Hewy Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I like the painting so far 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Wonderful work, precise work! And those cables within the blackbox pit are gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Hi all, here’s a short update…the trials and tribulations…or nightmare of Hobby Decal rub-down transfers. They just didn’t want to go down, and if you rubbed too hard I went through the paint 🤯🤯🤯 Anyway here are some photos… Next step, all the panel numbers…. Thanks for stopping by, Cheers Si 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 😲 I think we already have a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I reckon..... that's amazing! I know you have had your struggles with the rub down stencils but you cant tell from the pics. Just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 22 hours ago, Covjets13 said: Hobby Decal rub-down transfers Interesting to see these. Many (many!) years ago Letraset did rub down decals, and I thought that they were pretty good but suffered the same glitches as you are finding, needing very careful application, especially with larger ones. Irrespective, they look excellent in the photos you've posted and your model looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Morning all, hope this small update finds you all well. Sorry that I’ve not been on for a while, but work has been hectic, and still suffering post covid I’ve really not felt up to modelling. Anyway, enough of the excuses🤫… here goes. Upper tips all finished and panel washed. I did redo the top “combs” so it would sit right on the wing. the underside. playing with photo-etch, not my favourite medium to be honest. and painted Mr Surfacer 1500. Seat completed, looking back should have twisted the yellow and black tighter…I’ve left it as I think I’ll cause more damage redoing them, and I’m running out of time for the group build…it will be finished. fin on, note the straightened paper clips to support the wing tips…hope my measurements are correct🤯 close up of the cockpit, the windscreen is place on for the pic…just couldn’t resist. Note the paint damage around the rub-down transfers, I’ll sort that when I put the centre glazing on, and I’ll resort to a conventional decals. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers Si 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Oh my goodness, that's one of the best Phantom builds I have seen now! Absolutely love everything about this. The paint is magical, especially love those sills. Amazing, thank you..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Really fantastic work Simon, the cockpit in particular is stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Awesome Si, it’s a masterpiece 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 So here’s a little update… I’m just sorting the issues with the damaged rub-down transfers. The IFR probe door in place to use a decal (yay) for the warning triangle. Top down view showing the cockpit off. Showing the continued weathering using pastels and oils. Weathering on the underside. Not sure if I should go further…photos of the underside of late cruise Navy Tooms are quite scarce, strangely. Undercarriage on, we’re starting to get towards the end of this adventure. On her wheels, could resist fitting the inner pylons😉 Outer wings installed, an to my relief it all lined up perfectly And the paper clip support can’t even be seen, result👍. I did plan it that way, honest. Really happy so far. Do think I need to tidy my work area tho, it’s minging. Thanks for stopping by, and all your encouragement. Cheers Si 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Excellent work, really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Absolutely Stunning Si. Ii looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Phantom perfection! Truly that is a masterpiece.....I am really inspired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Wow, real nice build! 😲 You're making me wish I'd picked this one up rather than Showtime 100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Beautiful! Those cockpit sills look like they’ve seen a lot of boots! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Phantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 Evening all, here we are with a little update. With so much work and still struggling with tiredness I’ve been doing little bits, and I thought I’d do a mass upload sorry. Close look at the undercarriage, need some more work on the tyres, which I’ll do at the end. In flight refuelling probe installed RAT and doors installed. Centre tank and the pylons installed Crew access installed, seats and the intake blanks Here are a couple of views Top down view, happy with the look, to get a well used late cruise look, just the nail biting bit… The freehand airbrush work to simulate the protection spray used on the carrier. The only issue is what colour, so after lots of internet trawling, I went with this look. I also installed the RBF flags, which are clearly attached in my research on this cruise in the Med. I did the doors for the fuel and electric… Fuel… Electric.. Happy with that 👍 So with the end in sight, time for the base and the figure, which I need to decide on. Untill next time, thanks for stopping by, and all your kind words and encouragement. Cheers Si 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Great work Si! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 It’s ammmaaazing. love it 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Quite amazing! The close-up photography* really shows the quality of your work and the incredible detail you've added. Top Marks! * excellent photos too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Wow...what a great looking Phantom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Excellent work! The only thing that distracts me are the ejection seat handles, but the whole build is beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Very happy with that. Looking better with every post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Best Phantom kit I have seen built.....bar none! I am lost for words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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