Tamiya F-14 1/48 - TOP GUN - Full Build Video

🛫 Welcome to the F-14 Tomcat Top Gun Build! Join me as i embark on an exciting journey to recreate the iconic F-14 Tomcat in its legendary Top Gun livery. This video covers every step, from the intricate cockpit detailing to the weathered landing gear bays, culminating in a stunning final reveal. 🔧 Detailed Step-by-Step Guide In this video, you’ll learn how to: - Assemble and detail the cockpit using Eduard aftermarket parts - Modify and enhance the landing gear bays with scratch-built components - Apply a unique Acrylic Ink paint technique, ensuring a realistic finish Weather the model with acrylic inks and oil paints for a battle-hardened look 🎨 Expert Weathering Techniques Discover advanced weathering methods, including: - Applying chipping effects with a sponge - Using the dot filter technique with white oil paint - Creating realistic streaks and dirt build-up on the wings and fuselage 🔴 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Cockpit 14:39 - Ejection Seats 19:14 - Nose Landing Gear Bay 29:57 - Main Landing Gear Bay 40:05 - Painting 54:04 - Weathering 1:09:20 - Engine Exhaust 1:15:09 - Wheels and Weapons 1:19:03 - Final Result ✂️ Tools and Materials Used Throughout the build, we utilize high-quality tools and materials such as: - Tamiya epoxy putty for sculpting - Ammo Mig Ultra Glue for photo-etched parts - Various lacquer-based metallic paints for the engine exhausts - Tamiya X-20A thinner and Aqua Gloss Varnish for protecting the paint job 📸 High-Resolution Photos and More on Patreon Did you know I’m on Patreon? Support me there to access high-resolution images of my builds, exclusive merchandise, and a detailed diary of my modeling projects. The link to my Patreon is in the description below. Your support means the world to me! 💬 Engage with Me! If you’ve enjoyed this video, please: - Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell for more content - Leave a comment to let me know what you think of my work - Share this video with fellow modelers Thank you for watching and happy modeling! 🔗 Useful Links - Patreon Support – Access high-resolution photos, exclusive content, and more!: Kris Sieber’s (luftraum72) Blog – Learn about the advanced painting technique used in this video: 📣 Hashtags #F14Tomcat #ScaleModeling #TopGun #ModelAircraft #WeatheringTechniques AI Content Disclaimer: In this video, the voiceover has been generated using Artificial Intelligence to enhance the auditory experience. All the commentary and insights are designed and scripted by me, a passionate scale model creator. The AI voice serves to narrate my original content, bringing my models to life through digital narration. Rest assured, the creativity, research, and craftsmanship behind each model are entirely my own, as I continue to explore the fascinating world of scale modeling with you.