The kit is the time tested Hasegawa
F-14B in 1/48. The decals are the newly released VF-102 OEF decals from Fightertown
Decals. It was painted with Vallejo Model Air Grays and sealed
with a dead flat coat of Vallejo matt varnish. Weathering was done with
ProModeller dark and light gray washes. Tamiya weathering packs were used
for staining and streaking. All metal finishes were done in Alclad Steel
and Dark Aluminum.
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In addition the the OOB kit I added
the following details...
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Windshield rain removal jets
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Yaw String
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Power and data lines to the
LANTIRN
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Quickboost seats
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Pilots w/Tamiya tape straps and
Aires jet buckles. Also, Tamiya tape flotation vests were added
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Wing glove sealing plates were
removed and replaced with sheet styrene
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Wolfpack refueling probe kit.
The refueling basket was built
from 49 individual pieces. This was my second attempt at building a
basket, and is much improved over my first. The hose was detailed by
adding the red stripe and the metal couplings were painted directly on the hose
using Alclad paint. The refueling probe was replaced with coat hanger wire
for strength. The base is 10" x 13". The Tomcat is
attached to the base with a pic of crystal clear plexiglass. The image was
taken from and altitude of 6000 feet somewhere over the Atlantic by a friend.
John Heller
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