RR Spey powered RAF Phantom conversion

[Wingco57]

It’s beginning to look a lot like....... a British Toom.

Still need to adress the gap between the cans and tail.

[Anthony in NZ]

3 hours ago, Wingco57 said:

It’s beginning to look a lot like....... a British Toom.

Still need to adress the gap between the cans and tail.

Oh my word!  I am in love....who did your reheat cans? They look stunning!  Am I able to order a set....somehow??  

Keep up the great work, I am loving having another Brit Toom build on the 'net' great stuff!

[JeroenPeters]

They turned out great!

[Anthony in NZ]

9 hours ago, JeroenPeters said:

They turned out great!

Yes, they do look great...just ordered a set, thanks mate!

[Wingco57]

Been preparing various parts for paint.

I will use most of the Tamiya tailpipe parts on top of which the Spey cans will be glued so as to get a good view of depth when you look into the tailpipes.

 

[Wingco57]

The cans have been sprayed in a black basecolour. Some faint traces of the printing process but some light sanding should eradicate that.

Testfitting the tailplanes, it’s certainly begins to look like a Toom. Some more work is needed on the area between the cans.

[GazzaS]

Cans look awesome!

[ThomasProbert]

I’ve been really enjoying watching this come together, Cees - there’s some amazing workmanship going on here. 
It looks every bit a Brit Toom - just gorgeous!

Tom

[Anthony in NZ]

11 minutes ago, ThomasProbert said:

I’ve been really enjoying watching this come together, Cees - there’s some amazing workmanship going on here. 
It looks every bit a Brit Toom - just gorgeous!

Tom

Couldn't agree more Tom.....loving this!

[Wingco57]

Me too, never though I would reach this stage. I had to remove some US aerials that were not present on FGR2’s.

Next, ready for basecoat to check for flaws.

 

[Rowdy]

Lovely build so far Cees!

looking forward to the paint job!

[Anthony in NZ]

[Wingco57]

First coat of dark ocean grey applied. There are some irregularities but not much considering that this is a frankentoom. I am quite happy how it looks. I also got the Vulcan cannon as this was a regular fit in the RAF.

[Anthony in NZ]

3 hours ago, Wingco57 said:

First coat of dark ocean grey applied. There are some irregularities but not much considering that this is a frankentoom. I am quite happy how it looks. I also got the Vulcan cannon as this was a regular fit in the RAF.

Well mate, it's hard to see any irregularities from my screen!  Looks splendid!

I really like how you did those Aux doors on the flanks of the engine sides, they really came up well.  Considering the surgery involves, I am totally impressed at the results you have achieved.  Thanks for the inspiration for me to keep plugging away on mine!!

[ThomasProbert]

This is looking really tasty. You could never tell looking at it now the amount of work that's gone into this - the surface detailing looks great from where I'm sitting.

I'm keen to see the green go on and then she'll really start to come to life.

Tom

[GusMac]

Looks great Cees. The Vulcan cannon pods always look mean.

[Wingco57]

Just to keep Anthony motivated.

[harv]

MAGNIFICO.....harv 

[Anthony in NZ]

LOL...it's working mate!!  Is that EDSG or just the light??

[Wingco57]

Nope, it's Ocean Grey that serves as an undercoat. The EDSG will go on top of that. But will concentrate on the underside first.

[Anthony in NZ]

12 hours ago, Wingco57 said:

Nope, it's Ocean Grey that serves as an undercoat. The EDSG will go on top of that. But will concentrate on the underside first.

Aaah ok, well hurry up then...

Just discovered that those 2 access panels on the RWR fintip are only on the left side...after I just put them on the right hand side!  Ugh.... dont make my mistake.  I have filled them with CA now LOL

[Wingco57]

A new species of Platypus has been discovered.

[GusMac]

Looking very smooth Cees. 

[BlrwestSiR]

Excellent progress. Looks great.

 

[harv]

1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Excellent progress. Looks great.

 

Agreed  !!....harv