Gern's Phantom

[Gern]

Hi folks. This is why I've been a bit quiet lately.

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I started this last year for the Phantom SIG, but I don't think I joined it officially if you see what I mean.

Despite being by Tamiya, this kit does have it's problems. The biggest I've found so far are the intakes.

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Some HUGE gaps and steps which are way beyond my ability to fix. I think you can get replacement intakes but they're quite expensive so I chose another solution.

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More in a minute ......

Gern

 

[Gern]

Weapons and pylons (I've still got the last decals to fix on the AIM 9 missiles).

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The paints I've used may seem a bit strange but they're working fine for me.

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More in a minute ....

Gern

 

[Gern]

I forgot to take pictures of the cockpit, but I devised a high-tech cover to protect it until I can get the canopy fixed on.

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The next problem I had was with the wing roots. It may have been my fault, but I ended up with some gaps. Easily fixed and filled using the Flex-i-file touch and flow and some Magic Putty.

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That's it for now.

Gern

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[dubster72]

Nice one Dave! A 1/32 Tamiya Phantom must have cost a pretty penny!

Love your high tech canopy cover! Who says all those years watching Blue Peter were a waste!

 

[yak face]

Great choice Dave and a cracking start!. The weapons look excellent and i'm loving the PBRCC. (Patented Bog Roll Canopy Cover) The intakes are surprisingly (for Tamiya anyway) poor , but the FOD covers will fix that perfectly , its going to be a huge beast when its done , looking forward to the next instalment , cheers tony

 

[colin m]

Looking good Dave, love a Phantom.............

 

[papa 695]

Some very nice work there Dave like Colin I love a Phantom also looking forward to the next update

 

[Gern]

Thanks guys. I've got some more bits and bobs done and I'll get pictures up soon.

Gern

 

[flyjoe180]

You've been a busy chap Dave. Good job so far

 

[Gern]

U/C and canopy parts ready to fix:

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Tailfin joint filled (touch n flow and Perfect Plastic again). Is it just me, or is the fuselage curved on top while the fin part is flat on the bottom so you get this gap?

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I'm hoping to get more done this weekend.

Gern

 

[john i am]

Looking great so far especially all those weapons

 

[Peej]

I like looking at these builds in progress. Inspires me to make each model better than the previous. Good way of finding out how to overcome problems that may arise.

 

[Ziper_it]

Looking very good so far.

Francesco

 

[Gern]

I finally got the outer wing sections sorted. There were big steps on both upper and lower wing surfaces (probably down to me) which needed some sanding and filling. Did the decals on the AIM9s and now I've taken off my temporary canopy cover so I can fix the proper one. I'm really pleased with how the cockpit turned out although there are still a couple of bits still to add.

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Starting to look like a Phantom now:

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Gern

PS Memo to self: DO NOT FORGET THE HUD! DO NOT FORGET THE HUD!

 

[flyjoe180]

Great cockpit and good progress Dave. Don't forget the HUD

 

[Gern]

Great cockpit and good progress Dave. Don't forget the HUD

Thanks Joe.

Gern

 

[dubster72]

Your cockpit & pilots look great Dave! It's really getting there.

PS don't forget the HUD!

 

[Sky Raider]

Looking great Dave. Keep up the good work mate.

Andy

 

[Gern]

Thanks guys. Off to fit the HUD now!

Gern

 

[steve scan]

Loving this Dave one of my favourites.