Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Scaleorama GB => Topic started by: ed s on February 02, 2019, 11:50:14 AM
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I'm going to give this a go. I have to finish my "Everyday Objects" model before I can spend much time on this one.
I'm starting with the PM Model 1/96 F-4E Phantom II. It will become a 1/72 single engine, light weight fighter. The difference in scale makes this about 3/4 the size of a regular F-4.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20190201_215140_zpsja7qjcrz.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20190201_215140_zpsja7qjcrz.jpg.html)
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All right already !
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Single seat too? I’ll be watching this one for sure!
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Like a low wing Folland Gnat?
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Fantastic ed and I couldn't think of a better way to get this GB going!
Will watch with interest,
Brian da Basher
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Like a low wing Folland Gnat?
Actually, the Freedom Fighter is closer. A Phantom is roughly 19 metres long - or 197.92 mm in 1/96. Northrop's F-5 is about 14 m long - or 194.44 mm in 1/72. Not bad :smiley:
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Fine scaleorama concept. Progress to report ?
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Very little progress. I've just started cutting up the aft fuselage to fit a single engine.
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Making some progress. Here is the fuselage assembled. The brass tube will be faired into the modified aft fuselage. The exhaust fits perfectly in the brass tube. Don't recall where the engine nozzle is from, but it looks like an F-15 or F-16. The nozzle will actually be glued in after the a/c is finished and painted.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20190220_152435_zps6c3thvmd.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20190220_152435_zps6c3thvmd.jpg.html)
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Very nice! Wish I had thought of that!
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Sure,,, is taking form fine. :smiley:
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:smiley:
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Kind of taking the Phantom back to its Demon roots.
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Now that's a brilliant mod!
My hat's off to you ed.
Brian da Basher
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No, I haven't forgotten this one. Been busy and not much of it has been modeling. But I did finish PSR and put a coat of primer on the beast this evening. Here is how it's looking.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7820_zpsa5aeztrs.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7820_zpsa5aeztrs.jpg.html)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7819_zps0twpqd8m.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7819_zps0twpqd8m.jpg.html)
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It's looking good! 8)
Has a Gripen vibe. ;)
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That's looking very sharp indeed ed!
Brian da Basher
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Yep, that is looking very cool :smiley:
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It's looking good! 8)
Has a Gripen vibe. ;)
Cannot but agree, definitely looking good
Mog
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FINISHED.
The Curtiss-Avia CF.28, Akrop (Scorpion) of the Turkish AF on an anti-tank mission during one of the border clashes between the Ottoman and Mongolian Empires during the 1980's and 90's.
This is a 1/96 scale PM F-4E Phantom II converted to a 1/72 scale light weight fighter. The conversion included reshaping the aft fuselage to fit a single engine, adding canards and moving the wings aft, and adding a new single seat cockpit and canopy.
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7899_zpspembfybr.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7899_zpspembfybr.jpg.html)
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7901_zpsnmrpmsy9.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7901_zpsnmrpmsy9.jpg.html)
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7903_zps2me7atql.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7903_zps2me7atql.jpg.html)
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7904_zpsfaqag5hx.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7904_zpsfaqag5hx.jpg.html)
The difference in scales (1/96 to 1/72) makes the model about 3/4 the size of a Phantom. Here it is next to an F-4J.
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7908_zpsegdfkylg.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7908_zpsegdfkylg.jpg.html)
And next to an F-16/
(https://oi213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7909_zpswiu2caq5.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7909_zpswiu2caq5.jpg.html)
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Looks amazing - well done!
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Hard to believe that started out in the box as an F-4 Phantom. Wicked looking results! :smiley:
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That's just killer, ed! Love the canards and cool camo!
Brian da Basher
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:smiley:
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Amazing transformation! And love the Turkish scheme and Ottoman vs Mongolian empires backstory :smiley:
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I can only agree with all the highly positive comments made above. Gorgeous piece of work and most enjoyable backstory.
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Great build,inspired choice of colors,interesting backstory...good job Ed !
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Created fighter that hides its Phantom roots well and appears more contemporary. Fine build, looking cool. 8)