mpk Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great work on the model. DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Dirk Super progress on the F4 and some migjty fine flawless work Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) The canopies, although they will be displayed open, fit very good. The outer wings are on with 12 degrees. I decided against putty and extra styrene strips to fill the gap. Instead I sanded and cut until it it fits. There is still a small gap, but here I am using liquid cement to fill it up. Landing gear is next. Dirk Edit: First I thought about displaying the front radar with open radome (therefore all this duplicating of the nose, what I did a few weeks ago). But then decided against it, because I got this nice set of bombs and TER and MER. So I rather would like to build it armed to the teeth. An open radar wouldn´t fit into the overall appearence (in my eyes)) Edited February 25, 2017 by DirkE Wurzacher, Shaka HI and F`s are my favs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Main wheels finished (just have to get rid of the shine), landing gear pimped (Eduard placards are not bad, but its still like putting a 2 inch thick wooden board on the real sting), canopy got the pe parts from the Academy PE set (the Z-M canopies are a bit longer and have overall a slightly different shape) and also getting those Eduard Brassin MER and TER ready for the bombs. Napalm canister Mk77 Mod.4 and HGW stencils are hopefully the last am parts I bought for this kit. Dirk Dragon, F`s are my favs, tucohoward and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 dark gray basing plus black and white mottling. On top of this comes the light gull gray. Dirk LSP_Kevin, tucohoward, Shaka HI and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 ready for decals. The white of radome, flaps and the rudder is buffed down a bit (Alclad Aqua Gloss plus a drop ModelAir "Dark yellow") Dirk F`s are my favs, Shawn M, jgrease and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Wow, looks wonderful! I like the non-standard random pre-shading DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuky76 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nice progress. Very interesting preshading. Good job! Mirek DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 next step. Starting with the stencils and other decals for the belly and the MER/TER and bombs. I am using the stencil set from HGW, some from Z-M and of course from Furball (see op ref photo). For the MER/TER/bombs/napalm the ones from Eduard. Aaaannnd...I also have the Eduard placards for the J-version. ;-) So I have the MER and TER painted. As well the bombs and the napalm canister. What I still need to scratch build are two sets of ZUNI rocket launchers (those dual ones who were placed at the missle pylon. I havn´t found them in 1/48. Photos later. Dirk F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Dirk Super progress on the F4 .. and the mottled finish looks perfect Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 HGW wet transfer stencils. If the instructions says "hot water" then it should be hot (not boiling or warm). Otherwise the stencils won´t stick to the surface (I used warm water at first). And they should, when applied, get a some pressure. Either a q-tip/Tamiya cotton swabs or something similiar. And letting them set over night before removing the foil. So I started with the belly to see how they work. Although they are designed for the Hasegawa/Academy kit. Overall they come into the correct places, but some need adjustment. Those which are disrupted will get some weathering with oil stain and grime. Its a delicate work, but I think its worth the effort. Dirk tucohoward and F`s are my favs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I had some issues with the HGW wet transfer stencils. It didn´t work out as I thought. maybe the surface was not glossy enough. Idk. Anyway, I will try to get as much of those stencils on the fuselage. So meanwhile, the port side and the belly is finished. Dirk ghatherly, tucohoward, Shawn M and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Man..all those stencils would drive me nuts! Keep going... DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Love it! One of my favorite Squadrons. DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 MER/TER and MK82 from Eduard (yes, I see some silvering as well. I need to re-apply those decals), Napalm cannister with Alclad airframe aluminium. And still in progress, my Zuni double barreled rocket launcher. Dirk Shawn M, Lenny320, tucohoward and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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