ScottsGT Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I’ve built two of these kits in the past. And actually, one was the second model I built when I got back into the hobby as an adult. The second build was 4 or 5 years ago as the VX-4 Black Bunny. I do not remember the difficulty with the past two that this one presented to me. Almost looked like fuse halves were popped out of different molds that did not match. And of course throw in the aging large plastic that finds a way to warp itself sitting inside the box. This one came very close a few times of taking flight across the room, but I held my temper and pressed on. Besides, the biggest screwup was done all by myself without any assistance when I had the wings installed upside down and on the wrong sides. Landing gear is a blend of grafting together the Revell and a set of Tamiya’s, as is the exhaust nozzles. Bang seats and pilots are Tamiya and the cockpit details are Quinta Studios made for the Trumpeter kit. Wheels by Reskit. I thought I had some decals I could use on the Sidewinders and Sparrows but came up empty handed. I can always go back and add them at a later date. Now on to the next project. Hmmm…trying to decide. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Great looking Tomcat there Scott. Now that you've managed to tackle a couple Revell versions, you should try the Tamiya one. I wonder which is harder to put together at this point. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Like I said Carl. I’m done with Tomcats!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Thats a really tidy build , great result. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Fabulous job on that one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 What a great looking Tomcat, Scott. You built (and painted) a beauty, congratulations. Cheers Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Nice looking Cat Scott!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Looks great Scott! Glad you stuck with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Splendidly looking Tomcat, Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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