F-14A Tomcat VF-111 Miss Molly - Building the Tamiya F-14A Scale Model Aircraft PART 2

Scale-a-ton presents Building the Tamiya F-14A Scale Model Aircraft in 1/48 Scale PART 2
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[@brianreddeman951]

I love notes you put up showing the paint mixtures. That really helps especially for someone like me who is new to airbrushing.

[@tonyromano6220]

He is amazing. I can not tell myself such exact detail!

[@KA-id4wt]

My favorite squadron markings. Ever since I was a kid I always loved the sundowner markings.

[@bradsworld2446]

NICE! I was in VF 111 when the only time miss molly existed for only a few short weeks in dedication to the nurse that took care of Vinsons wife. The carrier was later named after him - Carl Vinson. We actually flew the bird to an airport near her and showed it to her. She (now old at the time) stated “thank you for making me look so pretty!” 😎

[@Scaleaton]

Thanks for watching! It took me a while to complete but I am 90% satisfied with the result which is a very good rate on my scale :). I'm setting up a new video shooting studio with new lights, background etc. (You can see the difference after the 14th minute of the video). In my current studio, it was very difficult to both build models and shoot videos. I hope that with the advantages of the new studio, I will produce faster and more videos and content next season and present them to you. Have a great day everyone! PS: The adhesive I mentioned in the video is MEK (Butanone)

[@MVeminor7]

Thanks for going in for a better video production. Your stuff is really good. (90% of it anyway) lol

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Genial 😁✊✈🇨🇱

[@paulhargreaves1497]

Great job ..esp that silver pen work. V neat!

[@GFalcon451]

do you have the stl 3d printer files for tail reinforcement?

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

I have built many military models in my life. Your KZbin channel and this video does a great service to people who might be interested in this hobby by showing many of the tools used to put a model kit together and the effort necessary to build a model. I am glad that you took the time to show how much precision work goes into making a model. Model building is a very satisfying hobby. If you want to give a completed model you make to somebody it represents a unique, very personalized gift that you put personal time, thought, and resources into making. If you want to keep the model you build, it is always available as a 3D replica of something you have an interest in that you can hold in your hands, look at and think about.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@jcwoodman5285]

Sweet 🤗 My favorite markings!

[@sergiovasconcellosocriativo]

A word that defines your model well... balance. You can put effects that normally "dirt" the model's appearance in a way that doesn't. The overall look of the model is impressive. Congratulations on the artwork.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*The Tamiya Tomcat kit is the best on the market, you built it with such method and talent, it's HUGE!!!*

[@user-un9wi2kr8o]

Просто фантастика!!!

[@brockclark7404]

I’m glad there are vf 111 people coz I’m one too

[@crtzmo]

Fantastic second part and overall result. In my younger years I worked on USN aircraft for a few years, and regardless of type they had one thing in common - absolutely filthy, especially around maintenance panels to engine, hydraulic and even electronics bays. Gear bays as well. As techs “clean as they work”, particular panels regularly appear lighter or different than surrounding panels given their more regular contact than sealed metalwork; my flight line toolset always included cleaning spray, “clean” rags and worn scotchbrite-like pads - this maintenance result contributed significantly to the mottled appearance of aircraft that your excellent paint skills recreates. I hope this might be of some value to your knowledge base! 👋

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you for the information!

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

@@Scaleaton very good ✊✈🇨🇱

[@TheModelGuy]

The amount of people screaming "no crew chief would ever let it get this dirty" blows my mind. Thank you for stating this.

[@crtzmo]

@@TheModelGuy “dirty” while on detachment is very different than“dirty” in the squadron hangar; fluids and oils are excellent deterrents to salt and other corrosives… I think the most common issue I see in “realistic models” are the uniformity of the filth, from pitot to tail hook, wingtip to wingtip - that’s not consistent to the aircraft I had the pleasure of working on.

[@paulmoore5401]

@@TheModelGuy As a US Navy pilot, this is absolutely correct. And on the other hand, doing a cross country in my trusty Navy A-6 Intruder, I would come across parked Air National Guard F-16's that looked like museum pieces. So the bottom line is do your homework and know your subject. That dirty model might be spot on .... and it could be all wrong.

[@billbrowning3021]

Tamiya engineering and your skills result in a great model. I have built several F-14’s and they all were a struggle. You make it look easy….again. ;)

[@stevenpuderbaugh821]

One of the few USN fighters allowed to wear nose art....well done! Enjoyed your summary of building this large and beautiful model.

[@horusak4232]

Absolute like for technical details on airbrushing steps - mixing ratios, pressure value, etc.

[@imteebee]

OH WOW, IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!! PLS MAKE 1/350 IJN MIKUMA IN THE NEXT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!

[@bogdantirea6085]

Keep it going !!! We wait your next model.

[@halls423]

The AIM-54 Phoenix really is the school bus of the air to air missile world.

[@robbo1068]

You were the first YT modeller I started watching around five years ago and I absolutely enjoy seeing the notification bell today as I know that the work you do continues to inspire me to do better. Your artistry is sublime!!

[@icervoid]

Instead of a wet cloth for decals you can use one drop of water. As usual A JOB PERFECTLY DONE.

[@Chickenandfriends-dj4vt]

I absolutely love your channel! Your attention to detail and your painting and weathering is just incredible.

[@gr5535]

Incredible details on Exhaust Nozzles , beautiful finished Model ⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

[@CallFor911]

That's Art. A master piece. Love the F14

[@AvengerII]

Tomcats with red trim have always looked good! My favorite F-14 squadron emblem after Jolly Rogers (VF-84) is VF-1 Wolf Pack. The red wolf head with the stripes trailing it is one of the iconic F-14 badges. The Wolf Head and striping actually still looks good in grey. They went low-viz paint scheme in the 1980s and it was one of the few squadron badges that still worked in the low-viz era.

[@herrlogan17]

This is some model magic. Excellent kit and the build and painting is simply stunning 👍👍👍

[@tonyromano6220]

Great video and great modeling.

[@dashingirishlad]

New subscriber.. love this and your background music was so suitable and zen. Very impressive build. Thanks

[@mastersheff37]

You did this aircraft justice. Well done, sir!

[@erjonjoni1434]

You are a true master sir. It is therapeutic watching you working.

[@nagyzo73]

Excellent build as always, and very inspiring video. Im glad that you used a decal set from a Hungarian company! Thanks for sharing!

[@tgill1963]

Beautiful work! Thanks for inspiring and teaching.

[@rayb241]

Always love your builds, the side comments are something that really set you apart, and have got me to thin my paint more, with better results. Thankyou ;)

[@mestapho2011]

Your builds are so incredible and therapeutic. Calming music.. your voice is calming.. i love it. Would love to see your take on the A10 loaded out with max armament. I've learned so much from your builds that I apply to my own modeling and I don't even do aircraft or ships lol

[@frankiehobby]

Lovely VF-111 bird!

[@hirstyboy97]

One of my top 3 modelling channels 👍👍👍👍

[@andreac.9990]

finally a balanced Tomcat from a pictorial point of view, an excellent subject that if not mistaken refers to the first Gulf War great job from italy👍👍👍

[@laurentpaille659]

WOW !!!!! What an amazing kit ! This is a masterpiece 👏👏👏👏

[@38blaze1212]

Looks Great!

[@michaellindsey1543]

That is a work of art!

[@allgood6760]

Awesome.. I have Fujimi 1/48 F14A.. still in it's box for the last 40 years👍

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

Love your videos. Nice build. Regards.

[@bloopero]

fantastic job.

[@Emz_Jhaye]

Awesome kit & skills! Great build! Love the Tomcat! 😍

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Excelente resultado obtenido con esta construccion de este F-14A Tomcat VF-111 Miss Molly, respetos desde Venezuela. 💯🤜🔥🤛👍🤘💯💯💯

[@collincutler2278]

You got me into the scale modeling hobby. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@craigwest8386]

Excellent!

[@NapFloridian]

I have this kit, and I highly recommend it, its amazing. Well worth the price.

[@jordan38r]

I built the tamiya f-14D in 1/48 and it was a great kit to build also. I also use the same missile load out you did, but i have since learned that the standard air to air load out would have been 2 aim 9s 2 aim 7s and 2 aim 54s. but it does look better to have all the weapons stations filled out.

[@danielbrandao3166]

Love your technique of painting. Excellent F-14!

[@deltic5514]

fantastic job some nice tips too cheers

[@zsoltkonkoly1250]

Amazing working perfect modell good colours and painting

[@MrWolfverin]

Enjoy watching ! impressive work of a highly skill modeller . Bravo !

[@brettbricker1810]

What a stunner. Fantastic as always.

[@toddw6716]

nice work

[@darrenmcguinness2540]

Lovely model! I like your build style and your video is relaxing to watch.

[@coletoliver3977]

Your awesome, your work is 😎

[@septiccalling8341]

A very interesting and enjoyable watch and what a beauty you ended up with! 90% satisfied? I’d love to see one you’re 100% happy with! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@giovannigrilli9039]

Assolutamente stupendo!

[@spinafire]

Phenomenal quality once again. Great work!

[@BrodieD]

I can't wait to build this kit. I've got it sitting in my stash. Want to build a few more kits before tackling it. I really don't want to mess it up as I've only built two kits so far. Im really new to modelling coming over from Lego building

[@johntreloar8203]

Another great build...

[@BIGM-gg9ln]

unbeleivable work!! thank you so much!!

[@Marshal976]

Fantastic build!

[@NPractitioner]

Wow! What a build! Really well-made video as well

[@rickbourn971]

Wow! Beautiful job!

[@mooncake222]

Stunning work👍🏻

[@user-fo6ud3zs2o]

....красиво....красиво работаете

[@basfinnis]

Another lovely build. Lots of good information as well. Thanks 😉

[@benoitlemaire9072]

Great model...as usual!

[@sirira]

That's a great looking model. Godd job!

[@soupfork2105]

HiVis VF-111 and VF-84 best Tomcat liveries ever. Fite me. Have them side by side on my shelf in 1/48.

[@rodrigoloyolaarmijo1515]

Great build!!! Thanks for sharing. Just a couple of heads up: at 6:35 you sanded the "molding seams" on canopy but those are the lightning strip present on Tomcat's canopy and second may be you must consider to add mirrors to the canopy. Best regards

[@Scaleaton]

Thanks for the feedback. Nope, the lightning strips are molded from the inside of the canopy not outside. Those are really seam lines. It's most common mistake with this kit. I guess because of some reviews.

[@attsa177]

Another great build 👏. Well, I am building the c130H from zvesda and I am very impressed with the quality of decals and the way that the parts fit . I think that you have to purchase the C130H . It is a 1/72 model scale aircraft and it is pretty big. I think that it worths making a full video build with it . Great video👏👏.

[@nathanleete9303]

Impressive work.

[@laurentsemard8351]

Splendid as usual!!!

[@phantomTomcat1985]

This looks super nice :) I appreciate your honest regarding the detail set also

[@VC27]

Bravo! Museum quality build.

[@cemaa4338]

Elleriniz dert görmesin üstat. Harika bir çalışma yine.

[@Scaleaton]

Teşekkürler Cem Bey!

[@initialdoge8528]

This looks amazing

[@TheWGLOVER]

Superb.

[@thedidaco]

Outstanding!!!

[@xavierrennes7014]

Brilliant !

[@P-47D_theJug]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@raymondchapman5990]

Beautiful build. Tamiya is the best hands down. Where did you get the "remove before flight" streamers ? Those are great.

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Excellent work, I really like your choice of markings and minor modifications to the air frame. I personally try my best to be different from other modelers when building kits esp the more popular kits and you sir nailed with this build. Great work on everything (model,video production,editing etc) its always a pleasure to watch your videos and I always learn something new. Do you have any plans to build the new Tamiya F-4B Phantom?

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I will build that kit before Christmas.

[@davidmartindale2263]

If only the 1/32 cat was like this

[@aegeanphantom]

Sweet looking Tomcat! Top quality video, very enjoyable. Just one minor detail I have noticed about the armament. Since the AIM-9s and AIM-54s have yellow band markings (live warheads), it is a bit odd to have the AIM-7s with blue bands (training missiles, no warheads). Mixed armament of live and training rounds never occurs as far as I know. Thank you.

[@davereynolds6039]

Sweet, love the tooth pick tip :-)

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Great Model and Video as Always! :)

[@neilhaas6024]

Hello scale a ton nice looking model jet F-14 tomcat. Like this jet U.S. Navy.

[@ryburnsjr]

Wow just wow..nuff said.😀😀😀

[@sszandorszandor4703]

well done ..very well done ...as always :)

[@user-hg6kc6xy7w]

you are best of best! 👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lesthiele4921]

I really enjoying wztching all your videos and this one is excellent, it wax and still is a very iconic aircraft, I believe the US, should still be flying, I look forward to the next update, best regards from Australia.

[@henrypena2547]

Nice

[@user-fl7ub4bz2c]

Cool !

[@jonathanwillis8130]

What an outstanding job and finish. Where did you get he white backed tail finish decals from?

[@dongpozhao2698]

Hand of God

[@CarlosHernandez-le6ds]

Congratulations stay ........ chingon !!!!!!

[@paulmoore5401]

Paint notes above are very helpful. Can you leave them up a little longer and the text a little larger please? That is just a fantastic model you made! I was a Navy pilot and your weathering is spot on!

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@paulmoore5401]

It looks like you used the, “Fightertown USA F-14A Tomcats Part 1 CAG 2/10/15” decals for this very impressive build! I’ve been so impressed I would like to give this project a go. I was an A-6E Intruder pilot during Desert Storm in VA-155 in CAG 2 on the Ranger. I’m interested in doing either a VF-1 or VF-2 version which were the fighter squadrons in CAG 2 during Desert Storm. VF-1’s Ready Room was right next to ours and I knew most of the aircrew. I can NOT find this decal sheet online anywhere. Are you interested in selling the VF-1 or VF-2 decals from that sheet? Thanks. Your build of this aircraft absolutely watered my eyes! Paul Moore

[@Scaleaton]

Hi Paul, unfortunately I've used HAD decals set and it's for only one aircraft, no decals left. I'm sorry I couldn't help you.

[@paulmoore5401]

@@Scaleaton What are "HAD" decal sets?

[@Scaleaton]

www.hadmodels.com/en/48194-2019-f-14a-vf111-sundowners---miss-molly-decal-sheet-148

[@CharlyBaby77]

MAGNIFICENT ❤❤❤