Thanks for your kind words. It is coming on as well as I like it to.
It is a Hasegawa F-4B/N in 1:48. It’s an old kit that I have been waiting to do as a Group Build.
I hope to have this on wheels more sooner than later.
Thanks for all you support.
Cheers,
Gabe[;)]
Gabe, what can I say… PHANTASTC!!!
Okay guys, I’m FINALLY back, and I finally have some pics to show. I just unmasked a portion of the fuselage, hoping to add a couple of coats of Future tomorrow in prep for decals. This is my first camo paintjob. Don’t mind the background!
Everyone’s progress looks awesome!
Bob
Bob – terrific spraywork! I love multi-tone camouflage schemes and US SEA camo has always been a challenge. I free-handed a Revell Phantom into SEA camo in 1979, it was the first model I ever airbrushed, in fact I actually sprayed over an already brushed paintjob to get the soft edge look. It didn’t look as good as this, I assure you!
Can’t wait to see her evolve through the decals and warload stages!
For myself, I have a production line of MB-7 ejection seats happening, as I now have three Phantoms underway, the Fujimi -J, a Fujimi -E and a Hasegawa -C, though only the -J is likely to be finished for this GB. The other two will be an experiment in finishing techniques. I’m using the Hasegawa kit seats as they’re not too far from reality (though will need tape harnesses) and two sets of True Details replacement seats for the Fujimis. Mounting them will be an adventure, as getting the height right is always a matter of sanding or shimming.
Cheers, M/TB379
Bob,
Looking good so far.
Since being a part of this Group Build, I have taken a liking to the Phantoms. I purchased another one yesterday at my Model Club. Brought another RF-4B in USMC markings. This time it has engraved panel lines. Better for me so I can do a sludge wash on it.
I’ll start this one once I am finished this.
Cheers,
Gabe [;)]
Help, another stupid question all you guys already know, how is the future floor wax applied? is there more than one type available? I have about 10 coats of clear on mine and it does not seem enough.
Hey x,
Try this article from forum member Swanny: http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html
It’s very informative. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
-O
Thanks for the info oortiz10, thats what I needed to know, I got the wrong stuff and its not shiney, did decals today but I’m not happy. The decals were too old and don’t stick. I will try future and new decals. Alot has changed since 1983.
Well, Mine’s exactly the same way it was since I last posted 2 months or so ago. Things have kept me from even looking at it since then.
Anyways, I think I can finally get started on the color coats this weekend. Yes, I’m knocking on wood as we read. Or as you read since I already read it while I wrote it. Which will mean that I will have already knocked on wood.
Oh now I’m confusing myself, so I’ll shut up before I confuse y’all[:(DD]
Bob- she looks like a winner so far!
Thankfully close to finished here, ran out of clear flat and as soon as I get some more I ought be be 99.99% done. Cross your fingers…
OK FSMers,
It’s a shame that this build’s been pushed to the 2nd page. Let’s see if we can change that…
Steady progress has been made on my builds, however, I have good news and bad news to report. First, the good news…
For all practical purposes, my builds are 99.99% done. You’ve seen the VMFA-232 bird, here’s a teaser of the VF-111 and VF-84 jets.
Now, the bad news…
I say I’m 99.99% done because primary construction and finishing are done. The only thing left is to correct some minor decal problems.
While I was putting the finishing touches on the VF-84 and -111 jets, I had part of the modex lift off both sides of the nose on the -84 build.
Also, part of the CAG’s name on the -111 jet lifted off the canopy rail.
Not to worry though, I’ve ordered a replacement sheet and once it arrives, I’ll repair the damaged decals and finally put a fork in these jets. Once that happens, I’ll post some final pics. Just thought I’d post a little something to show how close I really am to being done.
Feel free to leave your two cents.
Thanks for lookin’,
-O
O that is some splendid work!!! Glad to hear the decal issue isn’t irreperable!![t$t]
O – echoing Richie, these are gorgeous builds, and I’m glad you’ll be able to salvage the damage. It’s been marvelous to see them come together and I think we’ve all benefited from being able to observe your technique.
This seems like a good juncture to talk about the future!
After a considerable amount of interest at the outset, we have only about a 10% completion rate, which is unfortunate, but probably reflects everything from the end of the tax year to the onset of summer. I know just how much real life and competing builds cut into any GB, my own piece is lying ready (sort-of) for paint, I’m at the stage of trying to decide when it’s been filled and sanded enough, which is always frustrating.
We’re ten days away from the scheduled end of the build, but an overrun was always allowed for, so how about it, guys? Who’s still building, who’s still keen to start? I would certainly like to get my own offering onto the ramp!
I was about to publicise a brand new aircraft GB, First Generation Jets, “Gen-1.” Anybody here up for it? The six months til New Year…
Cheers, Mike/TB379
Mike,
I’m still going with the build.
Hoping to finish by the deadline.
Cheers,
Gabe [;)]
Mike I would be up for it!! However, I don’t know if I would be able to complete something if I started. Would love to see some of the builds that would be present.
I am still plugging away on my D model. I sprayed a clear acrylic on the camo and it dried hard as concrete, decals would not stick to it and I ruined most of my custom decals. I sprayed future on it and it would not stick to it either, so I am trying to salvage what I can. I can no longer make this bird 100% accurate, so I’ll try for about 90%, 2 to 3 week timeframe but I’d rather finish than scrap it. Lessons learned for next time. What kind of flat finish is best over the future? Thanks for the help, keep the exellent Phantoms going, nice work everyone.
Would the First Generation jets be limited to post-war or U.S… only? Would Arado ar-234’s be included?
xradio81 – I’m so sorry to hear of your problems with the clear coat. The only clears I’ve had experience with are the Microscale acrylics, I’ve used a lot of their Satin, brush-applied with excellent results, and some of their Gloss also. It has a remarkable self-levelling ability. Their Flat almost certainly needs to be sprayed to dry flat, applied by brush it dries bright due to the thickness of the coat. I have used Tamiya X-22 Clear Gloss and a spray coat went on with a pebbly finish, definitely not what you’re looking for.
If you’re looking at stripping the finish and starting again, check out the Reich Defenders III thread, there’s an excellent tutorial on stripping using Gunze Levelling Thinner – talk to Daywalker for the lowdown, it does a tremendous job.
By all means keep going, take all the time you need, these builds are about getting projects to the finish line!
Cheers, Mike/TB379
Absolutely! I’ve put up a thread to test the water on the Aircraft forum, I’ve included a rough list of potential subjects, from Germany, England, the US and Russia – there’ll be lots more, France, Sweden, Argentina and Italy all had post-war jet programs.
Cheers, M/TB379
Thanks for the words Tbolt, I am actually in the Reich Defenders III group build and they have been very helpful, my 190 clearcoat is great, but the kit decals broke-up and were unusable so I ordered a new sheet.