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#1 PhilB

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 10:57 AM

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.largesc...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:

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More to come!
Phil

#2 PhilB

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 11:02 AM

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That's all folks!

Hope you like it.

Phil

#3 Out2gtcha

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 11:16 AM

Very nice cat Phil! Lots of hard work to a great outcome!!!

Cheers,
Brian

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 12:19 PM

A stunning build Phil! That is one sweet looking cat.

-Frank

Remember, not all who wander are lost.

ON THE BENCH
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FINISHED
Hasegawa Ki-84 Hasegawa Bf-109G-14AS Tamiya F-16 Tamiya A6M5 Zero Tamiya F-16CJ Tamiya Spitfire VIII

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#5 LSP_Kevin

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 12:43 PM

How good's that? :evil_laugh:

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 01:18 PM

Very nicely done! Makes me want to break mine out of the stash!I love it!
my collection in 1/32 scale
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#7 Barry

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 02:23 PM

AWESOME work Phil!
Just because it won't be seen is no reason not to make it right!

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#8 Kagemusha

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 04:51 PM

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!

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 07:50 PM

Perfect! That is one fine job Phil!
The ordnance is icing on the cake. Very impressive.
We are all your base.

#10 PhilB

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 04:39 AM

Thanks for all your very kind words Gentlemen.
Much appreciated!

Thank You.

Phil

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 07:00 AM

Hi Phil,

Super sharp result from a challenging kit. :evil_laugh:

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. :)

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 07:13 AM

Beautiful Tomcat great paint work specialy when you know how muche work needed to be done :)

johan

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#13 Brad-M

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 04:46 PM

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

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Posted 11 July 2010 - 12:13 AM

I'm not even into jets, but MAN, THAT'S AWESOME!

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Posted 11 July 2010 - 12:04 PM

Beautiful job on your turkey Phil. One to be proud of for sure.
So remember, when you're feeling very small and insecure,
How amazingly unlikely is your birth,
And pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space,
'Cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!



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