Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)

[Stuart]

Thanks Stuart. I am a bit concerned about the extra weight in the tail though…

Ah... Yeah something to watch out for. Mind you, with that great long nose on it is an F-14 a bad tail-sitter?

[cbaltrin]

Don’t remember how bad of a tail sitter it was but it’s definitely a tail sitter…

[Impisi]

an F-14 in 1/48 is a little too big for me but I'll be watching ...

[cbaltrin]

an F-14 in 1/48 is a little too big for me but I'll be watching ...

Thanks -- I am anxiously waiting for Tamiya to release their F-14A in 1/72... Unfortunately, all my Tomcat decals are 1/48

[cbaltrin]

I got a set of red acrylic paint markers off of Amazon. The brand is called "Overseas"... They differ from the AK markers in that they have a pointy end and a dome/half circle shaped applicator at the other end. I found to my delight that the dome end does a beautiful job applying consistent red edges to gear doors. It's still a tad lighter than insignia red, but it's a good compromise to my eye.

[LyleW]

Nicely done.

[speedgraflex]

Looking tight! Very well done! Years before AK, Gundam builders were using those types of markers. I have some basic color kits that were 5 for 15 bucks shipped. The Gundam line has 2.0 mm tips for finer panel details. I use their silver for engine details. I feel AK which I have purchased are essentially rebadged Gundam style markers!

[BlackSheep214]

[Gary Brantley]

I'm excited to see those red paint markers succeed like that! Painting those red edges on Navy birds is a huge pain in the butt. I'm going to order those and start eyeing that Monogram twin-seater Skyhawk in my stash! I'd like to add that one to the display!

[Stikpusher]