garcor Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Hello, I would like to join in this excellent group build, My first offerings will be 2 x 1/48 F-4S. I have managed to get a few extras which I will be adding to one of the kits, the other will be pretty much out of the box. Aires Cockpit set DM seamless intakes Squadron True details pylon set. I started by cutting the fuselage to take the intake set, Simple enough and quick using a rotary power tool.. Next up was to make the extra brace fitted to the underside. I used the etch set to mark out a template on thin plastic card and cut it out with a scissors. I made 3 of these… just in case! Next up I plan on starting on the cockpit set That’s about it for today… ;)/>/> Gary Edited April 5, 2013 by garcor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The TD pylons for the Navy versions are pretty bad..have you noticed? I have the same ...and bought it a second time because I thought it s a one time mistake from TD...but the second batch was bad too. Better the the Hase pylons and rescribe them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The TD pylons for the Navy versions are pretty bad..have you noticed? I have the same ...and bought it a second time because I thought it s a one time mistake from TD...but the second batch was bad too. Better the the Hase pylons and rescribe them. Whats wrong with them? Bad moulding or accuracy ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hello again, Hi tobik, I had a closer look at the pylons, they seem to be either misshapen or warped. I will see how they work out later on. I had bought them as I wanted to have one of the Phantoms with empty pylons A little progress, well… destruction I started to prepare for fitting the cockpit set. There was a fair bit to sand away from the base of the cockpit. The instructions say “some removal of material may be required!†They were not Kidding!! With all that sanding and scraping I wanted to do a little building. I made up the seats, compare the kit seat with the Aires one… The intakes fitted really well.. :banana:/>/> Today ended with the fuselage joined on both kits….. :woo:/>/> A little look in the office… Thanks for looking, Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Something bad happened to the molds of the pylon set. I don t understand why they keep on selling that crap set! Look at the USAF pylon set, it really looks nice! But for USAF style you can go with the fabulous airdoc set. When it comes to Navy pylons, I prefer to engrave the Hasegawa pylons and add rivets. OR you "borrow" that stuff from the new Academy kit!?? haha Hmmm. Aires stuff needs patience and slow working...always dry fitting...remove material (also from the kit part), but in the end fit is very nice (I m just using aires stuff the first time...in a Tamiya Viper: pit, wheel bays) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi tobiK, Unfortunately, I don't have the Academy F-4B... Yet. I've not done re scribing before so this may be a first for me on this build. I was really impressed with the D mold intake set, an excellent fit and big improvement over the Hase kit. You are very right about fitting the cockpit set, lots of test fit and sanding. This is my second time using and aftermarket cockpit, first was an F-4N that seemed to fit a bit easier though! :rolleyes:/>/> Best of luck with your Viper, Its a nice kit, I finished one in an aggressor scheme recently, OOB though.. :whistle:/>/> Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hey Garcor, check the "All about the raffles" thread, you are one of this months raffle winners. V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Anyway a little more progress on the Phantom duo, Got both sets of wings together, replaced the strakes with the longer type correct for the F-4S and sanded down the "bump" to a more accurate profile.. sanding still underway in that pic! Pylon sway praces removed from one set of wings, a little over zealous with the sander ment a bit of filler to be used. I plan on using the aftermarket pylons but will see how that goes. A shot to compare kit and Aires cockpit... Didn't use that much filler around the cockpit after all...! ;)/> Still needs paint to finish off but you get the idea.. On my next Phantom I think I will try an Eduard colour etch set instead, save all that fiddly painting... Next step will be getting the wings on and starting weapons and undercarraige.... Thanks for looking, Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Oh what a sweet Friday.... I won a prize in the draw.. YES! :yahoo:/> , Now I just have to buy some more kits, :whistle:/> any excuse eh!! :banana:/> An even Happier Gary! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hello again, Some more work on my pair of Rhinos, Wings attached to both kits. No real issues, actually the D mould intake set fitted better than the Hasegawa kit parts! My wing braces were fitted to both. I cut one to fit around the moulded pylon sway braces. (still a bit of filling and sanding on this one !) The other was fitted as one piece, Being made of plastic card a small bit of glue meant it stuck firmly. Next up canopies were masked, I am using both the one piece and open canopies. I finished by starting the flightcrew, I moved the airline to the side… And the 2 guys trying out their seats… That’s about it for this evening, Thanks for looking Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hello everybody, A small update, I tried to improve the look of the forward intakes (Air conditioning Intakes) A gentle scraping widened the openings, a bit hard to see in the pic but it looked better to me. Should be more noticeable when it gets some paint. Thosoe giant Swann Morton scalpels are a bit of a bugger to use !! :P/> Canopies fitted. I used Kristal Klear to avoid any damage to the clear bits. The forward sections had to be sanded and polished to remove the sprue attachment point. Common enough thing with the Hase. Phantoms... Starting on weapons loadout and undercarraige next, Thanks for looking, All the best Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Nice progress! Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Ready for the paint mate,uh? Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Ready for the paint mate,uh? Gianni Hi Gianni, Yes I was hoping to start the painting this week. Unfortunalty my Airbrush didnt agree. :deadhorse1:/>/> I suspect the teflon needle valve has failed and have had to send it back to Badger for repair. The airbrush was pulsing when I tried to use it. I spent my model time cleaning up the undercarraige and weapons, :tumble:/>/> no pics yet... Thanks for looking, Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Well my airbrush is boxed up and winging its way to Badger... All I could do was get the U/C and underwing stores prepped.. All the undercarriage bits are in the zip lock bag Well I suppose its a break for a few weeks until my airbrush gets back to me... Thanks for looking Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 At Last…! A chance purchase of a cheap airbrush meant I could get painting. My old one is still away with badger. I am using Humbrol and Xtracolor paints. Anyway enough waffle on with the pics, First up the cockpit was sprayed black, what was left in the brush was used for a bit of pre shading.. The underside of the TPS one was sprayed first and then the mid colour on the Ferris Phantom Top colours going on the TPS Phantom And a start to the Ferris topside… I had a bit of a mishap with painting, the colour cup fell out of the airbrush onto both kits!! I cleaned up with Kitchen roll and thinners and resprayed the damaged bits… All the best Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 So, would that be considered a "Class C" mishap? Looking great so far! V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Ron, If defiantly made it to a class "F" mishap!!. I solved that problem by wrapping a small bit of ptfe tape around the neck of the colour cup. Thankfully my original airbrush has also come back from Badger ...like new again!, Great service.. Anyway, I managed to get a bit of time to get some work done on my pair of Phantoms, I sprayed the basic colour schemes for both. I used Humbrol and Xtracolour paints. There are a few touch ups to do but the pictures show how they are progressing. Strange the colours seem very washed out on the TPS Phantom, must have been the flash on my camera.. I also started the undercarriage units. I started with spraying them white, using a brush to paint the tyres and then a wash of grey, black and brown to dirty them up a bit. I will post a few more pictures when the painting is finished. Thanks for looking, Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wow! Made a ton of progress! That color combination is really interesting. V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Hello again, Another small update, Working on the tail section this time, I started with a lot of masking, I made a mistake with a previous phantom by not masking enough and ended up with silver flecks on the tail, not this time!! I saw a few pics on line and also in a few of my books that show a very distinct pattern on the tail planes so I decided to try replicate this, a bit of masking again!... Masking off, a bit of clean up left to do but it is going nicely.. First bit of colour on the rear... I could only spare about 20-30 min before work today so that was all I could do. I am hoping to get some more painting done just before the weekend.. Thanks for looking, Gary Edited June 19, 2013 by garcor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hello, Another small update, Did a little bit more on both of the S’s today, A little bit of tidying and weathering on the tailplanes, Also started to work on the rear… How the Ferris bird looks at the mo, I spent the rest of my time masking weapons and working on the pylons. I have some more tidy up to do and then its gloss coat for both the Phantoms, looking forward to getting some decals on these two.. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garcor Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Phinally…. a bit of progress, Keep this short n sweet.. Decals, …. I got em on! Leaving them settle down before I recoat with future. All the best Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Great job! Must have been fun, doing those straight lines on curved surfaces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Nice job and great build. Nearing the home stretch. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Good looking jet Gary! V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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