Grandpa arrived on Sunday. He shuffled in, sat down, and saw the papercraft Tomcat resting on a mirror (to look like the sea). For a long moment, he said nothing.
: The F-14's signature feature. Some advanced models include a pivot mechanism that allows the wings to swing back and forth, just like the real jet. f14 papercraft
Ready to start your first sortie? Clear off your workspace, grab your cardstock, and prepare for takeoff! Grandpa arrived on Sunday
Decals. Leo used tweezers to place the tiny “NAVY” across the rear fuselage. The red intake warnings. The black walk lines. He painted the canopy frame with a single-hair brush. Then, the squadron markings —VF-84, the Jolly Rogers. A black skull with crossed bones, no bigger than a fingernail. : The F-14's signature feature
A fast-setting white glue (like Aleene’s Tacky Glue) or a specialized papercraft glue. Avoid "school glue" as it contains too much water and can warp the paper.