Col. Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Nice work in the 'pit Not tried those rubber fabric belts yet (that reads a lot dodgier than it did in my head! ) but you've mastered them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Col. said: Nice work in the 'pit Not tried those rubber fabric belts yet (that reads a lot dodgier than it did in my head! ) but you've mastered them Thanks Col And yes, that does sound a bit dodgy!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Despite having nothing similar to compare this build to, the kit quality appears superb. The wings are on the fuselage now and the joints will require very little filler 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks to be coming together well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, Col. said: Looks to be coming together well Agreed 100% Will you be drooping the ailerons? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Col. said: Looks to be coming together well Thanks Col Yep, it's a pleasant build. I spent quite a bit of time prepping the canopy today but the majority of the parts fit superbly! 3 hours ago, giemme said: Agreed 100% Will you be drooping the ailerons? Ciao Thanks Giemme I hadn't planned to but now you have me thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looking very good indeed. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 9 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: I hadn't planned to but now you have me thinking I'm telling you because the kit has the aux intake doors open, and when the Phantom is parked this happens because the air pressure bleeds off after a while; this also causes the ailerons to slightly droop. HTH Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 12 hours ago, Davek72 said: Looking very good indeed. Dave Thanks Dave - It's a great kit! 3 hours ago, giemme said: I'm telling you because the kit has the aux intake doors open, and when the Phantom is parked this happens because the air pressure bleeds off after a while; this also causes the ailerons to slightly droop. HTH Ciao Ah - OK - Thanks Giemme. I'll have a ponder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Good to see more lovely progress Nigel! It is nice, isn't it, when a kit goes together well. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 6 hours ago, PlaStix said: Good to see more lovely progress Nigel! It is nice, isn't it, when a kit goes together well. Kind regards, Stix It does make for a more relaxed environment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 About the wheels: It was bugging me that I didn't received what I thought I had ordered (not the fact that they differed slightly in appearance) so I queried this with the model shop last week. They've now confirmed it's a packaging error. They've said to keep what was sent and that the correct wheels will be shipped once they sort with Eduard. Happy days!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 That's a pity but sure you've plenty other bits to work on while they new wheels make their way to you. Good after-sales service though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Col. said: That's a pity but sure you've plenty other bits to work on while they new wheels make their way to you. Good after-sales service though. I'd certainly call it good service Col As for lots of other things to do, you're not wrong!! I ticked a few off the list today though. I've painted the elevators, given the exhausts an initial coating and given the canopy the 'Klear' treatment 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Looking a bit nice there. What did you use on the bum wings? I do like the metallic finish you have there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Elevators look neat! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 7 hours ago, RMP2 said: Looking a bit nice there. What did you use on the bum wings? I do like the metallic finish you have there. Thanks I used Vallejo Grey Primer followed by Vallejo Air White, Aluminium and Gunmetal. I had considered Alclad but the areas are small enough to get away with acrylics. Hoping that a varnish and pin-wash will enhance them. 49 minutes ago, giemme said: Elevators look neat! Ciao Thank you Geimme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Very nice build! René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, Caerbannog said: Very nice build! René Thank you Rene I feel like it's starting to take shape now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Lovely work Nigel. All those parts look great! I hope the replacement parts arrive soon! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks great! I'll have to build an American Phantom one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 On 3/1/2017 at 7:07 PM, PlaStix said: Lovely work Nigel. All those parts look great! I hope the replacement parts arrive soon! Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix - practice, practice, practice!! I have a fair bit to get on with so hoping the wheels don't delay anything 12 hours ago, At Sea said: Looks great! I'll have to build an American Phantom one day... Thanks AtSea I'm following yours with much interest. Your seats looked cracking with etch belts!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Nice progress, looking forward to more! Perhaps of interest, here's a source I found useful when researching VF-84 F-4Js in the early 1970s -nothing on the airframe you're building though, only squadron mates in the same era -anyway, perhaps worth scrolling through: Roosevelt Cruise Book 1971 Roosevelt Cruise Book 1972 1972 Underway -Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Nice effect on the elevators and cans nigel Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 13 hours ago, Mountain goat said: Nice progress, looking forward to more! Perhaps of interest, here's a source I found useful when researching VF-84 F-4Js in the early 1970s -nothing on the airframe you're building though, only squadron mates in the same era -anyway, perhaps worth scrolling through: Roosevelt Cruise Book 1971 Roosevelt Cruise Book 1972 1972 Underway -Jay Thank you Jay Thank you too for the links. I'll have scan through over the weekend 7 hours ago, Hewy said: Nice effect on the elevators and cans nigel Glynn Thanks Glynn More work to do on them yet (or should I keep the build clean and shiny ) but I'm pleased with the initial results!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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