RR Spey powered RAF Phantom conversion

[Maybach_Man]

On 8/18/2020 at 9:24 AM, Anthony in NZ said:

Yes, that's about what you thought it was?  The photo I have with the tape across it shows exactly 39in

 According to the RR Spey 201 course notes the Afterburner dia is 37" so im guessing the cans would be about right at 39"

[Maybach_Man]

18 hours ago, Maybach_Man said:

 According to the RR Spey 201 course notes the Afterburner dia is 37" so im guessing the cans would be about right at 39"

Saying that.. i would love to see the photo you have of the can and tape measure... the 'offset dia' shown in the notes ( this is the section that joins the main engine to the afterburner is approx 44" that would make the end of the can nearest the engine larger than the 39" outlet as can be seen when looking at the cans... im trying to get accurate dims....

[Peterpools]

Cees

Super progress on your Phantom. Never worry about your progress .. the pics tell the whole story.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[BlrwestSiR]

On 3/10/2021 at 12:53 PM, Wingco57 said:

Me too

Me three!

[Wingco57]

Thanks chaps,

I am waiting for the new canopy set. When it arrives I will perform the last push to finish this satisfying (and sometimes demanding) project. Hopefully before Anthony finished his

[Peterpools]

Cees

Nothing like a race to the finish

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Anthony in NZ]

18 hours ago, Wingco57 said:

Thanks chaps,

I am waiting for the new canopy set. When it arrives I will perform the last push to finish this satisfying (and sometimes demanding) project. Hopefully before Anthony finished his

Hahaha....shouldnt be too difficult mate!

I have seen snails overtake me on my builds!  I have some canopies coming too, so pleased he Ali did them!

[Anthony in NZ]

21 hours ago, Maybach_Man said:

Saying that.. i would love to see the photo you have of the can and tape measure... the 'offset dia' shown in the notes ( this is the section that joins the main engine to the afterburner is approx 44" that would make the end of the can nearest the engine larger than the 39" outlet as can be seen when looking at the cans... im trying to get accurate dims....

Here you go

 

Photo is Derek Bradshaw's

[Maybach_Man]

On 3/14/2021 at 8:40 AM, Anthony in NZ said:

Here you go

 

Photo is Derek Bradshaw's

Thank you...thats one confirmed... Following all the Spey conversions with much interest...all brilliant modelling!

[Wingco57]

Been a while, time flies like bananas.

As my only new years resolution I will finish the Toom. I started with cutting out the wonderful aftermarket clear resin canopies. After some nervecwracking work they came out fine. The model will have open canopies.

[harv]

Really happy this is back !!.....harv 

[Wingco57]

Me too.

Small progress, the ILS blade antennae that were located on both sides of the fin.

[Peterpools]

Right with harv and nice to see the Toom back on the bench and underway again

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Wingco57]

Preparing the aftermarket resin ejection seats. Much better than the kit ones.

[Wingco57]

The sidewinder pylons have been temporarily fitted with some plastic rod. The HUD display is also done. Front and middle transparencies have been masked and the ejection seats and Vulcan cannon prepared for airbrushing.

[Martinnfb]

Labour of love, I like it. 
 

cheers

Martin

[Wingco57]

Finishing off the decals.

[Wingco57]

middle canopy section fitted, windscreen just dryfitted. And adding more decals. This time the Sparrows take their turn. These are little Models by themselves with all the black and yellow striping. I decided not to mask them off but use strips of decal instead. Sidewinders next.

[Peterpools]

Decals and Sparrows are looking so good. Just beautiful work.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Wingco57]

And the sidewinders.

[Peterpools]

The Guys look great - 

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Wingco57]

Thanks Peter,

Next, a wash. I am always amazed how such a simple technique can transform a model. 

[Wingco57]

Some more progress. The rear shows sign of reheat soot. The sidewinder pylons and Sparrows have been fitted now. The outer fueltanks have been sludged over prior to cleaning up and fitting. a very enjoyable stage of this long enduring build.

[Wingco57]

Question, does anyone have information on the red diagonal stripes radiating from the yellow walkway? Can’t seem to find useful references.

[Wingco57]

Some more progress. The underwing fueltanks have been finished and fitted. The ventral doors refitted and anything that had come adrift due to the repeated handling of the model. This also caused the starboard stabilizer to break off. But a metal rod soon fixed that.