I decided to take a break from building multi models diorama for a change.... I stumbled into a video of this interesting esoteric subject (http://www.galleryoffluidmechanics.com/conden/mpegf14.htm )  and decided to build one for the fun of it  ....I guess you can also titled this as ' F-14 attaining Prandtl-Glauert singularity '.  This kit as the basic Academy 1/72 F-14 build OOB

I humbly submit this for your viewing pleasure and feedback,... I'm sure a lot of you can do a much much better job making it more realistic and can spark another debate....

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Ok, here's the key points:

• 1. Water is make from a piece of  crumpled aluminum foil that was straighten out, primed and air-brushed
• 2. Acrylic tube to simulate the jet exhaust
• 3. Brass tubes to support the entire aircraft (see pic below)

I case you like to know the stages in construction...Here's a few pictures.

Enjoy

QC

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