SR10user Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I hope you guys don't mind, but I think I'll jump into this online build thing. I'm just coming back into building after taking about 10 years off (depending on when you actually think I stopped). I really missed the hobby, so it was time to get back in. I've always wanted a F-14D and I think Trumpeters offer is the best option out there, warts and all. My best friend was a big fan of the Tomcat, and converted several of the Tamiya offerings during his time with us. His crowning achievement was a VF-31 F-14D using just about every aftermarket option out there. The only thing he never got around to doing was a Tomcat with the flaps and slats out. Paragon was to release a set, but that never happened, and shortly after my friend took sick and passed away. So the plan is a low viz line bird of VF-2. I'm starting with the Trumpeter 1/32 F-14D kit, Aires 2174 F-14D Cockpit, Aires 2117 F-14D Nozzles, Wheeliant 132 001 F-14D Wheel Set, And the following Eduard sets: 32269 F-14D Exterior, 32309 F-14D Armament, 32310 F-14D Undercarriage, 32706 F-14D Seatbelts, and 32707 F-14D Interior S.A. I've got some Zotz decals heading my way, and a deadline (2 Feb 2013), so I think I've got everything I need to begin. Wish me luck!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Dave Welcome back and a great build to start with. Looking forward to following along Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 OOOOooooowie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR10user Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks Peter, I hope I don't disappoint. Thanks DaneBramage (love the name BTW) My brilliant idea of the day...... let's see how bad I can mess up $100 of aftermarket. I love the detail of the Aires cockpit. Absolutely stunning! One thing that's always escaped me was the stenciling above the buttons on the consoles. I mean, we usually buy another decal sheet just for stencils for the outside of the plane, so why not stencil the inside? Eduard's preprinted set is very nice, but designed to use on the kit parts. I toyed with that idea for a while, but to bring the kit parts up to the level of detail of the Aires cockpit is more work than I cared to do (remember the deadline). So...... I just took a deep breath and carved of the panel detail of the Aires cockpit. The two combined pretty easily actually. I had to be careful carving. Some of the Aires detail I wanted to keep (ie the LANTIRN stick and panel immediately behind that) and of course the flat detail from the Eduard set had to be trimmed away to fit around the resin. When all is done up and painted, I'll punch some buttons using a punch and die set , and add some switches using some fine wire. All in all, not to hard. I got the back seat done, and thought I'd post my progress. On to the front seat...... Thanks for looking, Dave A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HADman Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Good Start Dave! So I'm made yet combination of the resin cockpit and the colour Edard set, just on the F-14 kit, what You can see in this forum too. I waithing some etch parts now, hence I stoped the build, but I will time to watch your build good work: Feri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Looking forward to see this build to the end. Great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I`m looking forward to start building my "alicat" when i see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Nice start on the front office Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deigs Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Awesome work. Will be following this for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR10user Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Quick update for tonight. I didn't get a lot of time to work on my Tomcat. Sunday is family time usually, but I did at least get a little painting done tonight. Got the pit painted and the left over resin details painted black. I couldn't help but throw the placards back on to take a look. Before I head off to bed, I'll give it a shot of Future for tomorrows Payne's Gray oil pin wash to help pop out those molded in details. Thanks for looking, and thanks for all the support and kind words. Dave Edited August 27, 2012 by SR10user A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nice progress on the front office. Looking good. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Starling Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nice going on the pit. I will follow i have a D in the stash but i havent time to start this beast. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwg Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Dave Where did you purchase the Aires F-14D cockpit (AIRE2174)? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR10user Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Aires was at the IPMS Nationals in Orlando. I asked him for seats for the F-14D, and he pulled out this set. Apparently it is brand new. If it's not out yet, it should be very soon. I didn't realize I had something special until a friend went to try and order one. I can't imagine it will be to much longer. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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