Roger Newsome Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 As I will be going back to work on 17th I've pulled this out of the stash to tide me over for the remaining days of my leave. An old kit, the instructions say 1984 but probably older, a nice simple build (hopefully) so fits the bill for a few days relaxation. My only concern is the decals which look a bit ropey. If the worst comes to the worst and the finished model is worth it I'll get this set to replace them, https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MPEC72019 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Nice choice there, both markings and kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nice choice there, both markings and kit. I'm just trying to decide if I should go ahead and buy the Milspec decals or not. As there are two options included in the kit I could do a test run with the ones I don't intend on using. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I personally have no real issues with Hasegawa or Tamiya decals. So i would try to use what i could from the kits decals. Scrounge or paint what i don't have. But thats me working in a very tight budget. If you feel like the A/m are easier and worth it id go that route. Once upon a time when i had $ i would almost always use A/m decals. Thats why i have 4 binders full of them now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 The problem with the kit decals is that it looks like something has been spilt on them Dennis. Something thick and shiny? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I built that kit in 2015, decals were dreadful - very lucky to be able to complete the build with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for that Tim. Looks like aftermarket decals then, £7.99 + postage... ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I'll pop in from time to time if you don't mind. Sometime my one will be built in 57 FIS markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Roger Newsome said: Thanks for that Tim. Looks like aftermarket decals then, £7.99 + postage... ouch! Let me check my spares. I've got some for Michigan ANG - just not certain they're F-4E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Let me check my spares. I've got some for Michigan ANG - just not certain they're F-4E. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Here they are, still not sure of the Mk. 63 numbers were all F-4Cs. 64s were F-4Ds. F-4E started in '66. Edited May 7, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon more info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Here they are, still not sure of the Mk. Looks like a C or D Phantom. You could always put a wanted post in the sales area ? Edited May 7, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Here they are, still not sure of the Mk. 63 numbers were all F-4Cs. 64s were F-4Ds. F-4E started in '66. Thanks very much Tim, unfortunately I think those are for a C. It's a shame as the Michigan ANG F-4's I've found photos of look really nice. I appreciate you digging them out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Looks like a C or D Phantom. You could always put a wanted post in the sales area ? I might just do that, I'll experiment with the unused ones on the kit sheet first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Great choice Roger ! I'll come to see from time to time Really like the Phantom, It's also a bent wing bird is n't it ? Sincerely. Corsaircorp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hello Roger, Was'nt sure but I get in my stock and found this Those are bought by my late little brother years ago, and I will never use it since I'm more a 48 guy ! there's 3 F-4E, the famous "Betty Lou" 469th TFS, the "Wreckin crew" 34th TFS and the F-4E of Steve Ritchie 58th TFS If you're interested, PM your adress and I send it for free. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Roger, Was'nt sure but I get in my stock and found this Those are bought by my late little brother years ago, and I will never use it since I'm more a 48 guy ! there's 3 F-4E, the famous "Betty Lou" 469th TFS, the "Wreckin crew" 34th TFS and the F-4E of Steve Ritchie 58th TFS If you're interested, PM your adress and I send it for free. Sincerely. Corsaircorp That's fantastic, thank you very much indeed. PM inbound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) I built this kit (different box & decals, but otherwise the same) when I got back into modeling last year. With a little care it can look pretty nice. Biggest problem (like many other Phantom kits) is the fit at the intakes and on the belly, where the wing joins the forward fuselage. And as you've discovered, the decals are terrible. My WIP is at: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235019428-trials-and-tribulations-an-old-dog-learning-new-tricks/ . Hope it helps. Best of luck! Edited May 8, 2018 by billn53 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 That looks great Bill. If mine looks anywhere near as good as that I'll be happy. Really pleased I pulled this out of the pile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Getting a bit fed up with filling and sanding now, I'm almost at the point of enough, that'll do. And the infamous ridge.... Edited May 9, 2018 by Roger Newsome 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Looking good! Filling and sanding is tiresome, but usually feels good when done! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, Azgaron said: Looking good! Filling and sanding is tiresome, but usually feels good when done! Håkan Thanks Håkan. Funnily enough just after posting those photo's I thought I'd just give it another little go and it's now looking much better. Filling and sanding is indeed tiresome work, I just needed a little rest. 😀 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Good job Roger ! Have a pint on my behalf, well deserved ! Filling and sanding are the roots of modelling .... Where would be the pleasure !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Good job Roger ! Have a pint on my behalf, well deserved ! Filling and sanding are the roots of modelling .... Where would be the pleasure !! Sincerely. CC Thank you. Funnily enough I had a pint in my break from filling and sanding lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Roger Newsome said: Getting a bit fed up with filling and sanding now, I'm almost at the point of enough, that'll do. And the infamous ridge.... That certainly brings back memories haha! You're doing a fine job with this aged kit, keep at it! Edited May 10, 2018 by billn53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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