Hello Modelers,

I am currently building Tamiya's 1/32 F-14 and converting it to a B so I can use the ZOTZ decals of the Jolly Rogers.

However I have a few questions since I am not an F-14 expert.

First, what is the "GREY" part (looks a triangle) behind the swept wing called?

Second, what color would this be? I use ModelMaster paints if that helps.

Last, ZOTZ says the upperhalf of the aircraft is FS35237, Medium Grey. Is this correct? It looks awefully dark to me.

http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww68/xlt2002ms/bth_001-9.jpg

That grey "triangle" is an inflatable seal which fairs in the wings to reduce drag regardless of their sweep angle. I usually paint them in dark gull grey so that they contrast with the rest of the airframe.

35237 does sound a bit dark, but some were painted in a 3 tone scheme which included that colour. VF 143 comes to mind. this site illustrates it well. Other F-14s were painted in overall light gull grey, which is quite a bit lighter.

Your link to Photobucket is broken, so I can't see what you're trying to do there. Do you have a link to a picture of your subject?

The inflatable part that Jessie is referring to is called the 'wing glove', and it's about 1/2 shade darker than the surrounding paint.

Any thing you need to know you will find it here sir.
http://www.anft.net/f-14/f14-detail-colours.htm