My first build of 2023

plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:57 PM

stikpusher

That is a real beauty there! Excellent work!

Thanks stik. It was fun working on this.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:57 PM

jeaton01

Awesome work! I can see why it took awhile to do. I have noticed the same as you when I built three Tamiya 1/32 F-15's, mostly perfect but I had to work a bit to get the best wing to fuselage fit and since I had to build them gear up the canopy and windscreen fit was an issue, they didn't conform well at the canopy bow. All three kits were the same in those areas. There has been an improvement at Tamiya over the years since then.

Thanks John. The intakes are not trunked so they have an ugly portion line inside the tunnel but the covers take care of the issue. A couple of fuselage parts needed extra fitting along with the wing halves that were not cooperating so extra care and work there.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:52 PM

oortiz10

That is...nice! Great paintwork and weathering. Love it!

I wish I had room for some of these big scale beauties...

-O

Thanks O. I know exactly what you mean. This scale is great but be prepared for lots of display space.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:54 PM

What a beauty. Who doesn't love an F-4. Great job.

Thanks,

John

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patrick206

Member since
March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:41 PM

Very well done Fox Four, Ernie, a fine tribute to General Olds and his wartime ride. Your efforts in building this beauty are well rewarded, with a parfect example of craftsmanship and skill.

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:37 PM

Outstanding work PJ! She looks great. Bow Down

Stay Safe.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:07 PM

That is a real beauty there! Excellent work!

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:05 PM

Awesome work! I can see why it took awhile to do. I have noticed the same as you when I built three Tamiya 1/32 F-15's, mostly perfect but I had to work a bit to get the best wing to fuselage fit and since I had to build them gear up the canopy and windscreen fit was an issue, they didn't conform well at the canopy bow. All three kits were the same in those areas. There has been an improvement at Tamiya over the years since then.

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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oortiz10

Member since
February 2003
From: Between LA and OC, SoCal

Posted by oortiz10 on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:05 AM

That is...nice! Great paintwork and weathering. Love it!

I wish I had room for some of these big scale beauties...

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

My first build of 2023

Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:27 AM

I started this huge 1/32 scale Tamiya F4 back in November as a commission. It has taken longer than usual but several life things came in between and went. My motivation level was a bit low but that has come up so here she is as Robin Olds’ ship he flew in Vietnam. This is the first Tamiya kit I have built that had some fidly dum issues like not so well fit on a couple of minor areas, something unheard of about a Tamiya kit. The overall details are very good specially the cockpits, weapons and gear well details. Paints were Mr. Color lacquers that sprayed fantastic out of my extra fine Sotar. All demarcation paint lines were done freehand using the Sotar ab. The decals are from the kit and went on looking as if they were painted on. The loadout is standard MIGCAP configuration used during that conflict.