Finn Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Marcel most pics i see the outside of the main wheels are dark colour, it is possible when new they were white but with the heat, wear and tear over time they went dark. Jari Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Awesome! I just love it! Chuck Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Fantastic work, love the scheme, perfectly rendered. Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's a beautiful paint job, on flawless detailing work. It's great to see models of this level coming together, as I don't get to see it happen at this level on my desk! Great job. Marcel111 and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys! Marcel most pics i see the outside of the main wheels are dark colour, it is possible when new they were white but with the heat, wear and tear over time they went dark. Jari Jari, that's what I also thought, that pic shows a pretty worn F-4J/S with definitely white wheels. I will scan and show here when back at home (travelling right now). I did touch base with Heater, he also likes how things are coming together. "Wow. Phenomenal work!!!" was one comment, now that really is motivation! Cheers, Marcel Edited April 3, 2017 by Marcel111 Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That is some nice work. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROWLER 96 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 With great interest I follow, and I look forward to seeing the finished result! I learned a lot of interesting and new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmel Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 that pic shows a pretty worn F-4J/S with definitely white wheels. Are you sure it isn't a museum piece? The DACO books often use museum jets for reference material, and they often aren't representative of an in-service jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Marcel here is one that has some white on it: http://www.thephantomshrine.co.uk/phantom50/USA/f4j-usn.jpg do a google image search for "F-4J carrier landing" and you'll find one or two others with white, or looked white at one time, but most look dark. Here are some F-4Bs: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/af8d428b8cc961a8_large compare 205 with 110 main wheels: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/f356ea60e829b905_large Jari Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Enforcer Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 When we were doing the research on the F-4J/S wheels, I talked to a couple guys who worked both tire shop and the F-4J. They mentioned that there were main wheels were painted black on the NAVY/Marine F-4s, but later they were primarily painted white; more so for the F-4S. Most photos the F-4 main wheels are in dark shade and/or are so dirty from the brake disc dust collecting on the Moly grease that they look black. Not saying all the F-4S wheels are white, but the few I've seen at AMARC and other "non museum" aircraft have been white. Mike V Marcel111, F`s are my favs, A-10LOADER and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Beautiful work Marcel !!! With the masking tape removed and all the other colors showing, she looks awesome. Steve Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo59 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 This is one of the best looking phantoms I have ever seen. Marcel111 and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Thanks guys! Hardly getting any modelling time in, life is just too busy. Have made some progress though, the most noteworthy of which is getting the J-79s in. A pretty nerve-wracking procedure imo, the exhausts need to be placed perfectly without scratching the nice Alclad finish and most importantly, with the constant risk of the nozzles breaking from the afterburner sections as they are prodded to fit. And of course there should be (virtually) no gaps at the exhaust/airframe interface. Fortunately, these Sierra Hotel resin beauties are perfectly made, the fit is just spot-on. And symmetrical too... Note heat-discoloration of probe... If you are wondering what that thing is to the upper left of the above pic, here is a close-up: I really don't like the way my rear IP turned out so I am fiddling around with strategically placing a map. Cheers, Marcel MarioS, kike_gt, chuck540z3 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 She looks gorgeous, extremely well done Marcel !!! Steve Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Marcel Wonderful progress for sure; the J79 exhausts : perfect and the map - fantastic idea. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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