VFA-103guy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've shown these 2 off several times, but between commision builds over the last 3 years, I'm getting closer to finishing them off!! The main things that I've gotten done are the gear doors, canopy and windscreen for 105. Also, 105's TPS scheme has been slightly modified. While 103's tanks, and horizontal stabs were added. Both are Hasegawa 1/48 F-14B's. Victory 103 has a mix of FT and VF decals. Victory 105 has a mix of decals from 2Bobs and VF. And a surprise F-14B!! This tomcat will be Victory 110 from the last tomcat cruise. The latest items done with this cat is the engines have been added to the fuselage, landing gear assembled and painted, and the intakes have been painted white. Enjoy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat27 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 love your cats Brian NICE work Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hey Brian, really nice work on both! Now a question: As per my thread yesterday in the Jets Forum concerning the canvas covers on the glareshields, I notice that both of yours have a colored version of this up front of the HUD. Reddog mentioned that these are almost (if not always) black, so have you seen this cover in these other colors on the real deal? I've tried to find pics of this cover, but it's a very rare pic to find. So far they all look black to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Hey Brian, really nice work on both! Now a question: As per my thread yesterday in the Jets Forum concerning the canvas covers on the glareshields, I notice that both of yours have a colored version of this up front of the HUD. Reddog mentioned that these are almost (if not always) black, so have you seen this cover in these other colors on the real deal? I've tried to find pics of this cover, but it's a very rare pic to find. So far they all look black to me. Chuck- This is not exactly the best image to use, but it will have to do. When I saw VF-103's tomcats in 2004, the notes I took on the canvas coverings fwd of the HUD was they were a very weathered looking OD green or even black. Reddog who I'm sure has seen more F-14's in his life time than I ever have, is more than likely correct. I took a little artistic liscence on my models to give them a little character. Edited March 12, 2009 by VFA-103guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Chuck-This is not exactly the best image to use, but it will have to do. Thanks- that pic shows the "burgundy-ish" color I've seen so many times on the rear glareshield, so a blackish-burgundy color might be within the zone for being correct too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I am totally confused about the area you two are talking about. Good to see your stuff here Brian. Happy Bday a day late. I think I posted that last night on someone else's page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 I am totally confused about the area you two are talking about. Good to see your stuff here Brian. Happy Bday a day late. I think I posted that last night on someone else's page. Jim- We're taling about the canvas coverings for the IP coamings. Thanks for the belated B-Day wish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Lookin' gorgeous my friend! Let's get 'em done! I'm impatient!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) Hi, Gorgeous indeed! But I didn't expect anything else from someone called "VFA-103guy". Cheers, Stefan. Edited March 13, 2009 by Stefan buysse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Lookin' gorgeous my friend! Let's get 'em done! I'm impatient!!!! Let's not get too hasty... I do appreciate the encouragement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Brian I sound like a broken record what is the IP coaming? IS the the canvas sections below the windscreen and in between the Pilot and RIO's spots? I was born confused what do you all wan't from me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 IP = Instrument Panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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