DrumBum Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Finally wrapped up the latest build, another F-4. A nice kit, better in many ways to Hasegawa however inferior in some. LG installation is not as sturdy as Hasegawa. Started life as a VF-84 bird but the black/yellow stripe around the compound curves of the fuselage were difficult and the decals broke. So a last minute squadron change to VF-21. Its out of the box except for the scratch built fuse extenders and intake covers. An important build for me as I tried several techniques that have scared me until now. Canopies dipped in future, re-scribing damaged panel lines and a panel line wash using Tamiya panel accent. Hard to find many photos of these old mid sixties era Phantoms and some guessing was required. No red edges on the landing gear doors. Green nose on the underwing tanks. Having trouble uploading photos so this is all that can be presented at the moment. 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Beautiful build. I have the Eduard version of this kit, will probably do it in flight if there’s issues with the landing gear. Congrats! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Excellent build.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 lovely build, i like it much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I don't know what to say... She looks so real. Congratulations... Serkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 That's an excellent build you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Brutally good looking model. Great photography and fantastic work. Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Stonking build, love what you have created, looks so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Lovely build. I like those B Navy Phantoms. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Thanks very much for the kind words, much appreciated. You will notice I did not install the rear view mirrors in the canopy. Its something that I have not yet gained the courage to do, my fear being ruining the canopy paint work by misplacing a glue ladened mirror. But next time for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenlee Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Outstanding build and finish Paul! Your photos are pretty special too! Cheers mate Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 This is why there is no such thing as an ugly Phantom. Phabulous!!!!! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox1_BE Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Very nice job, would be great to see some more pictures! Wonderful work 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Great phantom and nicely photographed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Phantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Outstanding and stunning build...really a beautiful Navy Phantom !! Cheers, Jos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Beautifully finished Phantom there, really nice work. I used PVA white glue or Kristal Klear for fitting mirrors etc, if you go wrong, just wipe it off with a wet cotton bud, won`t harm the transparency, 🙂hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 thanks all for the kind words, much appreciate it. Russ, I have heard of that as an option but was afraid the kk would not hold? But I will give it a try, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 WOW,..... just WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 GREAT JOB !. A lovely job............very subtle weathering which really sets off this model. Well Done, Sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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