Jims Phantom

[Ian M]

Whops!

Easy mistake to make. Still plenty of time to do two....

Ian M

 

[flyjoe180]

Two Phantoms! I am contemplating it too, I found a cheapish F-4S, tempted. Just need a way of getting it without the account or a postman being spotted. Take care not to mix the 48 and 72 parts Jim!

 

[Jim Scott]

Well after looking around Hannants last night I thought what's the point I have never used PE before and will wait until I have a bit more experience with kits first, so I got to work on the cockpits last night and here they are straight from the box. Sorry about the quality of the pictures.

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[Sky Raider]

Looking tops Jim.

Andy

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Jim.

 

[papa 695]

Nice start on both pits Jim

 

[Jim Scott]

Thanks Chaps I have asked Danny for some help with my camera, he has given me a few pointers that I will try. If I have any luck I will re-post the pit photos.

 

[Jim Scott]

Danny's recomendations have worked :yes:, the light hadn't been as bright as I would have liked but there is a marked diffrence.

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[Waffen Bucks]

Looking good Jim. :thumbsup:

 

[michaelm]

nice work Jim, following with interest. M

 

[Jim Scott]

Hi Chaps a quick update, got the crew painted for the black bunny and after some jiggery pockery managed to get the cockpit in, as you may see there is some gaps that need filling (just waiting delivery of the filler). The Archangel cockpit had to be trimmed a bit as the cross section had been to wide. It sits nicely now. Must admit the cockpit had been far easier to fit than the one in the 1/48. Any comments/advice would be gratefully received

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[flyjoe180]

They are looking good Jim.

 

[treyzx10r]

Looking great Jim,nice paint work on the figures!

 

[Jim Scott]

Hi All, I have to agree with Dave, the Phantom C/D afterburners lack some detail so to address this in some little way I gave this a go..

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[Dave W]

Looks pretty good to me Jim.

 

[Danny]

Impressive work on the inside of the cans Jim...way to go !

Danny

 

[Jim Scott]

Thanks for the kind words chaps, now I am off to see what Mr surface can do..may have to do some swatting on this bit, as I can read the label!

Jim

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Jim.

 

[Jim Scott]

Hi All, and Thank you Joe..another up date, got the stabs on last night with a helping tip from Dave W (cheers Dave)

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also got the seams done on the 1/48 and the 1/72 (trying to bring them along simultaneously).

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put in the cans in the 1/48 and tried a bit of detailing on the nose cone vent? (dont know what else to call it)

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made up a couple of whatsitsnames for the 1/72

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They should look ok when painted red. well thats it for now chaps..Jim

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[michaelm]

This is looking great Jim. I'm dying to get started on my Phantom, watching you guys has gotten me inspired. M