DaveJL Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Tamiya F-14D Tomcat, converted to a B model of VF-102 'DIamondbacks' during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001/2002. BuNo 163225 was built in early 1989 and delivered to VF-124, before being assigned to VF-101 and VF-103 before eventually serving with VF-102 from 1998 until May 2002, when it was transferred to VF-101 and finally disposed of in August 2004. During OEF, VF-102 would drop a total of 450,000lbs of ordnance while logging 5000+ hours of flight time over Afghanistan. Squadron aircrew were awarded a number of Distinguished Flying Crosses for their actions during the cruise. Extras used included Phase Hanger resin B model conversion set, Phase Hanger seats, Quickboost TCS pod, New Ware masks, Tamiya etched canopy mirrors and metal pitot tube along with Fightertown decals. The build thread is below. Paints are form MRP and the weathering is a mixture of Abteilung oils, Flory wash and Tamiya weathering sets. Thanks for looking and stay safe Dave 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Schreiner Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Really nice work dude. I love the nice weathering. Not too much overdone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 That’s an absolute stunner! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Absolutely fantastic! 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Outstanding! I'm envious as I struggle with HB's version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Your efforts are worthy of great praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 That’s seriously good! Beautiful Tomcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Fantastic effort, great looking Tomcat. Also great to see the famous Mike Vizcarra's name on the canopy rail. His brother was a Tomcat pilot and his father was a Thud driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) Super cat you've got there, nice clean panel lines, subtle weathering, I like the mixed finish for the payload as well, lots to admire here. Edited January 20, 2022 by MRMRL Typo, gotta love predictive text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 That’s a great build and finish, excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Another great looking kit Dave! Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Excellent work. I like the restrained but effective weathering - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Thanks all, glad you like it! @DrumBum thanks for the link, I've actually just rented 'Tomcat Tales' on Prime so will watch the above video after that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Fantastic scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 4 hours ago, DaveJL said: Thanks all, glad you like it! @DrumBum thanks for the link, I've actually just rented 'Tomcat Tales' on Prime so will watch the above video after that! 'Tomcat Tales' is great. I got the BlueRay about six months back. Very informative. For fun (if not always politically correct) check 'Fighter Fling 1989-2004' which has footage from deployed Tomcat crews with accompanying rock music and movie clips etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 That Tomcat looks amazing! I seldom seen them in the Diamondbacks finish, a pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Top Topcat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 That is one nasty-looking bomb truck! I think it's the first F-14B I have seen built, and you have sure set the bar high for any subsequent efforts! Beautiful model! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Fantastic that Dave! Are those hand written ‘messages’ decals on the Gbu’s too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 Thanks everyone. @David W the bomb messages are the hand written decal variety! They were included with the Fightertown sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Brilliant......you have nailed the weathering as far as I am concerned.........just right. well done, Sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 Cheers Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Beautiful job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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