Deadpool Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Hello friends, This is my first WIP here on LSP and I'm excited. Why? Because it's only my second 1/32 build and it's one of those builds I've been getting psyched up for for a while. I've been cutting my teeth on 1/48 kits for many a year now and I've decided to step up. Why is it a step up? Well for me, 1/32 means more detail, more work and, assuming everything goes well, more satisfaction when you complete the build. So I'm consolidating all the skills ( ) I've learnt over the years into a serious 1/32 build. Maximum effort! So here's the subject. The Hellenic Air Force's bad a$$ F-4E AUP (Avionics Upgrade Programme). This bad boy went through a pretty significant upgrade a decade or so ago and now sports some serious capabilities.I love Greek birds. They get so dirty. The aircraft get pretty filthy as well and that's what I am going to build. I'm talking "Dude, where's the paint shop?" dirty. The kit: I've read all about the failing of this kit (nose, landing gear, intakes etc) but thankfully I'm getting a bag full of AM that'll hopefully rectify these shortcomings. Here's what I've got so far: * Legend Productions Cockpit * GT Resin Nose Cone * Unidentified intakes,splitters, turbine fan faces, dropped ailerons and full exhaust set (came with the kit) * Eduard Interior and exterior upgrade sets * Airscale PE Instruments & Gauges upgrade sets and instrument & gauge decals The Airscale items are required to address the biggest shortcoming of the kit; the cockpit. Apart from being tres short on detail, the AUP cockpit looks NOTHING like a typical Phantom cockpit. So all this will have to be scratch built. Mind you the only thing I've scratched recently is my plums so we'll see how that goes. If you want to build an AUP Phantom, or any late Phantom for that matter, you HAVE to get the ultimate guide to the Phantom, Ioannis Lekkas' "Phantom Under The Skin". This book is proper good. Hundreds of amazing photos taken from a modeller's perspective. It's seriously worth the investment. AM Decals? Damn straight. These babies from Icarus: Anyway's, I'll try and keep the posts and updates regular and hopefully I can lean on you guys for some tips along the way. Speak soon guys. Edited July 1, 2016 by Deadpool Derek B, Uncarina, LSP_K2 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lufty Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Look forward to watching this one, Good luck Sir, ...Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrease Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Enjoy - I'm looking forward to watching this one - I have the same kit along with a boatload of aftermarket I'm looking to smash into an Israeli F-4E Kurnass. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I LOVE dirty - looks like a perfect start Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hi, welcome, happy building, awesome plane, great upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Save me a seat in the front row for this one, but I'll only need the edge. A future project of mine (with all of GT Resins's stuff) is F-4E 68-442 (not AUP) from that sheet along with Icarus' white HAF F-4E stencil sheet. I'll be following along closely. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefteris Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Mate ill be watching with lots of interest....!!!!! As this plane is very familiar to us......!!!! LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 love phantoms and have a revell in my stash as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Ambitious project! Should be fun to watch. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks all. I hope I can produce something that you will all enjoy. Save me a seat in the front row for this one, but I'll only need the edge. A future project of mine (with all of GT Resins's stuff) is F-4E 68-442 (not AUP) from that sheet along with Icarus' white HAF F-4E stencil sheet. I'll be following along closely.Tom Tom, Mate, that's one thing I forgot to get! Thanks for reminding me! Off to the www's! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 So... First problem encountered. Can't seem to find the Icarus Stencil Data in white anywhere. Any help here lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks all. I hope I can produce something that you will all enjoy. Tom, Mate, that's one thing I forgot to get! Thanks for reminding me! Off to the www's! Icarus did F-4 stencils in 3 colours-grey, black and white. Check your aircraft. Also, if you are going to replace the kit exhaust consider getting the GT Resin long nozzle set for the Revell kit. It is superb. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Cheers Tom, I need the white ones but on first search I've come up empty. Might need to consider some alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danaos Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hey Deadpool, great to see a Greek Rhino on LSP. I'm greek and this is one of my favourite birds. Also I 'm in the process of converting the Tamiya hardwing kit to a 338sq AUP. I see that you have the "bible" on the Greek AUPs so you have already seen that there are serious changes in the cockpit. Also have in mind that the stecils on the real steel, are grey (FS35237) and not white or black, unfortunatelly Icarus only produced them in white or black in 32nd scale. Well you may use the black set which after the semi mat varnish may get a greyish hue. In case you need anything on the Greek side don't hesitate to ask. lefteris and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks for the tip Danaos. If I can find the black ones then I can lighten them up by lightly spraying them with a light grey till they blend in. Now to find them! No one seems to have them. Does anyone know if anyone else makes Phantom stencils? zak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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