2003 F-14D Tomcat Demo Team 1/48 replica

[JP Models]

I've wanted to build this livery for quite a few years, and finally made it happen. Was fortunate to see the Tomcat Demo team back in 2003 prior to the decommissioning of the mighty and gorgeous Tomcat. Tamiya 1/48 scale F-14D Tomcat kit. Used Fightertown Decals 'Reaper Domination' decals for the VF-101 specific decals. Massive praise on the Fightertown Decals, they are phenomenal - best I've ever used. They're extremely thin and lay down over edges like they're pre-solvaset without being too fragile. Really fun to work with. Pretty much exclusive Tamiya paint and clear. Used a Factory Direct Models mount for in flight display. The Demo team of course didn't run ordinance or Phoenix missile rails, so I took a little liberty and added the air-to-air element for display. 

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy:

 

[slusher]

Really nice build!

[Jim B]

Great looking Tomcat.  Very well done.

[TransAmMike]

WOW...... great job on the Tomcat, so realistic especially the way you took the pictures??

 

[Dragline]

Great build. A shame to see em go.

[dawgvet]

Fantastic build! Don’t know which is more impressive, the model building or the photography?!?

[TooOld]

WOW !  That is soooooo impressive , excellent job !

[TarheelRick]

Very nice build. The first couple of shots made me think this was a real one.  Once I noticed the brass holder, I went back to see if it was in the first photos. Your build and its presentation are very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[mustang1989]

Un................frickin' BELIEVABLE!! Such great work on this bird and absolutely love the photography. You really brought this model to life with that display mount from Factory Direct Models. Your efforts are to be truly commended JP.

[espo]

Great looking build and the way you photographed it is very real looking. I expected to see flames coming out of the engine in the rear view. 

[JP Models]

Thank you all for the comments and compliments! I really wanted to focus on the replica part with realism in a flying type display. I appreciate your comments!