rob Lyttle Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 First effort at posting a RFI thread, and I'm going to build it bit at a time, just like the plane! I was delighted to pick up this little beauty at the Romsey modellers show last summer. I was looking for a revell/ monogram kit in1/48 but they're few and far between! If you know of anyone who's got one, I m still interested😃 My photos are with a phone, so don't expect miracles,, but I'm glad to get her finished after a long suspension In the build. I've got a Kittyhawk Voodoo half built as well, So this is the first stage of a major unblocking for me Let's see how I get on with this... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Here she is, Covered in foil, which is a habit of mine . Done several including the airfix Martin B57 Canberra in 1/48 That was a lot of foil! Such a great looking plane. You can see she's the mother of the f4 phantom! Edited March 13, 2017 by rob Lyttle 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) This picture was a major source of motivation to push me on to complete the build. I made contact with a guy called Phil Dunn on the B57Canberra.org site. He flew b57s and Hercs for a long time, but when he qualified this was the plane he wanted. This thing was the Hot ticket!! Edited March 13, 2017 by rob Lyttle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Going to try upgrading my photography skills, see if I can do better. Thanks for having a browse. Edited March 13, 2017 by rob Lyttle 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well tidy Voodoo.like the foil idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The foiled finish looks amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 A great looking Voodoo and a great finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Great looking build, the foil really finishs it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Did the U.S. ones come in bare aluminum? I know the RCAF ones were when new. Love this scheme, looks great. Is the bare metal foil or glued aluminum foil? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Great work Rob. A quick question regarding the foil and decaling. Do the decals go straight on to the foil or is there some kind of clear coat applied? And afterwards are they sealed in in anyway or just left as is? Just curious as its something I'd like to try. Thanks James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Very nice indeed! I remember Model Zone was knocking these out for £5 each before they went bust, wish I'd picked up a few! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yup, should be ADC Grey* like the Minnesota one in the photo -but hey, lovely bit o' foil work! ("...*Natural Metal Finish and other features shown are Extra Cost Options. Ask at your McDonnell Douglas Showroom for more details of custom packages and Finance/Leasing Plans." ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 oh my goodness.... There is some hoodoo in the voodoo that yoodoo! Predecessor to the F4 is something I have just learned (I am mainly in the WWII era) Well done. Great subject and finish Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Very nice indeed, the surface finish looks sweet! Good job! 16 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I was looking for a revell/ monogram kit in1/48 but they're few and far between! I have been as well as I have a nice set of Canadian decals for it but just haven't located the kit yet. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Bob, I think a monogram job from America is the likely option. Have you considered the Kittyhawk version? £££😠 Everyone, thanks for the comments and feedback. I'll post up some more information shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: Have you considered the Kittyhawk version? I have briefly looked at a couple of builds and I wasn't enamoured by the quality and detail especially for the price I would be expected to stump up. I have seen a couple of nice builds but they all share the pain of the build. I think the Revell one may be a calmer one to build! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's old enough to have raised panel lines though! Does sound classy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Trying my hand outside in daylight (when I should be digging ground and planting stuff) Always with the background. ! Edited March 13, 2017 by rob Lyttle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 8 hours ago, F-32 said: remember Model Zone was knocking these out for £5 each before they went bust, wish I'd picked up a few! Well I missed That window of opportunity.....! Reckon there are a good few stashed away here and there, if they were going at that rate. I suppose the market got flooded with all sorts when they went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 That foil looks great in the daylight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) A bit of daylight makes a difference, for sure. Edited March 13, 2017 by rob Lyttle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickandrews7 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It does look fantastic. How long did the foil take? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I always wanted to see an F-4 done this way, just not sure which parts are honeycomb or fiber pieces. Be a good what if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) ADC grey?- nah, that'd be way too boring... If I could apply foil that neatly (I tried... I can't) I think I'd happily cover everything I built in it! Would you care to share some tips, tricks, experiences with us? Will Edited March 9, 2017 by Killingholme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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