1/72 Academy F-14 B Tomcat

VF 84 “Jolly Rogers” 

by Polly Singh

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Have always drooled over all the Jolly Rogers aircraft although the Tomcat looks the best in their markings.  So here is my attempt to add to all those hundreds of skull and bones Tomcats.  

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It’s the Academy F-14 with Micro scale decals.  It’s not a very familiar subject in my neck of the woods; hope there are not too many mistakes. Sawed out the slats and flaps as a first time experiment as well.  Will probably mount it on a catapult diorama although the nose oleo is extended and the ac will lack that characteristic “bent over holding on the brakes with full reheat” look.  I tried some mild pastels for that corrosion look as well.

Polly

Photos and text © by Polly Singh