Hewy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 You've done a Terrific job alan up to yet , a great looking scheme too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Taken some time out to look at your build Alan (see where the opposition is in the race to the finish!). I've been putting in a lot of hours on my F-4C which left little time for admiring other people's efforts. Terrific build, loved every bit of it! I especially liked the jet pipes and the PE you added and the Alclad (great stuff!) wonderful shading, and all the stores, and the camo, and the decals... (I could go on ) All in all a great model, I'm envious of the amount of detail that can be added at 1/32. It's going to look awesome. Right, back to work, still painting! and getting carried away in the detail. But I'm hopeful for some decals tomorrow. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 6:39 PM, Hewy said: You've done a Terrific job alan up to yet , a great looking scheme too Thanks Glynn mate, very much appreciated 👍 On 11/13/2021 at 6:19 PM, Johnson said: Taken some time out to look at your build Alan (see where the opposition is in the race to the finish!). I've been putting in a lot of hours on my F-4C which left little time for admiring other people's efforts. Terrific build, loved every bit of it! I especially liked the jet pipes and the PE you added and the Alclad (great stuff!) wonderful shading, and all the stores, and the camo, and the decals... (I could go on ) All in all a great model, I'm envious of the amount of detail that can be added at 1/32. It's going to look awesome. Right, back to work, still painting! and getting carried away in the detail. But I'm hopeful for some decals tomorrow. Cheers, Thanks Charlie, very generous of you! Haven't posted many pics recently but I have been chipping away at this, it really is almost finished... Canopy parts done and fitted. The main canopies and seats still need a lot of work but I should have some time Friday and Saturday to finish it off by the deadline! Cockpits and HUD almost complete apart from a few bits and bobs Also finishing off the underside and stores, should be fitting those soon... Lavids (IAF name for the Sparrow) fitted to the rear recesses. I just realised how much stuff will be hanging off this bird, it's going to look pretty busy Anyway, it's not my tidiest effort but still will look nice on the shelf, hopefully by midnight Saturday...! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Aaaah just lovely Alan......fantastic work my friend! I bet that is imposing in that scale? It feels like these Phantom kits are quite impressive when built up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Alan P said: hopefully by midnight Saturday No need to Rush Alan, you have until the 28th. 2 hours ago, Alan P said: Anyway, it's not my tidiest effort but still will look nice on the shelf Looks pretty good in the pics! Still in awe ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Alan P said: Lavids (IAF name for the Sparrow) fitted to the rear recesses. I just realised how much stuff will be hanging off this bird, it's going to look pretty busy Anyway, it's not my tidiest effort but still will look nice on the shelf, hopefully by midnight Saturday...! fully loaded up just like they should be 😎They look best that way. It looks super super tidy to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 54 minutes ago, Johnson said: No need to Rush Alan, you have until the 28th It says 21st in the GB rules 🤔 but things might have changed. I definitely want it finished before the SR-71 gets here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 22 hours ago, Alan P said: It says 21st in the GB rules 🤔 but things might have changed. I definitely want it finished before the SR-71 gets here We were granted a 1 week extension. It was mentioned in Chat a little bit back. I almost missed it myself...not that a week will help my sorry a**. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 You've until the 28th Alan, plenty of time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks everyone for the confirmation, no rush then! But this will be finished by tomorrow hopefully. Finishing off the details now - first the canopies: Used Eduard fascias and details to cover up the woeful lack of it on the kit. The Revell is equally devoid of detail but in fairness to them the canopies aren't designed to be open Side and lower fascias, locking hooks, placards and grab handles are all supplied in the Eduard set. Looks about a zillion times better. Also attached all the underwing stores: That's possibly the most I've ever managed to stack under an aircraft model! The fuel tanks were delivered in the standard USAF colours of FS 34079 Forest Green and 36622 Light Gray. There's not a lot of ground clearance there! The asymmetrical load was very typical, the left side with only two Dekers (IAF name for Sidewinders) balancing three CBU-54s! Added the lights under the intakes and the ALQ-71 pod. It's pretty crowded under there with the five big Mk117s as well. As mentioned previously, the mixed bomb load was very unusual and only used on one occasion by Squadron 201 during YKW - the Damascus Airport and Khalkhalah raids on 12 October. Airbrakes fitted, the underside is pretty much done now except a couple of antennae. Nearly finished! Need to get the seats done tomorrow. Alan 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Coming along fabulously Alan! I particularly like the work you have done on the weapon load 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Impressive indeed! Wish I could work this fast and to such a high standard. Just beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 34 minutes ago, Vultures1 said: Coming along fabulously Alan! I particularly like the work you have done on the weapon load thanks V1 Just now, Anthony in NZ said: Impressive indeed! Wish I could work this fast and to such a high standard. Just beautiful You have other more useful skills and contributions to make to the hobby in general, don't you worry mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Impressive to say the least! You managed to tint the windshield very realistic btw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, 2lefthands said: Impressive to say the least! You managed to tint the windshield very realistic btw Hey! And thanks for noticing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Alan P said: That's possibly the most I've ever managed to stack under an aircraft model! Ah wait, there was this once.... There's a reprise of this build coming this year, if there's a GB to suit... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo hermansen Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 What a beast , I love it Bo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Looks great! (On a side note I don't think I could tackle that B-1 again ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Looks great! (On a side note I don't think I could tackle that B-1 again ) I hear ya! But I've just found out these exist now...Bone Fragments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Alan P said: Also attached all the underwing stores That's a heavy load! Beautifully executed. And an ECM pod as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 37 minutes ago, Alan P said: I hear ya! But I've just found out these exist now...Bone Fragments Nice... pity that doesn't cure the questionable fit of the kit parts! You shouldn't have shown me that link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 That looks fantastic Alan, some excellent ideas in there for when I attempt my wee one. I really like the IAF camo scheme, you've caught it wonderfully well. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Gee that is one hefty load-out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 looks amazing Alan, it’s so cool with the assymmetry I love that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Really impressive Phantom Alan!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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