Time to start another project this time…the famous F14B Tomcat in 1/32 scale, still debating between the JFK Jolly Rogers or the GW version…for this build i will be using eduard PE and Zactomodels intake to correct the sloppy trumpe version
This will be the biggest jet in my collection of 32…she will have a clean finish(not too much weathering like fresh from its first patrol) [8-|]
You’ve got a nice, big box of awesome to work with, Bimski. Other than the 2-part design for each intake trunk, what’s the issue with them for the Zactoman replacement? The kit intakes aren’t that bad to work with…
I’d highly recommend a resin cockpit set for this model since that area is so large and viewable.
Now this is gonna be one big Cat!
Have not seen the real tomcat up close thinking of driving to San Diego (Midway) next weekend …@Dre going to try and see the trumpeter cockpit first if I’m not happy with the detail I will replace them with the aires version…was gonna go with the 14D kit but the killer look of the jolly rogers sold me…the trumpe intake will take a lot of work and bondo to correct the shape and lines like re facing the entire plastic piece and you only get 1 shot…i will save the trumpe intake as spare parts
So you have something to compare the kit cockpit parts to: the Aires F-14D resin set
At any rate, you’re gonna love working on this kit.
thanks Dre… keeping an eye on your F-14 WIP
Oh, don’t do that- you’ll fall asleep as I haven’t worked on it in a loooong time.
should be very impressive build
Dre you need to get on with your build lol, the aires cockpit you painted looks absolutely fantastic! Get on with it man lol! Also I’ll be looking forward to seeing this build, Bimski was there any word on the replacement canopy for the F-18?
@Dean30 Still no word(e-mail) from the local importer & trumpeter …here’s the trumpe F14B tub enhance using eduard Zoom PE
That’s a great looking set from Eduard, man companies like that really do make such a huge difference, I’m sort of hoping to get a Big Cat again and make one, probs the D version like the one I sold so I could get tickets to Latvia, totally worth it but sort of wish I still had the kit lol decisions eh?
I have this kit in my stash as well, so I’ll be following your build closly. I went for the resin cockpit make by wolfpack as aires doesn’t make one for the trumpy B. Let me know how those zactomodels intakes turn out, I’ve been thinking about getting a set
That Eduard PE looks so sharp, Bimski.
Hmm I wonder if the Eduard PE set for the “A” model could be shoe horned into the Tamiya or Revell “A”
Good looking front office, I’m gong to keep track of this one for ideas on my two "A"s I have in my stash
If I’m not mistaken, the only difference between the A, the B and D are exterior wise the engines and inside the screens and controls may be a bit different but the Eduard PE set should fit ok in the other two ones. IMO, no one will know the difference.
bimski
The pit is shaping up very well. [Y]
Hi everyone I am new to modelling were can I get resign cockpits I’m looking for one for a B-25J Mitchell Revell1:48 kit
finish painting and decal applied …guess the trumpe cockpit is a keeper still need to apply wash to bring out some details
I’m going with airis wheel well to speed-up the build[:D]
That PE looks so much more precise than painting resin stuff…
Wait, did you say decals applied as in you used the Trumpeter cockpit decals?
@Dean30 only on the seat…on EA-18G the cockpit monitor looked a lot better with trumpe decals,… needed to complete the cockpit first so I can seal them with the canopy I want this bombcat to look seam less 
