VF-102 DIAMONDBACKS F-14A
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17 December 2013, 22:47

Wow, Nick!
What a exellent paintjob! Thats how a Cat has to look like! Top!!!
18 December 2013, 08:05

This looks like the Academy kit, if so you're going a much better job than me! Great finish
19 December 2013, 07:15

Adam, it is the academy kit. Probably the first and last time I do that. The typical issues for every tomcat were there, but the Intakes were a pain in the neck, and I'm not too fond of the rather blunt nose. Overall I wanted the paint and decals to take away from these otherwise minor distractions. Thanks guys.
20 December 2013, 22:01

The paint job is great Nick, far beyond my rather flat finish! I'm with you on the intakes, a naff fit. Did you get the issue with the wings causing huge seam gaps on the fuselage? I've never used two whole tubes of CA glue before on a build!
22 December 2013, 09:45

I had issues forward of the wing where they were wanting to bow apart because of the tension. I had to use CA acceleration otherwise they'd have never stayed. The stuff was a lifesaver. Probably the last time I go for the academy kit. I'm working on a hobby boss D model right now. Lots of work, but it's a really nice kit so far.
29 December 2013, 05:56