In progress Tamiya F-14A build, almost done.

[hobbynutmark]

Hey everyone, this is my 4 year Tomcat, I think Grumman could build about 200 real F-14s in that amount of time.

Tamiya F-14A, this was built as an in-flight model, originally intended as the TopGun hero bird, but I hate the look of that fake squadron so much, I started looking around for another decal scheme. Trying to find a triple gray early A was nearly impossible, eventually I found a set of Sundowners decals that fit this aircraft and paint scheme. At this point it has been painted, decaled, and dull-coated. Next is missiles and metal painted bits. I’ll keep you updated. I have two more Tomcats ready to start soon.

[cbaltrin]

Your Tomcat is looking great! 

[hobbynutmark]

[hobbynutmark]

Thanks, this is the LAST low-viz triple gray plane I’m building! I have done so many now, I’m tired of it. Now on to some high-viz planes after I’m done with this one.

[TJ]

The Lo-Viz planes look good but the Hi-Viz colors really pop.

[stuart]

Awesome looking build!

[handiabled]

Bookmarked this! Great looking cat!

[dupes]

I know low-viz obviously makes more operational sense...but hi-viz is so much more fun to model! This is coming out great.

[keavdog]

Color modulation and different panels etc looks great.
I want to do a couple hi-viz builds as well and found out that Caracal are coming out with 1/48 S-3A Vikings in hi-viz/old school markings this summer.

[kyledehart5]

Awesome!! This is looking really outstanding. Love the camo work. Realy gave it a lot of interest and that’s a really cool scheme you’ve picked out.

[TJ]

Apr 25, 2024 12:16:26 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Color modulation and different panels etc looks great.
I want to do a couple hi-viz builds as well and found out that Caracal are coming out with 1/48 S-3A Vikings in hi-viz/old school markings this summer.

And with that big tail the Hi-Viz markings are very pronounced.  I wish someone would do a new tool Viking. The AMT kit is getting hard to find

[keavdog]

Italeri re-released it a couple years ago.

[406 Silverado]

Saw this and got pulled away BUT I'm back now to comment on the amazement that I'm seeing here. Beautiful paint and decal work on this one Mark. I love seeing these 14's being built up and this one is coming along very well.


Great to have you here man.

[hobbynutmark]

Update 5/8/24

I try to do most of the weathering during painting stage, so it helps to finish things up. Cleat flat, Panel line and overall dirt done, used Flory washes so far. I still have to do oil and hyd staining, and also exhaust nozzle weathering. I had missiles painted, but I lost a sidewinder, so I have to assemble and repaint another, luckily, I have 3 of these kits waiting to be built as well, just a small setback. I am already ordering parts for another Tamiya F-14A, so the disease is progressing.

[406 Silverado]

May 8, 2024 10:45:36 GMT -5 hobbynutmark said:

Update 5/8/24

I try to do most of the weathering during painting stage, so it helps to finish things up. Cleat flat, Panel line and overall dirt done, used Flory washes so far. I still have to do oil and hyd staining, and also exhaust nozzle weathering. I had missiles painted, but I lost a sidewinder, so I have to assemble and repaint another, luckily, I have 3 of these kits waiting to be built as well, just a small setback. I am already ordering parts for another Tamiya F-14A, so the disease is progressing.

At work right now but I'll be catching up on this one FO SHO later on tonight at home Mark!! 

[kyledehart5]

Oh man Mark!! This is some truly incredible work you have going on here. That looks phenomenal.

[406 Silverado]

Ok.......I got all caught up on this last night and it's really too bad this is one of your last low vis planes. Some really dedicated work going into this beauty of a build Mark. MAN that looks good!!

[handiabled]

Gorgeous worn finish on this! Your weathering looks awesome!