BLACKSHEEP Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Im about to tackle the Tamiya 1-32nd F-4J and wonder if anyone who has previously built this kit could give me some tips. I know from articles that there is a certain amount of removal of repair panels although i have very little exsperience of replacing panel lines and rivets. What needs to be done with the cockpit? the parts all look very highly detailed is it just a case of a good paint job and a few straps on the seats?? and help or points before i start this huge kit would be much appreciated Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 At work now...but will reply here from HQ later this evening.....;) Good to go, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Im about to tackle the Tamiya 1-32nd F-4J and wonder if anyone who has previously built this kit could give me some tips. Regards Been there and done that recently. Here's what the boys told me about 6 weeks ago, including Sabre (Jim) above. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....;hl=Tamiya+F-4J So far everything they said is bang on, so I'll only add the following after you read their responses: 1) Buy the wing angle jig. You'll need it for sure. 2) The raised panel removal is fairly well documented here: http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/viet/kolf4c.htm 3) I had no trouble with the tail section fit, so rear stabilizer removal isn't a must. 4) Depending on your skill level, I'd put up with the kit intakes and all their shortcomings if you're new to complex resin stuff. I used Seamless Suckers and they were a bear to install. I hear the DMold ones are better, so maybe pick up a set of these instead. 5) Make sure you trim back the front vents just behind the radome. They need about 1/8" of cutting to get them to fit properly. Check pics of the real deal to see what I mean. 6) The Aires exhaust set is awesome. I highly recommend it. I'm sure there's lots of other stuff (I'm only half done), but this should get you going on the right track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 There's a Tweak list on Large Scale Planes. Look in the "Market" section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) The only real problem I ran into was the fuselage is a bit "narrow"...causing an unsightly wing root gap.....this can easily be remedied by placing small diameter brass tubing, cut to the right length & secured insdie the lower fuselage...it'll take a bit of trial & error...but will certainly be doing this with all the 32nd Tamiya Phantoms I build from now on..... The rest of the kit is very well engineered & no real problems have been encountered thus far.... HTH.. Good to go, Jim Edited July 18, 2008 by Sabre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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