Some nice bits there Ian.I can't find anything for my Revell Phantom.Im reasonably happy with the cockpit and the seats will do.But I would have liked some replacement exhausts.Im wary of getting resin designed for the Hasegawa kit as it probably won't fit mine.
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I have the tail pipes for both type of motor, I can measure them and send you the dimensions if you like.
My other Phantom is a Revell re-boxing of the Hasegawa So I can also use parts for the Hasegawa kits on that one. The one in this build is a Hasegawa one.
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looking forward to seeing you go for it show me the way...i will be taking tipsComment
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That would be helpful Ian.my kit has the shorter exhaust type fitted to the J79 on this particular Phantom.at the point where they fit into the fuselage they measure 19mm.Aires set AIRE4128 looks like the type I need.Originally posted by \Comment
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Then they should fit Dave. Those I have are 19 - 19.5mm.
Should they not fit, l'll take them off your hands.
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Thanks Ian.If they are within a milimeter or two I will be able to make them fit.Will order some tonight.Originally posted by \Comment
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That radar looks tasty Ian, like you I have not been impressed with 'Airways' materials, bought wing fold for the Buccaneer but never used them. Cheers DerekComment
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Might have my work cut out painting the gubbins, (techno term) on the radar unit, proving to be a bit hard to find a good picture of one.
I did manage to paint the out side of the jet nozzles.
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Painted with magnesium Alclad then a light waft of clear sepia, violet and blue!!
Any good?
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The depth of colour from the Sepia, Violet and Blue would need a daylight window white balance to see Ian...I can imagine though that the paint job will be ace..Comment
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True Danny, the Daylight tube in the lamp is a bit old. I'll try again if the sun ever comes out lol.
It might help if I used the camera instead of my smartphone.
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Nice work Ian, looks very realistic even with your smart phoneComment
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Ian, the quality of smartfone cameras is incredible... I teach on a Tuesday and I love the look on students faces when you show them 10 pics half with smartfones half with dslr s and ask them to choose which is which...they never get it right.Comment
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I know what you mean there Danny. The main issue is holding the part, the camera, and keep it all still. As you know the closer you are the harder it gets. Still learning my new Camera as it can do more things than I can remember lol.
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Having waited so long for the wheel bays, I thought that I would get them sorted out and try getting the cockpit tub and nose wheel bay to fit.
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The first big op was to remove the kits moulded in main wheel bays. A task made tricky due to the bay for the air break being right up against them. It took almost an hour to chop out the first one. Having figured it out, the second one only took 30 minuets!
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After sanding the bottom of the cock pit tub paper thin, and like wise the top of the nose wheel bay, I got the two parts to fit in the holes.
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Now its a case of waiting for the glue to dry.
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Brings back memories of our EE Lightning's - great work. Cheers DerekComment
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