Wing_Nut Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Aaaaaahhhh. . . . after 14 months since beginning this kit, i have finally finished. This kit was a first for me on many levels. First Hasegawa kit (ever), first jet in 20+ years, first time using resin and first time with photoetch. I stopped and started this many times due to frustration and ended up building four other kits during these down times. I could not allow myself to not finish so i continued to come back for more punishment (is it really punishment if you enjoy the pain?? ) Anyways, the kit is what it is, finished. I couldn't have seen this through to completion if it weren't for this site and all the amazing talent here. So much motivation how can you not want to join in the fun?? I hope you enjoy the photos and thanks for taking the time to look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 And for those of you keeping score at home, here's a list of the after-market items i used: Aires Exhaust (#4118) AeroMaster Decals - Phancy Phantoms III (#48-503) Eduard PE (#48118) True Details Martin Baker Mk-7 Ejection Seats (#48405) True Details Wheel Set (#48051) And a few other photos: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Eagle Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Aaaaaahhhh. . . . after 14 months since beginning this kit, i have finally finished. In exchange you have a masterpiece sitting in front of you right now. Superb work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAntonio Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I agree. She looks very sexy!! Gantonio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Man, that is one beautiful Phantom! Absolutely great job! Happy modeling, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 The more I look at it, the more I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Holeshot Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Looks great! All that work was worth it! Curtis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Superb, outstanding, jaw dropping, (insert favorite adjective here)!!! Can you tell me what you do as far as your photo set up? Camera, lighting, etc. Great kit build. Ok, that's one.......... Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Thanks guys. Considering all the mistakes and cover ups, i'm surprised that it all came together in the end. I'm excited to jump into the 1:48 Academy F14A for the Group Build. I'm banking on it not taking 14 months to complete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Well done Wing Nut! Love the nice subtle weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chorse6 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Very well done. Fantastic cockpit. Wish I could do cockpits that well. How well did the kit go together? Would like to build one of those. George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Can you tell me what you do as far as your photo set up? Camera, lighting, etc. I use a digital SLR (Nikon D100) and bounce the flash off of the ceiling (so that the flash doesn't wash out the details). The kit is on top of white poster board on the dining room table with three windows supplying lots of daylight (to help balance the flash). The only changes to the original digital file are color balancing and tone correction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 How..did they ever think to call the Phantom "Ugly"... Wonderful job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Aaaaaahhhh. . . . after 14 months since beginning this kit, i have finally finished. Thanks for stickin it out til the end. It was worth it. If it takes you 14 months to do the Tomcat, then so be it, I'm sure it'll be worth the wait... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Beautiful Phantom! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Wonderful job. Just PHANTASTIC!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Well done Nut I like the subtle weathering, and the clean cockpit glass. Did you Future it? Another Q: what lens do you use with your D100? Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Absolutely stunning Phantom Wing_Nut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Ssperb! Great looking Phantom you´ve got there! I love the scheme you chose! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 I like the subtle weathering, and the clean cockpit glass. Did you Future it?Another Q: what lens do you use with your D100? To everyone that's responded, THANK YOU!! It's very humbling Pierre, no i didn't Future the canopy. I meant to but had painted it before thinking about it so i ended up using Bare Metal's Plastic Polish on the inside and outside and i was pretty impressed with the results. As for camera lenses, i used two: Nikon 18-70mm 3.5-4.5 and a Nikon 105mm 2.8 (I have a photography business on the side, my "working retirement" plan, just don't tell my boss at my full-time job ;) ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I pulled many a wrench on those old J-birds, you Sir have done them justice. EXCELLENT!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_J Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 *wow* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 I pulled many a wrench on those old J-birds, you Sir have done them justice. EXCELLENT!! That's a hell of a compliment . . . . thank you :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 Thanks Jeff. Truth be told, i originally wanted to do Jolly Rogers or (gasp) Showtime 100 but could not locate the decals at any online or brick/mortar locations. I happened upon the BeDevilers and fell in love with the look and am very happy it worked out this way. And dude. . . . your photos ROCK!!! I'm so jealous of your access to the aircraft you've photographed. I can only stand behind the roped areas at museums or behind the flight line at airshows but you've apparently got "all-access". Very nice photos!! You should print up a calendar, i'd definately have it hanging next to the workbench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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