richdlc Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 my favourite all time jet, built by a master...really nice job chuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I agree - great job dude How did you replicate the worn surface on the top of the intakes - and the different colours on the silver parts of the tail? ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I agree - great job dude How did you replicate the worn surface on the top of the intakes - and the different colours on the silver parts of the tail? ads Thanks. To get a rough anti-skid surface, I used textured Rustoleum paint in a rattle can. After painting and a coat of Future for decals, I sanded through the paint a bit to get down to the textured surface, which was previously sanded down for scale... For the rear titanium panels, I sumply used a variety of Alclad colors with various areas masked off according to references. The striped look is due to a anti-corrosion coating they applied to the rivet lines, which is why the stripes are darker than the other panels, especially as this coating attracts dirt. I think the central panel which is usually darker may be made of something a bit different than the other titanium panels? For the mottled look of the metal panels above and the rest of the jet, I used salt as a mask, turning a pristine paint finish like this... To this (leading edge of stabilizer was sprayed with Alclad for wear effect) To a well weathered look like this... I did this to just about all the upper surfaces of the jet. I salt mask all my builds, including the weathering effects you can see on my Mustang. Nothing replicates random staining like random salt masking! Edited May 11, 2013 by chuck540z3 Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Cool! Very nice. Out of curiosity, what did you over-spray the the salt with, just flat clear? chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Most profound model work I have seen in years, so balanced and convincing, Bravo! Thanks for sharing. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Cool! Very nice. Out of curiosity, what did you over-spray the the salt with, just flat clear? For the overspray, I use diluted paint. This is usually heavily thinned lighter and darker versions of the base color, but sometimes dark umber if I want a dirty look. It's a very artsy stage of the build I enjoy the most, because this is how you can really make your model unique. Edited May 11, 2013 by chuck540z3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 one of the best Phantoms ever.....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Fantastic. What is the "belly strap"? I have read about this and am unclear whether it goes on the outside or inside the model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Fantastic. What is the "belly strap"? I have read about this and am unclear whether it goes on the outside or inside the model? The "Belly Strap" or "Wing Strap" is a reinforcement plate assembly installed on all F-4E's during the leading edge slat retrofit. "It is present on jets up to and including F-4E 71-0236. Beginning with 71-0237, the wings were reinforced internally and the strap was no longer required.". (jake Melampy, The Modern Phantom Guide). Here's a pic of the Nautilus vinyl strap and where it goes.. I modified it a bit with rivet detail and some trimming to match pics of the real deal. I also added some reinforcment plates around the landing gear out of spare vinyl material left over from the straps... New rivet detail... Whitey and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 This is spectacular on all accounts Thanks for sharing your techniques and the photography is super Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Phantastic.....Phantom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Beautiful! One of the nicest Phantoms I have ever seen! Congrats mate! What's next up on the bench? Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 This never gets old. Lovely job on your F-4 Chuck and thanks for sharing it here. Maybe if you get time you could share other projects too? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The "Belly Strap" or "Wing Strap" is a reinforcement plate assembly installed on all F-4E's during the leading edge slat retrofit. "It is present on jets up to and including F-4E 71-0236. Beginning with 71-0237, the wings were reinforced internally and the strap was no longer required.". (jake Melampy, The Modern Phantom Guide). Are we talking 1960s VN era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Are we talking 1960s VN era? Leading edge slats on the wings- and presumably the belly strap installed at the same time- were introduced on the F-4E in 1972. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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