F-14 Tamyia 1/32 Paint Questions

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Hello Modelers,

I am currently building Tamiya’s 1/32 F-14 and converting it to a B so I can use the ZOTZ decals of the Jolly Rogers.

However I have a few questions since I am not an F-14 expert.

First, what is the “GREY” part (looks a triangle) behind the swept wing called?

Second, what color would this be? I use ModelMaster paints if that helps.

Last, ZOTZ says the upperhalf of the aircraft is FS35237, Medium Grey. Is this correct? It looks awefully dark to me.

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Thanks for the help.

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I’m not sure if there’s an actual name for them, but those triangular sections aft of the wing roots are an inflatable seal (made of rubberised canvas) which closes the opening left when the wings are swept forward.

I don’t know if it may be specific to an individual aircraft, but Medium Grey uppers does seem a bit suspect. Medium Grey does form part of the TPS colour scheme but not the overall upper surfaces. Check here for the standard colour schemes: http://www.anft.net/f-14/f14-detail-colours.htm

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Thanks Phil for the explanation on the rubberized canvas. What color would they have been?

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I would suggest going with something along the lines of 36081 since that is a gray used on Navy aircraft and it “looks about right” compared to that image.

I want to say that area of the aircraft is called the wing glove, but I am not certain on that term for that part.

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Thanks Stik!

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Typically, the wing glove is the fixed structure which extends outboard of the fuselage sideline.

The inflatable seal is prominently visible on the F-14 because of the high mounting of the wing. When the wing sweeps back, it “rests” (for want of a better description) on the upper surface of the fuselage. On other VG aircraft, such as the F-111, B-1 and Tornado, the wing enters the fuselage when swept back. These aircraft also incorporate inflatable seals but they are less visible as they are enclosed within the fuselage.