"Alert 1 to Eagle 1, splash the Zeros!"- Tamiya F-14

[BlrwestSiR]

Sprue goo for the preliminary filling as well as strengthening of the joint. 

[BlrwestSiR]

Seam now filled with putty. 

 

[BlrwestSiR]

More progress on the Tomcat. I finished the seam work and touched up the paint. 

I then finished painting the antiglare panel around the cockpit and the tips of the vertical tails base

I then added the Pheonix pallets.

Landing gear was next. 

Finally I did the detail painting and decal work on the missiles. I used Aim-7s and AIM-9s from a Tamiya F-4 kit. The Aim-54A Pheonix missiles are by Eduard. 

[Martinnfb]

nice progress Carl, missiles look very convincing 👍

[BlrwestSiR]

Thanks Martin! The original kit missiles were pretty plain, especially compared to the Eduard ones which is why I swiped replacements from the F-4EJ kit.  

[BlrwestSiR]

Finally on her legs. 

I gave the fuselage a light panel wash using Mig Storm Grey panel line wash. It's subtle but is there. 

 

[CANicoll]

Carl,  Looking Terrific and again, appreciate all the detail notes and photographs.  Your dual-build is hilarious.  Love it!  Chris

[BlrwestSiR]

Stickers on! Well, some of them. 

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Still plugging away at this. 

The HAD decal sheet doesn't include the Ejection Seat triangles so I tempted fate and used the kit ones. 40+ year old decals. I was surprised they didn't explode on contact with the water. 

[John_B]

Looking Good, been following your progress. You have been putting in a superb effort. Thanks for sharing your work.

John B

[BlrwestSiR]

Gear bay doors and missiles are on.

I started with the gear bay doors.

Then the Pheonix went on.

Lastly, I glued the AIM-9s and AIM-7s to the wing glove pylons. 

Then these went onto the fuselage. 

I painted the tires so those will be next. 

Right side up. 

[BlrwestSiR]

More progress on this build. 

The ejection seat pull rings are done. I used the kit ones as the Aires ones don't include them.  First up was a base of yellow. 

Then I masked them off using 0.7mm tape. 

Sprayed the black and unmasked them. 

Finally cut off the kit part and glued onto the seats. 

I also did the tail hook at the same time. 

Can't believe how much is still left. I keep thinking I'm almost done and then find some more small bits. 

[Peterpools]

Carl

Awesome progress - your Big Cat is looking fantastic. Yup, amazing the 40 plus year old decal didn't explode when hitting the water. Of course, being part of a Tomcat, it wouldn't dare.🍀

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Last of the gear bits, finally. Got them painted and installed today. 

With those in, I installed the seats and canopy and it's finally done!

We leave tomorrow for a week long camping trip so perfect timing. I'll take more pics when we're back.