[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14B]

Nice! I would be interested to hear a bit more about the base too!

I used Masa Narita's excellent reference.. Unsure If I'm allowed to link to other sites. If not I'll remove it.

 

The base is MDF, I just cut it and routed to a size that would fit in my display case.

Edges were primed then painted. I went a bit crazy here as I didn't care about overspray onto the actual base. Bad move.. When I applied the Tamiya putty it ate the paint, and all ended up with was a black mess.

Used flightpaths Carrier Deck diorama set for the tie-down points, spaced them out by drawing loads of triangles at 90mm. A 60/30 architects triangle was invaluable for this.

 

The "Non-slip" texture, I used some interior putty from the hardware.. Non toxic, really easy to work with. I made the texture using a spare Razor saw blade I had laying around.

I found that really spreading the putty on thick helped with the texture.

Base was then sprayed XF-24.

Masked off for the lines. I used the template that came in the Flightpath diorama kit for the alternating yellow and red line..

Washed with Oils of various dilutions. Was pretty pleased with the outcome.

 

Still to come for the Diorama is a deck tractor of some description. Just need to find the right one. Also want a couple of maintenance figures.

If you have any more questions, more than happy to share.

Cheers

[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14B]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Appreciate it.

[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14B]

Thank you sir! I just need your full name so I can credit the article properly.

 

Kev

My name is Rob Sullivan.

Cheers Rob

[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14B]

Welcome aboard sir!

 

 

Looks like a terrific Tomcat to me! May I publish it on the website?

 

Kev

Thanks Kev. Please feel free to use on the website.

Cheers mate.

[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14B]

New here, be gentle...

Here is my 1/32 Trumpeter F-14B and flight deck diorama. Been working on this since January this year.

Trumpeter kit was not without it's flaws, but overall went together well.

Detailed landing gear and Fuel probe.

 

Aftermarket bits include Wolfpack Resin cockpit, Eduard exterior and placards.

Finished in Mr Colour/Tamiya Acyrlics. Weathered with oils and pastels.

Trumpeter decals, warts and all.

Thanks for looking.