Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:35 am
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Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
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Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:18 am
Don’t remember how bad of a tail sitter it was but it’s definitely a tail sitter…
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 2:12 pm
an F-14 in 1/48 is a little too big for me but I'll be watching ...
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2026 7:28 am
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:11 am
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.
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:17 am
Nicely done.
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:34 am
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!
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:45 am
Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:21 am
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! 
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! Re: Monogram 1:48 F-14A (IW)
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2026 10:29 am
