1/48 Tamiya F-14 prototype

plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, August 6, 2017 10:07 AM

Darren Roberts
Thanks all. It was at Nats and won Best East Coast Tomcat.

Well Sir, it was a well deserved trophy! Beer

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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JOE RIX

Member since
August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Saturday, August 5, 2017 10:14 PM

That is down right incredible Darren. I am really impressed with not only the subject but also with the excellent execution on the overall build. Well done. Well done indeed.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Darren Roberts on Saturday, August 5, 2017 9:41 PM

Thanks all. It was at Nats and won Best East Coast Tomcat. It was a fun build. I don't usually add all the detail, but it's a Tomcat. Sometimes I can't help myself!

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learmech

Member since
May 2016

Posted by learmech on Friday, August 4, 2017 10:14 AM

Didnt I see this at Nationals as part of the Tomcat build? Also, did this I also se an award sitting next to it?

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UKguyInUSA

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April 2015
From: New Hampshire, USA

Posted by UKguyInUSA on Friday, August 4, 2017 10:11 AM

Luvvly Jubbly Jobby! Yes Big Smile

Cheers :)

Martin

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, August 4, 2017 9:05 AM

Now that is something to behold. Well done, Sir. Excellent.

BK

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Devil Dawg

Member since
March 2005
From: Lancaster, South Carolina

Posted by Devil Dawg on Friday, August 4, 2017 1:41 AM

Outstanding job, Darren!! I didn't realize the F-14 test bird carried bombs.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Monday, July 31, 2017 3:06 AM

Lovely looking build, really like the scheme. Very differant.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, July 31, 2017 3:03 AM

Wow, that is a fantastic build, love the colors.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

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Hodakamax

Member since
April 2016
From: Parsons Kansas

Posted by Hodakamax on Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:17 PM

Great job Darren!

Max

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:07 PM

Well done sir. Fine execution of paint application and added details. Toast

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

1/48 Tamiya F-14 prototype

Posted by Darren Roberts on Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:55 PM

I used the Tamiya kit as a base to make a prototype/preproduction jet. I went a little overboard with resin wheel bays and opening up various panels. I used it as a test bed for my Steel Beach conversion set. I've always wanted to do these orange markings, and I finally got a chance to make it happen. I also was able to do the test load out of 14 Mk. 82 Snakeyes.