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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: smeds on June 18, 2026, 12:05:49 AM

Title: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: smeds on June 18, 2026, 12:05:49 AM

My Tamiya 1/32 F-14A Tomcat wip, as an RAF machine. The RAF looked at buying the Tomcat in the mid 1970's. I have rescribed the rear end as Tamiya only did the nose section with recessed panel lines. Going to be loaded up with 4 x AIM-54 Pheonix, 2 x AIM-7 Sparrows, 2 x AIM9G Sidewinders and of course 2 x drop tanks. Awaiting Squadron decals to complete the airframe.

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Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: dams301 on June 18, 2026, 12:08:50 AM

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see more  :D

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Kerick on June 18, 2026, 04:44:19 AM

That’s looking sweet! The decals will be cool.

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 19, 2026, 03:36:43 AM

Second what Ken/Kerick said.  Nice looking camouflage scheme.  What RAF squadron markings will be used on this WHIF?

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Buzzbomb on June 19, 2026, 05:05:16 AM

The scheme works on the F-14. Awaiting the full livery look  :smiley:

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: smeds on June 19, 2026, 04:06:36 PM

Bit of an update.


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Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: smeds on June 21, 2026, 08:28:45 PM

Another update

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Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Old Wombat on June 21, 2026, 10:31:32 PM

Looking betterer & betterer with every update!  :D

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Kerick on June 22, 2026, 12:21:04 AM

Very nice! Needs more cowbell decals!

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Gingie on June 29, 2026, 09:59:22 AM

Very cool! It would have kiboshed the Tornado I expect!

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: smeds on June 29, 2026, 03:44:07 PM

Tomcat is finished.

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Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Old Wombat on June 29, 2026, 11:10:07 PM

Yeah, that looks good!  8)  :smiley:

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 30, 2026, 12:43:31 AM

Lovely. :smiley:

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Kerick on June 30, 2026, 12:59:17 AM

Terrific!
Very plausible.

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: Buzzbomb on June 30, 2026, 06:13:36 AM

Seamless transition.. excellent  :smiley:

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: dams301 on July 01, 2026, 12:45:37 AM

Looks great  :D

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: taiidantomcat on July 20, 2026, 08:58:22 AM

Don't think one can really go wrong with that great gray/green RAF scheme coupled with some high visibility markings  :-*

Very cool to see a large size what if, bold choice in 1/32 and definitely the way to go with What-if subjects in my experience-- "big and brave".

great model, thanks for sharing it.  :smiley:

(I have wanted to do an RAF F-14 in the 111 Squadron forever, just have not been able to get to it)

Title: Re: RAF F-14 Tomcat
Post by: smeds on July 31, 2026, 05:08:44 PM

Mine would have been 111 Sqn, but I couldn't get the decals for it. I had to settle for some Lightning decals which were kindly donated to me.