PhilB Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I started this build back in May last year but only got round to putting on "WIP" some way into the build. Here; http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=28804 This is the Tamiya F-14A Black Knights kit. It is probably the biggest thing I've ever built. I converted it to a "B" using: Avionix/Black Box cockpit - Love those details but lousy instructions! Aires exhausts - Brilliant! Wolfpack wheels, and boarding ladder. I had the exhaust set as well but used the Aires in preference as its just so much better IMHO. Drop of Eduard PE for the IP's and canopy interior. Fine Molds turned brass "Plobes" Set (I kid you not) for the nose pitot and the small side sensor that draws blood if you are not careful. Finally Eli's brilliant Zotz decals (OK there's the plug now get on with those B25 sets!!!!) The kit needed a lot of work such as removing and rescribing the raised panel lines on the rear deck, and major surgery to get seamless intakes. I also had to rescribe many of the panel lines from the rear of the cockpit backwards as they were either missing or in the wrong place. I used Masa Narita's excellent build as a guide. Torsten Anft's site was a brilliant place for references and photo's. Paints are mainly White Ensign but with Humbrol for the main top colour. Enough of me blabbering on, no more explanations but plenty of photo's: More to come! Phil KiwiZac, Starfighter, F`s are my favs and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 More: That's all folks! Hope you like it. Phil KiwiZac, A-10LOADER, Tony T and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Very nice cat Phil! Lots of hard work to a great outcome!!! Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 A stunning build Phil! That is one sweet looking cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 How good's that? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florin13 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Very nicely done! Makes me want to break mine out of the stash!I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 AWESOME work Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Very, very nice, love the wingsweep weathering. The Tomcat's one of my favorite modern jets, beautiful lines, which you and Tamiya have more than done justice too, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Perfect! That is one fine job Phil! The ordnance is icing on the cake. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thanks for all your very kind words Gentlemen. Much appreciated! Thank You. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Phil, Super sharp result from a challenging kit. Lovely job on your big Kitty. The additions add a lot of life to the build and really take it up a level. Thanks for taking the time to detail your progress and show these smashing finished photos. It's been a pleasure following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Beautiful Tomcat great paint work specialy when you know how muche work needed to be done johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Are you kidding me!!! Holly Cow man that is without a doubt the best looking big scale jet I have ever seen. The paint, markings and weathering are super! Very weel done! Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I'm not even into jets, but MAN, THAT'S AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithery Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Beautiful job on your turkey Phil. One to be proud of for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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