1/48 Tamiya F-14A Jolly Rogers

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Pretty impressive stuff, isn't it? I went ahead and did the other side consoles this evening following the same procedure. You can see in the 2nd photo the sheen that I wanted to dial back.
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After misting a semi-flat clear coat, the panels look a little better. Some of the red details were touched up with a fine paintbrush. I think I was mistaken about the faded red on that first part... I think they are supposed to be yellow or orange.
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Here are the completed panels mounted in the unpainted cockpit tub...
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I'll be working on the more complicated instrument panel and radar display panel next.
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Wow! I'm with Carlos I've never seen a more accurate panel in PE or decal.
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Floki wrote:Wow! I'm with Carlos I've never seen a more accurate panel in PE or decal.
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I am with Carlos, this has got to be a real game changer. A cockpit that actually looks like it should and especially in this scale. These would be a great change for older eyes.
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Well you really stepped it up about ten notches with this set! Most incredible realism!
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Where did you get the Quinta 3D decals from? Linden Hill Imports?
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I'll try to get some better close-up shots of each panel just so you can better make out the 3D element of these pieces. The detail is pretty incredible given how small these parts really are.

I bought this set from Sprue Brothers and they offer a good selection of the Quinta Studio line. FYI... they are not the only players in this market. Red Fox Studios offers some similar sets in 1/32 scale...

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And Eduard has just introduced its Space line of 3D decals.
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Eduard has also introduced a similar line of items in their new “Space” line.

https://www.eduard.com/eduard/space
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Thank you. I know they have some in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. I've got a couple Vipers and a Hornet in 1/48 scale I want to get for. I know they're a bit pricey but man... they do look good!
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Those look great. I picked up a couple sets a few weeks back. I found them on Etsy.com as well.
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