Peterpools Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) My last completed build, the Tamiya F-14A Tomcat - simply a nearly perfect kit. Built nearly OOB Paints Mr Color Lacquer Primer AK Gray Primer and Micofiller Decals: Furball Mr Color Semi Clear Gloss for the finish Thank you for stopping by Peter Edited July 27, 2018 by Peterpools Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey Bro, Great to have you back on ARC. Just love your Tamiya 1/48 scale F-14A. Simply an outstanding build and finish for sure. Even with the detailed cockpit, I really like how the Big Cat looks with the canopy down. Looking forward to following your next build. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 JA Much appreciated. The Big Cat from Tamiya has to be one of the best kits I've even built and s you know my introduction to Mr Color lacquers. Next and now underway: The Eduard 1/48 Harrier GR9 Bro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Beautiful job Peter, she looks awesome. Just a FYI, in your 4th photo, your underside, port side, wing glove light is missing. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks Steve Much appreciated and Eagles Eyes for sure. I really jumped the gun a bit as I still have a few bits and details to add including the port side glove light, the AM ejections seats which are now done and a few more data stencils to really be done. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Wow Peter, I just love that retro look to your Cat. The engines are particularly well done and realistic looking, just like the rest of the model. Just beautiful! ARC Chuck Edited July 21, 2018 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thanks Chuck So very much appreciated. Just a fun and relaxing build and of course a learning tool on sing Mr Color Lacquers - my now go to paint. BTW, love the saying below name - has great meaning for us. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 48 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Thanks Chuck So very much appreciated. Just a fun and relaxing build and of course a learning tool on sing Mr Color Lacquers - my now go to paint. BTW, love the saying below name - has great meaning for us. Peter Bro, You do know that you can change the saying under your name. I'm "Old & Slow". No truer words were ever spoken in regards to me and my building style. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 JA No idea could Bro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Peterpools said: JA No idea could Bro Bro, for a coffee and a bagel with Lox spread I'll show you how. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Lovely build there Peter! Just keeping the lines of communication open as I am still planning on visiting you next year when I stay on Long Is with my family. And Joel too if he is nearby. I REALLY will miss you over at LSP, but nice to keep in touch here BTW, that Tomcat really does look awesome mate! Edited July 21, 2018 by Anthony in NZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 36 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Lovely build there Peter! Just keeping the lines of communication open as I am still planning on visiting you next year when I stay on Long Is with my family. And Joel too if he is nearby. I REALLY will miss you over at LSP, but nice to keep in touch here BTW, that Tomcat really does look awesome mate! Anthony, I'm really close by Pete, like maybe 20 min top. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Joel_W said: Anthony, I'm really close by Pete, like maybe 20 min top. Joel Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Hi! Awesome clean finish and bright colors. Lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Anthony Much appreciated and absolutely looking forward to your visit next year so we can finally get together. Thanks for checking in and of course we will keep in touch😊 Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) Thanks Darren So very much appreciated and thanks for checking in Peter Edited July 22, 2018 by Peterpools Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Milan Much appreciated and glad you checked in Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Beautiful work, Peter! By the way I was watching The Final Countdown the other night for the umptienth time. I couldn't keep down my excitement everytime the F-14s roar over the boat and Sen. Chapman and his mates exclaim their amazement at the strange machines. I feel proud knowing what they are everytime that scene plays : ) Strange what feelings these planes evoke. I'm really envious of the guys who have seen, worked on and flown these beautiful aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Really nice job Peter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Beautiful! I love this scheme on the Tomcat. Well done Peter! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 crackerjazz Much appreciated and feel the same way when I watch both the Final Countdown and Top Gun. Growing up on Long Island,there is a just a bit more feeling about both Grumman and Republic aircraft as the factories back in the day were maybe only 20 minutes from the house. I pass by the Grumman Memorial Park two or three times a month and on display are a F-14A Tomcat and a E-6E Tram - talk about inspiration Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Captain Obvious Very much appreciated. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Steve Thank you for the very kind comments on the Big Cat. Just a pleasure to build Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Espectacular... Great build… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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