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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: mikejapan on July 25, 2013, 06:13:26 AM

Title: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on July 25, 2013, 06:13:26 AM

It's been too long since I've last gotten on.
I wanted to build the F-14 that I always fly on Ace Combat with it's custom Midnight Blue body with Silver stripes.
The kit is a 1/48 Hasegawa F-14D.
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/003_zps480f599e.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/003_zps480f599e.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/004_zpsf4a48aa7.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/004_zpsf4a48aa7.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/005_zps927014a5.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/005_zps927014a5.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/006_zps41965c82.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/006_zps41965c82.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/007_zps7c50d876.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/007_zps7c50d876.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/008_zpsb46f1c34.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/008_zpsb46f1c34.jpg.html)

Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 26, 2013, 04:52:23 AM

Well done, Mike! That scheme sure looks wicked!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on July 26, 2013, 12:22:23 PM

Thanks a lot Brian!
Although I think I could've done better I'm very satisfied with how it's coming along.
It's bit of a difficult kit to build. I miss the wing synchronization like Monograms or Academy's kits.

Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: finsrin on July 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Such a cockpit - super job  :)
F-14 paint is yet another "I never would have thought of that scheme on that subject" model.
Enjoy seeing your different look F-14 come out so well.  Looks cool that way.  8)
Stripe sweep along side to nose has style.  All-n-All a sinister-stylish appearance.
Awaiting more pictures.

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on July 27, 2013, 04:40:11 AM

Thanks!
I just got the tailhook painted and working on the lights.
The canopy is ALWAYS the fun part  :icon_nif:
They designed it to be open only so I had to mod it slightly.
I'll post some pics soon!

Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on August 02, 2013, 06:54:19 AM

Well this turned into a proud addition to my collection along with a Witty Wings 1/72 F-14B from VF-103.
Sorry about the photos, they're not the best but it's a dark plane all round.
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/001_zps1ec0d6aa.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/001_zps1ec0d6aa.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/002_zps6e0489c1.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/002_zps6e0489c1.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/003_zps61c4b482.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/003_zps61c4b482.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/004_zps5e1d1357.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/004_zps5e1d1357.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/006_zps94bb4a8c.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/006_zps94bb4a8c.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/007_zps03e83eef.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/007_zps03e83eef.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/008_zps67985633.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/008_zps67985633.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/009_zpsfe5f1acb.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/009_zpsfe5f1acb.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking,
Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 03, 2013, 06:27:19 PM

Wow that looks absolutely aces, Michael!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on August 05, 2013, 09:37:35 AM

Thanks!   ;D But I'll admit it looks better in person.

Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 09, 2013, 10:00:50 AM

Nice scheme  :) Really sharp. Airbrushed?

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on September 20, 2013, 02:23:32 PM

Oh no, this thing was paint brushed on. No spraying except for the glosscote.

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: finsrin on September 20, 2013, 05:03:00 PM

Good - more photos.
Would not thought of dark blue & light blue trim on F-14.  A different look that works.  Always liked dark blue WW2 to 50s on Navy aircraft.  Black(?) 3/4 circle at rear of engines also looks "right"  8)

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on September 23, 2013, 04:46:28 PM

I can do that, I'll get on it tomorrow.

Michael

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: mikejapan on September 24, 2013, 06:51:47 AM

Here's more pics, had to adjust the camera specifically for this plane.
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/005_zps7ea2f954.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/005_zps7ea2f954.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/006_zpsf437ee19.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/006_zpsf437ee19.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/007_zps67f15c77.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/007_zps67f15c77.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/008_zps94d56512.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/008_zps94d56512.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/009_zpse4835a30.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/009_zpse4835a30.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/010_zps78dddbda.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/010_zps78dddbda.jpg.html)
(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a435/mikejapan/011_zpsa1cf927b.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/mikejapan/media/011_zpsa1cf927b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 24, 2013, 06:55:48 AM

That does look wicked

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: ChernayaAkula on September 24, 2013, 08:10:48 AM

^ Yup! Those colours look gorgeous on the Tomcat!  :-*

Title: Re: WIP 1/48 F-14D
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 24, 2013, 08:18:53 AM

Looking very nice in that blue scheme!