dai phan Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) Happy Friday everyone... Took a break from the fuse and worked on the missiles. Tomorrow will start painting the main frame. Dai Edited April 8, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) Hi all, The white is painted and the grey is next. The missiles and fuel tank are tacked on for show. Unlike the last time, I use C62 which is flat white. Much less prone to over coat like the gloss (C1). Dai Edited April 9, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 That looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Hi Dai, Where can I get these? Been snooping on Richie B's thread and could find nothing about them. Cheers, Gwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 2:58 PM, Gwen Phoenix said: Hi Dai, Where can I get these? Been snooping on Richie B's thread and could find nothing about them. Cheers, Gwen Here it is. Dai Amazon.com: IMT Tungsten Carbide Tip Scriber 2 Pack, Aluminium Etching Engraving Pen with Clip and Magnet for Glass/Ceramics/Metal Sheet, Extra 2 Free Replacement Marking Tip : Tools & Home Improvement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Hi all, Started painting the main frame. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Coming along nicely!👍 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Hello all, The pitot tubes on the tail are over sized so I ordered the Master Model brass replacement. The hard part would be drilling the holes on a very fine leading edge of the tail. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Hi all, On the Sidewinder pylons, the center rack is not used. I just bought the Hasegawa Weapon Set C and I would like to know if there is anything on the set that I can drop fit into the un-used rack? Thanks Dai Edited April 11, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nathant Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, dai phan said: Hi all, On the Sidewinder pylons, the center rack is not used. I just bought the Hasegawa Weapon Set C and I would like to know if there is anything on the set that I can drop fit into the un-used rack? Thanks Dai Center rack would carry bombs or rockets, or a TER. I see nothing in that set for the center of F-4B inner pylon on Edited April 11, 2023 by Nathant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Nathant said: Center rack would carry bombs or rockets, or a TER. I see nothing in that set for the center of F-4B inner pylon on Do you have any suggestions like other weapon sets? Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nathant Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Hasegawa weapons A to start Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 This build is awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) Hello all, Got the airframe painted with basic colors. Now to paint the details of the bays and different panel shades on the horizontal tail. Dai Edited April 16, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Greetings, The Tamiya's pitot and RAM intake are over sized so I placed them with the Master Model brass tubes. Since I have to drill the holes and fill/sand them, I now lost the square panels as noted on the arrows. What is the best way to restore these details? The corners are rounded and I am horrible at scribing. Your expert help is very appreciated. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuNo02100 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Scribing would be your best bet, and I would recommend creating a template to guide your scribing efforts. Either that or make a mask and draw them on near the end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) Hi all, Painted the exhaust area. There will be lots of oil weathering to bring out the heat affected differential panels. Dai Edited April 22, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 The horizontal stabilators look amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) Hi all, Finished painting the bays. I need to soften the demarcation lines as they are too sharp. Even with the raised mark technique still needs to correct. I will have to use highly diluted paint and low psi to go over and soften the lines. The scheme will be VMFA 115 with the all white tail. Dai Edited April 24, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 A superb and clean build; keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Hello all, Remember the first Phantom that I could not live with some missing panel lines? Well these mistakes are too minor to forget the plane so I would like to make it with an interesting scheme. Except for the blade antennas that are easily fabricated is the QF-4B-18 eternally the same as the kit's F4B? Also can anyone point out available paint for this bird? Thanks Dai Edited April 24, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Hi all, These paints are the correct International Orange color FS12197 can anyone confirm? Dai Edited April 24, 2023 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 If you don't like the thin consistency of MRP, then I wouldn't use that one, as it is going to take several coats to get the color to the level you desire. I would anticipate 2 bottles for an entire 1/48 Phantom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 hour ago, lockheed2004 said: If you don't like the thin consistency of MRP, then I wouldn't use that one, as it is going to take several coats to get the color to the level you desire. I would anticipate 2 bottles for an entire 1/48 Phantom. You are right. Is there a need for MRP to be that thin? Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Dai, nothing wrong with the orange drone but if you’re looking to hide the panel lines on the other F-4B maybe look at the camouflaged F-4’s the Navy trialed early during Vietnam. I believe one was overall FS 34102 green on top … that might cover some of the panel lines you weren’t happy with. There were a few others but don’t recall the schemes off the top of my head. Kitty Hawk air wing around 1965-66? Just a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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