Roberto Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 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 🙂 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl_five_zero Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 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 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 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... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Well, I had to start somewhere... The other Cat is for scale 😲 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 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! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Nice upgrade parts Roberto and progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Hi mates 🙂 A really quick update...working on the cockpit! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl_five_zero Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 @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 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Hi mates! Keeping alive my WIP by posting a picture of this small progress 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Super job roberto. That cockpit looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Glad to know you're continuing with this one Roberto and hope you can get some more regular bench time on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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