1/144 Revell F-14 Tomcat VF-1

Gallery Article by IKE on Nov 4 2009

 

F-14 Tomcat VF-1 with LED Flicker

I'm enjoying 1/144 scale models, like SWEET, PLATZ, Revell and so on.
This is my latest work, Revell 1/144 F-14 Tomcat VF-1 Wolfpack, and I made with a LED flicker device for engine lighting.

Eikoku Zakkaten's nice resin MARTIN BAKER GRU-7A with PILOTS are used.
Dorobouhige's blog will be helpful for making the LED flicker device and circuit diagram.
I drew VF-1 decal data and use ALPS MD-5500 Printer.

Here is a 5 minute Movie about how to build this model, it is easy to add blinking LED's.

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The "pad eye" on the flight deck were molded using "Easy Welder" and my original engraved attachment.  Other additional work is Flap down of course, Scratch built Engine nozzle, Airbrake in the open position, Movable arresting hook, and so on...
Much work was needed, as anybody can easily imagine :)

I wish to express my gratitude to Revell for offering this awesome kit that should be loved.

IKE

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Photos and text © by IKE