A-10 LOADER Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Let me start out by saying that this did not start out as your traditional "model kit" and I did not build it. It is a pre-built / finished model released by JSI International LTD. It was their second release, of their F-14 Tomcats, in 2011 and since I'm nuts about Tomcats I had to have it. Their first version was a very poorly finished VF-84 F-14A, released in 2009. I am currently converting the VF-84 F-14A into a VF-103 F-14B, which can be viewed in the " In-Progress Pics " forum if you so choose. I was much happier with their paint job on this second version that I chosen to leave her as is, kind of a BEFORE and AFTER versions if you will. I did do a couple of modifications however, first I added a Pilot and RIO and custom painted their helmets in VF-154 livery and added kneeboards to the aircrew. I also painted the CCG ( Computer Control Group ) of the GBU-16's flat brown. I hope you all enjoy the photos and don't mind that I posted this here, thanks. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 That is awesome. I'm thinking my 1/48 cat is big, so I can't imagine having 1 let alone 2 of those! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Wow! Great work and I love the big size. Only thing that would be better is 1:1! Looking forward to "round 2". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VA-115EFR Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 OOOOOH!!! She's beautiful!!! I always liked the Black Knights squadron. Sharp looking jets, and you have done an outstanding job!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Beautiful Bombcat! And excellent display base! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Am I correct in assuming the card table is 40"x40". Looks nice and big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Oh Yeah!!!...that is very big, and by all means very, very beautiful. Ya can't go wrong with a Tomcat..no matter what size ;) . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Oh yeah...like that version much better than the VF-84 option! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Oh yeah...like that version much better than the VF-84 option! Quick somebody take his temperature, he's got to be running a fever....that or someone find a red head that looks like Scarlett Johansson to give him an alcohol bath Forget it I AIN'T volunteering. Edited December 5, 2014 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Yes, the card table is 40" x 40". Thanks Chuck, I'm very much looking forward to the completion of " Round 2 " as well. On a side note, my mom has been in hospice care for the last 3 weeks so there has been no time for modeling per say. I've tried a few times but, my mind wanders too much to concentrate. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 ...Steve, STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS TOMCAT.. SHE LOOKS THE BIZ ! LOVE IT... :wub: :wub: KUDOS :worship: :worship: :worship: { hope your MOM got better and all the best. I know how you feel as MY MOM has been in hospital for almost 3 weeks now } Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Steve, I greatly enjoyed watching you rework the Tomcat. I'm very happy to see it finished up. You knocked it out of the park! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 what a fantastic display piece. Although just finding an appropriate place for two will take some serious thought and imagination. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Working on a new display for my 1/18th scale " Black Knight " Tomcat. Here's a teaser shot. The base is 43" X 40". The box stands 41" tall. The top will be done with water and that carrier will be incorporated as well. Stay tuned ... Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 beautiful model Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is an epic room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 beautiful model :thumbsup:/>/> Roberto Thanks Roberto. That is an epic room. Thanks. The room is still a WIP as well. My own "ready room." :)/> Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Wow! Giant! Looks nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Wow! Giant! Looks nice! :thumbsup:/> Thanks. I've moved this subject to the "In-Progress Pics" forum until it's completed, thanks. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That is simply beautiful. And epic. Epic beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Totally awesome Steve. I am trying to find a 1/18 Tomcat for a reasonable price, but it hasn't been fruitful. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 The display is finished, finally !! The only thing left to do is get an acrylic cover made to keep everything dust free. I'm very happy with how everything came out and I think it makes for a nice "ready room" display. To bring everyone up to speed with this project, Let me start out by saying that this did not start out as your traditional "model kit" and I did not build it. It is a pre-built / finished model released by JSI International LTD. It was their second release, of their F-14 Tomcats, in 2011 and since I'm nuts about Tomcats I had to have it. Their first version was a very poorly finished VF-84 F-14A, released in 2009. I am currently converting the VF-84 F-14A into a VF-103 F-14B, which can be viewed in the " In-Progress Pics " forum if you so choose. I was much happier with their paint job on this second version that I chosen to leave her as is, kind of a BEFORE and AFTER versions if you will. I did do a couple of modifications however, first I added a Pilot and RIO and custom painted their helmets in VF-154 livery and added kneeboards to the aircrew. I also painted the CCG ( Computer Control Group ) of the GBU-16's flat brown. Everything you see here I did myself, except for the water which I had never done myself, I had help with that. The carrier was added to the scene, the stand on which the Tomcat sits on, the items that hang on the sides of the display and, the box and all the trim. Quite the project but, well worth it IMO. I hope you all enjoy the photos and thanks for following along with this. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Beautiful presentation Steve. A nice focal point for the room. :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Beautiful presentation Steve. A nice focal point for the room. :thumbsup:/>/> :thumbsup:/>/> Thank you very much for those kind words John, very much appreciated. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Man, am I jealous of that display. That's a true center piece for any room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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