Tamiya 1/32 Tomcat build...

[Gunpowder]

In the past i have used , Blackbox and Technics cockpit sets. This Aires set , in my opinion is much better. The fit and the casting is excellent. Heres photos so far. I have had great fun and its been most theraputic.Lots more work to do yet!

 

[Jedi Dade]

That is one heck of a cockpit! I look forward to seeing the rest

Jedi Dade

 

[Gunpowder]

That is one heck of a cockpit! I look forward to seeing the rest

Jedi Dade

Thanks!
Heres the latest. I decided to keep the swing wing functioning.

I know what im gonna be doing for a while!

Ive also rescribed the upper fuselage front part and i plan to do the rest.


I see a B wing and A wing!

 

[ralphee]

Nice going Andrew, its refreshing to see you doing this bird. What livery do you have planned buddy?
Do a full on "maverick" replica lol.

lee

 

[CessnaDriver]

Nice going Andrew, its refreshing to see you doing this bird. What livery do you have planned buddy?
Do a full on "maverick" replica lol.

lee

Please no.

Do a Final Countdown "Turkey"!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gChU-mGeBaM&feature=related

 

[tripoli]

If you have not seen them, check out the 1:72 die cast Century Wings F-14 and other models. I have their first two VF-84 skull and bones F-14 and my son has the Sundowners. Incredible detail and a super buy to boot. I also have the A-6 models and have their new A-7 on order. By FAR, the most outstanding model out on the market. You still need to pop a few parts together, pilots and bomb loads and gear, pretty much though ready to go out of the box fo r display after 15 minutes. These are the best of the best I have seen for models like this.

www.centurywings.com

 

[Gunpowder]

Nice going Andrew, its refreshing to see you doing this bird. What livery do you have planned buddy?
Do a full on "maverick" replica lol.

lee

Thats actually a good idea. Im sure there was a thread somewhere about the Markings for his plane. I think it was a mis match of codes etc.

 

[Smiling Demon]

That'a a very good start!
Can't wait to see it as you progress!! Keep us posted!:thumbsup

 

[altername]

Nice cockpit detailing!

 

[Darth Clouds]

Thats actually a good idea. Im sure there was a thread somewhere about the Markings for his plane. I think it was a mis match of codes etc.

That's a very rare model... 20 plus years old.:love Nice to see it again. Do you plan to do the internal body frame details as well?

Great build. I never managed to finish mine...20 years ago.:rolleyes

 

[Gigatron]

Good lookin' office, GP :thumbsup

Nice to see another non-sci-fi builder around.

-Fred

 

[mjhenks]

Brings back memories of wanting that model so bad but only being able to afford the Revell version. (Or maybe it was Monogram..Don't remember) Had fun anyway. Keep the pictures coming. Looks good.

 

[Gunpowder]

All major assembly work done now and the topside has been rescribed. The intakes actually didnt fit too bad. Still more seamwork and detail parts to do , but overall im very pleased.

 

[stonky]

Nice work so far (a 1:32 tomcat - it must be huge!).