Paul Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 For an easier second entry I wanted to buils an EA-6, but I got this F-14D for Christmas and thought it would fit the bill (sorry!) I'm just going to build this straight OOB, mostly because the markings are so nice.
bexwh773 Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Can't wait to see this 'Cat That makes two of us then Bex
Paul Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 A bit of progress on the cat I'm agonising over the scheme though as in the box are decals for the last flight machine in a lovely retro lt gull grey over white, Any suggestions?
bexwh773 Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Go for the retro scheme and a lovely job so far too Bex
Paul Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 Just needs the cockpit being completed before she's ready for some paint. I have to say I love this kit, it's a blessed relief from working on the vixen!
Paul Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 Just about time for a lick of light gull grey over white
Skull Leader Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 don't forget to fix your engine fairings That kit still has the more rounded engine fairings of an F-14A, not the more angular ones featured on the F-14B/D Otherwise your build is looking great so far!
Paul Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 don't forget to fix your engine fairings That kit still has the more rounded engine fairings of an F-14A, not the more angular ones featured on the F-14B/D Thanks for that! Unfortunately I've gone a bit to far for surgery, for me anyway. I'll know for next time though She's coming on now. After the paint and after the decals and a wash
Stebos Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 A fast build indeed! Looking like she'll be nice and sharp when finished.
Seamus Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Yup, good, swift work Paul, your Cat is looking rather lovely
Paul Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement guys, nearly there apart from losing the (pitot?) probe that goes on the nose!
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Looks good Paul, paintwork is great!
Paul Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 And she's finished, apart from the nose probe which is still missing! There are more pics in the gallery thread. Thanks to everyone who has commented on this build. Off to grapple with the sea vixen now!
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