Pukin' Dogs

[MORIARTY1177]

Well after what feels like an absolute age I finally managed to finish this baby. It's an Academy 1/48 F-14A, the kit was on whole not too bad but I had some major fit issues with the join under the cockpit and there was very little detail here too so after lots filling, sanding and re-scribing I manged to get it somewhere near ready for painting. Oh and most of the decals fell apart during application....JOY! I added an Airies resin cockpit + some Eduard photo etch.

This has been a bit of a labour of love though as the Tomcat has always been one of my favourite aircraft (who didn't watch Topgun and want to fl

F-14's and make love to Kelly McGillis?).

Anyway here it is for you to see, all coments welcome.

All the best

Chris

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[papa 695]

And a lovely looking Tomcat it is Chris. That cockpit looks the bees knees great work 5 stars from me

 

[andyrobs]

Cracking build chris, top notch and well worth a big 5 stars from me

Cheers, Andrew

 

[mobear]

one of the best tomcats i have ever seen top knotch mate 5*s from me

mobear

 

[Vaughan]

What can I say Chris a fantastic build and great work with some subtle weathering. The Airers cockpit really finishes off the model. A labour of love worth labouring over. Well done! 5*s without a doubt.

Vaughan

 

[MORIARTY1177]

Cheers fellas your kind words are very much appreciated. As always there's room for improvement in my builds but that's the fun of it. Got my eye on a Hasegawa f-14 now, figured that for the money it'll probably be a much better kit. (Unless anyone can advise me otherwise)

Regards

Chris

 

[mossiepilot]

Looks great Chris, a beautiful piece of work mate.

5 stars, no doubt.

Tony.

 

[michaelm]

Wow, just caught this one Chris....what a cracker!!! *****

 

[Sky Raider]

Thats a beuty Chris. Top marks top gun.

Andy