Sarathi S. Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Motivation ended up kicking in later than expected, and I finally got on the wagon, so hopefully I'll be able to get this build cranked out by the time the group build ends. Base kit is the Hasegawa F-14D "Ace Combat Cherry Blossom." I absolutely loathe the scheme it comes with in the box, so instead will be a Tomcat in Mod Eagle with ISAF markings from Ace Combat 04, as below. Decals will be partly custom printed, partly taken from the Ace Combat 04 F-22 Mobius 1 kit, partially from a CAM decals VF-11 set. Other aftermarket will be Reedoak pilot figures. I got started about a week or so ago, didn't bother much with cockpit because the pilots will cover most of the side panels. Edited September 7, 2021 by Sarathi S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Made a decent bit of progress over the weekend, getting ready to get the fuselage together tonight or tomorrow. This has made me remember the shortcomings of the Hase Tomcat, namely how fiddly parts like the flaps get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Reedoak pilots came in, they look absolutely fantastic. Will likely get these painted up tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Tried out AMMO's non-skid paste, I rather like how it comes out. Application was by some spare open-cell sponge foam I had lying around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Got a decent amount done over the weekend and this morning, blackbasing and crew figures are done. Build up of the paint was done with Tamiya NATO Black, Neutral Gray (XF-53), Light Gray (XF-66) and Deck Tan (XF-55) sprayed through Uschi stencils over Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Some further progress, the Aggressor Gray (Hataka HTK-C157) is on (and highlighted a number of seams that need attention, unfortunately). I'm pleased with the way it went on over the blackbasing, given it's my first time really using the technique. Edited September 15, 2021 by Sarathi S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Very nice, Sarathi! Always get a kick out of seeing before and after mottling pics : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 great progress, these reedoak pilots will bring lots of added value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Been a busy week, but got the darker gray on. Not as much contrast as I was expecting, but it matches faded Mod Eagle rather well (to my eye, anyway). I used Ammo's masking putty for a little insurance against oopsies, but if I had to do it again I'd likely free-hand the scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Still waiting on decals, and also prepping for a move, so no progress to speak of Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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