Bowcat's Tamiya F-14D Tomcat 1/48

[Mr Bowcat]

Hi guys,

I'm getting ready to start building on Tuesday, and absolutely can't wait. I've had this kit since last Christmas and have been counting down the days to the GB.

For a change I'm building straight OOB with no aftermarket parts. This kit just doesn't need it.

I've also bought Spencer Pollard's book to help along the way.

So until Tuesday, here's what's in the box.



At the moment I'm leaning toward the Grim Reapers scheme, I love the decals and it uses three different Grey's so should be interesting to paint.

 

[yak face]

Looks a beautiful kit bob , looking forward to the build , cheers tony

 

[Steve Jones]

It's Top Gun meets Bowcat, Looks like an awesome kit Bob. I wish you all the best

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

 

[JR]

Bob .
Those decals ooh
Sure you'll make a great job of it .

 

[Mr Bowcat]

I know right John. The decals are lovely.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Evening chaps.

I've been working away the last fewnights on the cockpit.



Still a lot to do in here, but it's a start.

 

[stillp]

Nice busy 'pit!
Pete

 

[boatman]

Nice one Bob im following your build as well as ive got a big 1/32 super tomcat to build so your build thread will hopefully help me when I do mine an the grim reapers is that the sqr with the sharks mouth on ?
chris

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys,

Chris, yes, sharkmouth at the front, Death himself on the vertical stabilisers.

 

[boatman]

Bob what is it on the yellow card ?
chris

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Masks for the canopy and intakes.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
That looks a great kit. Even for 1/48 there seem to be a lot of parts. Very nice start made on the cockpit - very neat painting. I am sure you will make a fine job of this.
Jim

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Jim.

 

[Si Benson]

Evening Bob,

That cockpit look very nice indeed, the displays and buttons really pop .

I did the reaper and shark teeth option on my 1/72 tomcat but I dare say you’ll make a better job of it than my half cocked effort

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Si.

Worked on the bang seats, crew and coamings today, and had a quick dry fit. I still need to weather everything.

 

[Si Benson]

Now that’s what I’m talking about Bob.....superb

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers mate.

 

[stillp]

Very good Bob.
Pete

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Pete.