Tomcat is telling the younger RIO that he flew F-4's in 'Nam!

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12 hours ago, At Sea said:

Lovely work.

 

No idea if the USS Nimitz ever ventured into the South Atlantic as far down as the Falklands, but as an Atlantic Fleet vessel if she did I'm sure the scene you depict would have occurred as she approached the FIADZ.

 

I bet the Pilot in the Tomcat is telling the younger RIO that he flew F-4's in 'Nam!

thank you! it would have been awesome to see a real picture of this 

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5 minutes ago, Sky Keg said:

Wow Reggie!!!!! How many is that for you this year??? And in 1/48 scale no less.  Impressive all around. :goodjob:

 

Mike

Thanks Mike! I've only completed 2 this year, but during lockdowns I completed about 15! 

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5 hours ago, reggie78usmc said:

thank you! it would have been awesome to see a real picture of this 

Off Cyprus during the Gulf War. 

 

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(Picture from Wikipedia for educational purposes)

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12 hours ago, dnl42 said:

Those are both outstanding! :clap2:

 

Personally, the Tomcat is more outstanding, just sayin'...

Thanks! I am torn between the two.  I have a few of each in the stash and can't decide on what markings haha. 

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Looks great I've heard only good things about the F-14 but how does the Phantom go together? I have it and it's the only in box UK Phantom I have seen so just wondering how well it goes together and any areas to look out for? Thought I might as well ask as sometimes there's a fit issue with specific areas of a certain kit and I'm sure there were none with the Tomcat lol.

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2 hours ago, Deano353 said:

Looks great I've heard only good things about the F-14 but how does the Phantom go together? I have it and it's the only in box UK Phantom I have seen so just wondering how well it goes together and any areas to look out for? Thought I might as well ask as sometimes there's a fit issue with specific areas of a certain kit and I'm sure there were none with the Tomcat lol.

The Phantom is a Revell Rebox of the old hasegawa kit.  The mold, I think 30 plus years old.  there are a few fit issues, when you merge the two halves together and have to sand down the center line to get the seams out.  fitting the pilots can also be a challenge, i've had to cut off some legs to get them to fit right.  the nose can also be tricky but with some sanding its ok.  the biggest fit issue is the intake covers, this is where I've done the most sanding and filling.  I tape off the pannel lines apply tamiya white putty, let it dry hen sand down to where there are no more seam lines the best I can.  

I don't think there is another molded Brit Phantom in production other than the Revell/Hasegawa kits but I love building them.  I've built 3.  

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8 minutes ago, reggie78usmc said:

I don't think there is another molded Brit Phantom in production other than the Revell/Hasegawa kits but I love building them.  I've built 3.  

There is the Fujimi and Airfix in 1/72.  I'm currently mid double-build of an Airfix F-4K and F-4M in 1/72, stencil hell!  

 

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I believe the ambition is that ZM will kit every version of the F-4 for their SWS series in 1/48, including the F-4K and F-4M.  I have a savings account specially set up for this eventuality!

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1 hour ago, At Sea said:

There is the Fujimi and Airfix in 1/72.  I'm currently mid double-build of an Airfix F-4K and F-4M in 1/72, stencil hell!  

 

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I believe the ambition is that ZM will kit every version of the F-4 for their SWS series in 1/48, including the F-4K and F-4M.  I have a savings account specially set up for this eventuality!

yours look amazing so far.  As far as scale I was refering to 1/48! I haven't seen one molded execpt for Has/Revell.  I own the fujimi and airfix in 1/72 haha.  I am hoping Tamiya will come out with a version of the fgr.2 or FG.1.  or someone will make aftermarket resin for conversion. 

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