F-14A Tomcat VF-84 Jolly Rogers
Really love the artwork they applied to jet aircraft back in the 70's & 80's, and who doesn't love skull & crossbones on the back of an F-14? Not to mention this aircraft was featured in the iconic film, Final Countdown with one of my all-time favorite actors, Kirk Douglas. The quality Tamiya puts into these kits is really phenomenal, putty & sanding to fill cracks wasn't too bad. Only my 2nd model since getting back into the game, but I enjoy improving my techniques, strive for greater consistency, and avoid (try) the big mistakes. The switched tail rudders was the biggest blunder, but overall, I like how it turned out.
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- 1. The RIO stick flew right off my tweezers, never found it, despite a my wife joining the search on the floor with flashlights. Oh well, you move on.
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- 1. Didn't grime her up too bad, but really like how a good wash brings out the panel lines and adds depth.
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- 1. Tamiya's quality on these MB ejection seats is awesome.
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- 1. My and my F-14 (I wish) on CV-10 USS Yorktown museum in Charleston, SC. I could spend all day wondering around this amazing museum!
Walt B said on October 6, 2021
Who can't admire a well done F-14? Nice work Joe, @jroamer, on one of my favorite modern jets. While working on one of those, you probably should have "Final Countdown" and "Top Gun" running on continuous loop on your hobby room TV.
John vd Biggelaar said on October 6, 2021
An awesome build, Joe @jroamer
Fantastic detailing and paintwork.
Tom Cleaver said on October 6, 2021
Nice work and a great result.
Robert Royes said on October 6, 2021
Beautiful job!
Spiros Pendedekas said on October 7, 2021
Beautiful work on the good Tamiya kit, Joe!
Your comeback to the hobby is getting more and more interesting!
John Healy said on October 7, 2021
Nice work, Joe. This is impressive for your second kit in years. F-14s are not easy subjects.
Łukasz Matuszczak said on October 7, 2021
B E A U T I F U L model. And the picture with You in front of real aircraft:) Priceless!.
Joe Roamer said on October 7, 2021
Thank Lukasz! I really enjoyed the build, and find that Navy model aircraft parts (just like in real life) are much sturdier and easier to work with (IMHO). But the profile of an F-14 is one of the best, looks great on my model shelf.
The lower hanger area on the USS Yorktown is jammed with WWII Navy aircraft, tons of informational areas, and a pretty cool flight simulator. My wife said I literally looked like a kid in a candy store. Charleston, SC is such a great town to visit, especially if you're a food junkie.
George Williams said on October 7, 2021
Nice looking Tomcat, Joe, good job on this classic, definitely liked.
Greg Kittinger said on October 7, 2021
That's a good-looking Tomcat - well done!
George R Blair Jr said on October 7, 2021
I love the paint schemes on these early Tomcats, Joe (@jroamer). Well done!
Colin Gomez said on October 9, 2021
Beautiful model, Joe. It looks particularly outstanding on the carrier deck display base. So much work to do with all the little details in this model but well wroth it, in the end. I concur with the majority of commentators on early F-14 schemes. I have several versions of the 1/48 Hasegawa kit as well as the new Tamiya in my stash. I must get tot them soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
DE4EVER said on October 9, 2021
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
A very attractive and alluring build Joe.
Nice work on the details. Taking upon consideration
your last two posted builds, one can come to the conclusion
that you have not lost your skills or your touch