1/48 Italeri F-14A Tomcat Blacklions

Gallery Article by Adriano Souza on Dec 27 2010

 

This is my first model ever.  Had some problems with putty / sanding process and the paint looks too thick.  I know it is far from perfection, but for a first model the overall result was quite nice.

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The markings of this particular F-14A model looks awesome. The decal sheet came with three options: I chose the the "Blacklions" because it is more clean and sober.

I wouldn't say the weathering was a total failure, but it could have been more subtle and the wash mud failed to get into some panel lines.  Need some expertise with this weathering thing.

Adriano Souza

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Photos and text © by Adriano Souza