Rhino53 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hello Phantom Phans. This WIP is for the forthcoming Brigade Models conversion set for Academys F-4B into the prototype F4H-1. I have obtained from Kevin a pre production test shot of the mouldings as seen at SMW this year. This does not include canopies or decals as they are not ready yet. Availability of the set should be March next year. Kevin has agreed to add a second seat so later small radome aircraft can be built. Any changes for this will be up to the modeller, as the main purpose here is for a first flight aircraft. Also, there are no instructions (I suspect I may be writing them now). Onto what you will get. This first picture shows what you get. This first pic shows the parts, except for canopy, decals, and the pitot probe, which I do have. This pic shows where to cut on the wings (for the perforated airbrakes) and the fuselage. Close up of the wing where the airbrake goes. Note that either the wing can be cut, or alternatively, the resin part could be used as a master to drill your own holes in the wing. Here is a close up of the fuselage cut point. And the cut made. Another part that needs cutting is the forward under fuselage (part F40) The resin intakes and the kit trunking is being joined. Some fettling may be required for a perfect fit. Airbrakes being sorted. Airbrakes fitted. Note that the gap is my fault, not the kits (my cutting skills still need work). First look at the front fuselage. The black parts are kit parts. They mate to the resin perfectly. That is all for this introductory part. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Depending on the price I am very interested. Any decal info? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, phantom said: Depending on the price I am very interested. Any decal info? The decals have not been produced yet, but it will only feature the 1st aircraft at the first flight according to Brigade Models. Price is about £37.99 and available from Hannants UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks, will watch for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Progress on this one has been a bit slow due to other commitments but here as promised is the next instalment in the prototype Phantom (just in time for it's 60th anniversary). This shows the completed cockpit (minus seat) installed in the fuselage. The Academy parts were used for panels in the front, while I left the rear panel devoid of instrumentation. I've started assembling the fuselage here, with the internal details being added. Here I am putting thge fuselage upper half on, and attempting to mate the Brigade Models parts to the rest. The cut I made on the fuselage was not accurate, but is easily sorted. In this case it is probably easier to leave a gap to fill later, but I'm sure everone building the kit will have their own ideas. The Brigade Models arrestor hook is shown here. Later it was to drop off, and still needs refitting. Here is the Mcdonnell seat shown with a Martin Baker Mk 7 seat for comparison. The kit will include 2 seats for those wishing to do the prototype later in life, or a later airframe, though extra work will be needed for that option. This shot shows the seat installed, but I then took it out again to avoid damaging it. Here I have removed the lower pitot tube as it was not fitted until later in the program. Here I have painted the grey and white parts of the fuselage. One thing missing from the conversion is an additional fairing behind the arrestor hook. First is the standard look to the area, the rest of the shots show the fairing in whit milliput. Next is the undercarriage legs being added. Straightforward enough, exactly as per Academy standard. Thats as far as I have got so far. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucio P. Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hi, any update on F4H-1 Conversion? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) Rhino53, Wow! Great work so far. Any further progress? K/r, Dutch Edited October 7, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I'm a huge fan of the F-4 Phantoms. This is definitely a "Game-changer" as far as the F-4 is concerned. Your process and results are working and looking good so far. I take-it the scale of the model is 1/72? I'll be needing some information on ordering one of these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 The Brigade conversion is for 1:48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) On 3/5/2020 at 11:49 PM, The Underdog said: I'm a huge fan of the F-4 Phantoms. This is definitely a "Game-changer" as far as the F-4 is concerned. Your process and results are working and looking good so far. I take-it the scale of the model is 1/72? I'll be needing some information on ordering one of these. The Brigade 1/48 F4H-1 resin set is currently available for backorder from Hannants. (They get a few in every month or so.) While you are at it, purchase a Master 48079 B-58 brass pitot tube as a substitute for the bent resin pitot in the Briagde box. Edited October 16, 2022 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Dutch said: The Brigade 1/48 F4H-1 resin set is currently available for backorder from Hannants. (They get a few in every month or so.) While you are at it, purchase a Master 48079 B-58 brass pitot tube as well as a substitute for the bent resin pitot in the Briagde box. Dutch, Thanks for the reply and helpful information with the links. It will be very cool in having this Phantom model as part of the collection! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 8:48 AM, Piker38 said: The Brigade conversion is for 1:48 Thanks, wasn't sure about the scale until now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Dave Klauss needs to come out of the hidy-hole he's been in since 2009, lol. I missed out on getting the Cutting Edge conversion set by a matter of weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f86esabre Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Don't bother with this turd. It's never available. Always back ordered. Brigade does not respond. Countless time on notification list. They must make 1 or 2 at a time and call it quits. Steve Edited September 5, 2021 by f86esabre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 3/28/2020 at 2:35 PM, Ishthe47guy said: Dave Klauss needs to come out of the hidy-hole he's been in since 2009, lol. I missed out on getting the Cutting Edge conversion set by a matter of weeks. This conversion was one of the most expensive resin sets I ever bought and is now very rare and hard to find ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Let’s just have an injection molded F4H-1 kit from ZM and be done with the invisible conversion silliness. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flight Line Media Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Nice work! I'll look forward to seeing this build completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) While it's a 1/72 scale model versus the subject 1/48 scale, this model was built from a Hasegawa F4 kit only -- no aftermarket parts, resin, or vacuform. All out of the Hasegawa box, plus some home-made decals: Exacting, detailed instructions and needed artwork (in 1/72 scale!) can be found HERE, in the build thread. I don't know why you couldn't do the same thing in 1/48th! Ed Edited September 27, 2021 by TheRealMrEd wrong link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Found this image on e-bay. Edited October 18, 2021 by Cubs2jets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 12:04 AM, TheRealMrEd said: Exacting, detailed instructions and needed artwork (in 1/72 scale!) can be found HERE, in the build thread. A beauty, Mr. Ed. Thanks. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 YW Gene. Sorry not to have responded sooner, but the end-of-year has been a bit hectic! ED Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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