Wingco57 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 The Phantom is being worked on every day but mostly without visible progres. But today the Sparrows and centreline fueltank were airbrushed. I think that the Sidewinders will be blue to represent inert ones to give a bit more colour. All that white hurt your eyes 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 10, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 10, 2021 Don’t underestimate the power of sateprikkers and styrofoam! Nice.. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Another hurdle overcome, I modified the Tamiya NAVY decals to get a reasonable “V”. Really want to get these decals done over the coming days. Never mind the temporary missing auxiliary door, too little glue 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice Cees.......really nice 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Nice Cees.......really nice Copy this! Will be gorgeous in the end! I like the idea with the inert sidewinders! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Me too. some more decal work. Getting there slowly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, Wingco57 said: Me too. some more decal work. Getting there slowly. Nice work! The cobra on the fin is looking great. Haven’t seen this before. Which Sqn. does the Rhino belong to ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 I don’t think the RAF ever referred to the FGR2 as “Rhino” At last the majority of the decals are done with the yellow walkways completed too. I don’t see how to make the very small red stripes radiating from these. Let’s say the maintenance crew forgot to mask them. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Not much being done today. Fitted the divebrakes and all parts that had fallen off. Next step, the cockpit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Really coming to life now Cees...Amazing how decals bring a whole new dimension to the model. Beautiful! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 16 hours ago, Wingco57 said: Not much being done today. Fitted the divebrakes and all parts that had fa Absolutely stunning, when I went to fit my auxiliary doors, one dropped into the fuselage never to be seen again. Had to remake one 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Looks great with the decals on. Really ties it together. 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Absolutely stunning, when I went to fit my auxiliary doors, one dropped into the fuselage never to be seen again. Had to remake one I had that happen on my Hind. One of the cabin windows popped and fell in. I can hear it rattle inside but no way to get it out much less glue it back in place. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hope that doesn’t happen to me As you know at the time Tamiya San made things difficult by providing seperate canopy and frame parts. He really must have had great faith in his clientèle. Getting the glazing off the sprue without damage is impossible . I managed to get a nice fit but sanding and polishing and a dipping in your favorite floorpolish is still needed. You can see them here dryfitted in place. Really on the homestretch now. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Wow they came out really nice...something I dread 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 I had to lightly sand the canopy because of irregularities, I hope floorpolish restores the clarity. Masking the inside of the canopy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 With the harbour in sight I admit defeat. the rear canopy had come loose from the frame while masking the inside and had to be reglued. With disastrous results as there was a fingerprint on the clear bit. Sanding didn’t work so I tried to be a smartypants and glue the Revell part to the Tamiya rear section. But that was no succes either. So I have to either source a replacement canopy and frame or this project will be transferred to the shelf of d...elay. Noooo 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That's a bummer Cees, especially so near the end. I hope if the promised Brit Phantoms ever appear they make a better job of the canopies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Do you need a Revell rear canopy replacement ?......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hi Harv, thanks but no as they do not fit. Been there done that I need a Tamiya rear canopy and frame. I read that some aftermarket is being developed so here's to hoping. In the meantime I will contine this build and finish it bar the rear canopy and hope for a solution after that I can always maintain that it was a special project to Martin Baker to test ejection seats. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Great work!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cees, I have spare canopy parts so let me know if you need them. Edit: I've found the clear part, two of them in fact. Just looking for the frame. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Cees, it looks like Aerocraft has the answer to your problems. https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/mcdonnell-douglas-phantom-replacement-canopy-set-for-tamiya-kits It replaces the canopy and frame all in one. Carl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Thanks Carl, was waiting for this. Just what the doctor ordered. I have just ordered a set. cheers Cees 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 7:41 AM, Wingco57 said: Thanks Carl, was waiting for this. Just what the doctor ordered. I have just ordered a set. cheers Cees Interested to learn what the quality of the parts is! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Me too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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