Small Scale Military Headquarters

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_3091_zps17decd0b.jpg Rough idea for the display cases. Still hashing out some ideas for different things. Since my VF-154 Cat has lights I would like to adapt that to the case. Somehow get the power source out of...

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_3088_zpsf5265113.jpg Since I am going to display my 2 F-14's, in flight when finished, I thought of doing something like shown here. This will support the Cat but, I want to have this all made out of acrylic. I p...

It did not sell because he never built anything IMO. Who the hell would pay $1400.00 for one of these builds, with NO PICS !!?? A little paint and markings does not make a B or D version.


Steve

According to his possible "finished versions" he is doing F-14A's, B's and D's ???? Sure would like to see his work for the D model cockpit and chin pod.

WAY OVERPRICED IS RIGHT but, you better show off this work with some pics.


Steve

If the finished product would look like the Gray A-10 that the guy is holding, PLUS WEAPONS, I would be in. I don't want to have to do any updating, modifications, etc. for that price. As a former A-10 weapons loader, with the 111th FW PA ANG for 17 1/2 years, I would love to have a 1/18 A-10 to add...

I think "layering" the plastic will give it better depth and make it look more realistic.

Steve

Looking forward to more posts and pics from Mike. His work has inspired me to get started on this conversion.

Steve

P.S. Mike, I need help with decals.

The paper templates look pretty good, hopefully once the plastic ones are cut out and applied the results will be as good.

Steve

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_3020.jpg Using my book by Danny Coreman, "Uncovering the F-14A/B/D Tomcat", an awesome book for this sort of thing BTW, I made some paper templates, out of heavy paper stock, for my tail stiffeners. I will cut th...

Seams filled awaiting more wet sanding.

Steve

Radome fitted, glued and sanded.

Steve

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_3013.jpg Since the plastic is very thick on these, I deceided instead of filling the seams that I would sand down the horizontal stabs. One reason because I can get the edges thinner, like mcaulk suggested and tw...

Everyone knows what the JSI "spot cat" looks like so, I'll get right into it. One fuel tank down, one to go. Seams scraped,sanded,filled and, sanded again awaiting primer.

Steve

I would like to wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. I would also ask that you keep those who are still in harms way in your thoughts.

Looking really good Mike. Started on my VF-84 conversion to a B model this week. Scraping seams, filling and sanding. Following your conversion closely, you've got alot of great ideas and talent.

Steve

Got mine from Bad Cat Toys, $9.99. They took a while to get in there but, they do look good once inside the cockpit. Now I can paint their helmets knowing that they will fit.


Steve

I am looking for a Tomcat tailhook to add to my collection ...... maybe someday (fingers crossed).

Steve

For all you guys who are unhappy with you F-14's, you can send them my way. I'll gladly add more to my collection.

Steve

I have both versions and the Black Knights version is WAY better looking. It's a shame the VF-84 version did not have better QC checks before being shipped. The weapons are extremly well done, having loaded the real deals for the Air Force. I could not be happier with the BK version and would love t...

Received an email from BadCat Toys today telling me that my 2 F-18 pilots ( for my Tomcat) have shipped. Looking forward to seeing how they fit in the Cat.


Steve

They look good. Keep plugging away.

Steve