discussion Tamiya 1/48 F14A Tomcat

[BarryW]

Yet another superb kit from Tamiya , a joy to build from start to finish.























That’s the last of my 1/48 builds and this string of builds have ended on a high note with the best four kits left to last. Now, back to 1/32 and WW2 subjects!

 

[peterairfix]

a joy to build from start to finish

And a joy to look at another superb build

 

[Jim R]

That is a wonderful result Barry. The detail is stunning. That cockpit is a model in itself. Even returning to 1/32 I doubt you'll better that.

 

[Nicko]

Really lovely Barry and quite a different scheme - more restrained than most of those we see.

Looks like you've given your thumb a bit of a battering!

Nick

 

[Mickc1440]

Superb Barry

 

[boatman]

AW How come Barry you dint show the build /? as i will be building a 1/32 super tomcat soon if i dont co another ship
CHRISB

 

[BarryW]

That is a wonderful result Barry. The detail is stunning. That cockpit is a model in itself. Even returning to 1/32 I doubt you'll better that.

The cockpit is the Quinta Studios set, by far the best detailing sets you can get, they put Eduard to shame.

 

[BarryW]

AW How come Barry you dint show the build /? as i will be building a 1/32 super tomcat soon if i dont co another ship
CHRISB

Hi Chris
I have taken a break from putting up builds, but I will be returning to doing so with my next build, the Zoukei Mura 1/32 Raiden.

 

[BarryW]

Really lovely Barry and quite a different scheme - more restrained than most of those we see.

Looks like you've given your thumb a bit of a battering!

Nick

I do like to do less common schemes and I rather like this more restrained look.

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[rickoshea52]

Very nice. I like the paint scheme. It looks a bit light on the weathering compared to many of your other builds I’ve enjoyed.

 

[BarryW]

Very nice. I like the paint scheme. It looks a bit light on the weathering compared to many of your other builds I’ve enjoyed.

Deliberately so Rick, it is lightly weathered with moderate colour modulation. This aircraft was land based and not as intensely used as a carrier aircraft.

 

[minitnkr]

Another great result.

 

[Waspie]

That is a fantastic job. Wowser's.

 

[Ian M]

Another nice build from the Bench of Barry.

Have you taken you DIY Barry? That thumb in the underside photo looks like you got it in the way of a saw, or hammer. Or both. lol.

That cockpit is rather nice.

 

[BarryW]

Another nice build from the Bench of Barry.

Have you taken you DIY Barry? That thumb in the underside photo looks like you got it in the way of a saw, or hammer. Or both. lol.

That cockpit is rather nice.

My thumb nail got covered in black primer, three hot baths and countless hand washes later and there are still traces of it. I really should put on some rubber disposable gloves when spraying!

 

[stillp]

My thumb nail got covered in black primer, three hot baths and countless hand washes later and there are still traces of it. I really should put on some rubber disposable gloves when spraying!

A good recommendation for MRP primer then!
Pete

 

[Airborne01]

An absolute pleasure to behold Barry (not your thumb!)!
Steve

 

[flyjoe180]

Great work Barry, I like the scheme

 

[Guest]

Rounded up the Committee from the bar and they were unanimous
In awarding
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Congratulations.