Would You Build Tamiya's F-14D Tomcat? Test Build the 1/48 Scale

[@terryvallis1436]

I have built 2 of Tamiya’s 1/32 scale. Awesome kits, great fit.

[@mdanumurthi]

Wow, two of them! 1/32 has their own unique challenges.

[@terryvallis1436]

@@mdanumurthi Yes they did, but wourth every monent.

[@mdanumurthi]

@@terryvallis1436 I envy you as I ve never done Tamiya's 1/32 aircraft before. One day I hope!

[@terryvallis1436]

@@mdanumurthi ❤

[@reefhog]

I’ve been looking at this kit for a while, now I definitely want one in my stash. Built a Revell F-14 back around 1977. It would have been 1/72 scale, so the Tamiya 1/48 would be a much nicer model. Subscribed, good videos. 👍

[@mdanumurthi]

This kit has so far just been amazing. Glad you like the videos and thanks for subscribing!

[@mdanumurthi]

Whats it like building kits in 1977?

[@reefhog]

@@mdanumurthi I turned 12 at the end of ‘77, so I didn’t have money to spend on larger scale models. The F-14 was a gift, but mostly I would buy Airfix 1/72 aircraft, or Matchbox 1/76 armour. There was no photo etch, and glue only really came in a tube and was thick. Paint was all enamel, Humbrol or Testors. Modern kits are mostly far better quality.

[@mdanumurthi]

@@reefhog haha. We all had the same experience! I started at 9 in '82. All i had were matchbox and airfix kits too. Pocket money saved and a trip to toy or dept store at end of year. LoL

[@shengyi1701]

Dont forget the GWH and the AMK ones as well. I built 7 of the 1:48 hasegawa ones and they can be built but are ageing and don’t supply weapons. Now to build the Tamiya ones.

[@mdanumurthi]

Totally right, the GWH and AMK ones! Wow 7 hase F14 kits. Very impressive, mate!

[@CFster]

The Tamiya F-14 kits took their spots as the best F-14 kits years ago, and nothing better has come along.

[@mdanumurthi]

totally agree on this!

[@beckersmodels]

Great review Monty, I agree with all those points. For those who want to do inflight, its not that hard a conversion, its just tedious gluing in the multiple doors instead of having single pieces, and you need to do a fair bit of sanding and dry fitting before committing. There are also some mold seam lines on the tail and fuselage to be removed, but this take 10 seconds with a ceramic scraper. Cheers Chris

[@mdanumurthi]

Thanks for the feedback, Chris. And also to suggestions for those looking to set up an in-flight display.

[@mdanumurthi]

And you vid suggest some positive trends for in-flight displays! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYvEnqBvrZlmnLssi=Xn1DiKvZTrXwEP85

[@Waterproof-Frog]

Nice progress so far 👍

[@mdanumurthi]

Thanks, mate! Hope to see it done soon!

[@chriswobcke7271]

😀

[@mdanumurthi]

Once in a blue moon, i get to do an expensive kit!

[@vladancovic6782]

There's no doubt that is excellent model but for that price I would rather have two hobby boss wich goes quite good together and it's gonna look good in display just like tamiya.

[@mdanumurthi]

Indeed, it is pricey!!