marine4 ever Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) here i go. hopefully i can get some work done before i go under the knife. some very preliminary work on the pit. moving slowly on this as it's my favorite marine recce bird. semper fi Dan Edited April 4, 2008 by marine4 ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Nice start Dan! Good luck in going under the knife. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Cool project Dan, I'm looking forward to seeing this build progress. I didn't realize BB did a recce pit for the F-4. I hope to get my F-4 project going this weekend. Semper Fi, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Keep us updated! I would love to know how those True Details intakes fit the Hase kit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Keep us updated! I would love to know how those True Details intakes fit the Hase kit! will do. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Those markings are going to look sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 o.k. some progress on the pit! the seats are dry fitted in as well as the Oxygen hoses. i've started setting the side walls. and now discovered i have a fit issue with the front ip coming so i'll have to get some plasticard and fix that . i rushed that and didn't dry fit properly! still have to future the instruments but she's pretty much done. Anywho here's what i got so far! semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Looks like your off to a great start there Dan. I had a real pain getting the IP to fit right on mine. Semper Fi, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Wonderful job thus far, I HAVE to find those Phantom markings in 1/72 one of these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nice job on the cockpit so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 As usual, watching your build with interest... And as usual, have a question... What does the True Details Intakes buy you over the kit parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 What does the True Details Intakes buy you over the kit parts? intake fans and no seem on the inside! semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Nice pit Dan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 thanks guys. having a heck of a time with the IP coaming! :) . so i'm slowed by that. the Camera bits are painted and washed. pit is installed w/ side panels. i'll have pic's up later. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 a little more progress after solving the Coaming issue! i've removed the intake bits and added the resin intakes. they fit very well with careful dry fitting and sanding. you won't need much filler( i rushed the first and paid for it). the pit fit without incident. and now i'm on to other areas. still need to sand the formation lights away. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Excellent work so far Dan, puts my build to shame Wonderful job thus far, I HAVE to find those Phantom markings in 1/72 one of these days. I agree phantom, 1/72nd is the real scale (stand by for fireworks), and that is one of only 3 or 4 USMC squadrons I have no decals for. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 WOW fantastic looking cockpit :) ! I have always liked the Recon Spooks, especially the ones used by the Marines! Well done indeed! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Those intakes are looking sweet bro. Are you going to paint the insides or just leave them? Semper Fi, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Those intakes are looking sweet bro. Are you going to paint the insides or just leave them?Semper Fi, Mark there gonna get painted tonite, after i finish some detail sanding. looking for goo ref. photo's of the insides first. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 YES! I have the exact same kit, and the exact same decals, Dan! Looking forward to seeing this one progress.... I look forward to starting mine some day.Thank god for the Impact Hobby decals... they are pretty sweet, and I never really cared for the VMFP-3 kit decals. thanks Andy! I agree, i've done one in VMFP-3 markings already. it's the first one i did when i got back in to the hobby a year and a half ago(had a 20 yr gap). no that my skills have improved a bit and i see more options those marking don't appeal to me. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That cockpit is looking awesome Dan! Where'd you get those decals. I like those intruder markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 That cockpit is looking awesome Dan!Where'd you get those decals. I like those intruder markings. impact decals. i'm gonna do a whole build of only black bunny aircraft. that would include the F3D skyknight and the RFU-8 crusader, phantom intruder and prowler! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 impact decals. i'm gonna do a whole build of only black bunny aircraft. that would include the F3D skyknight and the RFU-8 crusader, phantom intruder and prowler!semper fi Dan Damn shame that is, I was gonna see if you would sell me those intruder markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Damn shame that is, I was gonna see if you would sell me those intruder markings. :rofl: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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