GusMac Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 The extra few days has made all the difference here. Finally got some time to get this done and into the cabinet. Even got some sunshine to take outside photos, although it doesn't improve my photography skills, or lack thereof... As everyone says, a lovely kit to build - wonderful engineering and fits like a glove. Always nice to build something 'vanilla' once in a while rather than fighting things to the end. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 WOW!! I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours has. Very impressive weathering skills. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 Thanks Scott. The build is so easy it gives you lots of time to concentrate on the weathering. Most of this was done with oils 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Feck , thats 120% great !!!! You totally nailed all that decaling , looks painted on . Weathering is bang on too . Congrats that's a cracking build . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 Thanks, the Tamiya decals on this definitely seem a step up on what came with some of their older kits. Don't know if they've subcontracted it out to someone like Cartograph but they are nice and thin and sit down nicely with Mr Mark Softer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Congrats Gus looks great and the weathering is stunning. Hoping for a good result in Leeds today…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Thanks Phil. Got the result at Headingley as well thanks to Wood and Woakes. Both made such a difference in this game. Not sure about what the changes will be before OT though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, GusMac said: Thanks Phil. Got the result at Headingley as well thanks to Wood and Woakes. Both made such a difference in this game. Not sure about what the changes will be before OT though. I think they have a couple of weeks off now, Jimmy will have to play…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 GUS WOW, absolutely a stellar build and the weathering is so very realistic and perfectly done. Just a brilliant build. Agree 100%, Tamiya's incredible engineering is the benchmark and bar and their F-14 is a shining example. I still have a few more Tomcats in the stash and will be eventually building all of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Wow, the cat is a stunner and a winner . The good thing on these easy going Tamiya kits, you can fully concentrate on painting and weathering and here is where your bird shines, Gus. Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 Thanks fellas. Didn't expect to win as to me some of the ships are just stunning and not something I would even contemplate. All that tiny PE and things... too much for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Congrats Gus, Beyond Awesome! Cheers Kev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I did not catch the finished photos Gus but it deserved it along with the Destroyer from PW. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 Thanks fellas, as I say bit of a surprise but a nice one. Never won anything like this before, mainly as I've never entered anything! Just entered the GB for fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Gus Congrats on your awesome build and well deserved win. 🏆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thanks Peter. I still think some of the ships were more worthy winners but I'm not the judge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 45 minutes ago, GusMac said: Thanks Peter. I still think some of the ships were more worthy winners but I'm not the judge. Yup ......turning a turd of a model like that Arizona into a work of art it became was truly inspiring , and Garys surfing eBoat was inspired artistry and unique. Still if I had made your F14 I'd be pretty chuffed ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Great looking model, man. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just catching up, stonking build Gus, congrats……… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Well done on the f14 ....looks like a very nice build able kit....I've got some " loyalty rewards" points left-over at Tower Hobbies.I might get one. I remember building theTamiya 1/32 kit back in 1983....went off to College.... After my first semester my family Got rid of all my kits...threw them out ...WTF! Had to start again in '84 while Recovering from surgery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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