F-4B Phantom II | 1/48 | Tamiya No. 121

[chops1sc]

I have started this kit even though I told myself I had to finish some of my other projects..... Yeah.....



Stay tuned!

[ForeverPlasticKits]

We are all the same, x kits in progress but we need to start another one ... have fun building it!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Always love a phabulous phantom phabrication

[chops1sc]

I started off with painting the cockpit pieces Friday night and then I got a lot of work done tonight. For the most part I'm using Mission Models paint.







I have mixed feelings about the side panels vs the instrument panel decal. I think I'm going to try and add some color the the side panels.

[aur0ra145]

Is this the new Tamiya Phantom? Kit looks awesome!

[Kevthemodeller]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together, you're off to a good start nice clean cockpit detailing

[Tomcat64]

I was really tempted by this kit when it came out, but got scared off when I saw the decal sheet(s)!

Really looking forward to seeing how this one goes

[digger303]

That's a lot of detail painting....the stress of it this is suppose to a relaxing hobby

[chops1sc]

Is this the new Tamiya Phantom? Kit looks awesome!

Yes this is the new kit!

I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together, you're off to a good start nice clean cockpit detailing

Thanks!

I was really tempted by this kit when it came out, but got scared off when I saw the decal sheet(s)!

Really looking forward to seeing how this one goes

Yeah, those are going to be fun!

That's a lot of detail painting....the stress of it this is suppose to a relaxing hobby

I like to use a toothpick dipped in paint, no sweat!


After seeing the close-up shot of the instrument panel I can see how far off my alignment is!

I'm glad I started the kit and it is definitely helping me get my MOJO back!

[chops1sc]

Priming the next steps!

[ForeverPlasticKits]

A really good beginning, !

[chops1sc]

She's coming along nicely!




This kit goes together like a dream! Tamiya has really done a great job of thinking how things should go together to minimize filling and sanding.

[Twokidsnosleep]

She is taking shape…into that lovely flying beast
Nice work so far

[Kevthemodeller]

Looking good, that's the beauty of Tamiya.

[Tomcat64]

That looks stunning already - even with the scary decal sheet I'm wavering towards grabbing one of these again now.

[chops1sc]

I got a good bit of work done this weekend but I forgot to take pictures!

Hopefully I can get some today after work.

That looks stunning already - even with the scary decal sheet I'm wavering towards grabbing one of these again now.

It is a lot of decals....

[chops1sc]

Here's a couple shots of the latest progress.




Got some panel liner in the gear bays and added the wings. Painted the seats but they are far from finished. I just set them into the cockpit for pics.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Nice progress!

[chops1sc]

Arms are built and the seats are also done. There's a lot of small parts to paint and build coming up. I'm hoping to get everything painted and ready before painting the aircraft.

[chops1sc]

Took some time off from the bench but came back yesterday! It's getting real close to where I can paint the jet.

[Garion77]

Looking good ! can't wait to buy the kit for myself !

[chops1sc]

I've made a lot of progress lately!

[chops1sc]

Almost ready for weathering!

[Garion77]

Almost ready for weathering!

Really nice ! how it go with the decals ?

[chops1sc]

Really nice ! how it go with the decals ?

Thanks! I really didn't have any issues with the decals. Any problems were from my handling of them, LOL! I did have to apply a few coats of decal setting solution on the tail, the nose, and the starts on the wings. I also found a loop hole for the stencils. According to Tamiya, the version that I chose was repainted when it was relocated to Miramar and they didn't reapply the stencils. I didn't bother fact-checking this since I really didn't want to spend a month applying those decals, LOL!

[digger303]

Very Nice build and the decals look very good.

[aur0ra145]

Wow, those missiles look amazing!

[BigWall]

Wow! I don't know what else to say. The paint job looks amazing!

[chops1sc]

Thanks Y'all! I am calling this one done. I did some weathering with Tamiya panel line wash and some oil paints. Overall I am very pleased with the result. I have definitely gained a lot of confidence moving forward from this kit. I can't wait to start the next one!















PS: I am trying to get better pictures of my models. How does the lighting look?
Thanks for looking!

[BigWall]

Absolutely beautiful build!

I think the lighting and photos look good!

[Kevthemodeller]

Superb build mate