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is the first in a series of aircraft I plan to build from CVW-1. Although
I would rather do Operation Enduring Freedom markings there are not any
markings available for the rest of the air wing on the market at this
time. So instead I chose to do them, as they appeared when they deployed
aboard the U.S.S. George Washington in the mid 1990’s. |
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Here
is my Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-14B Tomcat. It was painted with Model Master paints.
I painted it overall light ghost gray an out lined panels with dark ghost gray
and flat gull gray. It was weathered using an enamel wash and pastel chalk. I
chose to model this Tomcat ready for launch. There’s something about a
kneeling Tomcat, it drives me wild.
The
landing gear was detailed using photo-etched parts from the Eduard F-14A detail
set and copper wire. This was actually an Alfa kit that was updated to Bravo
standards. Thanks Brian for the afterburner parts. The left nose gear door was
cut in three places and rearranged so there vent would be in the correct
position. The ECM bump was made out of sprue that I sanded to shape. The pilot
and RIO are from the Hasegawa pilot and deck crew set. The pilot is saluting
just as he would do to signal the Cat officer he is ready for take off.
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I
wanted to show it ready for take off so I put it in the kneeling position and
the elevators are in full deflection. The wings are fully extended and the flaps
and slats were put in the down position.
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The
cockpit was pretty much left alone. I did add the PTIDs and LANTIRN hand
controller. The canopy was detailed using photo-etched parts from the kit.
She
is armed 2 AIM-9Ls and 2 Zuni rocket pods on the wing glove pylons, 4
AIM-7s under the belly, and 2 fuel tanks under the intake trunks. |
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The
Sidewinders and Sparrows are from Hasegawa's weapons set C. The Zuni pods are
from Hobbycraft's A-4C kit.
I
hope you enjoy the article.
Creighton
www.creightonsmodels.com
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