Boatmans Super Tomcat F14D Build

[boatman]

Now that's a lot plastic

HI Peter yes it is an i bet it will be heavy too an think it will take a yr or too to build like that big enterprise i built an like you have got it took me a yr an a half as this an enterprise are very complex models an exspensive so im takin it easy on this an must admit wish i had an airbrush but never mind as i will use rattle cans paint to colour her
cheers
chrisb

[Nicko]

It will certainly make an impressive display once you've got it completed Chris....

Nick

[boatman]

I'm in too.

I'm yet to brave a big scale aircraft myself but enjoy watching others do it :smiling5:

AN HI Andy yes got to be brave as swmbo will be watchin what im doin on this a just lookin through this kit as its the proper 1st time an im shakein in my boots as to how i will build this as barry built one an he said the fit wasnt great so it looks like a battle comin when i do start but im goin to do a lot of thinkin ahead as i want to fit in eletrics in her BOY OH BOY what have i let my self in for but then i said that about tiger when i first see the plans but she got built just hope this will go the same
ATB cheers
chrisb

It will certainly make an impressive display once you've got it completed Chris....

Nick

AN HI Nick yes she should look great on the shelf above the tv but im goin to pack away my small 1/48th kits an both big kits should just scrape on the shelf if not then i'll have to exstend the shelf for them than i will then have my small 1/48th tomcat an other models back on display
CHREERS Nick
chrisb

[stillp]

Looking forward to this Chris, especially the Marmite sarnies!
Pete

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Chris
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this big bird. The Jolly Rogers option looks cool too.
Good luck with the build
All the best
P

[boatman]

Looking forward to this Chris, especially the Marmite sarnies!
Pete

GREAT GLAD you are Pete an :thinking: Aaaaarrrccchhhh i was hopein someone would bite on that MARMITE phrase as you know we hate the stuff where gern an his proff mind bender when you need them lol :rolling::tired::flushed::sick::smiling::smiling:: smiling:
chrisb

Hi Chris
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this big bird. The Jolly Rogers option looks cool too.
Good luck with the build
All the best
P

AN HI Steven yes hopefully it should be a good build an yes ive always loved the JOLLY ROGERS SQR after seein them shoot down some jap planes in the film with kirk douglas an martin sheen called the FINAL COUNTDOWN brilliant film that is as ive watched it about 6 times an still enjoy it as a what if film
ATB Steven
chrisb

[Jim R]

Missed the start of this Chris - sorry. Looks a great kit, certainly a lot of parts. Marmite sarnies as well, yum-yum. I'll keep an eye on your progress.

[boatman]

Missed the start of this Chris - sorry. Looks a great kit, certainly a lot of parts. Marmite sarnies as well, yum-yum. I'll keep an eye on your progress.

HI Jim no need to apolagise as we cant all keep up with everthing on this great forum but now you are here good chap an yes there is a heck of a lot of parts thats why i havnt opened the bags yet as i dont want to lose any parts as the carpet monster is sittin an waiting greedy thing lol
ATB
Chrisb

[Tworrs]

Well, this is certainly something different for you Chris, I will follow along with interest, especially as you plan on some electrics too.
ATB
Garry

[boatman]

Well, this is certainly something different for you Chris, I will follow along with interest, especially as you plan on some electrics too.
ATB
Garry

HI Garry yes im fed up with no model to build as i cant say tiger is finished till i can try her in new yr so months to wait so i thought get out one of them planes an the tomcat was up front first an its a big kit an lots of bits an i want to go ott on it with lights an as i built a small 1/48 th tomcat an that looks good all kit up so the big one should look even better but at the moment i havnt a clue on how to start the build as the last tomcat build was a bout 10 yrs ago an if i remember rightly i built it in two parts done all the top an then the bottom half an that i think is how i will do this big one but still thinkin on it an doin some plannin
hope you an your wife are ok
jen an chrisb

[flyjoe180]

Looks exciting Chris; I look forward to watching the build progress

[boatman]

Looks exciting Chris; I look forward to watching the build progress

HI Joe yes im lookin forward to makin a start on this super tomcat but ive looked at no end of pics of night flyin on carrier decks an its looks like the
S-CAT had blue an red nav lights an not green so just as well ive now got some an lights on the tail planes some ive seen but bad angle shots look like the are some white lights fitted in them also as the big upright fins on port side have flashin red in the front of the fin at the top an an a white steady light on the rear an a red flashin on the rear of the starbd side fin an a red flashin anti collichion light just under the nose an also one on the dorsal so lookin forward to fittin all these an more hope you will enjoy the build sir
chrisb

[Ancientmariner]

HI Joe yes im lookin forward to makin a start on this super tomcat but ive looked at no end of pics of night flyin on carrier decks an its looks like the
S-CAT had blue an red nav lights an not green so just as well ive now got some an lights on the tail planes some ive seen but bad angle shots look like the are some white lights fitted in them also as the big upright fins on port side have flashin red in the front of the fin at the top an an a white steady light on the rear an a red flashin on the rear of the starbd side fin an a red flashin anti collichion light just under the nose an also one on the dorsal so lookin forward to fittin all these an more hope you will enjoy the build sir
chrisb

Nav light were green and red, all beit a bluish green which does appear blue in some photos.

Have you started yet? Desperate to see some progress.
If the kit is a good fit (as the old Tamiya aren't) building in sections would make your life a lot easier as once wings fitted you have to spray and wait to dry and then move and respray the bit you've
missed, which there always is even when they are open you get a small wedge on the leading edge of the hinge.
Also if you keep nose section out it is easier to spray the inside external edge (side next to fuselage) of the air intake ducting.

Looking forward to seeing this one. Have you bought a kit for lighting or is it DIY?

James

[boatman]

Nav light were green and red, all beit a bluish green which does appear blue in some photos.

Have you started yet? Desperate to see some progress.
If the kit is a good fit (as the old Tamiya aren't) building in sections would make your life a lot easier as once wings fitted you have to spray and wait to dry and then move and respray the bit you've
missed, which there always is even when they are open you get a small wedge on the leading edge of the hinge.
Also if you keep nose section out it is easier to spray the inside external edge (side next to fuselage) of the air intake ducting.

Looking forward to seeing this one. Have you bought a kit for lighting or is it DIY?

James

HI James well ive been told that yes on the older tomcats the nav lights were green an red but on the super tomcat they were blue an red like the super hornets so yes ive got the DIY 2mm leds all ready to fit but at the moment the mojo has gone AWOL an life is gettin in the way as i intended to start today but no as had to take jen to hos so hope to make a start tomorrow
an many thanks for your build info but how it will build i dont know as barry said his trumpy 1/32 was not a great fit but i will post all the build on here so you wont miss nothing as ive been tryin to remember how i built my 1/48th tomcat with lights but it was about 10 yrs ago an my memerory anit good now as gettin old oh dear but will post a pic of it lit up if i can find it but watch this space as it will soon start
ATB James
chrisb

[boatman]

HI Again James here is a pic of my 1/144 th scale tomcat an a hawkeye that was fitted on my big USS NIMITZ carrier an they were both lit up an hawkeye had workin engins an sorry pic not great as this was took off my old p/c