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I am going to attempt a first for me! effectively an F4 "dual build"

I will be building two F4's concurrently namely the following

1. 1/32 Tamia C/D in the beautiful Michigan ANG markings Namely 63-7583 "never trust a smiling cat"

I will be deciamting a rare as rocking horse poo cutting edge sheet CED 32003. and will literally be crying as I do it! cant get them for love nor money at the moment .

A pair of seemless sucker intakes completes this ensemble.

2. A 1/32 Revell F4F of ac number 38 + 49. yes you guessed it in 50th anniversary markings pretty much out the box . This will be sent to my close friend a phantom fan who as luck would have it celebrates his 50th Birthday in July.

The Revell bird is moulded in dark blue plastic so even I wont be able to mix any parts up. I think

Couple of box shots. for starters.

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I notice a couple of other Michigan ANG builds....... I say we should all do our F4s these colours!!

Here goes!

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  • 2 weeks later...

Ok a long overdue update on the Tooms.

Firstly built like a demon last weekend then...... nothing until tonight.

Progress so far on the F4f

Cockpit is done washed and in. and the main bits have been bunged together.

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The main fuselage has been joined but unusually for a Revell Kit, I have had to deploy the filler.

Probably me rushing TBH

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Iv'e also dropped the flaps as per an F4 parked up.

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Meanwhille the F4 C hasnt escaped my attention. I have first of all ordered some Model master ADC grey for the paintwork. Didnt realise it was quite so scarce, Like the CE decals!

Then I took saw to plastic on this very expensive kit! This was hacking chunks out of the intakes area to accept the Seamless Suckers resin. Lovely parts they are to!

Anyhow heres where we are.

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The cutting took an age! right on some strengthening seams you see. Made a bit of a cock up on the starboard intake but im not showing you that! .......yet!

The two beasties together

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Next up, tail area on the F4 F Cockpit on the F4 C

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  • 3 weeks later...

Bit of an (overdue) update on my builds. and a little pic intensive to boot.

As I said the F4F is pretty much out of the box, to this end she has progressed further than the C in fact she has been into and come out of the paint shop!

Because of the size of the thing, I have experimented with a slightly different approach and deployed Humbrol rattle cans!

Firstly I did the rear metallic areas in polished aluminium, then following masking, covered her with Midnight Blue.

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Now I wasn't completely convinced by the shade of blue, It looked too light sat there drying in the sunshine, but i was surprised to find out of direct sunlight she settled down to something close to the actual blue.

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I can recommend these paints as they dry quickly and provide a superb gloss finish. On the downside, the paint flows out of the cans really quickly and if you are not careful, the recessed panel lines can become "flooded, losing some detail. Other than that, for covering ground quickly they are fine.

Next I went back to an airbrush for the gold leading edges

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Then to the decals. The sheet supplied with this kit is sublime! not too thick but workable without tearing, they have settled down beautifully, then I do use Klear as the setting agent.!

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Im still only a third of the way through the decals of which there are loads.

Next up will be some detailing and toning down of the paintwork, a little light washing then she will be done.

The C on the other hand now has the start of a cockpit.

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Sorry for all the photos.

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WOW

nice work so far, the F-4F looks stunning so far, keep it up.

Dave

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great work mate!

i see a bit of silvering between the numbering and the cross on the fusalage right side or it is just the photo?

Thanks for the positive comments guys, The silvering is in fact the matt of the decal against the gloss of the paintwork. Im hoping it will settle down with the final satin coat.

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Folks I am so rubbish at build threads! work has intervened, My wife asked who I was when i came home the other night!!!!

In the very limited time in between work and cutting the lawns etc, I have finally finished the Oob F4F Remebering this was a pressie for my bud who reached the big five oh, I only missed the target by two weeks! :blink:

Anyhow Im finally declaring her finished.

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Weathering is at an absolute minimum with a little dirtying around the back end and a few of the larger grills.

Photos ar'nt the best as i'm testing my new Sigma 200-300 macro lens and the flash makes the blue look a lot lighter than it actually is.

Although this has been rushed, I have really enjoyed the build I will be taking a lot more time over my Michigan build as I want to get her absolutely spot on!

Although Ill attempt to crack on with my ANG build, it is highly likely I will miss the target as I have got an "emergency" Eurofighter to complete before September for 29 Squadron!

Thanks for looking

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Although Ill attempt to crack on with my ANG build, it is highly likely I will miss the target as I have got an "emergency" Eurofighter to complete before September for 29 Squadron!

Thanks for looking

Superb work as always Young Pharty :worthy: Glad ya got one phinished...... When I did my Revell RF, I had those exact seem lines, along the spine & aft of the cockpit, a serious PITA :banghead:

Now then, tell 29 Sqn to get knotted as you have a Phar more important Phantom to Phinish :wicked:

Bexy

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  • 2 months later...

Oh cripes! I am only too aware that time is running out for me and my MANG build but as usual the hiatus has been caused by that which provides the dosh for me to continue in this hobby, namely work.!

I have had precious little time to spend on what was to be a build of IMHO one of the loveliest coloured Phantoms ever...

Anyway, heres a little (rather boring) update,

The seamless suckers intakes were a bit of a pain to get spot on but they are in now and look rather cool over the Tamiya bits.

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Iv'e partially completed the metallic areas of the jet pipes and brightwork around the back end prior to masking and weathering.

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On with the undercarriage bits and painting the inner surfaces of the various uc doors etc, then its masking and orf to the paint shop!

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