Fifer54 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm in with this Spook Here are the sprue and plans/decals shots I really don't know when I'll have any progress to show, cos I'm already suffering GB fatigue from the Harrier and Hawk GBs, but I just couldn't say no to this one! It's good that this is a looonnngg GB, hopefully I'll finish in time. I intend to build OOB, but the seeds of doubt have already been sown- someone said on here that this kit's most noticeable "failing" is the exhaust cans, and recommended some aftermarket items, so those may become a "must-have" before I'm done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm just building a RF-4B using the Aires set for it, which uses long burner cans, but as some RF-4B's have short cans (like the F-4C/D), I have those spare. They won't have the burner sections, just the exhaust petals, which are going spare if you want them. PM me with an addy if you do. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm just building a RF-4B using the Aires set for it, which uses long burner cans, but as some RF-4B's have short cans (like the F-4C/D), I have those spare. They won't have the burner sections, just the exhaust petals, which are going spare if you want them. PM me with an addy if you do.Ted Oh, yes please! PM inbound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Okay, I've made a start on this. Done the 'pit and closed up the fuselage. The wings are now assembled, but the glue is still curing, so no pics yet... The next pics will show an assembled airframe, this kit comes together quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hi nurse looking good mate!I cant seemto find out how to mail from your nook of the world to mine re the Hind nose but am working on it!I've started on a revell 72nd F4F in the morning and If my kit is anything to go by yours will come along VERY fast watch for a gap at the wingroots though!Use a broad rubber band and stick on the wings before putting on the upturned tips starting at opposite ends pulling the tips towards each other that makes the gap noticeably smaller.Other than that I dont think that this kit will give you any problems as looking at your sprue shots the 2 kits look very similar and thus the pitfalls should be more or less the same! Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 No pics this time, but the intakes are a PITA! The way the bird is moulded leaves a seam on the outer surface of the intake. There is no positive location to align the upper (separate) and lower (part of the wing moulding) parts. It took me several attempts and finished up with me holding the parts in alignment against a small amount of tension 'til the cement cured. Still, most of the airframe is together now. Hopefully I'll have some pix later, but SWMBO has gone to a wedding this morning, and has taken the camera with her... There is some paint on the airframe too... @Shaun: I'd forgotten about those Hind-A parts! Thanks for the reminder. I have them packed in a box ready for you- I did think there was a cabin window missing (which was why I didn't build that option) but I found it loose in the kit box after all! Thanks for the tip about the Phantom wings. I actually found that there wasn't a problem and it was a snug fit. When (not if!) I build a Revell 1/72 Double Ugly, that knowledge will be helpful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi nurse.Sounds good looking forward to the pics and mine is both almost finished enjoy therest of the build will talk to you soon! Regards : Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 It's such a long time since there was anything posted in this thread, I thought I ought to show a bit of progress. Here's where we're up to: Unfortunately it has proved to be impossible to use the resin exhaust cans so generously donated by Rhino, the aperture they fit into on the Hasegawa kit must be of a smaller diameter than the gaps provided by Revell! I just couldn't secure them and make it look right, not without dismantling the fuselage anyway. . . So it's back to Revell's cans. Hopefully painting will improve the look of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Unfortunately it has proved to be impossible to use the resin exhaust cans so generously donated by Rhino, the aperture they fit into on the Hasegawa kit must be of a smaller diameter than the gaps provided by Revell! I just couldn't secure them and make it look right, not without dismantling the fuselage anyway. . . So it's back to Revell's cans. Hopefully painting will improve the look of them. Ay up Gaz, Great work so far on a beast of a kit Re: the Resin cans, you need to cut a large chunk of plastic out of the bottom of the fuselage before you put the wings on, or as youve got the wings on, cut the resin tubes and shorten them, but that, Im afraid will be pure guess work to get right. Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Ay up Gaz,Great work so far on a beast of a kit Re: the Resin cans, you need to cut a large chunk of plastic out of the bottom of the fuselage before you put the wings on, or as youve got the wings on, cut the resin tubes and shorten them, but that, Im afraid will be pure guess work to get right. Bexy Thanks, Bex! I've concluded that the easiest way forward is to use the kit cans, with a bit of careful paintwork, dry-brushing and colour washes I should be able to make something of them. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Beginner-level Error No.234. As it says above, a silly mistake. (I know, all my models are mistakes!) Look at this picture. Looks fine, doesn't it? Now look at this one. In my defence, that was where the canopy "arch" seemed to fit. How I laughed! Repairs are ongoing. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 It's a while since I posted on here, so here's an update. I've been kept a bit busy with the Emergency Services GB, but I do have progress to show. Airframe assembly is complete, as is painting, decalling and varnishing. I've had my usual problem with getting a finish I like from matt varnish. I just never seem to achieve smooth and clear with no brush strokes, although I'm beginning to get thinness in the matt coat now. Anyway, here she is: In the meantime, I'm painting the ordnance. I found a "where are they now?" type picture on the net (and promptly lost it again!) showing this particular aircraft today. It's now a gate guardian at Nellis AFB, pylon mounted in a "steep climb" attitude, and looking ( to coin a phrase) Mean, Moody and Magnificent. If I'd seen that before I started, I'd have built her like that. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looking good there, especially the fix on the canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I've managed to find that lost picture of 64-0806 as she is today. I can't post it here, the site hosting it won't let me, but you can find it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Finished! Here she is: More pics in the gallery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well done, looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hooker Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_fields Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I've managed to find that lost picture of 64-0806 as she is today. I can't post it here, the site hosting it won't let me,but you can find it here. I am going to try to make it to Nellis this week to visit a friend and specifically see 64-0806. My father flew this very aircraft during his tour in VietNam in 1968. He was an instructor in the F-4, and was giving a "check ride" to a new pilot that had just rotated in, meaning he flew "GIB" while the new guy was "pilot in command". During the pre-mission briefing (the check ride was an actual mission) my father instructed him to stay at altitude until right before delivering the ordnance, then dive in, deliver, and get the hell out of there. Unfortunately, the hotshot new guy had his own ideas, and came in low on the target to deliver the bomb load. One round from ground fire struck the aircraft near the forward missile station and punched a hole between the front and rear seats. There were no injuries to either of the aircrew, but my father, upon landing back at base, dressed the young hotshot down. Having been on the receiving end of some of his lectures during my youth, I can imagine how he felt when my father was through "talking to him". Anyway, if I do manage to make it to Nellis, I will certainly take lots of photos and would be very happy to upload one or more of them to the site. Nice job on the model, by the way. Thanks for your hard work- Roger C. Fields Eagle Mountain, Utah, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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