BlrwestSiR Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Sprue goo for the preliminary filling as well as strengthening of the joint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Seam now filled with putty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 More progress on the Tomcat. I finished the seam work and touched up the paint. I then finished painting the antiglare panel around the cockpit and the tips of the vertical tails base I then added the Pheonix pallets. Landing gear was next. Finally I did the detail painting and decal work on the missiles. I used Aim-7s and AIM-9s from a Tamiya F-4 kit. The Aim-54A Pheonix missiles are by Eduard. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 nice progress Carl, missiles look very convincing 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thanks Martin! The original kit missiles were pretty plain, especially compared to the Eduard ones which is why I swiped replacements from the F-4EJ kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Finally on her legs. I gave the fuselage a light panel wash using Mig Storm Grey panel line wash. It's subtle but is there. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Carl, Looking Terrific and again, appreciate all the detail notes and photographs. Your dual-build is hilarious. Love it! Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Stickers on! Well, some of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Still plugging away at this. The HAD decal sheet doesn't include the Ejection Seat triangles so I tempted fate and used the kit ones. 40+ year old decals. I was surprised they didn't explode on contact with the water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Looking Good, been following your progress. You have been putting in a superb effort. Thanks for sharing your work. John B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Gear bay doors and missiles are on. I started with the gear bay doors. Then the Pheonix went on. Lastly, I glued the AIM-9s and AIM-7s to the wing glove pylons. Then these went onto the fuselage. I painted the tires so those will be next. Right side up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 More progress on this build. The ejection seat pull rings are done. I used the kit ones as the Aires ones don't include them. First up was a base of yellow. Then I masked them off using 0.7mm tape. Sprayed the black and unmasked them. Finally cut off the kit part and glued onto the seats. I also did the tail hook at the same time. Can't believe how much is still left. I keep thinking I'm almost done and then find some more small bits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Carl Awesome progress - your Big Cat is looking fantastic. Yup, amazing the 40 plus year old decal didn't explode when hitting the water. Of course, being part of a Tomcat, it wouldn't dare.🍀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Last of the gear bits, finally. Got them painted and installed today. With those in, I installed the seats and canopy and it's finally done! We leave tomorrow for a week long camping trip so perfect timing. I'll take more pics when we're back. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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