Sierra Mike Sierra Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Hi folks, sneaking in late, my contribution shall be a RF-4C, 26th TRW, 38th TRS, Zweibruecken AB, Germany. They had deployed some jets (my intel tells me it were eight) to Incirlik AB, Turkey. Unable to get hold of Haseqgawa's RF-4C in 1/48 I picked an RF-4E JASDF that rested in my stash for quite some time. I am aware that some modifications have to be made and there is a beautiful thread here on BM how to convert a RF-4E to a RF-4C. Still, returning to the hobby after many years I consider myself a rookie and stand in awe of the job. At least the RF-4Cs were kept in pretty pristine conditions so my weak weathering skills wont't come to light. 😎 Still awaiting delivery of the appropriate exhaust nozzles and some etch for the cockpit. SHG Phlashy Photo Phantoms decals are on stand-by. BTW: Exited to lose my GB-verginity... Cheers Stefan Edited January 25, 2021 by Sierra Mike Sierra 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Nice choice and an aircraft not from one of the ANG squadrons that operated this type. Hope all goes well with the conversion work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Mike Sierra Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Now, with a nice drizzle outside, and a decent mug of hot tea on my table I managed to get going... After achieving successful fuselage separation I will now turn to the humps on the wings.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Nice project!! Be careful! Starting with group builds could be adaictive.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Welcome to the world of Group Builds Stefan, there's no leaving now! A great choice of subject too, Phantoms are always popular and converting an RF-4E into an RF-4C will be an interesting project to follow, I would like to build one from Alconbury in the future but will be using the Italeri RF-4E as a basis as it has both types of recce nose in the kit (and I have one or two in the stash). Good luck with your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Mike Sierra Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just a sign of life, I am not MIA, was pretty busy with work, tax etc.... Un-humped the wings, but I am not entirly happy yet, there are still some dents 😒 - Some progress on the tanks, though. Plan to catch up a bit over the next weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Having to de-navalise the wings of Hasegawa F-4's is a real PITA, I have never understood why they didn't start with a plain wing and have you add the various bits for the naval Phantoms. Looks like you are doing a good job on yours, keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 A nice start dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hi Stefan . I'm takin' a seat ( with social distanciation anyway ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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