Jon020 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 After a few weeks, I thought I ought to post a RFI topic to sum up the final result of my 9 month build that I documented in the WIP thread below. The build did require some effort and concentration, and the kit is quite complex for the scale, but the end result is, I think, worthwhile. There are issues, but they're resolvable... and it'd probably my best Tomcat so far. So, lets just add some photos: This is probably a good one to start with, as a summary of what's what: GWH F-14A Tomcat detailed by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Then some general ones... you may notice in some further down, the refueling probe is positioned a bit low. I had to remove it and reposition it higher, which is shown in the later photos that appear first... below. Tomcat upper rear view by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Nose details and refuelling probe angle correction by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Reflections by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Electricals test by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Tomcat by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Electricians' check by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Tomcat tailfeathers open by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Servicing Bandwagon 202 by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202; admired by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202 Port front quarter (Wings dirty) by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202 Port rear quarter (Wings dirty) by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202 Rear Starboard quarter by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202 Port nose quarter (wings clean, parked in oversweep) by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr Bandwagon 202 Starboard elevation by Jonathan Hughes, on Flickr I'm happy with the final result... just pondering the next one now Jonathan 63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 It certainly does look complicated - imagine if they did one in 1/32! Brilliant work bringing that to such a successful conclusion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Outstanding work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Lovely work Jonathan, great photography as well! 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npirnia Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Really magnificent work Jon! Your 1/72 Tomcats are consistently the finest I have seen, really impressive stuff! Best, Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 That's super impressive for a 1/72 tomcat, beautiful work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 23/05/2022 at 06:19, MRMRL said: That's super impressive for a 1/72 tomcat, beautiful work Thanks very much. I strive to tackle each project looking for its own merits. This kit has its complexities and challenges but looks to produce a decent result, so I'll be doing another at some point. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 23/05/2022 at 05:03, npirnia said: Really magnificent work Jon! Your 1/72 Tomcats are consistently the finest I have seen, really impressive stuff! Best, Nick Thanks Nick... very kind of you to say. It's an interesting little project, to work through the modern 72nd offerings of these fine machines and how cost does not always relate to quality, although this one produces a fine result. With each one I learn something more about the aircraft and try to find the benefits and wrinkles of each kit... So far, I'd day this produces the most detailed kit, but with convexities along the way. The 2019 tool academy is a good balance. I'm looking at the finemolds one now, and narrowing on a solution to the oddly shaped wings, so we'll see what else that one throws my way as we go. But thanks. I do my best 😉 Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 As you know Jon, i always thought this was a brilliant build. Going from the quality of construction and the detail in the kit, you can't really tell it's a 72nd scale model until you read the fine print. I have the FineMolds Tomcat in my stash. Bring it on! -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Wow!!! Amazing work on this build. I have always loved the VF-31 markings on F-4s and F-14s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: Wow!!! Amazing work on this build. I have always loved the VF-31 markings on F-4s and F-14s. They're lovely markings aren't they. I always admired these but somehow the early vf41 black ace flying pencil schemes just didn't do it for me. Of the main glory schemes, VF84 is still to be done, but I'm still struggling to find a good quality set of aftermarket decals that would work for a late 80s high vis scheme... I've got some but their quality is not as good as I'd like. If only cartograf did them all eh. But thanks.... onwards with the next one after a short break J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 An absolute work of art, I'm sat here humming Top Gun now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 4 hours ago, F-32 said: An absolute work of art, I'm sat here humming Top Gun now Thanks.... whenever I need a pick me up, I just watch the first few minutes.... https://youtu.be/bNxvXj9nff4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Outstanding finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Awesome build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Absolutely delightful! So beautifully built, finished and photographed! I have a 1:72 Hasegawa kit in my stash, since it was a cheaper 2nd-hand acquisition; but I always would have loved to get the GWH kit; which looks gorgeous in the box! Clearly it can become a gorgeous subject in skilled hands as your build proves! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Excellent job and final result on your model! Congratulations👏 Giannis Doxas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Absolute stunner, very precise and lovely detail to pore over. Great idea to display on a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I've been watching this build intently and it really has been worth the wait. I'm a massive Tomcat fan and I love the way you've captured it's lines and the way the crew interact. Everything about the build, it's paintwork and then the photography is just stunning. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I'm overwhelmed! Wow! Just Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I am really not a big fan of the F-14 but I must admit that yours looks fantastic ! Your scene is also really cool: it's simple but yet the atmosphere of the carrier is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 22 hours ago, Autle said: I've been watching this build intently and it really has been worth the wait. I'm a massive Tomcat fan and I love the way you've captured it's lines and the way the crew interact. Everything about the build, it's paintwork and then the photography is just stunning. Well done. On 03/06/2022 at 23:58, Parabat said: Absolute stunner, very precise and lovely detail to pore over. Great idea to display on a mirror. 15 hours ago, SAT69 said: I'm overwhelmed! Wow! Just Wow! 11 hours ago, toniosky said: I am really not a big fan of the F-14 but I must admit that yours looks fantastic ! Your scene is also really cool: it's simple but yet the atmosphere of the carrier is here. I just wanted to say thank you for your very kind comments. I think the tomcat has a special place in the heart of many perhaps inspired by a certain pair of films, whether it was responsible for the downing of some Mig 28s [sic] or splashing a pair of zeros... but it's an impressive machine and just amazingly beautiful from almost any angle... I've enjoyed making three so far... more to come, promise. And thanks for the comments about the build (warts n all) paintwork and photography. I think the results look ok. The mirror works after a fashion... I'm still looking for a front-face mirror for the perfect reflection... or maybe I'll get a piece of polished aluminium that should do the trick too. I think a diorama would be nice. I do have the Italieri carrier deck section to put togther at some point (although it's a little warped) and i'm just near finishing a verlinden deck tractor mule... but posing on a white (or blue) background with just a few crew is, I think, a nice minimalist approach... which works after a fashion. So thanks again - and once I get around to it, we'll see what I can make of the Finemolds tooling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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