Iain Ogilvie Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Another 'Late Night Modeller'! Looking good Bex! I *really* want to do an Ark Royal F-4K in 1:32 - I must extract a digit... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Luckily, everything else went ok, but, I hate it when the roundels have seperate red centres as I really struggle with them. Bex It could be worse, you know, at least you didn't have to use the kit decals for the omega pennant on the tail and try to get the red one to line up perfectly with the white underlayer. Nevermind the offwhite areas of the roundels. And your serials on the underside of the wing look alright to me. But maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Iain, Yeah, I thought as there was something remotely funny on the goggle box Id stay up and watch it as my other half is at work, mind you, by the time I get to bed now, she wont be long But, got a fair bit done and caught up Now, a 1:32 F-4K, that sounds good to me Gregg, sounds like youve had some fun then, maybe I wont whinge about the roundels then The underwing serials are too far inboard, the centre of the "X" should be bang on the wing joint Thanks guys Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I wouldn't have known if you hadn't said anything. You know, I just remembered that you didn't start out with a FG.1 kit, what're you going to do about the walkways on the top of the intake trunks and the fuselage spine? And, I hate to nitpick, but did you realise that the leading edge of the stabilators should be natural metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I wouldn't have known if you hadn't said anything.You know, I just remembered that you didn't start out with a FG.1 kit, what're you going to do about the walkways on the top of the intake trunks and the fuselage spine? Im not going to push my luck any further, had enough trouble fitting the stabs from another kit And, I hate to nitpick, but did you realise that the leading edge of the stabilators should be natural metal? That will be finished later today, didnt want to push my luck yanking paint off with the masking tape. But thats my mistake for not stating they were'nt phinished Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 worry ye not Bex, will be a good 'un when she's phinished this thread and others have forced me against my will and better judgement to order a Phujimi 1/72 Phantom FG1 drat Bitmodeller and its Phiendish Phantom Phreaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi Bex She's nicer and nicer. I love this Phantom and many years ago I made one 1/72 from Fujimi. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels49 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well thanks to Comic Relief Ive spent the night starting the decals, and surprise surprise Bexy buggers it up. All went well until I did the underwing serials which split on me, hence they are skew wift Luckily, everything else went ok, but, I hate it when the roundels have seperate red centres as I really struggle with them. So, here we go then: Bex Now that's how a proper jet fighter should look, and a mighty fine job you're doing Bexy, she looks downright sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Wonderful sis, she's looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Excellent work, Bex. Nice Brit F-4, I love them. Got to get myself one, one of these days. No problems to get an FG1 from an FGR2 box? (I want an early FAA bird too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Bloody Comic Relief had me decalling until 2am too!! Great show though, and that's a nice Phantom there Bex! I've got a few in the loft and really should start thinking about starting one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well thank you for the kind comments Gang Antione, a resin FG1 cockpit is a must as its different from the FGR2, and dont forget that FAA FG1's didnt have the Chieftan periscope fitted either, adding catapualt hooks is a must, and you dont get the extended nose leg or slatted rear stabs. Thats the simple version that Ive stuck with as I didnt want to push my luck. Walrus, resistance is Phutile Nice to see you back on form...................... you know................. keeping an eye on me Thanks Sis Mark, aha, nice to see I wasnt the only dirty stop up it was rather good, especially the Naughty Bits on BBC3 at 0300 Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Antoine, a resin FG1 cockpit is a must as its different from the FGR2, and dont forget that FAA FG1's didn't have the Chieftain periscope fitted either, adding catapult hooks is a must, and you don't get the extended nose leg or slatted rear stabs. Thats the simple version that I've stuck with as I didn't want to push my luck. I've missed something there, Bex. You've made the extended front legs from scratch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've missed something there, Bex.You've made the extended front legs from scratch? Antoine, my mistake, no I was given the long leg by a kind BM'er Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very very nice Phantom, hard to believe its brush painted! Thanks for the info on the basic differences between the FG.1 and FGR.2 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very very nice Phantom, hard to believe its brush painted! Thanks for the info on the basic differences between the FG.1 and FGR.2 as well. Thanks Anthony And youre most welcome for the info, there are I can assure you members here who will be able to give you more detail on the differences. Im a serious Phantom Phan, however, I dont know them like I know Canberras, which I know inside out, upside down and all round the houses Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Antoine, my mistake, no I was given the long leg by a kind BM'er Bex Ok, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks Anthony And youre most welcome for the info, there are I can assure you members here who will be able to give you more detail on the differences. Im a serious Phantom Phan, however, I dont know them like I know Canberras, which I know inside out, upside down and all round the houses Bex Its good to know there are other Phanatics out there, and i also have a Classic airframes 1/48 Canberra T.17 thats quite high up on my to do list, so i'll know where to come for info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Very very nice Phantom, hard to believe its brush painted! I was thinking about this right now. Great painting job! Cheers! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was thinking about this right now. Great painting job!Cheers! Paul. Thanks Paul, Ive never used an airbrush, and I really struggle to use a rattle can too Gimme a brush anyday Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Sweeeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks Gang Hopefully an update later tonight Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 No photos yet, but Ive been plugging away at those lovely 5 trillion stencils Photos soon I promise Bex von CrossEyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Don't you just hate stencils? I do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 No photos yet, but Ive been plugging away at those lovely 5 trillion stencils Photos soon I promise Bex von CrossEyed Decaling is the least enjoyable part of model building for me, you soak the decal, apply the decal, put some solvent on the decal and what do you have? One lift hook stencil, or a 'NO STEP'. But, ya gotta admit, those stencils really do something for the model, when you've got them all on. You want to do something to make you mutter to yourself, try doing 'City of Victorville/Sweet Sixteen', the F-4G that was the Wing Commander's aircraft at George AFB in the 80s, it was painted in a SEA scheme and every stencil ever applied to the Phantom II on it. Really impressive. Keep plugging away a those decals. bexwh773! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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