Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Hello friends, now with this one F-14B from GWH, recent arrived... And of course some aftermarkets, decals, and 3D resin print... Edited July 18, 2023 by Manuel J. Armas S. Bad url Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Very well, Manuel! First fella in the forums to start building one of these new kits. Let me be the first one to pull a chair to see progress on it. Congratulations, my mate! Cheers, Gwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Sprue pics Mini review, before start... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Can you compare that kit with Tamiya Tomcat? Just few words... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) Looking forward to your ghostrider! I built the same jet a year or so ago with the tamiya kit. The late B model ghostriders are so cool. Will you be using aftermarket parts? The GWH kit does not have everything you need for your jet. Edited July 19, 2023 by tomthegrom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 6 hours ago, tomthegrom said: Looking forward to your ghostrider! I built the same jet a year or so ago with the tamiya kit. The late B model ghostriders are so cool. Will you be using aftermarket parts? The GWH kit does not have everything you need for your jet. I'm planning to do improvements with some 3D print, and a few aftermarkets of course. But, wich part don´t come in the kit to make the F-14B VF-142 late acurate? I think it come all the stuff. Greetings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 That ghost rider jet is an early B so it should not have the HUD. The RIOs screen is the round one not the square PTID. The RIOS boarding step did not have the reinforcement plate. Can't remember what else there is. The cool thing is that VF142 was dropping bombs at that time so you can put all sorts of cool MK80 series weapons and CBU. I put Mk82 snakeyes on mine. 6 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: I'm planning to do improvements with some 3D print, and a few aftermarkets of course. But, wich part don´t come in the kit to make the F-14B VF-142 late acurate? I think it come all the stuff. Greetings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, tomthegrom said: That ghost rider jet is an early B so it should not have the HUD. The RIOs screen is the round one not the square PTID. The RIOS boarding step did not have the reinforcement plate. Can't remember what else there is. The cool thing is that VF142 was dropping bombs at that time so you can put all sorts of cool MK80 series weapons and CBU. I put Mk82 snakeyes on mine. All that stuff came in the box, just a minor work and is fine. Do you have pictures of your VF-142? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I do on the arc facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/groups/215551215532252/permalink/1260142014406495/?mibextid=Nif5oz I cant wait to see your ghistrider take shape. I must get some of your GE nozzles. They look really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) Here we go! Glue and more glue Replace the fan blade kit for 3D resin print 😄 Edited July 21, 2023 by Manuel J. Armas S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Oh I can't wait for some cockpit shots. Nice project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 Hello friends: Fan Blades, 3D print 😄 More Pics Greetings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Manuel… Great looking model. The crisp close up photography showcases the kit’s detail as well as your superb skills. Well done! Rich Edited July 27, 2023 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) On 7/20/2023 at 5:45 AM, tomthegrom said: That ghost rider jet is an early B so it should not have the HUD. The RIOs screen is the round one not the square PTID. The RIOS boarding step did not have the reinforcement plate. Can't remember what else there is. The cool thing is that VF142 was dropping bombs at that time so you can put all sorts of cool MK80 series weapons and CBU. I put Mk82 snakeyes on mine. I'd assume your building BUNO. 162926 from that sheet ?? She did have the reinforcement plate around the RIO's step. What you will need to eliminate are the raised areas around the cooling vents for the horizontal stabilizers hydraulic actuators, pic #1 of the sprue shots you shared, they are flush. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Edited July 29, 2023 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Hi Steve I built the 1994 version from the furball jet as it was seen at the D Day celebrations in England. The photos I used show the jet does not have the RIOs step reinforcement plate. They came later on I believe. The detail and scale book has a nice photo of 162926 as a ghostrider and it definitely does not have the reinforcement plate at that time. Here is a link to a photo of 162926 AG200 Cheers Tom Edited July 29, 2023 by tomthegrom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Greetings Tom, Thanks for sharing this photo, never saw that one before. I have to agree with you about the plate. Some of the pics I found while doing my research seemed to show the plate. I've already made the correction in my files. We need some decals for 142 line jets in those markings for sure !! Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) No worries Steve, I agree about the markings. A history sheet of VF142 is greatly needed and so is one for VF33. Edited July 30, 2023 by tomthegrom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
legend1 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 very well done looking for the new photos!!!! by the way no aftermarket needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Curt B Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) On 7/18/2023 at 6:43 AM, Gwen Phoenix said: Very well, Manuel! First fella in the forums to start building one of these new kits. Let me be the first one to pull a chair to see progress on it. Congratulations, my mate! Cheers, Gwen Hey Gwen, Glad to see your post! I sent you a PM a few minutes ago...please let me know if you got it. Curt Also, I'm really interested in how this build compares to the Tamiya F-14A/D. @Manuel J. Armas S., have you built any of the Tamiya F-14s? I would love to hear how the build experience compares. Is the fit on par with Tamiya, or even close? Edited August 13, 2023 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 6:51 PM, Curt B said: Hey Gwen, Glad to see your post! I sent you a PM a few minutes ago...please let me know if you got it. Curt Also, I'm really interested in how this build compares to the Tamiya F-14A/D. @Manuel J. Armas S., have you built any of the Tamiya F-14s? I would love to hear how the build experience compares. Is the fit on par with Tamiya, or even close? Hello Curt, I build a few F-14 from Tamiya... Greetings... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Manuel J. Armas S. said: Hello Curt, I build a few F-14 from Tamiya... Cool, Manuel, thanks for the response. How would you compare the GWH to the Tamiya F-14 building experience thus far?? I'm really curious!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Hello Curt, I build a few F-14 from Tamiya... Cool, Manuel, thanks for the response. How would you compare the GWH to the Tamiya F-14 building experience thus far?? I'm really curious!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 10:37 PM, Curt B said: Hello Curt, I build a few F-14 from Tamiya... Cool, Manuel, thanks for the response. How would you compare the GWH to the Tamiya F-14 building experience thus far?? I'm really curious!! well, I´m still working on F-14B GWH, this one have nice details, great fit, but some areas need some work, is near to Tamiya kit, I have to wait to finish it to better compare. Now I have a little step more, I paint the cutlas skull, I made a template with the 3D printer, it works awesome, check this out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Manuel: Outstanding work, sir!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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