reggie78usmc Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 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 Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Cold War era by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr 51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Gotta love a clean Tomcat! Both models are very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrcblade Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Super builds - Congrats! Like the go fast bases as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Both lovely models, I especially like the Tomcat decals. The bases add something too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Really nice Cold War ironmongery there Reggie! Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 17 hours ago, SAT69 said: Gotta love a clean Tomcat! Both models are very well done. 9 hours ago, hrcblade said: Super builds - Congrats! Like the go fast bases as well thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 12 hours ago, sanfrandragon said: Both lovely models, I especially like the Tomcat decals. The bases add something too. 3 hours ago, reggie78usmc said: thanks guys! thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Wow Reggie!!!!! How many is that for you this year??? And in 1/48 scale no less. Impressive all around. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 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. Mike Thanks Mike! I've only completed 2 this year, but during lockdowns I completed about 15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Those are both outstanding! Personally, the Tomcat is more outstanding, just sayin'... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Dang. When do you sleep??? Those are Sierra Hotel!👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 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. (Picture from Wikipedia for educational purposes) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Surfboards, katanas, and big ol' fast jet models... looks like you're living your best life in San Diego, güey! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 12 hours ago, dnl42 said: Those are both outstanding! 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 12 hours ago, John B said: Dang. When do you sleep??? Those are Sierra Hotel!👍👍 hahaha never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Two great models, great displays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano353 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Surfboards, katanas, and big ol' fast jet models... looks like you're living your best life in San Diego, güey! 😎 trying too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Parabat said: Two great models, great displays. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 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! (Apologies for the thread drift...) 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 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! (Apologies for the thread drift...) 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 My favourite F14, scheme, VF-84. Enough said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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