F-14D Tomcat VF-213 Black Lions by Masa Narita
Brand: Tamiya
 Scale: 1/32
Modeler: Masa Narita
 AddOns: Teknics F-14D Airframe Conversion set and Cockpit Set, Eduard PE set

This model is awarded with the Aircraft Carrier Builders, Editor's Choice - Excellence Award. As an award winner, no size restrictions apply to this submission. All the images opening by clicking on the thumbnails are 920 pixels wide in resolution.

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Introduction

It took about 5 months to complete this 1/32 F-14D aircraft. I built the VF-213 Black Lions NF101 "Lion Head" in February 2001. I compromised on two points, namely I modified only one of the four faces of the vertical fin. Also, the paint was too dark to see the number on the decals so I used different decals for that Bureau numbers.

The main challenges were scribing all panel lines, putting rivet marks, converting to the F-14D from F-14A( modifying cockpit and engines), scratch-building flaps and slats, and scratch-building the air-inlets. I also focused on the weathering by studying the real thing...


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Awards

Articles on building this Tomcat and diorama
Step by step tutorials (you can reach it from the articles section aswell)

Check out how to Build this Tomcat!

Masa Narita included a full building article for this model, with very valuable tips on the construction. Click on the image to see the article
Check out how to Build the diorama base!

Masa Narita included a full building article for this diorama, with very valuable tips on the construction. Click on the image to see the article

 

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Photos and text © 2005 by Masa Narita

July 10, 2005

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