David_in_Fremont Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Greetings! Here are some shots of my just finished 1/32 Tamiya Phantom. Please try to ignore the lame photo backgrounds as it's the best I can do until I get some sort of actual photo table set-up. This build took almost exactly six months and challenged me in a lot of ways! I certainly know more now than I used to..... Thanks for looking, and for your remarks! The in-progress thread is here if you're interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Stamped 100% very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snipersmudge Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i say! jolly good david like the weathering on the center line tank especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I don't think there is enough smileys for this one David. A lovely build and the time you spent on it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Really nice jet! Great weathering!! And my favourte USN squadron as well - doesn't get much better!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 It really is a cracking Phantom Dave, Supper job all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Very, very, very nice Dave, brilliant build, I like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 V nice, best make space on the trophy cabinet after that show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Lame background? What lame backgound? Im too busy trying to work out how you managed to fiddle that foto with a real Phantom Seriously David, 6 months well spents, shes PHANTASTIC Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 FWOAR! you get 99/100 - (-1 for Jolly Rogers!!) Nah, sod it, 100%! Beautifooool work, liked the progress thread as well, time and money well spent Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Phabolous Phantom, David! I love every inch of it, and weathering the fuel tank in particular... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi David Excellent my friend Can't beat a Toom at any time Mk or colour. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Good job done David - nice work on the dirty centre tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Concensus: Don't be so hard on yourself. Humility is for where it applies. This isnt one of those times. Very nice, a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 There isn't a word brilliant enough for your Phantom!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) Beautiful job , but .... isn't it a bit close to the edge in that last pic? Please move it back a touch so we can all sleep soundly! Steve. Edited February 7, 2008 by Bennygman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks very much lads! I must say I'm rather pleased with this one. It represents a lot of 'firsts' for me which made for a fun and educational build. All of the tips and encouragement I've received here helped a lot also. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Cracking build there David, love all the little details like the staining on the centreline tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Adopts Neo voice..... "W h o a !" OK, I'm impressed, seriously impressed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model_madness Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Stunning, you got that weathering down to a fine art. And the work in the pit is pure class. V Well done, a super build mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 excellent work mate!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Jag Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Is that 6months to apply all those stencils....or 6 months to build!!! Liking the fuel tank very much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 It's alright I s'pose...... Dave that is a superb model. If that does'nt win an award then I will show my bottom (bottom) in a well known shop window. Great job indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstater94 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Absolutely wonderful job on the scheme! About the only correction that I would suggest making would be to the interior of the speed brake wells. That surface was always the same color as the rest of the aircraft (in this case white). The only part of the speed brake that was red was the part that moved. Great job otherwise! Cheers! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels49 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Dave that JR Phantom is "Rockin n Roll" "Struttin and Strollin", Ya wanna do one for me , That is Floryesque weatherin mate. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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