Roberto's F-14A - Tamiya 1/48

[Roberto]

Hi!

I'm not really into jets, but I'm a naval aviation lover and always had a soft spot for the Tomcat (who hasn't?)...So when the Tamiya box reached the shops...well, you know.

The kit has been sitting in my stash for five years, and I really haven't the skills for this kind of project, but this GB motivated me to have a try!

 

I would have loved a colorful VF111 aircraft on my shelf, but I'm afraid that ship has sailed, can't find those decals. Oh well.

 

Here is the well known box:

 

Bye 🙂

[daryl_five_zero]

1 hour ago, Roberto said:

I really haven't the skills for this kind of project, but this GB motivated me to have a try!

Trust me, this kit practically builds itself. I've never had such sheer enjoyment out of a build as I did with my last Tamiya Tomcat. 

 

Looking forward to see what you think of the kit! Enjoy 😉

[Col.]

Welcome to the GB Roberto I've every faith in your ability to turn this fine kit into a great model and I'm as sure the gang will be willing to help and encourage you along the way.

[Dansk]

5 hours ago, Roberto said:

would have loved a colorful VF111 aircraft on my shelf, but I'm afraid that ship has sailed, can't find those decals. Oh well.

What about these?

https://www.furballaero-design.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=48-060

 

oops i see they are out of stock now

 

Edited September 16, 2021 by Dansk

[Stephen]

On 9/16/2021 at 5:41 PM, Roberto said:

I would have loved a colorful VF111 aircraft on my shelf, but I'm afraid that ship has sailed, can't find those decals. Oh well.

 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HUN48194?result-token=aAN7W 

[Roberto]

59 minutes ago, Stephen said:

 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HUN48194?result-token=aAN7W 

 

Thank you Stephen!

I realize I've been looking only for EU sellers!

Just force of habit, I guess...

 

 

[Roberto]

Well, I had to start somewhere...

The other Cat is for scale 😲

 

[Roberto]

Mates, this kit is just outstanding!

 

Looking at the sprues you see lots of details...I'm stunned. Tamiya rules, IMO.

 

I got these aftermarket items...my first resin seats, wheels and metal probes 🙂

 

 

...and put together a few more pieces...

 

 

Thanks for looking!

[Col.]

Nice upgrade parts Roberto and progress

[Roberto]

Hi mates 🙂

 

A really quick update...working on the cockpit!

 

[daryl_five_zero]

Glad to see you're enjoying the kit so much. Tamiya really outdid themselves with this one, eh?

 

Good progress with the cockpit! Looking forward to seeing this one come together. 

 

Daryl 

[Roberto]

@daryl_five_zero this kit is really amazing...I think Tamiya has always been at the very top of the game, and they keep improving 🙂

[FortyEighter]

On 10/3/2021 at 5:02 PM, Roberto said:

A really quick update...working on the cockpit!

Those side panels look great Roberto, I wish I could paint detail that well but I can't so usually use etch in my cockpits.

 

Mike

[Roberto]

Hi mates!

 

Keeping alive my WIP by posting a picture of this small progress 🙂

 

[Dansk]

Super job roberto. That cockpit looks great. 

[Roberto]

Hi folks.

 

My build will go to the KUTA GB...

I worked on many minor sub-assemblies and the resin seats are 75% painted, but i never really found the daily bench-time to meet the deadline.

I really want to thank all the fellow builders and our host @Col.  : this lovely GB gave me the nerve to start this amazing kit !

Thank you.

 

Roberto.

 

 

[Col.]

Glad to know you're continuing with this one Roberto and hope you can get some more regular bench time on it.