Rodney Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 This one has taken me roughly 3 months to finish a 1/72 model. At this rate, my great-great-great grandchildren will still have models to build. Just finished a Hasegawa 1/72 F-4EJ Phantom with the Pre-50th markings from Platz decals. I didn't really get the patchy appearance that the F-4EJs are sporting but didn't come out to bad. Overall, the decals are pretty good. My major problem was where they become three deep in layering. Even with 2 coats of Future, I still got a little bit of silvering in a couple of places. Model Master enamels were used and Alclad for the metal areas. The pitot tube points down to much, but after shearing it off twice and finally getting it to stay, I didn't want to bend it to much more. I did add wire handles and Tamiya tape straps to the ejection seats even though it's closed cockpit. Overall, I'm happy with the build. I just couldn't resist the dragons when I saw the decals for sale on HLJ. I hope you like how it turned out. Also, here is a link to the build thread: F-4EJ inprogress thread Thanks, Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Very nice build Rodney!!! The Dragon's are WAY COOL !!! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Loveing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Nice going Rodney Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dreammh Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Very very beautiful! @_@ Nice painting too! What gem for 1/72. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 That a superb Kai Phantom!!! I think in that schem it capures the essence of JASDF fighteres: heavy weatering and gorgeous special colour scheme. You made it to perfection, especially since you made it in the small scale. I wish I would started mine in 48 scale, but one Phantom (made by me) is enought for this gorup build, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 WOW!!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks for the comments. Good motivation to get the F-2 going. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Man Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Wow Rodney, that is FANTASTIC......I can't imagine the patience it must have required to put that dragon on there. GREAT JOB! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nicely done Rodney! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks guys. The dragon decal wasn't to bad. It was the multiple layers of decals that got me. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Checksix Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Rodney, A gorgeous jasdf's Phantom.... !!! PERFECT... C6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Rodney, did you repaint the clouds? Mine have no-where near the colour detail yours has. My decals look like toned down cotton balls compared to yours. Phantom.....going back to paint the clouds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Rodney, did you repaint the clouds? Mine have no-where near the colour detail yours has. My decals look like toned down cotton balls compared to yours.Phantom.....going back to paint the clouds. No, I didn't touch up the clouds. There are a couple of spots where you can see bleed through from the decal underneath but nothing to bad. What brand of decals are you using? Platz too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Yep, but in 1/48, clouds came out no-where near as nice as yours, AND the blue Dragon will need many a repair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Wow. What a great build! Those markings are beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Wow. What a great build! Those markings are beautiful! Thanks. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 WOW !!! What a Marvelous , PHABULOUS Phantom.. Love those decals..EXCELLENT.. I like the close up of the cockpit and the seats looks way too professional and GOOD and are just so brilliant.. HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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