Mine will be 1:48
Troy
Hi–
Here are a couple of pictures of the Phantom kit I am building:
I have an Airfix F-4B that I started over 30 years ago, looks all there. So that is my entry
Don
Here are a few pictures of the progress so far.
This is a picture of the parts that needed filling. Everywhere you see white is filling.
Here is the beginning of construction. I added some fishing weights to the nose to make sure the model won’t be a tail-sitter. Did I use too much weight? Don’t want the landing gear to collapse some day.
The fit of the horizontal stabilizers was very loose, not good at all, so I snipped some pieces of sprue and glued the pieces inside the tail to “trap” the tabs of the stabilizers in place. It turned out to be pretty sturdy and won’t show when the fuselage is closed up.
Well, started on the ejection seats first, these things are kit unto themselves and I am only half-way finishd with one. Added some details such as cabling and painted based on references. I am using a combination of Model Master Acryl and Tamiya paints.
Front view.
Side View
I used 4mm wire for details. MM Interior Black for overall color. According to the references, the upper and lower seats were never the same colors, so I varied a little. I also used a little yellow pastel for highlight the chute kit by the headreast, and used white and brown pastels to add a little depth and “used” feeling to the seats. I drybrushed with a light gray, but used Tamiya Chrome Silver for some highlights…based on references.
The frustration with the kit was that the cushions were part of the seat, instead of being a seperate pieces. This made airbrushing a little complicated.
I could use some help on how to use those seat stencils that came with the kit. They are so darn small, but I know how cool they would look! Any ideas?
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I guess I will join in… I have a Monogram F-4C I am going to build up armed with Falcons and a gun pod. I haven’t decided on markings yet.
Here are a couple of more in progress photos of my build of the 1/48 Monogram F-4C. The first photo is of the wings (upper wings glued to lower wings).
Here’s a photo of the putty needed around the horizontal stablizer.
How old is that monogram kit you are building? The last time I build a 1/48 Monogram Phantom (Black Bunny from the “Evaluators”) was in the early 80’s!
Did you use acrylics or enamels? How did you do your sludgewash…it looks realy great and makes those panel line pop?
Beckyhead, I think your question about “How old is that Monogram kit you are building” was meant for me.
It’s a current re-release of an old kit. The original kit probably did appear sometime in the 1980s.
There are Monogram experts on this forum who can probably give you the exact year.
Hey gang, I was just wondering if any of you has built Revell/Germany’s F-4F in 1/72 scale? I’ve seen them around and thought of adding one to my stash/collection. I have a couple of other RoG kits, an F-22 and a Typhoon and though built, seem to be decent kits.
JB – I have several of the ROG F-4Fs and just pulled one off the shelf to have a look. I’ve not built one yet so can’t vouch for fit, but the parts breakdown is very similar to Hasegawa, all details are engraved and the decals look well printed. My impression is it should be a very nice build indeed.
Cheers, M/TB379
I did manage to pull up a few reviews and one author compared it to Hasegawa and even said surface detail is a bit more crisp, with lots of decals to make you crazy! Biggest complaint seemed to be lack of other offerings. I’ll have to pick one up when finances permit! I just had to perform some truck repairs this morning and…$$$$$$
Count me in again!
I am going to finish that Revell 1/48 F-4C.
Really I am!
Not kidding this time!
It’s gonna happen!
Jim
i would like to participate in this year rhinomania with a revell f-4f in 1/32nd converted to a super detailed HAF F-4E aup.Although i have to mention that i started building in late september 2011
Hello Thunderbolt379 :
I´m in, this time with a F4B VF-14 TOPHATTERS 1/72 Hasegawa
Cheers
Welcome to the squadron, Greek and Carlos, p1 is updated!
M/TB379
Beckyhead:
Great looking seats,
how did you get the yellow and black spiral pattern on the ejector seat pull handles?
Tx
The ejector seat pull handles were part of the after-market kit from Eduard’s, most of the PE was pre-colored.