1to1scale Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Yes, I’m working on another 1/48 aircraft. Tamiya’s F-14A has been a dream, I literally took this from a box of sprues to a ready to paint aircraft in 7 days, maybe about 20 hours total working time. This included converting the landing gear from extended to stowed. I had to make supports for the front gear bay to hold up the gear doors, and as there were 5, it was a little bit of a pain, fit was mostly good, but some small gaps on doors 3/4. In the rear, a little bit more work because the doors were not designed to fit into the fuselage. I had to make a new set of doors to fit because the original set were not finished, it was easier to make than fill and sand. My biggest disappointment with this kit is the lack of IP gauge detail, no Decals, nothing, just blank circles. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I keep resisting the urge to get one and build it. I've got a couple of their original 1/32 releases in the stash to get to being my primary reason. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Nice work, some modern jets are really intriguing. After I built my Mig-31, I was thinking of building a -D Super Tomcat from AMK. The kits are so great, that building them is a breeze. In some areas, I found the engineering was even better than with the Tamiyas . But then there is always decaling and stenciling on these modern thingies and finishing one eats as much time as other more demanding builds. Anyway, I'm eager to see, how yours turn out. The pit looks great and when I understand you correct, it will be a flying display. Cheers Rob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 To make it right 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 11:50 AM, Martinnfb said: To make it right In that case, don't forget to have Maverick flipping the bird. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: In that case, don't forget to have Maverick flipping the bird. I thought goose was responsible for international relations? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: I thought goose was responsible for international relations? No, Goose was taking the Polaroid. And he hates it when "She's lost that Lovin' Feeling" There's also this recent figure release: https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/o9lgmituqcaacmepmjka.html 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: No, Goose was taking the Polaroid. And he hates it when "She's lost that Lovin' Feeling" There's also this recent figure release: https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/o9lgmituqcaacmepmjka.html That’s a pretty nice likeness on that figure, even shows his older age. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 8:50 PM, BlrwestSiR said: No, Goose was taking the Polaroid. And he hates it when "She's lost that Lovin' Feeling" There's also this recent figure release: https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/o9lgmituqcaacmepmjka.html HOW do you find this stuff??? Amazing 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 10:36 AM, Jeff said: HOW do you find this stuff??? Amazing Too much time on my hands? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Using up my entire stash of Tamiya tape again. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 12, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2020 His callsign should have been Maniac. Nice build so far. I have this kit, and the AMK D model, which I’m just itching to build with flaps and slats extended... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: His callsign should have been Maniac. Nice build so far. I have this kit, and the AMK D model, which I’m just itching to build with flaps and slats extended... Sweet! I have been wanting the AMK, but stock is low everywhere, as soon as a few places get it, I’ll be ordering one. And I will build it in takeoff mode, on the cat. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 A little more paint progress today, more to come. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Your Tomcat is looking great! Makes me wish that modern jets actually did something for me. I even struggled through my late MiG-25 build. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Finished up painting today, happy with it, ended up using 7 different grays. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I think you did great using all of those grey's. It really adds a proper worn look to the thing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The multiple grey shades make it alive. The speedster should look great with that base paint. Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That’s gorgeous, I’m slaving away on my F4J.........man ......grey on grey, grey on white plays tricks on you.......looks amazing.......... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Update, my F-14A languishes in the box, needing Decals, but I had started on another back last year for a commission build, a Tamiya F-14D. However this build is getting the Quinta Studios set in the cockpit, it’s been a slow build but it’s picking up speed again, so here are some pics of it. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Recently I picked it up again as thing have allowed me to put my head above water, this work was done in about 90 minutes over a weekend. I finished and weathered the cockpit, put together most of the rear fuselage mass including wheel wells, wings, intakes, and landing gear assemblies. Next step is spraying the gear and wells, and back to assembly. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just can never have enough Tomcats and your Cat is looking so good. Glad to see how brilliant the Quinta Studio sets look as I have three Tamiya Tomcats in the stash, looking to build this year and all with the Quinta Cockpit sets. Keep ‘em comin Peter 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Those Quinta “decals” look amazing, we are going to lose the art of tricking up cockpits with beautiful stuff like these......... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 The Quinta cockpit really does look impressive. And the paint on your Tomcat is even more so. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 That pit is a thing of beauty! The grey paintwork is fantastic! Do you have any tips on how you used the 7 shades of grey? I have a couple of builds where I will have to attempt the same thing. Cheers Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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