Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) I stumbled across an eggplane build by Jamie Haggo, which looked like so much fun, I wanted to try my hand at doing something similar. Inspiring eggplane build I like Japanese Phantoms so the kit choice was preordained. I am adding a few things to spruce it up, so here goes nothing... Edited December 21, 2020 by GDW Kagemusha, Mel, GeeBee and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) A look at the instructions. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) The pilots head is not so hot, so I grabbed a leftover 1/32 Tamiya figure to compare. Looked close enough for me so I decided to see if I could fit the pilot and his seat into the tiny airframe. Test fitting showed that there was just enough room and it was off to the races, cutting and seeing what I could get away with. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Out2gtcha, Kagemusha, TorbenD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) The tail pipes and afterburner cans are from a Eduard 1/48 set. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW mpk and Michael931080 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Before the engine detail was added, I removed the molded on tailhook. It will be replaced with the modified Eduard tailhook that, fortunately for me, is included with the 648023 Brassin set. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Tnarg, themongoose, TorbenD and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Definitely going to be unique, for sure! mpk and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Out2gtcha, Tnarg, daveculp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Kagemusha and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) A friend of mine, an outstanding modeler (and a new LSP member) Albert Moore, gave me an old, 1/72 Monogram F-4 that has been collecting dust since I don't build 72nd scale much. It turns out that the landing gear are perfectly sized to graft on to the little eggplane! The wheel well doors are amazingly good, even for a modern 1/72 kit. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Kagemusha, mpk and Michael931080 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Love it. The 'pit especially. mpk and Greg W 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Jennings Heilig said: That’s just so wrong! I love it Did you see the link to Jamie Haggos eggplane project? He put an aftermarket resin cockpit in his! Let me tell you, this is super fun. Greg mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Some work on the Tamiya pilot. Guitar string for the oxygen hose and some minor repositioning of the left arm and legs. I filled the gap in the left shoulder with Milliput. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Progress on the interior, which doesn't have to be really great because the pilot and ejection seat obscure the view of most everything inside. Side consoles from the Trumpeter A-4M cockpit tub were glued on each side of the cockpit. In order to fit the pilot and his ejection seat, I had to cut off the legs below the knee and remove the lower portions of the seat. The seat cushion behind the pilot was way to thick to use so a thinner, Milliput replacement was made. The joystick from the Trumpeter A-4M was a leftover that I used here as well. Next up, instrument panel and instrument panel cover. Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW Stevepd, mpk and TorbenD 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) My first attempt at making the instrument panel cover was way oversized but invaluable, as far as figuring out how to make such a thing. I definitely am several attempts away from a useable version though... Edited October 10, 2019 by GDW mpk and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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