Mark Jackson Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 I've started on another Academy F/A-18C Hornet - the workbench is chocked full with parts. The Tomcat just wore me down but I'm sure it will get completed in the future. Starfighter Jock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Jock Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Have you considered the Aires F-14A nozzles for the Tamiya kit? They might fit and they look really nice. Kit # 2188 if you're interested. As above Marcel, Aires also makes really nice nozzles for the F-14B/D as well. Also, with some work and lots of aftermarket parts, the Trumpeter kit can look really good. If you're interested Kirk, I have a build thread of the A-10A (converted to A-10C) kit here. It was a lot of work, but the end result turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. Skip to the last page to see the results...... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/262693-132-trumpeter-a-10c-hog-putting-lipstick-on-a-pig-of-a-kit/ Cheers, Chuckj Hi Chuck, Thank you and yes I have followed your A-10C build over on ARC and you most certainly conquered that challenge. One of these days I will muster up the courage to tackle it, but for the time being my professional work keeps me way to busy and have I limited time to model, so keeping project(s) on the bench that do not require intensive care. Love you current F-15 build, that one I may tackle myself very soon. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I've been doing some research on 1/32 builds of the Tomcat and this one was interesting and seems to push the debate of Tamiya vs Trumpeter to the Tamiya corner. I really hope Tamiya decides to scale up its now already legendary 1/48 scale Tomcats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The Tamiya F-14A is a better kit IMHO. The nose and canopy are better shaped and those open panels on the Trumpeter kit don't fit very well either. I gave mine away and was glad to see it go. You'll have much better luck with the Academy FA-18 kit. Goes together very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jackson Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 I keep on hearing the voice of donkey from Shrek singing, "Back on the road again..." USMC Herc, Landrotten Highlander, Greg W and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 4/17/2017 at 11:27 PM, chuck540z3 said: Have you considered the Aires F-14A nozzles for the Tamiya kit? They might fit and they look really nice. Kit # 2188 if you're interested. As above Marcel, Aires also makes really nice nozzles for the F-14B/D as well. Also, with some work and lots of aftermarket parts, the Trumpeter kit can look really good. Cheers, Chuckj Well I Can safely say that this is by no means an option as the aires lovely parts who fit the tamiya kit like a charm are way undersized for the trumpeter parts....I'm trying to make the kit parts look like a decent representation of the real deal but for the time being that's your only option HTH Cheers Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jackson Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've built several F-14A's over the years and the Tamiya fit is awful and then there is all that rescribing. Revell is okay but still needs a huge amount of work. So between the three I can see more potential with Trumpeter's offering whilst the minus points provide a challenge. Lakenheath F-15's were practising night flying for the past couple of nights so I had a few hours unable to sleep - perfect for hacking away at the plastic. blackbetty, JeepsGunsTanks, dodgem37 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subodai Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I have to say, I'm glad this came back and will be following you every step of the way. I have recently acquired all 3 of the Trumpeter F14s, one of their F-18s and a Harrier for a really, really good price from China, and the Tamiya F14A. I've pined over those kits for years, the F14 being my all-time favourite bird, and I need some inspiration after being a bit heartbroken when finding out they weren't what I thought they'd be. (mostly after researching after-the-fact, doh!) Can't wait to see how you continue with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Mark, really glad to see you get stuck into this kit again...and with a vengeance too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jackson Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Buying one - you are a brave man indeed . I'll have some more photos uploaded shortly although they are hardly exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 superb build, and kudos fro not taking the easy way out with the cockpit and dropping in a complete resin one, the way some of us do .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subodai Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Mark Jackson said: Buying one - you are a brave man indeed . I'll have some more photos uploaded shortly although they are hardly exciting. Buying three... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jackson Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 If anyone making models has never attempted to open up an access panel then this part of the build is for you. Some modellers have a different technique opting to use a scalpel to score along the inner edges of the panel, which works if the plastic is fairly thin. However the Trumpeter plastic is thick and the quickest and most controlled way of shifting the panel is to use either a Dremel type drill or good old pin-vice drill. A good set of modeller's files and sanding sticks are also required. Good reference photos are a must. Take your time to reach the edge where the panel ends. Lothar, Squizzy 78, themongoose and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Mark Jackson said: Agreed But we love it F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 You are a very brave man Mark! Good luck, but I’m fairly certain you will create some awesome detail. I’m guessing the doors will be recreated out of sheet styrene? Cheers, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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