kike Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 This has been the most "challenging" model for me, an amateur, so far, with almos no reference and trying to make it as similar as possible, as the real plane. Now that is finished I'm pretty happy with the result, It has lots of flaws but judging my other models this one is superior IMHO! So I guess my time spent here is paying off little by little! the idea is to get better and through baby steps I'm accomplishing it! Thank you very much for all those tips dedicated to us, newbies such us myself! The WIP is HERE in case you wanna take a look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 More Hope you like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Love it! A very unique camo scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Painting and decalling are very good/excellent, I also love the way you paintet the pilots. I can just 1 big mistakes: the missiles. AAM-3 were not even produced neither designe back in 1983 and has never been painted black and white. So my suggestion is to replace them with Sidewinders o (better for 1983) Falcon missiles. Since this scheme was painted for Air-to-Air gunnery meed I would avoid adding bomb dispensers but that is a personal taste. I see 2 parts are missing from the cutting edge of the external wings, did you loose them or just forgot to glue in place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Pretty damn good if you ask me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sugoi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 It's beautifully done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveL Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 What a fantastic job!! You SHOULD be proud of the result!! (The photography is well done also) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 You have done a wonderful job there Kike!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Painting and decalling are very good/excellent, I also love the way you paintet the pilots. I can just 1 big mistakes: the missiles. AAM-3 were not even produced neither designe back in 1983 and has never been painted black and white. So my suggestion is to replace them with Sidewinders o (better for 1983) Falcon missiles. Since this scheme was painted for Air-to-Air gunnery meed I would avoid adding bomb dispensers but that is a personal taste. I see 2 parts are missing from the cutting edge of the external wings, did you loose them or just forgot to glue in place? Thank you very much for ponting out the mistakes, That's why I post here!! Do you see now what happens when you put a model on a newbie's hands? lol, I had no Idea about the missiles (had to google them :blush: )thanks again, yeah I forgot about the parts on the wings, already in place. I know my modeling "style" is not focused on acuracy, as it might be, sometimes I do what I can with what I have, sometimes I do it because I like it that way and sometimes because I just have no idea, like in this case. The thing is these models are built for the personal collection I have with my brother, and that's why most of the time I build what-if's. I really appreciate your remarks cause they are absolutly taken in consideration for next builds, and comming from such great modellers I value them even more! As I stated I'm improving my modeling little by little, step by step, and enjoying the hobby while I'm at it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Wonderful! I really like it. There are some small details that are not quite right, but why nitpick. Great paintscheme, and a great model. Edited April 6, 2014 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Wonderful! I really like it. There are some small details that are not quite right, but why nitpick. Great paintscheme, and a great model. I'd love to hear about those small details! how can I improve if they're not pointed out? I'm sure they are going to be useful for the next build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Alright. Since Hasegawa designed these F-4 kits to be modular, you sometimes need to remove smal stuff for a specific version. Those 3 little bumps on the side of the nose, above and under the 3 of the nose number on the right side and above/under the 7 on the left side, they shouldn't be there on the F-4E. They are radar signal recievers used on the F-4G only. Those small bumps on top of the wings, just about where the main gear leg is on the underside, also shouldn't be there on the F-4E. These are a US Navy only modification. Other than that, and what others mentioned, I have no complaints. :) Overall, it is a great model, with an excellent finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Alright. Since Hasegawa designed these F-4 kits to be modular, you sometimes need to remove smal stuff for a specific version. Those 3 little bumps on the side of the nose, above and under the 3 of the nose number on the right side and above/under the 7 on the left side, they shouldn't be there on the F-4E. They are radar signal recievers used on the F-4G only. Those small bumps on top of the wings, just about where the main gear leg is on the underside, also shouldn't be there on the F-4E. These are a US Navy only modification. Other than that, and what others mentioned, I have no complaints. :)/> Overall, it is a great model, with an excellent finish. Noted! thnx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Oh - you have finished it! LOL, I didn't see this thread until after I'd posted in your WIP Never mind It came out beautifully - brilliant example of a very cool scheme Great work with the decalling too - that would drive me nuts! MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lightningboy9000 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Phantastic! Just love those Japanese color schemes! Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghatherly Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Very Nice work! I really like the color scheme you used. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 :thumbsup:/> Love it ! Apart from all those accuracy details, it's a beautiful scheme. Keep it up! Never bored with a JASDF scheme :wub:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Its a Phantom and it looks like you did a good job. You also all ready fixed the slats missing from the wings, therefore its all good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jj264 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Besides being an excellent looking model, you deserve a medal for the decals job...my goodness :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NavyF4s Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Kike Love the paint scheme, you have really captured the look just right. I'm shocked Hasegawa hasn't offered it as an option. Love to try this in 1/32. Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Kiki, Very nicely done. It's a rock solid build with an exceptional paint scheme. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 JASDF Phantoms are such a welcome modelling subject! Nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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