F-4J Phantom II VF-114
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20 1 August 2018, 23:17
Patrick Hagelstein
What decals did you use and how did you build that refueling probe?
What decals did you use and how did you build that refueling probe?
2 August 2018, 13:48
Scott Higginbotham
Thanks. The decals used were from Superscale #72-111 "CAG & CAN Phantoms". From memory the refuelling probe itself was a spare from a PP Aeroparts detail set (I could be wrong about that, but it's definitely white metal) and I scratch-built the cover door and extending arm bit of it from Evergreen styrene.
Thanks. The decals used were from Superscale #72-111 "CAG & CAN Phantoms". From memory the refuelling probe itself was a spare from a PP Aeroparts detail set (I could be wrong about that, but it's definitely white metal) and I scratch-built the cover door and extending arm bit of it from Evergreen styrene.
3 August 2018, 09:23
Patrick Hagelstein
Thanks! I tried to find that PP Aeroparts set all over the world but it is out of production. Ordered the new CMK one but haven't tried it yet.
Thanks! I tried to find that PP Aeroparts set all over the world but it is out of production. Ordered the new CMK one but haven't tried it yet.
3 August 2018, 11:43
Scott Higginbotham
PP Aeroparts were taken over and rebranded as Flightpath Models and can be found (randomly) at the website David J Parkins (djparkins.com) among the other brands they produce. All the old PP Aeroparts sets I can remember from years ago appear to be there. I can't wait to get my hands in the Tornado GR.1 detail set but I need to finish something first!
djparkins.com/home.php?cat=245
PP Aeroparts were taken over and rebranded as Flightpath Models and can be found (randomly) at the website David J Parkins (djparkins.com) among the other brands they produce. All the old PP Aeroparts sets I can remember from years ago appear to be there. I can't wait to get my hands in the Tornado GR.1 detail set but I need to finish something first!
djparkins.com/home.php?cat=245
5 August 2018, 17:50
Patrick Hagelstein
Thanks! I know Flightpath but didn't know they took over the PP Aeroparts sets.
Thanks! I know Flightpath but didn't know they took over the PP Aeroparts sets.
5 August 2018, 19:43
Scott Higginbotham
I didn't either but a good friend of mine who used to own a hobby shop and keeps up to date in the hobby told me. Great source of info!
I didn't either but a good friend of mine who used to own a hobby shop and keeps up to date in the hobby told me. Great source of info!
5 August 2018, 20:46
Łukasz Gliński
Oh, what a phabulous Phantom of my phavourite USN squadron. Wonderful! 👍
Oh, what a phabulous Phantom of my phavourite USN squadron. Wonderful! 👍
6 August 2018, 09:26
Dutch
Beautiful work. Love the markings. How did they hold up, being so old? Did you overspray the decals before applying them? Kind regards, Dutch
Beautiful work. Love the markings. How did they hold up, being so old? Did you overspray the decals before applying them? Kind regards, Dutch
18 June 2021, 01:13
Scott Higginbotham
Thanks again. It (thankfully) doesn't show up in the pics but one of the decals is just beginning to crumble a bit (I can't think of a better description). Considering I finished it well over 20 years ago that's not bad. I simply sprayed the painted model with Tamiya clear before I applied the decals. I then put another coat of clear on after the decals and before the oil paint wash. I then applied a third coat of Tamiya clear mixed with a little bit of Tamiya flat clear. I separated each stage by a days drying time. I still use that general process with armour kits nowadays. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Thanks again. It (thankfully) doesn't show up in the pics but one of the decals is just beginning to crumble a bit (I can't think of a better description). Considering I finished it well over 20 years ago that's not bad. I simply sprayed the painted model with Tamiya clear before I applied the decals. I then put another coat of clear on after the decals and before the oil paint wash. I then applied a third coat of Tamiya clear mixed with a little bit of Tamiya flat clear. I separated each stage by a days drying time. I still use that general process with armour kits nowadays. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
18 June 2021, 11:49