1to1scale Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) I started working on another 1/48 aircraft on September 9th. Tamiya’s F-14A has been a dream, I literally took this from a box of sprues to a ready to paint aircraft in 7 days, maybe about 20 hours total working time. This included converting the landing gear from extended to stowed. I had to make supports for the front gear bay to hold up the gear doors, and as there were 5, it was a little bit of a pain, fit was mostly good, but some small gaps on doors 3/4. In the rear, a little bit more work because the doors were not designed to fit into the fuselage. I had to make a new set of doors to fit because the original set were not finished, it was easier to make than fill and sand. My biggest disappointment with this kit is the lack of IP gauge detail, no Decals, nothing, just blank circles. Unfortunately, the Quinta panels didn’t come out until after I had closed up the fuselage and started paint, way too late. But I already started working on the second F-14D, and it is getting Quinta panels. my helper Edited January 1, 2021 by 1to1scale Greg W, coogrfan, Derek B and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Paint progress, need to paint some details, then ready for decals. Derek B, Squizzy 78, AlbertD and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 What scheme on the A? I've got a real passion for VF-84 and VF-41, pre low-vis schemes. AlbertD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, LSP_K2 said: What scheme on the A? I've got a real passion for VF-84 and VF-41, pre low-vis schemes. Scroll up two photos...big hint...also the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Scroll up two photos...big hint...also the title. Yes, I knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Maverick and Goose! LSP_K2 and Rockie Yarwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Just a quick update on this, its been clearcoated and I have been procrastinating on putting the decals on. Hopefully I get my butt in gear and get it done soon. Out2gtcha and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstarr3 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 This is a really fun kit. I built mine wheels up, too. It's a shame they dont make it easier to do. Very nice work on your color gradation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Awesome work so far! You have a pretty cool helper too! Cheers...Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 "Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash." Really liking the finish, looking forward to seeing her in decals. Cheers, Rockie KUROK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Really like the painting process on this bird. KUROK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I had heard this was a great kit from Tamiya. Looks like it’s true!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Looks like it is nearly ready for it's 4G inverted dive with a Mig 28 . Really nice paint BTW . The first film was so bad .........so cheesy ...... but so good .....and when is the second one ever going to hit the screens .. ...........& whilst I'm complaining..... I forked out for this model a few years ago ( Kit of the Year Winner somewhere 2016/7 ?) , and then was talked into selling it on by my chum who prompted me with " you hate aeroplanes ...it'll just annoy you ." Seeing this just makes me regret that decision more . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 It really is a great kit, it took longer to build and paint the cockpit than the whole rest of the airframe, I probably have about 25 hrs into it to this point. After decals, I maybe have 4-5 hours left. It’s a fast builder. Panzerwomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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