JB2013 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Good Evening everyone! My Phantom is finally finished. Here are the snapshots I've taken of my model. During photography as I framed the details I've noticed some flaws and, yeah, I found them unnerving. Some of y'all will point out the obvious so let me explain why: The horizontal tail fins were off the angle - replacements were prepared but no stencils available to complete it Not enough weathering onto the model - my level is intermediate and I'm still learning the weathering techniques Bombs not perfectly aligned - having problems with 'loading' the iron bombs onto the pylons Anyway this model is a big improvement compared to my Viper. Please share your thoughts and thank you for your comments. Enjoy! Jack Bogart Edited October 19, 2010 by Jack Bogart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Instant weapon/equipment configuration change ability ... From a Sparrow missile ... ... to an ECM Pod. [No glue was required] More angles, more details, more close-ups ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Pretty good stuff never seen this scheme before and i like it Great Work Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Very nice. The ONLY thing I suggest is to darken the metal area aft of the exhaust pipes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tourist Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am assuming it is the 1/48 Hasegawa kit. It looks real good to me, I have one in the works right now (VF-21) I hope it turns out as well as this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Nice "Showtime" Jack. Randy Cunningham would be proud. Congrats. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Great Job, Jack ... :D Paint and markings are done very nicely ... Shawn's suggestion is spot on too, that area gets very dark from the exhaust on Phantoms ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good Evening everyone!My Phantom is finally finished. Here are the snapshots I've taken of my model. During photography as I framed the details I've noticed some flaws and, yeah, I found them unnerving. Some of y'all will point out the obvious so let me explain why: The horizontal tail fins were off the angle - replacements were prepared but no stencils available to complete it Not enough weathering onto the model - my level is intermediate and I'm still learning the weathering techniques Bombs not perfectly aligned - having problems with 'loading' the iron bombs onto the pylons Anyway this model is a big improvement compared to my Viper. Please share your thoughts and thank you for your comments. Enjoy! Jack Bogart I completely LOVE this Phantom scheme. Going to build one myself soon. Excellent job! The Viper was Ok but nothing compared to this. What manufacturer? Scale? Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I am assuming it is the 1/48 Hasegawa kit. I completely LOVE this Phantom scheme. Going to build one myself soon. Excellent job! The Viper was Ok but nothing compared to this. What manufacturer? Scale? Sorry guys, it's a Revell-Monogram kit; 1:48 scale, old kit, and very rare. If anybody thinks it's a Hasegawa, ... then my work IS done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tourist Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If anybody thinks it's a Hasegawa, ... then my work IS done. It is indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Honestly Jack, I think you did a great job on your Phantom! It is very cleanly built and painted. The weathering will come along when the time is right for you. Until such time don't worry about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 looks great jack, my favorite navy phantom is showtime 100!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice model mate! ;) Only onr thing.: the Navy Phantom were not loaded with external ECM pod.Apart from this detail again congratulations for your achievement and good work with regard to weathering, as CAG's jet was kept very clean and all the photos in my possession showing only a minimal weathering. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That is one very fine display of modeling Jack. ya know if you hadn't mentioned it I may have missed the flaws you point out, cuz I was admiring your build so much. How can you go wrong with a Phantom as the subject............DON'T answer that, I might not want to know :lol: . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Sorry to post this back from the dead but I just want to reminisce the pictures of my latest model. It took a lot of time to make it look good as an OOB build. Edited December 11, 2012 by Jack Bogart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sorry guys, it's a Revell-Monogram kit; 1:48 scale, old kit, and very rare. If anybody thinks it's a Hasegawa, ... then my work IS done. :thumbsup:/> I've got this kit. You did and OUTSTANDING job. Beautiful plane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 I've got this kit. You did and OUTSTANDING job. Beautiful plane! Thanks pminer! It was a lot of work even for a Monogram. Still wish I could find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Did you look under your bed? Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 NIce work. Might be time for me to revisit the Phantom. Showtime 100 is one that is on my "to-build" list as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks pminer! It was a lot of work even for a Monogram. Still wish I could find it. Jack....how'd you lose it? Moving? Also....how did you do the photography? Thats pretty good too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Have always loved this scheme. All those decals really makes it pop. Other than needing some exhaust weathering its a sweet build man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looks great to me, in fact I would've never noticed some of the things you described. With weathering, check out Masa Narita's website and look at his F-14D and Su-27 builds for how to use enamel washes on mr color lacquer paint to create general weathering, rain stains, and fluid streaks. Another great technique is salt weathering. One technique I use is to add subtle amounts of white to the base color and randomly "mottle" the paint with a low pressure setting, then use salt weathering over that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Did you look under your bed? Curt Nah! Too big to fit under my bed so it wouldn't be there. Jack....how'd you lose it? Moving? Also....how did you do the photography? Thats pretty good too! Actually my relative, as I found out, accidentally took my box with the Phantom in it. Luckily she understands my hobby and brought it back in care. I was glad that its safe. Now instead of my closet or under my bed I placed it where I could monitor it daily ... on my desk! I got so many kits my family complains about the cluttering so I have to shuffle and store them in boxes; that's when I may have lost track of it. Thanks pminer! The photographs were taken by an old HP camera. I have to physically adjust so that the automatic focus on the lens would capture the frame in the sharpest detail possible. The stage was a simple two large card-boards on a desk with a desk lamp to add lighting from one direction. I remembered it was taken hastily before the moving day. Have always loved this scheme. All those decals really makes it pop. Other than needing some exhaust weathering its a sweet build man! :thumbsup:/> Thank you Sledge! Looks great to me, in fact I would've never noticed some of the things you described. With weathering, check out Masa Narita's website and look at his F-14D and Su-27 builds for how to use enamel washes on mr color lacquer paint to create general weathering, rain stains, and fluid streaks. Another great technique is salt weathering. One technique I use is to add subtle amounts of white to the base color and randomly "mottle" the paint with a low pressure setting, then use salt weathering over that. Thanks for the tip. I'll give it shot on my next Navy build. Edited December 11, 2012 by Jack Bogart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Good looking model, in general. As far as weathering goes, if you're using acrylic paints, try using oil wash (artist's oil paint with turpentine) over gloss clear coat. You might also want to try using Tamiya Clear Smoke for subtle weathering. That thing is magic! A few tips I can give from one intermediate modeler to another when it comes to weathering: 1) Don't be afraid to experiment 2) Less is more 3) Don't rush it. Apply light weathering in stages. Don't try to do it all at once 'Later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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