billn53 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone! This is my first build on the site, in fact, it's my first aircraft build in a very long time (i.e., over three decades). There has been enormous progress in the hobby since then -- the technology and techniques available to modelers today are amazing and I have much to learn. I thought the best approach would be to do a "practice build", and decided on this venerable kit: I remember building this when it first came out, sometime around 1972 (!!!). Back then my modeling toolbox consisted of a couple of X-acto knives, some files, sandpaper, and putty. I owned an airbrush but couldn't afford an air compressor on a student's budget, so I used Badger Propel cans instead. Modeling techniques I used for the first time include: Resin and photoetch aftermarket items, scribing, proper airbrushing (goodbye Propel), pre-shading, Blue-Tack camouflage masking, and simple weathering (e.g., pin washes). Before getting to the finished product, here are some of the items I used in my build: Whoever invented this gadget deserves a medal: On to the final result after three weeks of work: All in all, I'm quite happy with how this turned out, even though there were mistakes along the way and there's much room for improvement. Nonetheless, this is definitely the best looking Rhino I've ever built, and I learned a lot that I'll apply to my next build. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along the way, and for the helpful tips & words of advice. Edited April 25, 2017 by billn53 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Nice job on that old Hasegawa Phantom!! If you enjoyed that, you are going to LOVE the kits manufactured in this millenium Seriously well done and welcome back to the hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great achievement to obtain such a good model after such a long time without modelling! Your next builds are going to be sensational. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great achievement to obtain such a good model after such a long time without modelling! Your next builds are going to be sensational. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great achievement to obtain such a good model after such a long time without modelling! Your next builds are going to be sensational. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarichta Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Excellent job! Beautiful camo. Superb. Cheers mate; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Lovely job welcome back to the madness, what's that on the toothbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sandpaper. Works like a champ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccymad Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 exellent model. just a question,why didnt you open up the cockpit to show off the detail? the painting of the consoles is nice and neat,screaming to be shown off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Hi Buccymad, Reason -- 1) I was afraid of ruining the canopy by trying to cut it apart, and 2) I expected the canopy, after having been dipped in Future, to show more than it does. -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Hi Billn: Congratulations for this one Wonderful build in this venerable box....BTW I have some of them in my stash. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Very nice job on an old kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 what do you exactly used the electric toothbrush for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Someone else's idea I found on this site... the bristles are cut off and self adhesive sandpaper attached to make a miniature sander. Works great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Nicely done! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I best get one from the bathroom before the family gets home!! Great build too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickandrews7 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Lovely Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tausugAir Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) billn53, you didn't lose the touch!!! the Phantom build speaks excellently of that.... I like very much your rendition.... I felt the same way you did when come backing to modeling after decades of absence.... Best regards... Farouk (tausugAir) HARIBON Decals Edited April 27, 2017 by tausugAir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 You sure haven't lost anything for being away from the hobby! That's great work. Just make sure you display it somewhere the cat can't break it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Just for anyone following this topic, my house move is over and I've begun my next build.... Look for it in the WIP section. -Bill Edited June 19, 2017 by billn53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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