Andy Mullen Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Kit manufacture: Hasegawa #00626 Scale: 1/72 Type: F-14D Tomcat Extras used: TwoBobs decals #72-049 Hobbydecal F-14 AA Probes #MT72003V1 PJ Productions 1/72 Pilot Seated 80's x 2 #PJ721109 Hasegawa Weapons Sets:- Lantirn Pod and Pylon, and Sidewinders Eduard Masks Paints and colours used: AlcladII Black Primer Model Master Enamel 1728 (FS36375) Model Master Enamel 1741 (FS36320) Model Master Enamel 1721 (FS35237) AlcladII Aluminium AlcladII Pale Burnt Metal AlcladII Gun Metal Klear Polly Scale Flat Finish Other info: Full builds can be found >> here << on my web pages Profiles Heres a project I have had in mind since Two Bobs released the VF-2 OIF Bounty Hunters. The aim was to produce a copy of this Navy photo taken by PH3 Daniel McLain in Nov 2002 for the Army/Navy football game flypast - source U.S. Navy Website. Back in early 2007 I recreated the photo in 3D, so I could work out the relative positions between the jets and the camera.. After putting the project off since then, I finally kicked off the builds in July 2010 by building up the stands. Construction then went very quickly (it should do after building 36 of these so far). The new element to this build was the fact these Tomcats were to built in-flight. The good news is, the gear doors, after removal of the the variuos hinges, fit the openings very well. The only thing I needed to do was fill the wheel wells with Blu-Tac to support the doors. After Masking off the Canopies, I sprayed Alclad II Black primer, followed by Model Master Enamels in a TPS scheme. After this had cured for a few days, I applied 3 coats of Klear and applied the decals. One minor note, is that due to where I have glued the magnet in the interior, it is not on the Cats centre of gravity, and after a while the nose starts to fall and point downwards. I used a combination the old formula Flory Models Dark Grey, Dark Brown and Black washes, for a panel line wash, before sealing it with a further Klear coat and then a final coat of Polly Scale Flat Varnish. The final stages were to dirty up the surfaces using various chalk pastels. Here are some shots on the bench... So far, since finishing these Tomcats, I have not been able to replicate the lighting conditions of the photo to my satisfaction, so here is the best one I have taken so far... and with the stands Photoshopped out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Incredible, they look real ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Lovely work, as always Andy. And it's always nice to see the mighty cat on the forums. Edited September 18, 2010 by daz greenwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Wonderful recreation Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Cool idea very well executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inshala Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thats very nice indeed. Lovely paint scheme and decals, i like very much. I am also a HUGE Tomcat fan and have a 1:48 project about to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Very, very nice!! Looks brilliant with the stands 'removed'!! Only very minor nitpick I have is that seeing as how you have the RIO's heads turned to the right, I think you should also have done that to the pilot in 104 - he'd have his eyes glued on his leader's jet when flying that close formation!! Great work though, very cool!! keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycerath Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Just... amazing! Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice work there. Well done. Very realistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 amazing work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mullen Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks guys and gals, I really appreciate the comments @keef - I was considering it, but it wasn't until I had unmasked the canopy, before I remembered to modify him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 @keef - I was considering it, but it wasn't until I had unmasked the canopy, before I remembered to modify him. Never mind, there's always next time....!! And it's still a fantastic idea, beautifully done! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) 2 great tomcats... going to have to look at your WIP photos to pick up some tips..... Edited September 21, 2010 by robw_uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Wow! They look incredible! Fantastic painting and weathering-well done!! :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Incredible how close the models are matched to the photos, you have a great eye for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 very nicely done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Amazing. Good idea, and well executed! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickParker Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Amazing. Good idea, and well executed!Alex Couldn't have put it any better, well done. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Excellent idea for an in-flight dio, with superb execution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Great looking display. The models are finished really well and I love the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Superb.I admire your dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 What a lot of stuff!!! And an excellent end result. Original, really nice work. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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