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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 13, 2021 15:55:05 GMT
The Earl of Laphroaig and The Flying Pig duel with Tamiya's Pabulous Phantom II. The Earl of Laphroaig (Ian H), and myself are both building the new Tamiya F-4 Phantom. Being Tamiya, I'm sure this will go together faultlessly, so the all important thing for me is, a good paint job! This will be built straight from the box in sub assemblies, painting as I go (unless any aftermarket items like seat harnesses take my eye). Also, I might be tempted to add the pilot figures as they look rather nice. I know this can be frowned upon by the modelling police, but as they are not active on MHO, I feel safe from prosecution. With the Earl keeping me on my toes, I'm hoping to get it finished this year! So let the spook duel begin!   |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 13, 2021 16:19:46 GMT
This is going to be bloody awesome  Two absolutely top aircraft builders going head to head  . Not like me trying to keep up with Ian on the other duel  |
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Post by Robbo on Aug 13, 2021 16:54:11 GMT
Love Phantoms
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Post by Marco on Aug 13, 2021 20:05:09 GMT
I second Paul and Ian!
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 14, 2021 1:05:45 GMT
Joe, let's do this! I am really looking forward to this duel and from what I am hearing this is really a beautiful kit. Joe, you are about as precise and methodical a modeler as I know and can't wait to see you work your magic on this one. I think your idea of crew figures in the model is great, especially since Tamiya provides you with "Sundowners" helmet decals. Nothing wrong with depicting a powered-up bird getting ready to take off. Me, on the other hand, am not really methodical. Actually closer to "let's throw the lasagne against the wall and see what sticks." So I think I am also going out-of-box but will be using Bullseye Decals to depict an F-4B from the "Devils Disciples" of VF-301, a reserve squadron (back in the day when squadrons could have cool names like that). However, it looks like the Bullseye profile is wrong as they have the plane depicted as a double chin lobe B but it appears she is a late model B with the single chin lobe. Anyway, let's crack some plastic.    |
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Post by tommygunn on Aug 14, 2021 1:32:31 GMT
Wow. This is going to be good.
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Post by Paul B on Aug 14, 2021 6:07:05 GMT
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Post by SteveM on Aug 14, 2021 8:37:42 GMT
I’ll pull up a chair for this one!
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 17, 2021 20:37:21 GMT
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Post by Marco on Aug 17, 2021 20:42:26 GMT
Great kit, great plane, great start!
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Post by Paul B on Aug 18, 2021 4:51:38 GMT
Nice start Ian  . The detail does look good indeed |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 18, 2021 6:56:48 GMT
Excellent start Ian. And a great introduction on your first post. |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2021 14:10:51 GMT
Thank you, Joe, and you will love this kit. I started on the cockpit and got the two sidewalls completed for the RIOs tub.  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 18, 2021 14:22:55 GMT
That looks impressive Ian. Great detail.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2021 14:32:49 GMT
That looks impressive Ian. Great detail. Thanks, Joe. No aftermarket needed with this beauty. And yes, I will definitely be getting another one. This is really state-of-the-art engineering. |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 18, 2021 14:34:32 GMT
Looking at this, I might just change my mind and get one also   |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2021 15:48:47 GMT
Paul, you would not disappointed, trust me.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2021 15:51:44 GMT
I am wondering if a Spey version is in the works? It is designed with separate intakes and a separate under belly section so the Rolls Royce pieces could theoretically drop right in.
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Post by Robbo on Aug 18, 2021 16:09:35 GMT
Lovely progress already Ian
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Post by Paul B on Aug 18, 2021 16:36:56 GMT
Paul, you would not disappointed, trust me. You want me to trust you.... a person who throws lasagna at walls . I have read a lot about this kit, and after seeing your entry to this GB then yes, a high possibility it be that I may buy one  |
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