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Hi all, having issues with photobucket... so this is a test to see if Imgr is any better... Cheers Si

So, after much “encouragement” from Craig and then from other members of our bi-monthly model meeting and the donation of the kit and decal sheet by Tim, I had nowhere to hide...so I hope I can do you both justice. So, this is my first group build, and it’s been a breath of fresh air and a break from my current (massive) project of a 1/144 LUT. Tim, thank you so much for your generosity. So I started at the meeting, so start date is Friday 13th.... 😉 wish me me luck and enjoy the progress cheers Si

What a great build, great attention to detail👍 Si

WOW....exceptional modelling skill, thank you for sharing 👍 Si

Update time... I started on the canopies, and reached into the bottom of the box and to my horror found.... So so a phone call to The Hobby Company, and a small hit on the debit card and replacement sprue will be arriving from Japan in a couple of weeks. Mean while, I’ve nicked the canopies out of my J, along with the centre tank and inbourd pylons. Navy pylons and Trumpeter TER’s as I think they look better than the Tamiya ones. ALQ-87 looked too long to my eye...so I attacked it with the razor saw... then reassembled, think it looks better. Some photo etch.. Then it was painting time.. Thanks for looking Si

My understanding is that the early block ‘C’s for the Airforce were painted at McDonald Douglas in US Navy colours as they came off the production line. The SEA colours were hurriedly painted in the field, with massive variations in browns and greens. The paint fell off with the constant transonic transits and the very humid weather...let alone fading😳. Still oil washes and pastels to go...more updates to follow shortly. Thanks for stopping by Si

That’s the very aircraft....just a little later👍 Si

Hi all... Well it’s been a little while, but I thought I give you all a little update. It’s been a bit challenging only grabbing the odd hour on the kitchen table, so here goes... I used Vallejo masking fluid to create the wear patterns. When it was dry I then sprayed the top surfaces with hairspray. I used a mix of old Aeromaster, new Aeromaster, MiG and Vallejo to give this effect. I used the same processes for the othe colours. Sadly I didn’t take a photo of the dark green... I then had the pleasure of rubbing off the masking fluid.... So then, a little more masking, a few bottles of Alclad... And the result is... Next step, was out with the Flory washes, followed by a sealing coat So until the next instalment from the kitchen table, Thanks for stopping by and looking. Cheers Si

Merry Christmas, Well I managed to get a couple of hours free on Christmas Eve, so I started the decalling. The stencils are from the Navy CAM Pro set and the US Air Force is from a Cutting Edge set. The numbers are from the spares box.... I think the US Air Force is a touch large, and I had a few problems with the insignia on the wing splintering, my guess is that it’s typical of Cutting Edge😉. I don’t think it will matter as most of what is on the top will be painted over later😳 Thanks for looking....till the next instalment   Si

Hi All, So, I thought I’d post my incredibly slow build, it started some 2 1/2 years ago, and then stalled while I built our self-build. So the house is all complete, I just have the man cave to finish! I needed to do some modelling finally so picked up where I left off. ( I have to say that Britmodeller has given me my fix whilst I’ve been working in 1:1 scale😉) The Phantom is the Mig Killer flown by Capt Swender and 1 Lt 480 TFS, 35 TFW based in Korat Thailand in July 1966. So the story so far, I’m building an early block F-4C and so started off removing all the BDR panels. I installed the GT resin cockpit, which to be honest is very over priced for what it costs.(IMHO). I also put together their exhausts...too. So all buttoned up and ready for its first coat of paint. I primed with AK white primer then used Tamiya paints to get the effects. I then gloss coated using Mr Hobby gloss coat with levelling thinners....this stuff is hard as nails. So here are some photos... Thanks for looking....till the next instalment Si

Looking good Ian, can’t wait for the next update👍 Si

Sounds like fun, just got track down the required plastic😉. Craig you have my vote 👍👍 cheers Si

Hi all, I am looking to venture into the world of armour....and want to model a Chieftain from the 9/12 lancers based in Detmold in 76/77. Can anyone help or point me in the direction, as I cant find anything on the net. Many thanks Si

Wow😳......that's a big one Sir!

Great build, and thanks for the tips on the decals👍 Si

Great start, and I'll be following with great interest as this kit will be next on the build bench after the current stalled build. Si

Great job

Great conversion Si

Wow....just wow. What a great model, you've turned an awful kit into an exceptional display piece. Great job sir😜👍

Good job sir👍👍👍

Nice work, glad you finished itu

Nice work, now where's that DVD????

Great model👍

You done an old kit proud....great model

Lovely save, good job👍 Si