Tamiya F-14A Tomcat - WIP
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9 November 2016, 13:57
Michael PhillipsJust started this one last night. Only spent an hour working on the cockpit, but got some of it assembled and the Dark Gull Gray sprayed. This kit looks amazing! I can imagine this one might be completed in no time!
9 November 2016, 13:59
Michael PhillipsHahaha I did Germen, for two days! LOL But I have way too many models in the stash I want to build, and life is short. 🙂
9 November 2016, 14:07
Germen VI got the same problem, but i try to work for max 2 hours a day, every other day.
9 November 2016, 14:09
Michael PhillipsI work about 1-2 hours, every night before I go to bed. On weekends, I will get in about 2-4 hours per day usually, mostly at night. I am married, but have no kids yet, so that helps with the time I can work on models.
9 November 2016, 14:14
Germen Vthe same thing, i work in civil aviation, so it's 7/7 and i work 1 on 2 WE's, 99% i work the evening shift from 1400 till 2215. It's 15 min drive home and then i intend to work till midnight, max 0100hrs If, and i call her my 'Little Miss Misschief' is not around, she's a flight attendent so she's away quite often
9 November 2016, 14:25
Patrick HagelsteinSame here! 🙂 Just some modeling minutes between work and other commitments. I have the same combo and am planning on the VF-114 bird. I hope to find the kit in the mailbox when I come home. The decals are already lying on my workbench.
9 November 2016, 14:47
Michael PhillipsNice Hagel, I love Aardvarks markings. I will look forward to seeing your Tamiya Tomcat project!
9 November 2016, 14:52
Michael PhillipsYes, it is quite amazing how everything just fits so perfectly Holger. I've never built a kit anywhere nearly as well engineered and as nice fitting as this one.
14 November 2016, 04:22
Bryn CrandellLooking good so far. That kit is on my wish list. Watching this intently!
14 November 2016, 20:44
Clifford KeeslerLooking very nice there mate. Keep up the good work. I have a week worth of :Honey Do's this week so will get no modeling done at all. So the Hawk sits and collects dust. LOL.
15 November 2016, 00:51
Michael PhillipsThanks Clifford! Well, the Hawk will still be there waiting when you list is complete. Just think of it this way, you can return to your build with a renewed sense of enthusiasm!
15 November 2016, 15:31
Adam FarnsworthNow looking at my Revell version and wondering if it will fit as well as this?
15 November 2016, 15:52
Michael PhillipsI attempted to build a Revell Tomcat as my first project as a modeller a couple years ago and failed miserably. I failed so badly I did not attempt another build for like 6 months, and almost quit the hobby before really ever getting started. Much of that had to do with poor fitment and trying to rescribe lost detail from sanding. I can tell you without hesitation they just aren't in the same league as far as fit is concerned. But the other side of that is that they also aren't in the same league as far as price is concerned either. The Tamiya Tomcat costs like $75 and the Revell can be had for $20.
I will just say I will never build another Revell/Monogram Tomcat again.
15 November 2016, 17:17
Clifford KeeslerUnfournetly, I have quite a few Revell Cats in the stash,so I will be building a few more. I seem to have learned to overcome their short comings. I like the Academey cats. Maybe "Santa" will leave a Tamiya Cat under my tree. LOL. (Hope.)
16 November 2016, 22:36
Michael PhillipsThanks Clifford and David! I still have some parts to prime tonight, and hopefully I will also get the pre-shading done tonight as well.
17 November 2016, 18:23
Adam FarnsworthYu just opened up my Revell Tomcat and started. The painting diagrams are hopeless! Have had to download the Tamiya ones to have any chance. Can see the Tamiya is a thing of beauty. Will definitely get one. This'll be good practice at least.
18 November 2016, 08:24
Michael PhillipsThat is true Adam, if you can conquer the Revell Tomcat then the Tamiya cat would be a piece of cake for you when you build one eventually. Post pics of your progress, I will def follow along and help if you ever have any questions. The Tomcat is my favorite plane, so I know a few things about it and might be able to help you out.
18 November 2016, 16:56
Clifford KeeslerLooking very, very nice Michael. Hoping Santa will bring me one. LOL.
19 November 2016, 15:16
Michael PhillipsThanks Clifford! Got the preshading done today and painted the exhaust nozzles. I still need to paint the inside of the nozzles. The goal tonight is to put down the Gloss Gull Gray and Insignia White. Getting there!!!
19 November 2016, 18:41
Michael PhillipsThanks Guus, James, Spanjaard, Murad, and Erik! Your kind words help push me to keep getting better and better! I really appreciate everyone's support and comments.
21 November 2016, 04:14
Michael PhillipsSo got most of the main painting done. Still got to do some of the metal leading edges, and hopefully tomorrow I will get the future coat on so that I can decal on Tuesday. Aiming to complete it this week!
21 November 2016, 04:15
Clifford KeeslerYou are quite welcome sir. I finally got some work done on the "Hawk" done today. Fuse is closed up.
21 November 2016, 23:50
Michael PhillipsGot decaling done (except for the missiles). Man, early Tomcats had a TON of stencils... And between the kit decals and the Furball sheet, they are all there. Lol
25 November 2016, 03:36
Michael PhillipsThanks Spanjaard! Won't be long now to the finish line, hopefully this weekend. Got the missiles painted and decaled, next up is to weather everything.
25 November 2016, 19:28
Michael PhillipsThanks Erik! I do tend to work quickly. I gotta lot of stash waiting to be built! Lol
26 November 2016, 16:56
Michael PhillipsGot a wash applied to everything except the aircraft itself, that will be done today.
26 November 2016, 16:57
Michael PhillipsThanks James, Augie, and Clifford! Hope to have weathering completed tonight, and completely finished tomorrow. 🙂
27 November 2016, 00:56
