giemme Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so: But I'll have to say a few words about this build, if you don't mind. It's my first completed kit of the year, and the build actually started back in December 2015. There is quite a lengthy and detailed WIP here, if anyone's interested in. It also explains the origins of this project, which I'm going to summarize here: it's a tribute to my friend Gene K (here on BM), who is the actual pilot of this very aircraft, and who donated the two kits I used for this build (Hasegawa 1/72 F-4J and Monogram 1/72 F-4C/D), plus some various other bits I'll mention later. The WIP thread has seen the participation of many others, among which I was very thrilled to have two other former pilots, like Fritag and Old Viper Tester, a former Phantom Phixer - DuncanB, and many others which offered their help, directions, advice and support. All in all, I learnt a bunch of things from this build (main reason why I do WIP threads, BTW ) The build: the idea was to use the HASEGAWA F-4J kit as a base, being it the best rendition of the mighty Phantom in this scale (the J because it's much easier to source it as opposed to the HASE C or D kits), and spice it up using some details from the MONOGRAM F-4C/D kit (unsurpassed details for a plastic injection kit this scale, IMHO), such as: - full cockpit - tail hook - air brakes - wing tanks - gun pod - pilots! In addition, I have used: - Aires exhaust nozzles - Eduard RBF tags - Airwaves PE detail set for the canopies and: - specific SANDY BAY-BEE decals (donated by Gene K) - Phantom stencils (donated by Phantom61) - resin MK82 bombs and TERs (donated by Gene K) The biggest task of the thing, though, was to try and use Gene's method for the seamless intakes (later for that, but in my WIP thread there's a very detailed SBS) Enough blah-blah, here are the pics (I'll break them down in two posts, since they're many) There was some scratch building involved too, such as the boarding ladder you can see in the above pic Tail area detail, showing the Monogram tail hook Some details added inside the canopies: canopy breaker tools, magnetic variations placards And here is a shot of the seamless intake: Some interior details An in progress shot of the cockpit Weathering details on the ailerons/wing area The AAR door was rescribed, as it's located differently on the J versions Wingtip lights: Stabilator weathering Airscoop detail: the kit ones were carved out, to give a more three-dimensional look. AoA probe is scrtach-built, too, using a brass rod Exhaust detail, sorry for the pic Next post for more details and the underside. 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Bottom side: A pretty lame attempt at using a backdrop (and some photoshop) Little Gene's detail: And finally, a family photo: Again, thanks to everybody who followed/participated into this buils, BM is definitely a great place! I hope you enjoy this, all comments welcome Edited June 28, 2016 by giemme 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 WOW Stunning work. Painting and weathering are superb. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hi Giorgio, This is simply a modelling masterpiece I have your WIP bookmarked for future reference. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Phantastic Giemme, a wonderful build mate, and in 1/72 scale too. It has been a pleasure following this wip and now she is RFI. Well done G. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I agree that it's a modelling masterpiece - and I agree it was a pleasure to to follow the WIP - and I agree that BM is a great place.... And I would just add that you grace BM with your modelling skills and writing Giorgio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good morning Giemme. Well she turned out as stunningly beautiful as I would have expected from your good-self. Phenomenal attention to detail throughout and amazing skills demonstrated on all aspects. Utterly brilliant!! Kind regards, Stix PS - now get yourself over to the Vignette GB so you can wow everybody there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Having followed this build, I'm very glad to see the finished model. This is one of the very best Phantom models I've ever seen ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I don't use 1'000 words but just one: ""WOW". Nothing more to say - just top notch. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Lovely attention to detail....overall a superb subject choice Rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 superb looking Phantom, great job on the scheme and finish. looks great nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Love it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Wow, quality stuff. I followed the very informative WiP so very nice to see it completed. I love the model generally but the RI... sorry WSO figure finishes it! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 My goodness, that is nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Only one word --> WOW !! Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Superb ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 That's a stunning model, I'm particularly impressed by the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Well Done Giorgio!! Absolutely great build from the start to the end!! Very inspiring!! I was looking forward to post it as a finished model. Regards, Nontas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Simply stunning, a brilliant display of modelling skills. I enjoyed the WIP too. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good Job! Cheers Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Really a great result!!! Superb pic' s too!!!! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I can't believe it's finished Giorgio, the culmination of all your hard work and it certainly was worth it - a beautiful result. You've definitely done Gene (big and little) very proud. Too many details to count, I'll have to look at the RFI again and again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 WOW Stunning work. Painting and weathering are superb. Adrian Cheers Adrain, thanks! Hi Giorgio, This is simply a modelling masterpiece I have your WIP bookmarked for future reference. Cheers Jaime Thanks for following along, Jaime! Phantastic Giemme, a wonderful build mate, and in 1/72 scale too. It has been a pleasure following this wip and now she is RFI. Well done G. Simon. Cheers mate, thank you! My pleasure to have you on board! I agree that it's a modelling masterpiece - and I agree it was a pleasure to to follow the WIP - and I agree that BM is a great place.... And I would just add that you grace BM with your modelling skills and writing Giorgio A huge compliment here, thank you Steve! Good morning Giemme. Well she turned out as stunningly beautiful as I would have expected from your good-self. Phenomenal attention to detail throughout and amazing skills demonstrated on all aspects. Utterly brilliant!! Kind regards, Stix PS - now get yourself over to the Vignette GB so you can wow everybody there! Thank you very much for your constant support, Stix! And yes, starting from tomorrow you should see me on the Vignette GB Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Having followed this build, I'm very glad to see the finished model. This is one of the very best Phantom models I've ever seen ! Thanks Giorgio, also for following along! I don't use 1'000 words but just one: ""WOW". Nothing more to say - just top notch. Cheers, Michael Cheers Michael, thanks! Lovely attention to detail....overall a superb subject choice Rgds Thanks Mr.B superb looking Phantom, great job on the scheme and finish. looks great nice work Cheers batcode, thnnk you Love it.... Thank you Leon, glad you do! Wow, quality stuff. I followed the very informative WiP so very nice to see it completed. I love the model generally but the RI... sorry WSO figure finishes it! Jay Thank you Jay, gald you enjoyed the WIP too My goodness, that is nice! Thanks Phil Only one word --> WOW !! Oliver Grazie Oliver, troppo buono Superb ! Thanks Russ, much appreciated Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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