(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Hiya Well today my seamless intakes from Allycatmodels arrived and they are lovely for £14.00 I think they are worth every penny.. I marked out what needed removing and proceeded to cut, grind and sand away the excess plastic to get the resin plugs to fit And the intakes fit really well (bravo Allycatmodels!).. I'm happy with that, now I just need to do the other side! That my modelling buddies is for tomorrow. Cheers Iain 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Great start Iain- the cockpit placement certainly looks better now. Quite a mouth-watering stash of AM - with this lot and your undoubted skills, this'll look superb. I'm already thinking of getting another of these kits, so that I can make good on the errors in my (current) build! Watching with great interest.👍 Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Just now, Dr. Quack said: Great start Iain- the cockpit placement certainly looks better now. Quite a mouth-watering stash of AM - with this lot and your undoubted skills, this'll look superb. I'm already thinking of getting another of these kits, so that I can make good on the errors in my (current) build! Watching with great interest.👍 Q Hey Dr Q 'I'm already thinking of getting another of these kits, so that I can make good on the errors in my (current) build!' - that is exactly why I bought another one. The base kit really is excellent and with a little effort (and AM) it can be built into something quite magnificent (I've seen one completed with the AM I have and it looks ace) Thanks for the kind words buddy and I look forward to seeing your end results. Cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, martinBK said: Quick Boost MK7 seats are for US jets (USAF, not USNavy), surely not RAF. Hey Martin I've done a little rooting around and on Ejectionsite.com they say that the RAF used the Martin Baker Mk 7 A1 in the Phantom F4M (FGR.2) and on the Martin Baker website the pictures of the MK 7 look very similar (if not the same) so I think that the QB seats will be close enough for government work 😆 Cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Before you fit the alley cat intakes give them a very good wash. Mine resisted the usual dip in soapy water and a rinse and needed a long soak in cold soapy water to remove all of the oils. Fabulous work so far! Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, At Sea said: Before you fit the alley cat intakes give them a very good wash. Mine resisted the usual dip in soapy water and a rinse and needed a long soak in cold soapy water to remove all of the oils. Fabulous work so far! Love it! Hiya Thanks for the heads up on the intakes, I’ll make sure I give em a good old clean - did you experience any other problems fitting them coz so far they seem to fit like a dream? cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looking really good!! As far as I know, both Quickboost and Master Casters have the UK version of the Mk.7 seats in 1:48, featuring added straps and central release fitting. J 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 3 hours ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Hiya Thanks for the heads up on the intakes, I’ll make sure I give em a good old clean - did you experience any other problems fitting them coz so far they seem to fit like a dream? cheers Iain Your prep looks pretty impressive TBF, test fit the wing, I had to relieve a bit of plastic on the wing section to fit,, where it meets the forward under fuselage section I think. They certainly work well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinBK Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Quick Boost M7 seats are for US jets (USAF, not USNavy), surely not RAF. I was thinking about product 48004 and not 48913...sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I'm pleased to see that the Alleycat intakes fit well as I have a pair destined for a Hasegawa FG1. Good progress so far, you've made quite a few holes in it though. John PS I remember standing about 12ft in front of a Phantom at Yeovilton many years ago and you could easily see all the way down the intake trunking to the fan so it's worth the effort in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 12:30 AM, At Sea said: Your prep looks pretty impressive TBF, test fit the wing, I had to relieve a bit of plastic on the wing section to fit,, where it meets the forward under fuselage section I think. They certainly work well. Hiya Again thanks for the heads up ref the wing, I’ll have a look at those over the next few days and maybe get everything dry fitted, just to make sure there are no nasty surprises. On 12/8/2020 at 6:52 AM, Biggles87 said: I'm pleased to see that the Alleycat intakes fit well as I have a pair destined for a Hasegawa FG1. Good progress so far, you've made quite a few holes in it though. John PS I remember standing about 12ft in front of a Phantom at Yeovilton many years ago and you could easily see all the way down the intake trunking to the fan so it's worth the effort in this case. Hi John Yeah the Allycat intakes are really very good and although you do need to make some pretty hefty holes it’s actually pretty easy, I’ve just finished the other side and it took me all of 30 minutes to do and once installed properly will look great on the model. On 12/8/2020 at 12:12 AM, JeffreyK said: Looking really good!! As far as I know, both Quickboost and Master Casters have the UK version of the Mk.7 seats in 1:48, featuring added straps and central release fitting. J Hey J thanks for the info buddy Gents thanks for your kind words. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 6:01 AM, martinBK said: Quick Boost M7 seats are for US jets (USAF, not USNavy), surely not RAF. I was thinking about product 48004 and not 48913...sorry. Hey Martin no worries buddy, I’d rather someone point out a possible mistake rather than have me blindly bumbling along. So please help keep me on the straight and narrow! cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Iain, great build and glad you weren't afraid of the resin cockpit. What doesn't bight, can't harm you! Fortunately or not, I never got to work on the Phantom, I was a Gannet and Wessex grubber. One regret is, I never paid enough attention to the one in the museum at Yeovilton. I'll follow your build with interest. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hey Colin Thanks for the kind words mate, call me daft but to make matters worse I’m installing Aires electronic bays too (they take up even more space that I don’t have!) I’ll have an update later 👍😎 Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hey everyone Just a quick update, today I fitted the Aires electronics bays designed for the Academy F4 phantom kit, its a tight old fit but I managed to get em in (bit to well really as everything is a little loose at the moment).. The grey stuff around the panel is sprue goo, once its hardened fully I'll blend it in properly.. ..Here you can see just how much of the resin tub I've removed to get the the electronic panels to fit, as I said earlier nothing is fitted (other than the electronic panels) so that blob in the middle of the picture is Blue Tac. Cheers all Iain 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hey everyone Another little update for you. I think that I have finally finished with the major kit alterations. The Aires electronic bays are permanently fitted as are the side consoles in the cockpit, the tub itself is just dry fitted as is the HUD / IP surround and navigator's console and seats. The Allycat seamless intakes are dry fitted as is the the radar bulkhead.. Later on today I'd like to get some paint on the electronics bay panels and the cockpit sidewalls and tub. Cheers all Iain 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Great work Iain With all that resin upfront you may not need any nose weight😀 Ive got two of these Revell boxing’s and a Hasegawa FG1 in the stash. I’m thinking I’m going to have to try the Aires cockpit in one of them. Look forward to more progress. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Oh wow, that looks awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 1:03 PM, franky boy said: Great work Iain With all that resin upfront you may not need any nose weight😀 Ive got two of these Revell boxing’s and a Hasegawa FG1 in the stash. I’m thinking I’m going to have to try the Aires cockpit in one of them. Look forward to more progress. James Hey James yeah she will certainly be a hefty old girl when she’s finished 😱 the Aires cockpit is a nice addition to what is already a very good base model, however built OOB it still looks real good. Check out @Dr. Quack His build shows just how good the base cockpit is. cheers buddy Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 4:57 PM, Anthony in NZ said: Oh wow, that looks awesome! Hey Anthony Thanks buddy I appreciate that, have to say mind that your 1/32 flavoured is looking rather splendid 😎👍 cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 hours ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Check out @Dr. Quack His build shows just how good the base cockpit is. How kind. In fact, I must in all honesty point out that my build uses the Eduard printed photoetch set, and actually most of the OOB parts are hacked, mangled, sanded, ground down, thinned and cut to the point of near-disintegration. (I'm rubbish at painting cockpits, and will cheat flagrantly at any available opportunity!) Q P.S. Love this build - you're throwing everything at it. Going to be spectacular when finished! 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfergylee Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) "How do you superdetail kits and still have a small fortune in the bank?" "Start with a large fortune" 😁 This is a great build and you are whetting my appetite to build a British 'toom. Back in the 1980s, I spent a fortune on this Hasagawa F-4K: I think I spent £25 on it which equates to £80 today and a fortune to a twenty-something back then. This year I bought the Revell equivalent. It doen't have the 'goodies' in the Hasegawa original but other then missing the slotted stabilators, it's still a great model. I shall watch this with interest and hope to emulate you in a couple of months time. Cheers, Neil Edited December 17, 2020 by neilfergylee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Morning everyone and a Happy New year! Some progress has been made on my Phantom I've finished painting the cockpit tub and side walls, I still need to add some etch to the front instrument panel and the Navs instrument panel, the whole thing is dry fitted at the moment. And just for comparison the Revell cockpit from my previous build Cheers Iain 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 12/17/2020 at 11:04 PM, neilfergylee said: "How do you superdetail kits and still have a small fortune in the bank?" "Start with a large fortune" 😁 This is a great build and you are whetting my appetite to build a British 'toom. Back in the 1980s, I spent a fortune on this Hasagawa F-4K: I think I spent £25 on it which equates to £80 today and a fortune to a twenty-something back then. This year I bought the Revell equivalent. It doen't have the 'goodies' in the Hasegawa original but other then missing the slotted stabilators, it's still a great model. I shall watch this with interest and hope to emulate you in a couple of months time. Cheers, Neil Hey Neil I had the very same kit which I bought for about £40 back in '93, never finished it though as a 22 year old I didn't have the patience or skill set to finish it which was a real shame as its a corker. Cheers buddy Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Hey Neil I had the very same kit which I bought for about £40 back in '93, never finished it though as a 22 year old I didn't have the patience or skill set to finish it which was a real shame as its a corker. Cheers buddy Iain Finally an update! I was about to come over and bang your door down...😆 Wonderful work, that cockpit looks awesome! Well worth the wait Cheers for the Phantom Phix...I really need it LOL Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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