r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) I always have a hard time focusing on one build at a time, so I'll enter this one as well in addition to the Mustang. Another great oldie in the form of Revell's F-14 Tomcat. I have the Wolfpack speedbrake and refueling probe, Phoenix pitot/AOA probes, Teknics cockpit, Black Box cockpit, Quickboost seats, Eduard etch, HAD etch, Zacto AIM-9's, Brassin AIM-7's, and hopefully Eli's new Tomcat decals to do an early VF-21 bird. This will be done in-flight, with a neat idea for a stand that I'll reveal a bit later. Edited November 1, 2016 by r0t0rdr1ver Azgaron, F`s are my favs, Daniel460 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 This kit really looks old. But time is timeless... Working swing wings, real rubber tires, molded in nice grey shiny plastic... Niiiiice r0t0rdr1ver and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 neat, looking forward to this! r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 My first Tomcat model in any scale. Looking forward to it. Carl r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 fantastic - doing the same but later boxing. That pic sure brings back the memories though - seeing that kit brand new on the shelf of my local hobby shop - think I was maybe 12 or thereabouts. I just had to have it - eventually it was obtained and slapped together in a frenzy. Pretty sure I painted it with those old Floquil railroad spray cans - the topside in dead flat concrete gray, the undersides in about 20 coats of reefer white. You probably could get high off the fumes of the painted model a year after the build.... Good times r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I will follow along. I built a Tamiya F-14A for my son two years ago (it hangs in his room) and I itch to build one for myself. The new sheets from Zotz are probably going to seal it. r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I remember this kit. I got it for a Xmas present back in 1982. I'll be reminiscing through your build! Mike r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 This is the kit that got me back into modelling after a many year hiatus. Looking forward to watching. Shaka HI and r0t0rdr1ver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 This is great, always wanted to build the Revell version, never got around to it. Living vicariously thru your build. Don r0t0rdr1ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Excellent, another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Shot of some of the goodies I've collected for this build. May or may not use all of it. dmthamade, Azgaron, Jeff and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I've made some minor progress on this one also. After test fitting some of the resin cockpit bits from both the Teknics and BB sets, I've decided to only use a couple pieces. I don't feel like fighting with alot of resin on this build. Considering I'm doing this in flight, I ended up deciding to use a Tamiya cockpit tub and panels improved with Eduards etch set. The fit is actually not bad... Shaka HI, F`s are my favs and BradG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Improved the wing gloves and drilled/cleaned up the gun muzzle. Shaka HI, BradG and F`s are my favs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Will be using Tamiyas nozzles also. They're slightly smaller in diameter, so some modification will be required. BradG, Jeff and F`s are my favs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Pitot glued in place. Derek B, BradG and F`s are my favs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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