CANicoll Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 This build is not up to what I expect from myself (so many seams are left, and some unnecessary fitting gaps, and the wing tip joins are terrible), but it represented so many firsts that overall, I am pleased with the build. The scale of a 1/32 Tamiya F-4 with resin and 3D printed bits was mind-blowing. The Quinta cockpit set added enormous detail so thanks to Peter for turning me on to Quinta. The ResKit missiles, pylons and ANQ were a new thing to play with but added some extra detail (and stencils) to the build. All told, I think the decals and stencils came in right at about 200. I left off probably 20-30 stencils on the underside. Here is the build thread. Just keeping everything organized was a job onto itself. Plus, this thing is HUGE. Apologies for the photo quality - it far exceeded the size of my photo booth so I had to try and tack the background against the wall... I'll get back to some more weathering and detail/touch up painting, but I've always wanted a SEA sharks mouth F-4 Phantom and with everyone's help, I have what I think is a beauty. I can't thank Carl, Scott, Martin, Peter and everyone enough for the comments, suggestions and support. I am also grateful to Martin who extended the deadline for the group build, with sincere apologies to everyone who was able to meet the original deadline. Cheers, mates! Little Chris F-4E, Block 37, 68-0322 388th TFW, 469th TFS, Korat AFB Little Chris took its first flight in December 1968 and survived Vietnam. The plane was transferred back to the US where it was refurbished and reallocated to the 3rd TFW and the 51st CW. Sold to Korea as part of the Peace Pheasant program in February 1990. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 The cockpit pictures are in the build thread, I must have deleted them from my computer. Sorry! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Fine execution👍. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Nice ..one day I will build one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Thank you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Wow (Little) Chris, what a beauty and well worth the extension of the GB deadline. If this F4 is not to your standards, then I´m really eager to see what is . Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, DocRob said: Wow (Little) Chris, what a beauty and well worth the extension of the GB deadline. If this F4 is not to your standards, then I´m really eager to see what is . Cheers Rob Rob, you are far too kind! There are lots of seams I left (or found later, ugh) and the wingtip attachment has a gap that makes the Grand Canyon look tiny. 😉 But thank you!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Absolutely fantastic result Chris. Your perseverance paid off. Bravo! Cheers Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 I think the amount of resin almost matches the amount of styrene: exhaust burner cans and tubes, intakes, wheels and tires, ejection seats, missiles and ANQ, missile pylons. Whew! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Great looking Rhino Chris. You really put white the effort into it and it was well worth it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 Thank you, Carl. It was a learning experience, but in the end it was a fun build. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 Wish I had thought of this sooner, but found an ACTUAL photograph of this aircraft! Dated 1970. I got a few markings incorrect, but very cool to see a photograph of the actual aircraft! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Holy cow Chris!! That came out fantastic! Really great job! Love the name of the plane too! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Thanks Mike! How are you doing with all of our heat?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Just glad that my girls' softball seasons are done. Too hot! I did yardwork earlier this week and needed a few days to recover. Hope you're staying cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 Whew, I'm trying! Nice this afternoon after that storm blew through. My youngest did Ice hockey so we didn't worry too much about the hot weather! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 That storm was nice - cooled things off quite a bit! I'm about to try and get some more yard work done now that temps are more moderate. Did I mention I hate yard work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Taking advantage of the extra time, I decided I needed to address the underside with some washes and touch up. The underside was really stark so it needed the attention. Starting off with some cockpit pics which I neglected to add the first time around. Noticed in the photograph that Little Chris has a NMF leading edge to the left side intake. So used a Molotov Chrome paint pen for the touch-up work. Really needed to address how clean the underside was, so used the MIG Natural Wash ( light gray ) to dirty things up a bit. And finally did more of the panel lines on the underside including the drop tanks I only knocked off ONE of the Sidewinder fins in the process! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 WOW! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Chris Absolutely an incredible build and journey and I am so glad I was on board from day. Simply a stellar build and so glad you stayed the course with all the research, corrections and the zillions of stencils the Big F4 is noted for. Awesome work and she surely is a gem. You absolutely tamed the Tiger! 🏆🏆🏆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Chris Absolutely an incredible build and journey and I am so glad I was on board from day. Simply a stellar build and so glad you stayed the course with all the research, corrections and the zillions of stencils the Big F4 is noted for. Awesome work and she surely is a gem. You absolutely tamed the Tiger! 🏆🏆🏆 Peter, thanks so much! I always appreciate your encouragement and support. It was probably the largest, most detailed build I've ever attempted. Lots of help from you, Carl, Martin and Scott and others got me through. About 200 stencils/decals all-in and I did not do all of the underside stencils. I'm still in shock on that. The armament alone was nearly 75 I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Chris Glad to help when I could and I learned a good deal as well from your build. I don't remember off hand but I think on my Tamiya 1/48 Tomcat was in the 300 plus range for all the stencil data and decals and it wore me out but you have to admit, when we look at our builds, the stencil data does add so much. Just wonder if the ground crew, maintenance handlers actually read it or have it memorized. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Can you imagine how long it took to paint all of those stencils???? and repaint them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I was on leave when this one landed , superlative Phantom ! I'm with Peter though , stencilling sucks which I why I avoid it. Applaud yours though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Thanks PW!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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