Academy F-14A VF-1 Wolfpack
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1 4 October 2016, 19:27
Holger KranichOh another Tomcat in progress! Looks good, Clifford! How is the kit?
14 October 2016, 08:05
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much. @Holger, it isn't the Tamiya one for sure, but it goes together rather well and has nice detail, and it cost less than the others, except the Revell A and D models.
14 October 2016, 23:49
Germen Vanother early wolfpack, finished mine a few weeks ago, check it out. BTW VF-1 recieved their first Cats on 1 July 1973 at NAS Miramar, then in September 1974 they embarqued for their first cruise on the USS Enterprise and saw their first combat action in April 1975 during Operation Free Wind, flying cover over Saigon for the evacuation of US personel.
wich decals are you using, i used an italeri sheet.
18 October 2016, 15:35
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much.@Germen I am also using an Italeri sheet, left over from my Italeri VF-84 Tomcat. I will also be building one with the Black Lions markings.
18 October 2016, 18:48
Germen Vwatch out then with the ventral fin decals, the fins of the italeri are shorter and higher, better to paint the fin red with the with line and cut out the VF-1 from the decal. For the Black Lions i'm waiting the AMK D because i have the yellowhammer decal sheet from their last cruise.
18 October 2016, 18:58
Clifford KeeslerYes I realized to late the ventral fin decals did not fit, so they are on, I will trim them when they are dry and touch up as required.
18 October 2016, 19:12
Clifford KeeslerI have 2 sets of Black Lion decals, an A model and ones for a D, they are a Revell sheet from their fist D model release, the one that had all the weapons and other goodies. The decal sheet is VF-2 Bounty Hunters and the Black Lions.
18 October 2016, 19:17
Germen Vso what Cat-versions are you planning to build, for me i already have a VF-1 , a VF-142 and a VX-4, and in planning VF-2, VF-31, VF-33, VF-41, VF-111, VF-143, VF-154, VF-213, Iranian, TopGun Agressor Red 31 and finally Maverick VF-1
18 October 2016, 19:33
Clifford KeeslerI am going to do a VF-2, VF-213 VF-142, and a VF-31 final cruise D model. I already have a VF-111, VF-31, VF-84 and a VF-1 late markings(Low Vis.) I have also been thinking about doing an aggressor version. I like the Iranian color scheme also, so that one is a possibility also. I have so many Tomcat decal sheets that I am not sure what all I have. There should be a list in my stash. My ultimate plan is to build 1 of each squadron that flew the bird. I guess you could call me a Tomcat and F-4 freak. My 2 favorite aircraft. But what can you expect from a retired swabbie?. LOL.
18 October 2016, 23:36
Holger KranichF-14 and F-4 ARE the 2 most impressive birds! I agree with you so much, Cliffy!
19 October 2016, 07:29
Clifford KeeslerMost of the decals are on, just a few more. I will get some pictures up tomorrow.
19 October 2016, 22:01
Clifford KeeslerThank you James. Decal are almost finished. Then I can get on with weathering and final assembely.
20 October 2016, 21:03
Michael PhillipsMan, with the decals on she is really starting to come alive. Love it!
21 October 2016, 01:03
Murad ÖZERAgreed, it's beginning to shape up now, following with the great interest.
21 October 2016, 13:41
Holger KranichI always loved the "Wolfpack" markings. It makes the cat more beautiful.
21 October 2016, 14:07
Christian BruerVery nice and sharp work Clifford. The Cat comes out very nice 👍
21 October 2016, 17:46
Holger KranichI agree with Augie! This is a sweet Cat! Can you show us where you display all your models? Must be an impressive shelf😢
26 October 2016, 07:42
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much for your kind words.@ Holger ok I will take some pictures of wher all these monsters are displayed, and post them.
26 October 2016, 19:41
Greg BakerThat's a nice looking build. I've seen this kit on the shelves many times and was curious about it. Looks great!
21 November 2016, 23:48
Clifford KeeslerIt is not as nice as the Tamiya, Hasegawa or Hobby Boss kits. But it is a nice kit, light years ahead of the Revell/Monogram kit.
21 November 2016, 23:52
Jay NakasoneIt may not be Tamiya's new super kit, but you provided that you don't need one. very nice indeed! and the F-14 is still my favorite.
22 November 2016, 00:29
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Academy's 1/48 scale F-14A Tomcat. Will be finished in the Markings of VF-1 Wolfpack, aboard U.S.S. Enterprise 1973.
