1/32 Tamiya Grumman F-14A Tomcat

by Kairasp Daruwala

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Kit # 6301

This is my 1/32 Grummun F-14A Tomcat of VF-84 of U.S Navy aboard carrier
USS Nimitz.  All instructions were in Japanese, but followed the Drawing.  This model was made in 1986, you can note some imperfections as that time I was Novice at Modeling.  All tires are of solid rubber, but because of the weight on them they are pressed.

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The main landing gear has been given metallic rods  inside them to do away with the weight of the model.

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The main beauty of the model comes to life when the wings are opened, as you know F-14 is a variable Geometry aircraft.  

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There are two sets of exhaust nozzles provided, one open & the other one closed.....I chose the closed one.  

Tamiya paints were used on it (Spray Cans).

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I got two first prizes one in Islamabad & the other in Karachi thanks to this beautiful model.  This model was also put in a modelling exhibition at P.A.F Faisal Air Museum.
Decals provided were of three aircrafts one of Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF), one of VF-211,and the other of VF-84. I chose VF-84.
Hope you guys like my model

Kairasp

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Photos and text © by Kairasp Daruwala