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    Planes & Helicopters Thread, Royal Navy Phantom F-4K in Under Construction; Hi All, For my next project I am building the 1/48 Hasegawa Royal Navy Phantom F-4K, I am going to ...
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      Royal Navy Phantom F-4K

      Hi All, For my next project I am building the 1/48 Hasegawa Royal Navy Phantom F-4K, I am going to make it the 001 serial XT858. In 1969 this Aircraft held the world record between New York and London when it took 4 Hrs 46 Min. I photographed it at the then RNAS Lossiemouth that year, see photos attached. As you may know in 1974 the SR-71 Blackbird beat the record by doing it in an unbelievable 1 Hr 54 Min 56.4 sec.

      It will be a slow build as the BOSS is dropping heavy hints about some DIY, so better take some action before the thumb screws come out. As the Cockpit is such a prominent feature on the Aircraft I have invested in an Aires Cockpit Resin Set, never used them before, but they seem to have a good reputation and they certainly are very detailed, see photo attached. Thanks Derek
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      hi derek .this is going to be a great build,im really looking forward to seeing how it develops. Like yourself ive never used one of the resin cockpits, but ive always liked the look of them.Really useful when the cockpit is as visible as this. cheers tony
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      Hi Tony, Thanks, what are you working on just now?, looking forward to seeing your next winged creation. Derek
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      Have you thought of hitting your foot with a hammer? Can't do DIY with a broken foot but ya can still build models, therapeutic even.....

      I love the Phantom, I think it is one of those rare aircraft that actually looks like a killing machine, the A10 is another. Look forward to watching this grow. Never used the resin sets before but I have seen what can be done with them. Any tips along theway re resin will be much appreciated. By the way, you are aware that resin dust is considered very toxic? Try to clean up with a damp cloth to prevent airborne dust particles.
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      Hi Graham, Thanks for the info, I knew the Forum was packed with info, but getting out of DIY - well what can I say. If the hammer doesn't work maybe the dust will get me. Seriously though, thanks for the interest, and yes the Phantom with the Spey engines looks the business, they were fantastic on re-heat Derek
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      Quote Originally Posted by Caledonia View Post
      Hi Tony, Thanks, what are you working on just now?, looking forward to seeing your next winged creation. Derek
      At the mo ive got 4 in progress- The 1/72 desert dio with hans joachim marseilles bf109 and kubelwagen(the plane and kube are done im just battling with the base), the 1/72 p40e warhawk in captured japanese markings (see thread-"someone must build this colourful p40e") , 1/48 yak 9t and finally a 1/72 fieseler fi 167.A real pick and mix eh!!! cant wait to see the spook ,always had a soft spot for the big phantom,i remember seeing a quote from an american general ,who on seeing the first phantom said it looked like it was flying upside down! cheers tony
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      Hi Derek this looks like it will be a cool build, i love the cockpit detailing hope you keep posting the pics.
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      Hi Tony, What do you do with all that spare time on your hands? I knew you had a factory admit it. Seriously though, look forward to seeing some pictures.

      Hi Scott, Will do, one thing you definitely need is a Razor Saw for the Resin parts, as there is a lot of material to remove. Another thing I have found is the models plastic area around the nose and cockpit needs significant surgery to fit the cockpit tub. I have the cockpit tub parts prepped, will post some photos when it is finished painted.

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      Hi Folks, Have made some progress this week on the cockpit tub, see photos below. Have cut the Aires Resin parts and cleaned them up, and painted the basic components. There is a lot more to add but will leave these off until after the main aircraft painting is finished. Have included a shot of the basic Aires cockpit tub against the one provided with the kit for comparison. The cockpit dials are the usual film and PE, have used these before at 1/32 scale but the 1/48 scale is quite difficult to handle. I always paint the plastic white before I apply the film to make the dials more prominent. You need a lot of guess work as to how the Aires cockpit tub is going to fit into the fuselage as it is not a direct substitution, a lot of surgery is going to be needed. That's all for now Derek
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      superb looking cockpit derek,such a difference from the kit one. You must be leaving the canopies open to display all this detail cheers tony
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