Antb Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Hi folks, Finished this one a week or so ago, have been waiting for decent weather to get some outdoor shots, but it's hammered down everyday! I've had to photograph with the lamp so photos aren't great I'm afraid. But wanted to share and will get better photos once the weather improves. Not a bad kit overall, and was quite enjoyable throughout. I usually build gear down and bought aftermarket belts and wheels but fancied something different. The plane is painted with Mr Hobby aqueuous (which I love) and tamiya acrylics. Weathered using the salt technique top and bottom, flory models dark dirt and a touch of oils but not too much. The decals went down really well and there were no issues there at all. The only problem I had was the fact that the instructions don't match the plane in terms of panel lines etc. Bit annoying. The base I made myself. Hope the pictures show the subtle patchiness i was going for on the top. I'd appreciate tips where I can improve. Cheers 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Great build with lovely job on the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Truly phabulous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Phantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Superb build and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 That looks phantastic! Superb finish, subtle and effective weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepwalker Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Excellent. Rare example of the aeroplane in flight configuration. One minus is lack of the crew... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Gorgeous! I’m currently building Zoukei Mura’s F-4J and plan to do the Academy Phantom next. Is there anything I should be on the lookout for? - Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks for the kind words everyone! I did notice in the pics the surface wasn't smooth and the flat coat looked a bit of a mess. So have spent the last hour sorting that out, light sand etc. 47 minutes ago, Sleepwalker said: Excellent. Rare example of the aeroplane in flight configuration. One minus is lack of the crew... I was hoping no one would notice 🤣 What happened on that front was a late decision to have her in flight and the crew wouldn't fit in the cockpit. They need adding at the start of the cockpit build as the pit is built around them. 44 minutes ago, billn53 said: Gorgeous! I’m currently building Zoukei Mura’s F-4J and plan to do the Academy Phantom next. Is there anything I should be on the lookout for? - Bill Fanks Bill. Nothing really the kit goes together quite well. The only thing that is a bit of trouble is the underside front connection into the main underside piece. Not very well explained I know! Basically the attachment point is rubbish. And it's a bit tricky. I'd attach the front portion to the fuselage first to get a good bond if I did another one. Oh, and beware of the mid fuselage bomb rack if you use that. There are no locating or attachment points it's a flat piece.... I wanted to use it but opted for the centre line tank instead as far simpler. Enjoy the build it is a good kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Excellent build. Always love any jolly rogers markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Very nicely done,like the subtle weathering.Nice base aswell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks chaps @chris148 thanks. The weathering looks much better in natural light, just can't get a dry 10 minutes in the daylight to get some decent snaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerMig Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Great build of the fabulous Phantom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, KillerMig said: Great build of the fabulous Phantom Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Very nice work and a great choice of scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Looks great, love the JR scheme. Well done on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 @F-32 and @Robert_ Thanks for the kind words chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancho Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I really like your job! well done! Regards from Mendoza, Argentina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 12 hours ago, nancho said: I really like your job! well done! Regards from Mendoza, Argentina 4 hours ago, phildagreek said: Nice! Thanks very much 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Fantastic finish ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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