71chally Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Looking at the parts breakdown (particularly the separate rear fuselage), does anyone here think that a F-4K/M might be a possibility in the long run? The mold details do look superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 On 7/9/2020 at 2:49 PM, 71chally said: Looking at the parts breakdown (particularly the separate rear fuselage), does anyone here think that a F-4K/M might be a possibility in the long run? Theoretically perhaps, but I don't think it will happen. The complex fuselage differences alone mean it would be effectively a new kit. But never say never. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Mountain goat said: The complex fuselage differences alone mean it would be effectively a new kit. Not to mention the wing differences ... . It would have to essentially be a new kit as Jay suggested. Gene K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcDonnell Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 One could produce a F-4K/M out of this, but can sell it to those modelers who think they are all the same Phantoms, which are absolutely not. Many people would turn their heads away with it, so I don't think RAF and RM Phantoms will come out of the same tooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcDonnell Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Absolutely beautiful details by the way, considering the scale... I wish they would enlarge this to a 1/32 new Phantom I'm sure so many modelers are longing for, including me top of the list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 4 more images for discussion. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, baldwin8 said: more images for discussion. Any clue as to what that is? The detail on the gun covering is outstanding ... I'm curious to see how the Black Dog M61 will fit. The gun access door [that covered the gun mechanism, not the barrels] was usually open on Pre-flight so the pilot could check the rounds counter. The panel line for that door is missing so far in the molds ... at this point. Gene K 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Gene K said: Any clue as to what that is? The detail on the gun covering is outstanding ... I'm curious to see how the Black Dog M61 will fit. My wildest guess is not working today. Looking at the number on the sprue for comparison, it seems very small. That kit the Black Dog uses for example looks so crude now doesn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The "what is it?" part is the inside of the main undercarriage door i think. It is one side of the mould tool. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Sprues ready for inspection. Great progress. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks again, Craig. I've of course been doing a "virtual build" as the sprues are being developed. My only challenge has been cutting away the parts which on the real airplane start to droop as hydraulic pressure bleeds down after shutdown, namely the ailerons and speed brakes. [Lest I be misunderstood -- I am not complaining!! I appreciate FineMolds as a company and really am thankful they are undertaking this Phantom project!] What I haven't noted yet is how FineMolds are/will make provisions on the top nose piece for an open gun gas purge door (it's spring loaded to open when utility hydraulic pressure is taken off the airplane). Gene K Edited July 16, 2020 by Gene K 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/14/2020 at 9:14 AM, Gene K said: Any clue as to what that is? The detail on the gun covering is outstanding ... I'm curious to see how the Black Dog M61 will fit. The gun access door [that covered the gun mechanism, not the barrels] was usually open on Pre-flight so the pilot could check the rounds counter. The panel line for that door is missing so far in the molds ... at this point. Gene K Someone needs to buy an X-acto and draw a line. Shall we survive the effort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) Some great mold and sprue shots from FineMolds' Twitter here and here that includes this: Gene K Edited July 17, 2020 by Gene K 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Gene K said: Some great mold and sprue shots from FineMolds' Twitter here and here that includes this: Gene K Fantastic, good luck in realistically painting those afterburner rings. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) Looks like the Phantom is on track for an on-time release in August, as per Finemold's announcement. When was the last time something like that happened..? 15 hours ago, Robertone139 said: Fantastic, good luck in realistically painting those afterburner rings. Especially considering the thick soot bellowed out of the real ones (ergo everything should be sooty black)... Jay Edited July 18, 2020 by Mountain goat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 You could always cut away the rear end, paint the rings, and stick it back on again. No one will see the joint, so far down the pipe. But then, that is extra work of course! Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Red Dot said: You could always cut away the rear end, paint the rings, and stick it back on again. No one will see the joint, so far down the pipe. But then, that is extra work of course! Andy Andy stop injecting these complex construction techniques in this thread, at this rate if this kit can't do Mach 2 and shoot something down I'll be wee weed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Mountain goat said: Looks like the Phantom is on track for an on-time release in August, as per Finemold's announcement. When was the last time something like that happened..? Especially considering the thick soot bellowed out of the real ones (ergo everything should be sooty black)... Jay Ya' think? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) The ring and surrounding pipe is very uniform in colour, so easy to paint and weather, which is what Mountain Goat was getting at. Andy Edited July 19, 2020 by Greg B Repeated images removed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Even though GWH went one lower in their 1/72 F-15 and split the compressor face between the two halves of the intake duct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 More treats from the FineMolds twitter feed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Actually, my best burner can was not painted at all. I took an image from the internet, scaled it down to the correct size, and glued it on the inside. https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=11437&p=albums&album=40254 (images 11 and 14) Alex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 12 hours ago, alex said: Actually, my best burner can was not painted at all. I took an image from the internet, scaled it down to the correct size, and glued it on the inside. https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=11437&p=albums&album=40254 (images 11 and 14) Alex I did the same for the fan in my Hasgawa F-16 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Release postponed to October 2020 Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/posts/3172365212877794 Quote 2020年10月上~中旬に延期致します。 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Homebee said: Release postponed to October 2020 Big disappointment but understandable in these times. Hopefully the same does not happen with the Zoukei Mura 1/48 F-4E due out at the end of this month. Gene K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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