1/48 F-14A Jolly Rogers by Academy

SteveFL

Member since
December 2014

1/48 F-14A Jolly Rogers by Academy

Posted by SteveFL on Saturday, January 10, 2015 11:01 AM

When my Dad took me to see a little-known movie called the Final Countdown back in 1980, I was totally engaged in particular the chase scene involving 2 Zeros and 2 Tomcats. To this day I can't get that scene out of my head as it has made a lasting vivid impression on me. To help satiate this little obsession, I found it therapeutic to try and replicate one of those famous Tomcats from the old VF-84 squadron attached to the USS Nimitz. I chose the Academy for it's clean sharp lines and overall appearance. I did the best I could with my limited skills; however, I'm pleased with the results and will be giving this to my Dad in appreciation of taking me to watch that terrific movie. I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I had building her. Steve

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cnq

Member since
March 2013

Posted by cnq on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 4:10 PM

Excellent work.

I've just got the Academy 1/48 F14A BombCat and going to build it very soon. Did you encounter any issue when working on yours ? Any thing I should watch out for. Thanks.

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:08 PM

Very nice, Steve!

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wolfhammer1

Member since
March 2009
From: Yorkville, IL

Posted by wolfhammer1 on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:21 PM

Steve, I'd say your skills are pretty unlimited, as that is an awesome Tomcat. I loved that movie also, its been years since I've seen it.

John

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TheMongoose

Member since
January 2015

Posted by TheMongoose on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10:36 PM

This is an awesome looking F14! I especially like the distinct panel lines and the decals and paint look crisp up close.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

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Straycat1911

Member since
August 2013
From: Michigan

Posted by Straycat1911 on Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:04 PM

Missing the IR seeker under nose, other than that an excellent job.

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Reaper420

Member since
June 2013
From: Bay Area, CA

Posted by Reaper420 on Sunday, January 18, 2015 2:51 PM

Great Cat build. I also feel in love with the Tomcat based on the final countdown, not "the other movie" people try to attribute to making the Tomcat famous. Sorry Tom Cruise, Final countdown has you beat by a few years.

Kick the tires and light the fires!