theplasticsurgeon Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 This is where I re-enlist for a second tour, with the Academy 1/72 F-4J Phantom - same kit as Enzo. I had this kit earmarked for Aces, but that's not getting to the bunfight. This kit was an Amazon purchase in 2015, for £22.95. An unusual kit in that it can be built snapfit, without cement, AND with stickers as well as decals. Aimed at the toy market - lets see about the model market then. Decals for Showtime 100, the US Navy's only Ace crew - Lieutenant Randall H. Cunningham (pilot) Lieutenant William P. Driscoll (RIO) This aircraft, this F-4J callsign Showtime 100, brought their third, fourth and fifth kills during a mission on 10 May 1972. The aircraft was shot down by a SAM, Cunningham and Driscoll reaching the sea before ejecting, and subsequent rescue. All disected in graphic detail on History Channels Dogfights (S1:E12) pilot episode, very exciting stuff. And a look at the parts, they're superb quality. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 missing the jungle and the heat huh........or just come back to see if your cocktails were ever made! It is a nice model by all accounts and not quite your usual Snapfit model........even our Dear Leader likes it. Well good luck on your second tour, you know what the jungle holds for you.........and you may finally get the cocktail......I heard the drinks trolly maybe back in service! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Great to see that you are building an F-4 as well Tim. This certainly does look like a great kit and showtime 100 is always a popular choice, and deservedly so. I look forward to watching this come together. 8 hours ago, trickyrich said: .or just come back to see if your cocktails were ever made! 8 hours ago, trickyrich said: and you may finally get the cocktail......I heard the drinks trolly maybe back in service! Couldn't resist the chance at a dig at your poor old long suffering 2ic could you. Strange how nobody else is complaining about a lack of service. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Do my eyes deceive me or have the shields/cod pieces on moderator's Avatars been retired? Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, PeterB said: Do my eyes deceive me or have the shields/cod pieces on moderator's Avatars been retired? Pete My shield has gone! I feel quite naked without it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 First time I've seen this kit out of the box. Seems like an ok kit. Want to see it close up now. The Duke has a neat record, at least while in the Navy. His political afterlife not at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 So, here's my reference manual for Phantoms. And a look at the cockpit coming together. Interestingly, instructions omit fitting of the instrument panels. Good job I've got the book then. [/url] 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice start on the cockpit Tim, looks very good indeed. Great book too, I have it in my library as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 nice start Tim. 8 hours ago, PeterB said: Do my eyes deceive me or have the shields/cod pieces on moderator's Avatars been retired? Pete eeeekkk ....no wonder it was feeling a bit draughty around here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Preparation of the seats. Instructions say to fit these after assembly. I'm considering that one - before it's too late. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Good work Tim, progressing very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Progressed with a lot of interior painting, and assembled the airframe around the cockpit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Well that has gone together very nicely Tim, excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 1:58 AM, busnproplinerfan said: First time I've seen this kit out of the box. Seems like an ok kit. Want to see it close up now. The Duke has a neat record, at least while in the Navy. His political afterlife not at all. I wasn’t aware of his post-Navy career so just looked it up. Not a neat record at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 3 hours ago, zebra said: I wasn’t aware of his post-Navy career so just looked it up. Not a neat record at all! Nope, should've stayed a pilot. I wouldn't vote for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 that does go together nice and quick and the joins all look great from the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 So today, I did the interior cockpit frames with black insulation tape, and fitted it. Then airbrushed with Revell04White. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Your Phantom is also coming along very well Tim, that white paint really does cover very well indeed. The black insulation looks to have worked very well for the cockpit framing, a very good idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 More progress today. Masking, ready for grey. Airbrushed Humbrol 140 grey And demasked. The very minor repairs are completed before this photo. And I've just spotted (and removed) the masking on the small side windows. Very happy with that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Very happy with that As well you should be Tim, she looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Start of decals, Showtime 100. These are not keen on sticking. Layed onto Klear, I'm using tons of it to stick them down. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That looks really good Tim. I have this kit but was going to use some Jolly Rogers decals on it, seeing yours, I'm in too minds. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 2:45 AM, stevehnz said: That looks really good Tim. I have this kit but was going to use some Jolly Rogers decals on it, seeing yours, I'm in two minds. Steve. Good to hear Steve. Jolly Rogers would also be a good scheme.🏴☠️ I had been (unsuccessfully) looking for the Hasegawa kit, showing this aircraft awaiting launch - when this one was released. I've got a copy of Scale Aircraft Modelling, which gave it a good review. The reviewer built it as snapfit, then disassembled and built it as a model. Bought the kit on Amazon, the same day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Your Phantom is looking really good Tim, putting the decals onto klear certainly works and helps hold problem decals in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 More decals, walkways, cockpit trims, These decals are silvering horibly, so another change of technique. Having bedded the decals with neat Klear, I then cover them with some diluted - for better seepunderneathness. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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