My first build of 2023

cbaltrin

That's looks real good PJ.  Doing a 1/32 phantom is in my bucket list.

 

Thanks cb. The 1/32 Revell is decent and actually has less fitting issues than this Tamiya and is lots less dinero.

Just excellent work. That grime streaking underneath is just fantastic.

JoeSMG

Truly amazing artistry – someone’s getting their monies worth - I hope they appreciate it.

 

Thanks for your kind words.

GlennH

Just excellent work. That grime streaking underneath is just fantastic.

 

Thanks. Artist's oils work really well for this step. 

I know there is often debate about how dirty operational aircraft should be but having dumped tens of thousands of gallons of fuel into those things I can say without a shadow of a doubt that you 100% nailed the underside. They could leave the base perfectly clean and come back looking like that just an hour later. 

Tcoat

I know there is often debate about how dirty operational aircraft should be but having dumped tens of thousands of gallons of fuel into those things I can say without a shadow of a doubt that you 100% nailed the underside. They could leave the base perfectly clean and come back looking like that just an hour later. 

 

Thanks Tcoat. I try to stay on the realistic side when weathering a subject. Appreciate your input in this conversation.

TOTALLY missed this one Ernie!! These Tammy F4's build up into some good looking models as I've seen at the shows. Paint and weathering are at a true premium on this build. You're right too about it being HUGE at nearly 2 feet long!!! I went up against (and lost) against one of these for best aircraft of show in 2016 in San Antonio with my Fw190 D-9. That guys replication of this beast was as good as yours is here. Beautiful work bud.

mustang1989

TOTALLY missed this one Ernie!! These Tammy F4's build up into some good looking models as I've seen at the shows. Paint and weathering are at a true premium on this build. You're right too about it being HUGE at nearly 2 feet long!!! I went up against (and lost) against one of these for best aircraft of show in 2016 in San Antonio with my Fw190 D-9. That guys replication of this beast was as good as yours is here. Beautiful work bud.

 

Hey thanks Joe. This F4 had some minor dealings but at the end it all came together. Tamiya's details are very good specially inside the pit. 
Thanks for taking the time to look and post.