raptor22 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) Well, I finally took the plunge and took a shot at a 1/48 Hasegawa Tomcat. Overall, I enjoyed building this kit. Yeah there were some parts that took extra time to fix or patch up or whatever, but it wasn't as hideous as I thought it would be. The one thing that really impressed me about this kit was the SIZE of the jet! It literally overshadows my Hase F-16CJ 1/48! My plan is to build one hi-viz jet from EVERY squadron that particpated from the OEF/OIF era in their last cruise (or last whatever) markings. Due to the fact that I used Twobobs VF-32 decals, it basically means I haven't started on the first one (with the last cruise markings) yet... because the Twobobs VF-32 decals did not come with home-coming markings for the VF-32 CAG jet. Instead, I should have used the Hasegawa/Cartograf decals from the VF-32 kit, which had an additional special nose art and different crew names. Oh well. I guess this will be a practice one for me, haha! Oh, I also used VF-Decals GE F110 nozzle decals too! THOSE ARE SWEET!!! Ok, enough talking, onto the pics. Here are only some of the exterior shots, I'll try to get some more detailed shots later on. Edited February 5, 2007 by raptor22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) more pics Question now is... what squad to build next??? I hope to build two at a time because it took me almost 4 months to build this... but then again, I'm a slow builder and I don't take that much time on building Edited February 5, 2007 by raptor22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Diamond Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Very impressive work Ming! I really like the work on the panel accenting and weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 It looks great. I have the same decals but plan on using the low-viz ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike5401 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Very nice Ming! Great job! Hey was it a pain to get the canopy to close? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcooke Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Oh my what a build.She's a real beauty.I really like her.You did a fantastic job. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 What can I say but JDAM Great work Ming <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Superb Build!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MA Cooke Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_J Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 That is brilliant! Hoping mine will come out half as nice as that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pablo189 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sweet build Ming . Oddly enough the very same sheet has just arrived in the post this morning courtesy of an ebay win along with twobobs 1/48th apaches. I'm also collecting loads of OIF/OEF stuff at the moment and I'm gonna have myself a monster one man group build!!! :) Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nice choice, nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) Wow!! Those GE nozzles are awesome! Glad you made good use of our petal decals Ming! Edited February 5, 2007 by VF-103guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomcatter727 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nice Gypsy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Su-34 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thats a REALLY great looking F-14! I love that green part (windscreen) Any info why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EWZ Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 That's an amazing Tomcat :D . Realy great detail on this plane. The weathering looks subtile and isn't really overdone. You've also made good pictures of the model, almost real ! Evert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Gorgeous build raptor22! Big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 very nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ravensfan6711 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Great looking model! It really looks sharp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Dude that looks freakin' sweet!!!!!!!!!! Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShaunBD Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) The one thing that really impressed me about this kit was the SIZE of the jet! It literally overshadows my Hase F-16CJ 1/48! Very, Very Nice build! Nice colour scheme and weathering. I have one of these half done , and I was also surprised how big the model is turning out to be. ;) Shaun. Edited February 6, 2007 by ShaunBD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the encouragement guys! I love that green part (windscreen) Any info why? Why is that part of the windshield green? I dunno why... haha! Maybe one of the Tomcat experts here to can tell you that one. My guess is that it's "shade" from the sunlight? I dunno! But I can tell you how I did it... I took this water-based weathering wash called The Detailer (GREAT STUFF) and simply brushed on an even layer of that stuff onto the inside of the windshield and put it upside down to set for 30 mins or so. Hey was it a pain to get the canopy to close?Mike Mike: Yeah, parts of it was a bit hard. I had to shave off some of the frame (the piece that goes on bottom of the clear plastic piece) in order for it to come down clean. Edited February 6, 2007 by raptor22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biscuit Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Fantastic work allround...weathering...cockpit work :huh: mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel_B Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 :huh: Outstanding! To answer the question, the center windscreen was green on F-14As and Bs because the HUD information was projected directly onto the glass. Ds had a more 'traditional' HUD, and didn't need the tinted glass. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hmmmm. I thought that one of the differences between an A and a B is the fact that the B model had a different HUD that did NOT project on the widscreen. See DACO F-14 book. In my opinion, the green looks cool though, even if not 100% accurate. Just my $.02 worth. It's a beautiful Tomcat and in 1/48th...I'm working on a Tamiya 1/32 VF-103B and can only dream of having mine look so polished. :huh: Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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