TheBaron Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 That was a rich update G: the individual elements really starting to gather together in a big way here now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 This is a very interesting airframe, I can see why you chose it. The shark mouth in particular looks great. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 11 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Mr G, I think that I still have some 'winders from an Hasegawa armament set... So if you need it, I'll take a look See, decalling is funny.... I love that sharmouth and angry eyes.... Sincerely. CC Thanks for the offer, CC - very kind of you I think I have some leftover from previous builds, but in case I'll let you know 😉 10 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Beautiful decalling Giorgio. And you will be sure to get those nose wheel door numbers the correct way round now, won't you? 😜 Terry Too late for that, Terry.... When I found out, I had already flat coated them and set the part aside, waiting for final assembly. Which reminds me that I need to post a picture pf that, to explain what I did wrong... 10 hours ago, keefr22 said: That is looking absolutely marvellous G, terrific work! K Cheers Keith, thank you! 10 hours ago, TheBaron said: That was a rich update G: the individual elements really starting to gather together in a big way here now. Thanks Tony End quite in sight now, hopefully... 🤞 9 hours ago, Brandy said: This is a very interesting airframe, I can see why you chose it. The shark mouth in particular looks great. Ian Thanks Ian - as a matter of fact, I did choose it because of the shark mouth Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, giemme said: Too late for that, Terry.... When I found out, I had already flat coated them and set the part aside, waiting for final assembly. Which reminds me that I need to post a picture pf that, to explain what I did wrong... Oh well, a very small matter that no one would notice, had it not been mentioned! I've made far more obvious "misrepresentations" with decals in my time, I can assure you! Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) G, loved catching up—the burner cans are a great highlight (along with everything else 😎)—best, Erwin Edited September 27, 2022 by VT Red Sox Fan Grammar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice dental work G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Masking canopies inside and out at 1/72 scale eh? Smacks of OCD sophistication that does Fine decaling Georgio; even if I’m not persuaded that decaling is a proper verb… Edited September 27, 2022 by Fritag typo 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Blimey that was an update and a half. Brilliant shark mouth🦈 that tape technique for holding canopies is so being used in my Firefly build. Thanks for the tip. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Looking great, Giorgio! Regarding my (very) modest attempt, there is no WIP, as I have a very bad tendency to start models and never finish them. However, if and when I finish mine, if it comes out halfway decently, I might just post some pictures of it here. We shall see! Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Seems a very busy time with the decals there Giorgio. All looking good though. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 'evening everybody Long overdue answers and update, but what with life and all.... Mailbox first: On 26/09/2022 at 10:45, Terry1954 said: Oh well, a very small matter that no one would notice, had it not been mentioned! I've made far more obvious "misrepresentations" with decals in my time, I can assure you! Terry Cheers Terry, thank you Here's the pic of the upside down codes, anyway: On 27/09/2022 at 14:56, VT Red Sox Fan said: G, loved catching up—the burner cans are a great highlight (along with everything else 😎)—best, Erwin Thank you Erwin, glad you like them On 27/09/2022 at 15:43, hendie said: Nice dental work G Thanks Alan, I was so relieved that those decal came out decent On 27/09/2022 at 19:03, Fritag said: Masking canopies inside and out at 1/72 scale eh? Smacks of OCD sophistication that does Fine decaling Georgio; even if I’m not persuaded that decaling is a proper verb… Having a fine set of masks designed by @Gene K, why wouldn't I take advantage of that? And I'm with you doubting that decalling is a proper verb: the proper verb in this case is "dealing with the spawn of the devil that decals are"! Bit of a phrasal one, really, but hey! On 27/09/2022 at 22:53, The Spadgent said: Blimey that was an update and a half. Brilliant shark mouth🦈 that tape technique for holding canopies is so being used in my Firefly build. Thanks for the tip. Johnny. No problem Johnny I've been using that technique for quite some time now, it just works And thanks for the praise On 28/09/2022 at 19:42, Learstang said: Looking great, Giorgio! Regarding my (very) modest attempt, there is no WIP, as I have a very bad tendency to start models and never finish them. However, if and when I finish mine, if it comes out halfway decently, I might just post some pictures of it here. We shall see! Best Regards, Jason Thank Jason Looking forward to some pics, then On 29/09/2022 at 12:45, Spookytooth said: Seems a very busy time with the decals there Giorgio. All looking good though. Stay safe. Simon. Cheer Simon, thank you I'm glad the decals stage is done, believe me Alright, I managed some slow progress over the last two weeks, let's see: scratch built speed brakes actuator, from old telephone brass wire, which happens to have a red sheath - saved me some gluing and painting Canopies completed and unmasked I painted the rear view mirrors with my Chrome Molotow pen, but it's hard to photograph Then I had a few bits prepped for a black base coat After airbrushing Tamiya Flat black Here are the completed seats I think I will leave the ejection handles out till almost the end, to avoid breaking them off upon handling I did start the weathering process: black tempera wash on the speed brakes interior, followed by a flat clear coat Some oil dotting on the drop tanks and the painted parts of the stabilators; before... ... and after Stabilators weathering completed with a black oil wash and brushing on some black streaks (oil again) along the rivet lines Still missing the final clear coat, though. Main struts assembly completed by adding the doors and a black tempera wash While on the splitter plates I went with multiple black oil washes - I had to repeat this step a few times, to make sure that the wash would penetrate all the small holes. In the end, to be completely effective, I had to use a microfiber rag with a smear of pure black oil on it, gently rubbing it over the holes area The effect is just what I wanted: the holes are barely visible if you look from normal viewing distance, while they show up beautifully as you get close - just like on the real thing. Happy (don't forget that these splitter plates are the resin copies of the FM ones) I started the weathering on the underside of the main AC too: black tempera wash in the vents, wheel wells, speed brakes wells and aux air intakes Also on the metallic tail parts That's it for this update, all comments welcome. Ciao 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Be yoo ti fulllll. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Impressive update Giorgio, so where do I start...... The cockpit. The Molotow pen proves its niche worth again on those mirrors, and the ejection seats look simply divine. A real top paint job there, in fact so good, I feel I must warn you NOT to get the pull handles caught on any tools, unless of course the safety pins are in! Speedbrake and undercarriage doors look splendid. The weathering of these is refined but so effective. Splitter plate looks fantastic and oil dot work so subtle. I'm planning to try that technique for the first time on an AFV in the paint shop at the moment (a 1/35 Italeri M24). And finally, your rear end work is awesome ................... is that a fnar moment? 😱 Great update all round. Terry 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Very nice work Giorgio. Fun with the weathering stage, get her/them dirty looking. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Cracking update G, all looking excellent! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Wow! The black and white shark mouth somehow has more impact than a coloured one. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Exquisite weathering, maestro. Those seats slipped in under the radar. 😳 beautiful indeed. 👏👏👏 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 11:04 AM, Terry1954 said: is that a fnar moment? 😱 Only if you request @giemme dirty up his back end. Awesome work!, I can only dream of getting my ejection handles anywhere near as good as this. Cheers, Andre 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hi everybody, and apologies for a long overdue update - I've been working on this, only I couldn't find the time to post progress. Hence, this report will be picture heavy, beware Mailbox first, though: On 17/10/2022 at 09:33, perdu said: Be yoo ti fulllll. Well, glad you like it, Bill On 17/10/2022 at 11:04, Terry1954 said: Impressive update Giorgio, so where do I start...... The cockpit. The Molotow pen proves its niche worth again on those mirrors, and the ejection seats look simply divine. A real top paint job there, in fact so good, I feel I must warn you NOT to get the pull handles caught on any tools, unless of course the safety pins are in! Speedbrake and undercarriage doors look splendid. The weathering of these is refined but so effective. Splitter plate looks fantastic and oil dot work so subtle. I'm planning to try that technique for the first time on an AFV in the paint shop at the moment (a 1/35 Italeri M24). And finally, your rear end work is awesome ................... is that a fnar moment? 😱 Great update all round. Terry You are way too kind, Terry And where's @CedB when you need him? On 17/10/2022 at 13:21, Spookytooth said: Very nice work Giorgio. Fun with the weathering stage, get her/them dirty looking. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon More weathering applied, but not that much - apparently this airframe was well kept On 17/10/2022 at 14:32, keefr22 said: Cracking update G, all looking excellent! Keith Cheer Keith, thank you On 17/10/2022 at 21:45, Biggles87 said: Wow! The black and white shark mouth somehow has more impact than a coloured one. John Actually, that is the main reason I chose this scheme It does look mean and menacing! On 18/10/2022 at 00:28, The Spadgent said: Exquisite weathering maestro. Those seats slipped in under the radar. 😳 beautiful indeed. 👏👏👏 Johnny Thanks Johnny! As I said, not a lot of weathering on this one (I'm saving it for the Greek Phantom... 🤫 ) On 20/10/2022 at 08:28, Hook said: Only if you request @giemme dirty up his back end. Awesome work!, I can only dream of getting my ejection handles anywhere near as good as this. Cheers, Andre Again, where's @CedB when you need him? Thanks for the praise, Andre Alright, let's see some pics, shall we? Panel lines wash made with oil (on the account that the HASEGAWA kit has shallow engravings, and oil tends to fill in better in this case), black for the darker areas and dark grey for the lighter ones: U/C bays and airbrakes bays received a black tempera wash The bottom side of the metallic area in the tail received some additional weathering, made by airbrushing a mix of Vallejo Black and Vallejo Glazing Medium I then airbrushed an almost flat clear coat (meaning that it was a mix of 90% W&N Galeria Flat and 10% Gloss, thinned with water) on the sparse bits: and on the airframe Time to remove the cockpit masking, right? A couple of issues, the first very visible from the pic above: something happened while gluing the windshield, so I had this unwanted irregular blur around the bottom edge Also visible here (splitter plates glued in place, BTW) Second issue, one of the canopy sills PE came off with the masking tape: and luckily stayed there, so I could retrieve it There was also a bit of paint flaking off from the side of the central fixed frame, but that's easy enough to fix Intake sensors fitted Gratuitous splitter plate view To try and hide the unpleasant blurring on the windshield, I tried to reproduce the sealing you see on real ACs, by brush painting with a very fine tipped brush along the bottom edge of said windshield Not perfect but at normal viewing distance it's not too bad. Anyway, we still have a cockpit in there Time to fit the seats; the GIB's one needed a good 1 mm shim added on the bottom, to have it sitting at the correct height (HASE instructions would have you to do the same with the kit seat, so not unexpected ) I had to scratch build both canopy opening arms, because the kit ones - with all the hacking and sawing and tarting up I did on the cockpit - ended up being too short. Here they are in place (both made from brass rod) Pilot's seat in place, too - and the eject handles too Moving on the underside: on wheels! Attaching the airbrakes required some preparation I forgot how fiddly it is to glue in place all the various U/C bay doors on a HASE Phantom Stabilators glued in place too And drop tanks Weapons: this airframe was used in the air defense role, so it would only carry AIM9 L or P missiles. I have the FM set with both, but decided to keep them for the other kit, so I rummaged through the weapons stash and found these: I will mount one per pylon, so as to show also the nice PE rail detail. Assembled and airbrushed with Tamiya Flat Black The body was then airbrushed with a base coat of Tamiya Sky Grey, followed by a thin coat of Tamiya Flat White; the tip received a coat of Model Master Metallizer Burnt Metal, buffed after a few minutes So, what's left? I need to complete the painting and decalling of those weapons, glue them to their pylons and fit them under the wings. Then I have to fit the tail chute door, the nose pitot and the two canopies, and I can declare this completed. Hopefully by the end of the week, then. Meanwhile, all comments welcome. Ciao 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Great update, worth the wait. John. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Nice update. We've been waiting! What glue did you use on the windscreen? Here is a trick I learned a long time ago for F-4 or any other windscreens that don't have any appreciable framework at the bottom (just a seal like you said). I paint the bottom edge of the windscreen flat black - here is one that's in progress: By painting the lower edges black, you remove the ability to see the glue. I typically use something like Gator Grip (a white PVA glue) for the windscreen. It dries clear and has pretty good adhesion. Besides, you won't be picking it up by the windscreen. Anyway, I think this trick is a good one. Cheers, Bill 15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Cracking update G, your paintwork is fantastic! Looking forward to seeing the finished Toom next weekend then....!! K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Fantastic update Giorgio. She's really looking the part, and the cockpit and IP look mega great. I'm looking forward to the Greek one coming back online also! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 A fine repertoire of techniques and processes in those last two updates Giorgio. I particularly like those warm hues on the air brakes - a very rich accent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 As always, excellent work going on here. Can’t wait to see her in the RFI section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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