Chuck540Z3 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, As mentioned in my 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster entry, here's the 1/32 Tamiya F-14B build I made last year just before the Lanc. This bird took me about 8 months to create out of the following, above and beyond the Tamiya kit: -Aires and Teknics resin and photo-etch cockpit sets (using the best of both). -Eduard seat detail and placards sets. -Cross Delta structural reinforcements set. -Wolfpack F-14D airframe conversion set. -Tamiya F-16 GE-110 burner cans X 2. -TACTS pod from a Hasagawa A-4E Aggressor kit -CATM-9 missile from an Academy F-18C kit -Wolfpack Late type wheel set. -Fightertown decals, #101 circa 2004. -Phoenix metal Pitot tube & AOA sensor. Although the Trumpeter F-14D kit has come out since I completed this build, I don't think it replicates the overall scale and proportions of the Tomcat quite like the Tamiya kit does, notwithstanding it's well documented problems like raised panel lines, etc. With lots of work and many scratch-built add-ons, I think it looks like a pretty accurate Tomcat. One word about Squadron 101 though (SAME squadron number as my uncle's Lanc!), is that a lot of the bomb pylons and other ordnance normally found on other F-14 squadrons is missing, mostly because these 'Cat's flew naked as a training squadron and were therefore faster than regular Tomcats on aircraft carriers. Also, Bu No 163222 crashed shortly after it's re-paint in 2004, hence the fresh black paint against the typically weathered TPS gray paint. "Turn and Burn Baby!".... I have few more shots of specific angles and parts (including many build pics) if anybody wants them. Thanks for your interest. Edited October 13, 2010 by Chuck540Z3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxos345 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 One of the most beautiful and awesome builts i have ever seen, congrats my friend, you should give us more about the weathering procedure. Great my friend, great!!! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'm speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 You can't fool me, you've got a ray gun that shrinks real aircraft down to 1/32 scale! That was well worth the 8 months in build and the weathering really sets it off. We need to know more about the weathering, do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 just totally Fab!! well done Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 thats 2 brilliant 1/32 planes iv seen here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I am just going to go and throw away my brushes and knives. That is awesome! You really should write the defintive 'how to' guide on that weathering. Sir, I applaud you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 VERY nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck540Z3 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) You really should write the definitive 'how to' guide on that weathering. Sir, I applaud you. Thanks Guys! Actually, I do have a fairly comprehensive write-up on my "Salt Weathering Technique" that I could post here. Where would be the best place to post it? Edited October 12, 2010 by Chuck540Z3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Very nice Chuck. Always nice seeing a cat on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Absolutely stunning. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Superb! The weathering is beautifully done too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Fantastic work. The weathering really makes it, it's a stunning build. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just exquisite!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck540Z3 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hey Guys, if you want some tips on how I do my "Salt Weathering", I've posted it here under "Tools and Tips- Painting": http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57027 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Stunning, excellent build! Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUSKY1965 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nice work! The weathering is outstanding! Is a pleasure to see a "Grim Reaper" of this incredible quality! Regards, TRUSKY1965. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Strop Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That's a really nice build, and the level of detail is stunning Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 She's a stunner, weathering is perfection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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