tomfomes Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Hi! I decided to build my favourite aircraft F-14D in scale 1/32, first model after 12 years. Back then I was building only 1/72 stuff. Here is list of aftermarket items that I am planning to use: - AIRES F-14D Super Tomcat Cockpit Set - AIRES F-14D Exhaust Nozzles - ZOTZ Bounty Hunters VF-2 Decals - AIR MASTER SERIES F-14 Pitot tube/Alfa Probe and Angle of Attack Probe - WHEELLIANT F-14D Super Tomcat Weighted Wheels - AVIONIX GBU-16 1000lb US Navy / Marines Resin Bombs x4 1/32 - AVIONIX GBU-12 500lb US Navy / Marines Resin Bombs x4 1/32 - EDUARD F-14 Placards S.A. - EDUARD Remove Before Flight 1/32 - EDUARD F-14D Exterior 1/32 - EDUARD F-14D Undercarriage 1/32 - EDUARD F-14D Armament 1/32 - WOLFPACK F-14 Bombcat update set 1/32 - ZACTOMODELS F-14 Intake correction set 1/32 (added 12/11/2014) - ZACTOMODELS Sidewinder missiles 1/32 (added 12/11/2014) - AIRES F-14 Wheel bays 1/32 (added 12/11/2014) - WOLFPACK F-14D Correct chin pod set 1/32 (added 12/11/2014) PS: Sorry for my english. :)/>/> At first I wanted to build a cockpit. Then I noticed F-14D resin cockpit set on AIRES web page. It is new, came out last week. I will get it probably next week, but that does not matter, becasue I started to work on undercarriage. Here are the results of my work so far: Some extra details on the front undercarriage: Added some cables/hydraulic pipes: Edited: I have updated aftermarket items. Edited November 12, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 wow- that is some impressive detailing! I will be looking forward to watching this build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hope zactoman intakes poop out in time for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wow, I'll definitely be following this thread... very good work on the undercarriage so far! d As was said above, you may want to keep an eye on the Zacto intakes, they will be a huge help for your build. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very good start keep us updated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yes I will certainly keep eye on the Zacto Intakes.. I work very slow, so it shouldn't be problem. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Awesome detailing on the front landing gear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Nice start, mate. This will be fun to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) So here is my new progress. I made some more details on front gear, I produced the headlight and the approach indexer. Then I painted it, washed it, painted some more detail and added Eduard nose gear placards..Here are some pictures: If you have any tips for me, I will be very gratefull. :)/> Edited November 11, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Painted Wheeliant tyres with Mr. Color Flat Black ... Edited November 11, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twentyten Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Great start, I'll be watching this one. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Had not seen the Aires cockpit release, I will be getting that one. Great start and keep up the detailing, looking very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) I started to work on a front bay. Edited November 11, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Well look at that AWESOME detailed work. Real impressive work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) A little update... Edited November 12, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doughboy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 +1 Follower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjaminht99 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Off to a great start, Keep up the awesome work. Landing gear is looking great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looking great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for positive comments. :)/> Today I made some more details on front gear bay. Next step is painting..or maybe more details..I will see.. Here are some pictures: Edited November 12, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Bear Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 What did you use to make the small rings around the hoses and lines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I used white isolation tape, something like this: Edited November 12, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brilliant can you paint enamel paint on top of that tape? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brilliant can you paint enamel paint on top of that tape? Honestly, I don't know. I never painted the tape. I will paint it with lacquer Mr. Color. I do not expect any problems...I will post here my experience with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomfomes Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Today a made some more details and primed it with Mr. Surfacer 1000. Picture: And one sunny photo B)/> Edited November 12, 2014 by tomfomes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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