Emvar Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Having lost all my MOJO I haven't built anything in several years, I have decided to build the Monogram F-4C 1/48th scale. I will be using the Caracal decal sheet to finish it off in the Michigan ANG scheme. I will post my progress here. So far I'm not surprised of some parts being Ill fitting but it is a kit designed in the 1970s. This kit was missing the canopy so I will be using the Hasegawa kit canopies in the open position. The majority of this build will be out of the box. I got pretty heavy handed on sanding flash off where the flap meets wing. I thought I could live with it but no I can't. So I did a hail Mary and used Tamiya putty and viola. I'm happy with the result. I also began detailing the cockpit I'm using mission models paints with a brush. Instruments are kit decals. Also assembling all sub assemblies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Nice to see you givin' the ol' spook a go, and a Guard-ian - good choice. The boxing too since not the earlier dark green plastic. One thing your wing repair pic. pointed out to me I forgot is Monogram festooned the spoilers with giant rivets when they should be for the wedge shaped panel forward of them. One technique I use on these old kits with raised lines everyone moans about is to fine grit sand the entire kit after painting to remove the paint on the lines and get the lines flush with the paint. It's a way to "use" those raised lines to a detail advantage. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 Thanks for the tip I will try that technique. Cheers Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Good recovery on that wing section. I'll be watching, to see if I can't help you regain some of that MOJO... 🙂 ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Did some more work on the phantom. Not liking the fit of the cockpit. But this is not a perfect build it is intended to get my MOJO and concentration back. So far I've applied Mr Surfacer to see the many imperfections including a couple of finger prints. I still haven't glued the bottom to the fuselage. As there are gaps especially were the bottom fuselage comes to the nose section. There are several places this kit is lacking however the intent is to actually finish it. Cheers Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Hey! It looks like a Phantom to me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 45 minutes ago, phantom said: Hey! It looks like a Phantom to me! LOL… When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail! 🙂 You’ll be pleased to know that I thought of you, Shawn, when Emvar’s kit started to look like a Phantom. Overall looking good! ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) Keep working on it. The Monogram F-4C makes a fine looking Phantom. I used the same boxing as yours to arrive at this. Edited March 25, 2022 by AD-4N pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Very nice build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Nice one, Phantom! That looks like a target drone colour scheme, perhaps? No back-seater? Peaceful quiet on the intercom. 🙂 ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 6 hours ago, ALF18 said: Nice one, Phantom! That looks like a target drone colour scheme, perhaps? No back-seater? Peaceful quiet on the intercom. 🙂 ALF Edwards AFB flight test Phantom! Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 14 hours ago, aircommando130 said: Edwards AFB flight test Phantom! Cheers...Ron Thanks for the info! ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Went to the outside bench today to putty. Coming along. Fuselage is a bit warped about .5mm leaving me to figure out a way to align the bottom to the fuselage. Pretty big gap between the nose and underbelly where they should meet. Might try to build a jig.......who is kidding who build a jig. But I do have some other tools to use. Been off for a bit working on my health full time, so the updates will be sparse. Thanks for watching! Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Wow, major gaps to fill! You're on the right track, buddy. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Ah, nice there - overcast and rainy here in Everett WA. Likely already filled that gap, but those larger ones I slide a shaped piece of plastic card in there to also add strength. The filling work is looking splendid although it is all work, but going nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Was a great day outside to bash that model into shape!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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