BlrwestSiR Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Nice start on the stenciling Chris. The Sparrows look very nice too. If you're mounting them on the belly, you need only three of them as the ECM pod goes in one of the forward ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 27 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice start on the stenciling Chris. The Sparrows look very nice too. If you're mounting them on the belly, you need only three of them as the ECM pod goes in one of the forward ones. Due to a highly likely possibility of me screwing one up, I was planning on doing all four - just in case!! Am already seeing where I could have done a better job attaching the fins so will pick out the best three. Also, figured out an easier way to attach the pylons. Taped them to the wing in the right spot, used a fine black liner pen to circle down through the original wing mounting holes and draw a circle on the top of the pylon. Helps that I have not put the top and bottom wings together yet. Drilled that out. Amazingly, a toothpick is JUST about the right size and that gives me a tiny bit of wiggle room to make sure everything is straight. Easier than cutting the mounting lugs off the kit pylons. I had to order some more MRP Clear but used some Alclad clear for the bottom. Not completely pleased with the result. When it full dries will see how it looks before doing those stencils. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Test Fit #2. Wanted to see how everything was working together, and to show myself some actual progress towards a completed plane. This this is so large and has so many pieces that even right now I can disassemble the plane into 21 pieces. And four screws. The fit looks to be pretty good so that is helpful. Check me on that later... Nothing is glued on, even the seats are just placed at the moment. Nice to see it coming together and where I missed a spot with the masks on the top of the fuselage!. This will be an easy fix... The outer wing tanks are pressed into place while the pylons are taped on. Still doubtful about making the Jul 3 deadline, but will keep on it till I'm done none the less. The clear resin canopy pieces are a real pain to separate from their pour blocks. I'm sure they will look AMAZING once done, however... Have TWO sparrows done but have not started on the sidewinders or the ECM yet so still a lot to do on the build-out. Landing gear is basically ready but have to work on the resin tires. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Between your build and Martin asking me about short nose F-4s, I'm getting the urge to start one right now nevermind all the stuff on my bench!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 ....and I caved. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Looking really good Chris, although I know close to nothing about the subject I still like your style and clean work. Now I need to call Carl, wake him up and bug him with some redundant questioning related to the differences between the J and N model. Cheers Martin 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Post it Carl!!! Martin, definitely can't be worse than me bothering Carl for the past two months!! Thanks for your comments. I appreciate it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 14 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Looking really good Chris, although I know close to nothing about the subject I still like your style and clean work. Now I need to call Carl, wake him up and bug him with some redundant questioning related to the differences between the J and N model. Cheers Martin I'm not in bed yet! Trying to get the boys in bed and failing miserably at it though. As for an N, it's an updated B so thin wing is the big difference. Shorter burner cans too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, CANicoll said: Post it Carl!!! Ok, just messing around at the moment. I really want to finish the Eagle first. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 That is a really nice start to the cockpit. I did pick up the Gundam markers but have not used them yet.. I do like the Eagle... one day! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Chris WOW, your F4 is looking mighty nice and BIG surely is the word. Guess you now know why I decided to work in 48th scale - space is reason number one. I have the ZM F4-E early and looking to build it this summer. Just hoping it comes out half as good as yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: Chris WOW, your F4 is looking mighty nice and BIG surely is the word. Guess you now know why I decided to work in 48th scale - space is reason number one. I have the ZM F4-E early and looking to build it this summer. Just hoping it comes out half as good as yours. Peter, thank you! Your work is always terrific - I just try and keep up. I also have a ZM F-4C in 1/48 scale in the stash so may watch to see when you start your build. 🙂 The Tamiya bird is a big beast, however. WOW. The F-4 is heavier than I would have thought and that is without the resin missiles. I imagine it is those huge resin intakes and exhaust. Can't image if I had done the resin radar equipment and cockpit sets as well. The kit came with metal landing gear, and I opted to use resin tires, so it won't have the problem an old 1/32 Mustang I built has with the vinyl tires - they are flat-spotting. Once I finish the last of the Sparrow missiles, I'm going to focus on the canopy and landing gear so the plane can be mostly complete. The canopy is going to take some work. I'm sure... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Chris Great plan and I'm glad you thought way ahead, especially about the F4's weight. Resin is a lot heavier then plastic and with the metal gear, you should be A-OK. Just a pleasure to follow your progress and enjoy your build. I might be starting the F4 sooner then later if the A-10's Quinta cockpit set is delayed. For the ZM F4E, I have both the Quinta set and the ASK masks set, so I am ready to roll, just in case. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Usually this time of the year I'm outside doing things, but 95 yesterday, 99 today with an expected heat index of 110 so not going a lot outside. Instead - making progress. Attached the Reskit pylons to the main wings, which are now attached to the fuselage. Used toothpicks to position the pylons in the original kit holes, and a bit of CA Gel for the attachment. Thanks again to Carl for the idea on how to sand the pylons to match to contour of the wing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Chris Carl's idea on how to sand the pylons to match to contour of the wing was a great guideline for sure and you pulled it off perfectly - awesome work. 🏆 Yup, way to hot to go outside for us seniors. I'm just not a summer/hot weather guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Smooth transition, joy to follow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Thank you, Martin. Much appreciated. Started on the stencils for the wings and put the Sparrows in place for the moment. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 The metallic effect looks great! It really pops out . 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Looks great there Chris. One thing in case you're not aware of, the rear bit of the lower fuselage should be metallic as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Chris Looking so good and things start to come together much quicker towards the final stages of the build. Just fight off the gremlins and take you time - don't worry about the July deadline as Martin will move your build to the LSM WIP forum so we can all continue to follow and enjoy your hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 On 6/21/2024 at 12:22 AM, BlrwestSiR said: Ok, just messing around at the moment. I really want to finish the Eagle first. Carl Holy smokes, you surely caught the bug and another F4 is underway, and I'll be front and center as always. Nice start on the front office, as the side consoles look perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 16 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Looks great there Chris. One thing in case you're not aware of, the rear bit of the lower fuselage should be metallic as well. Carl, Thanks for pointing that out. I originally had missed that so am planning on going back and repainting that and a couple of other places. I have to do some alterations to the side pieces to allow the burner cans and tubes to slide in anyway. There is a tab on the inside I need to remove from those pieces. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 14 hours ago, Peterpools said: Chris Looking so good and things start to come together much quicker towards the final stages of the build. Just fight off the gremlins and take you time - don't worry about the July deadline as Martin will move your build to the LSM WIP forum so we can all continue to follow and enjoy your hard work. Thanks Peter! I'm making slow but methodical progress on the stencils. OMG why am I doing this to myself!!! Taking it stages so doing a little bit at a time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Chris Best way to do it: small steps at a time, so it doesn't get too repetitive. I did the same on both my 48th scale Tamiya F4B Phantom and F-14A Tomcat. it will be finished and this way, it won't clog up the mojo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 6 hours ago, CANicoll said: Carl, Thanks for pointing that out. I originally had missed that so am planning on going back and repainting that and a couple of other places. I have to do some alterations to the side pieces to allow the burner cans and tubes to slide in anyway. There is a tab on the inside I need to remove from those pieces. Chris, happy to help out as always. It's easier to fix it now rather than later with possibly all the stencils in the way. Peter, I cheated a bit. It's the ZM F-4EJ that I'm doing as an RF-4EJ. Those are the kit decals over the moulded on details and a coat of flat clear. So quick and (sorta) easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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