JackMan

Hi Andrés, Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and the photo. Very much appreciated. Ah, yes. The famous "Rosie the Riveter" tool. I regret not getting it earlier as it seems to have been sold out everywhere ( and I think the manufacturer passed away? Not sure). Tip for Dymo tape longevity: Stick Dymo tape on top of some Tamiya tape (with the Tamiya set back a bit from the edge) and you can use each length many more times as the Tamiya stays tacky for longer. I think you can also re-use Dymo tape that has lost it's stickiness: Stick double-sid

Can I know what tool you used for making the rivets? They look awesome. Thank you in advance.

Thanks Sergei It looks like Dmold captured the shape better.

The "Digital Samurai" scheme is very attractive. Nicely done!

Unbelievable! In 1/72 scale yet. Awesome work! I especially love the weathering and the "paint-chip" effect.

Somewhat related: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11077526 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/11077526/10/1

That's really an awesome build! I like the grass field too

There is a Japanese outfit that makes 1/72 chutes for both F-4s as well as F-2 / F-16 : https://booth.pm/en/items/2927266 https://booth.pm/en/items/2927281 Some other neat Phantom stuff: https://booth.pm/en/items/2784619 https://booth.pm/en/items/2485807 https://booth.pm/en/items/2668915 https://booth.pm/en/items/2143094 https://booth.pm/en/items/2383791 Not sure how's their service as I've not bought from them before.

Very nice build. Love that camo job. I like the Fujimi Migs, esp the panel lines. Hasegawa quality and very nice to build.

The Story Behind The Thunderbirds’ Black-Tailed F-4 Phantom And “Captain Carbon” https://www.twz.com/40784/heres-the-story-behind-the-thunderbirds-black-tailed-f-4-phantom

Almost forgot that the Spruce Goose's actual name was the H-4 Hercules. Didn't know that Minicraft released a TWA boxing of this kit. Appropriate because of Howard Hughes' acquisition of TWA. Nicely done video. Thank you.

I agree. Almost F-14-ish nose shape. This pic really does show ogive-shape contour to good effect, particularly against the darker background.

That looks very good. I think you did a good job because it looks way better than simply out of the box. Very nice metallic finish, too Gwen, I see what you mean. the first two photos of Dmitri's set really shows the difference of how the entire front fuselage should be contoured. I think I'll hold off from getting the ResKit sets because....looking at D-Molds set....I think it's not just the nose that should be replaced. Roger Jackson addressed this with a spare Mig-25 nose and did an awesome job: https://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/jackson105i.jpg

Has anyone tried the ResKit noses for the Hobbyboss F-105s? https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSU72-0238 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSU48-0340 Do they capture the real thing's gently-tapering arc, with an ogive-shaped curve at the radome? Also, anyone tried fitting them onto the Monogram kits? The noses of both the Hobbyboss and Monogram/Revell kits bother me. To my eyes, both kits' noses seem too straight and doesn't seem to have the contours.

Actually, you are right about the yellowing. I remember now when I first got the sheet, I was disappointed with how quickly the sheet had yellowed (like it arrived already yellowed) and the white decals seemed a little off-white. I'll probably take your advice and get a new sheet just in case. As for kit, I'm not quite sure which one might be an accurate one. At my disposal are the old Hasegawa Russian Knights kit as well as the original boxing: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10112493 Also, I have an old Italeri Sea - Flanker (which I believe is just Italeri's no