A Tomcat flying CAP...

[Gary Brantley]

Here are a few photos of the only 1/72 scale model in my study. It's that old Monogram F-14A and it was a gift to our son when he was about 6 years old. He and I built it, not much painting and done quite hurriedly, it was a fun afternoon project. Carson never really got into models and I ended up with it in my study after we moved here in August of 1990. Shortly thereafter, I hung it from a swivel in the ceiling of the study, suspended by copper wire. And there it has remained, silently flying combat air patrol over its 1/48 scale "cousins" in the display cabinets.

[Stikpusher]

Memories of a bygone era…

[Gary Brantley]

Sure enough! Thanks, Carlos!

[Stuart]

As Carlos said, that's a cool memory!

[Gary Brantley]

Yes, it is, Stuart! It really is...

[Tojo72]

Looks good,I always wanted to do that but I could never get the right look and they quickly got caked with dust.

[Gary Brantley]

Thanks, Tony! It's true they're dust magnets up there.

[Medicman71]

Well at least there's a Tomcat flying now.

[Gary Brantley]

Too right, Mike! At least one...