Tamiya 1/48 F14D

[Jantk14]

Next up. Back to aircraft.

Lots of parts. Going to take me awhile I think.

 

[Edbert]

I've got the Jolly-Roger A version in my stash. Please post a lot on in-progress pics!

 

[Ron2]

I've been eyeing this kit! Should be a good build!

 

[Jantk14]

Got the cockpit put together and scrapped off the knobs and switches for the 3d decals. Using Kelic this time instead of Quinta Studios. Never used them but look just as good.

 

[Edbert]

Using Kelic this time

I chose them once, don't remember which kit, but have a highly positive opinion.

 

[MRDuczz]

I have the Jolly Roger A finished and I was very happy with the build and the finished product. I think you'll enjoy this one!

 

[Jantk14]

 

[Jantk14]

 

[Jantk14]

Got the main body together. Everything goes together so nicely.

 

[VegasAWACER13]

This makes me want to build a Tomcat. I built either the Monogram or Revell 1/48 kit when I was in high school. Be sweet to build the D. Looks so much cooler with those big GE motors.

 

[Jantk14]

Been working on the exhaust for awhile. The inside took a bit. Weird thing is I followed the instructions for the paint mix for the outside, 2 parts titanium gold and 1 part titanium silver, and it looked awful. It was very gold and no way that was right so I got out the Vallejo burnt iron and now it looks right

 

[Jantk14]

So I've run into a big problem with a part of this Tamiya kit. The decals that go on the piece behind the exhaust don't fit the curve of the piece. It's not me I had them in the right places, but there are all kind of folds and bubbles because the decals simply don't fit. I couldn't use them because I destroyed trying to get them smooth, which wasn't happening anyway. Not like a Tamiya kit. So I had to create a mask and use the best grey black I had to match the graphite colored decals.

Here are the decals for the second piece I didn't use. They have a graphite pattern to them which I can't replicate so I'm pretty bummed.

 

[Jantk14]

Finished exhaust

 

[Jakko]

TBH, would you see the pattern in this scale in the first place?

 

[Jantk14]

No probably only if you looked real close. But I know. All said I think they look pretty good as is.

 

[Ron2]

Finished exhaustView attachment 190938

Looks good.

 

[Jantk14]

Making some progress. Got the wings on and finished painting the landing gear and doors. The red paint marker is a great investment.

 

[Edbert]

The red paint marker is a great investment.

AK would make so many people happy if they made a dark-red paint marker!

 

[Jantk14]

Yea a darker red would be nice, but at least this one isn't pink.

 

[Ron2]

AK would make so many people happy if they made a dark-red paint marker!

I'd be happier if their markers matched the paints.

 

[Jantk14]

Almost finished building. Just need to finish the cockpit and canopy, then it will be ready to paint

 

[Jantk14]

Getting there. Cockpit is done. Just have to mask off the canopy and then on to paint

 

[Ron2]

Getting there. Cockpit is done. Just have to mask off the canopy and then on to paintView attachment 192234

Love the detail! Did you hit the helmets with a gloss varnish?

 

[Jantk14]

No it's Tamiya gloss white.

 

[Ron2]

No it's Tamiya gloss white.

Looks good

 

[Jantk14]

Thanks

 

[Jantk14]

Pre shaded and base paint.

 

[Jantk14]

Got the wings painted. Interesting thing about this kit, the same blue is around the canopy and nose. Problem is it's a decal around the canopy with yellow trim. Sounds easier but even following the paint guide, the color isn't quite exact. I can tell the difference. I would just paint around the canopy but the decals have a yellow trim I can't replicate and also the pilots names are on the blue decals.

 

[Jakko]

The only real solution would be to mix paint until it matches the colour of the decals, I would say. Which can be a bit of a hassle, I admit

 

[ChrisR]

As Jakko said, custom tint the color. How long after the D models went into service are you shooting for with this bird? They were run hard, faded fast in the upbeat tempo of the world they were deploying to back then. Even a CAG or squadron leader bird showed the harsh shipboard life quickly…