Calum Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Well it's bright and it's done.This is my second Hasegawa Phantom depicted as a jet (37-8322) of 302 Hikotai based at Naha Okinawa in December 2008. It was specially painted to commemorate the transfer of the unit to Nyutabaru after 24 years on the island. The aircraft was scrapped 3 months later in March 2009.Lessons LearntNot all Hasegawa Phantoms are the same. Even though the Sprues for the Wings (sprue L) and Fuselage (sprue J)are labelled the same there are 2 different versions of the same sprue depending on the boxing.As such I really should have used the F-4EJ Kai boxing, which has the proper fuselage and wings with the correct antennas.My biggest disappointment was the Wolfpack resin nose. I wasn't happy with the depth of the lines /detail so I re-scribed it, and didn't do a good a job. I'm not sure what it offers over the kit nose to be honest.A close second was the True Details Pylon's, The engraved detail in these is pretty fine (non existent) and also needed re scribing.Thirdly was the colours chosen by Model Alliance for the bright green decal text. It's nothing like Tamiya X-15, which seems to very closely match the green on the actual aircraft.Enough rambling, onto the detailsThe Kit1/48 Hasegawa RF-4EJ Recon Phantom (HSG 09923)AftermarketWolfpack Nose and PitotTrue Details PylonsAMS Resin Intake BlanksAires ExhaustEduard PEQuickboost SeatsRoyale Resin WheelsSAC Landing GearDecalsModel Alliance and Hasegawa for the stencilsPainted withTamiya Acrylics and Gunze Lacquers.Gaianotes and Tamiya Gloss coatsWinsor and Newton Galeria Matt Varnish with some Dullcoate thrown in.Vallejo and oils for the detailsWeathered withOils and Pastels. This is probably a bit underdone but I'd lost interest by this stageThe Photos.More photos at my blog or facebook pageBuild thread is here Edited March 10, 2016 by Calum 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 a flashing scheme, executed perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstrpe Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 What a great subject to build and the result is stunning! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow! That is one eye catching scheme, and very well executed. I love the contrast between the low-vis greys and the green. Very well done. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 superb work and fantastic scheme , done very well and very nice job on all those decals, enjoyed following this one plan do mine once can find some stencils!!! but fantastic build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 A standout model on any show table! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That is fantastic! I was lucky enough to be there (an Aviation Photo Club trip to Japan) when it was rolled out. A gorgeous colour scheme and beautifully made. I hadn't realised the aircraft was scrapped only three months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow, you will certainly see that colour from quite a distance. You have done a fantastic job with that scheme and finish. Certainly eye catching, and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Super work Calum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcturus Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Great and unusual Phantom. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czaralko Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Simply beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Fantastic job and scheme, really nice work there Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow that's a beauty. Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow, that's pretty amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hello,Calum - Quite simply,Phabulous!! All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Dear God! Where did you get that green? Nice alternative scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 A superb build, I really love the green colour, it's certainly eye catching! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWeasel Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's different. Very Gundam-esque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Great one with a amazing color scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very nice work! It's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Stunning work congratulations RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Absolute top class!! But this flashing green somehow hurts my eyes!!! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Phantastic ! Congrats for this lovely paint job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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