The 50 Shades of Gray Group Build!

Had a bit of a set beck with one of my Phantoms.  Or 1 year old rescue pup decided to use it as a chew toy.

The front to rear fuselage fit was not working out too well so I used the same method I used on the the 1/48 Hasegawa kitties that have the same fit issue and solved with the use of spreader bars made from the kit’s sprues.

Now the sides line up for the gluing stage

These 54’s are just a tad large 

The disc I punched out closes the hollow cavity in the nozzle

I hollowed out the molded light in the nose gear so I can make a more realistic light. 

I have to think on this one.

Glamdring

That missile is larger than some tanks I have built!  A bit of an odd design choice that the manufacturer left the tail end as just a gaping hole.

 How has the fit been so far? 

Yes I agree, a simple plug is enough to block the hollow look in the missile.

The fit so  far has been ok for the most part. The Plast I Weld really helps close up seams very well. The forward to rear fuselage fit Gad an issue during preliminary fitting that Zi took care with plastic sprue spreaders to make the join area even. I will post a picture of the fix when I get home.

That missile is larger than some tanks I have built!  A bit of an odd design choice that the manufacturer left the tail end as just a gaping hole.

 How has the fit been so far?

crown r n7

really nice detailing. What is going to bond all that plastic ? 

 

Thanks crown. I use Plast I Weld using a Touch n Flow applicator which melts the plastic leaving a small ridge between parts when squeezed together eliminating the use of putty many times. I sand the ridge smooth leaving no visible join line.

really nice detailing. What is going to bond all that plastic ? 

Moving along with this kitty. I punched out some discs to block the hollow Phoenix missile engine nozzles

Looks a lot better now

The missiles are huge

Got the missiles, landing gears and chin pod assembled but they have lots of nasty seam marks that have to be cleaned up. I will be doing a 2-2-2 load on this one. Both 54’s still have to be glued up.

Also got the forward fuselage assembled

Hutch, that's ok!  Still plenty of time left to build.

Bob - Absolutely, welcome on!  Glad to see a different genre on the roster.  My uncle used to have a restored Bel Air.  He unfortunately sold it some years back I believe.

Thanks Pat-I would image that there were a lot of common parts in the same GM platform but just enough different ones to justify the difference in pricing.  Would love to see some pics of your Buick-my grandparents had an early 50's Chevy and I can still remember the texture of the interior...good memories

I'm going for a early '60's gasser-this will give me some liberty on the build-I find myself getting too hung up on details to try to replicate a stock vehicle.

Hi,

I'm looking forward to seeing your car build. 

Pat

PS. I luv late 40s/early 50s cars and own a 51 Buick in White over Gray (see my avatar).  I've always been a bit bummed that I couldn't find a 51 Buick model anywhere and tried to convert a 51 Bel Air model awhile ago, but never got too far.

took a minute and transfered pics-

I'm planning something close to the Shadow Gray roof & Thistle Gray lower...after about 10 years of abuse.....

Glamdring-I'd like to join this GB-subject will be an AMT '51 Chevorlet Bel Air-did some research and found that this car was available in two tone gray.  Got started today-some cleanup and primed-will post some pics tomorrow.

Thanks

Bob

Glamdring

I finally finished the badge and uploaded to the first post. (Hopefully)

Hi Glamdring, the badge looks good to me - covers it all

Apologies for the temporary absence, just due to Stuff Getting In The Way.  I got some bench time in this afternoon, working on the U-Boat's conning tower, mostly spent cleaning up flash & mould seams - the railings around the gun platforms took ages!  I also got a few bits stuck on, should be ready to get some primer on this soon, bringing it into line with the hull assembly.  I think I'll keep these assemblies separate for painting, at least up to the weathering stage.  No photos at the moment, having some camera problems (damp flash-powder, cracked plates, you know how it is...)

      Stay safe,

            Hutch.

I have been been decaling foe a few hours and te decal seet on the F4 stil seems as full as when I started ! Atleast they seem to be conforming will to te surface.

Theuns

Glamdring

Wow!  Those screens do have a nice effect.  Great detailing on all the panels.

 

Wow!  Those screens do have a nice effect.  Great detailing on all the panels.

Updated work on the IP’s and pit.

Great job on the builds gents! I have the basic colors on the ip’s and the rest of the pit and seats.

Will let the silver paint dry on the ip screens so the Tamiya clear green paint can then be applied over it. This produces a great effect. Still a ton of details to be painted specially on the seats. 

Looks like a real gem there!

My paint order finally arrived earlier this week, so I did some priming after all the PE panels were affixed and initial painting of the decks.  

The superstructure assemblies have not been glued yet, I just mocked up for the photo.  Still a ways to go, but she's getting there!

I got the grey on, wanted a faded warn look. Still need to do the grey on the intakes

IMG_20200901_160645 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Those Monogram kits still come out great if you show them a little love. Here is a EF-111 and a pair of Strike Eagles I did in 1/72 scale a while back.

Some seriously nice builds here!
Stik love the wiring detail in your pit.

pj's F-14 will be interesting to watch as I've got one in the stash.

crown's F-16 FL ANG was beautiful. I took note of a few unique colors in that black basing pattern.

tomcat's F-111 is a rarely seen bird , did that kit justice.

Tomcat, your Raven/Sparkvark came out great!

TJ, the Gripen is coming long great. Such a good looking design!

PJ, that is gonna be one big kitty! 

As for me, over the weekend I pulled this one off of the sidelines and resumed work with painting in the cockpit.

No worries, Theuns.  Making ends meet should always come first!

I think there is an all around modeling slowdown for everyone this time of year, even with the current limitations on societal activity.

My F4 had not been toutched for the last few weeks, I had to put it in the box to keep the dust off it. I am ready to shade and start painting however I got some small contracts to do now and after nearly 4 months of no income work now takes preference over any play time LOL

Theuns

Finally restocked on CA at the LHS so I could commence with the PE.  

This is just the beginning, maybe 1/6 of all the parts.  I decided to call it a night after I affixed one if the grills on the side of the ship backwards.  No way to remedy that, since it is now filled in with CA.   D'oh!

Have also been waiting for my paint order still, been going one two weeks and the order is still pending.  I sent an email yesterday to the owner, hopefully he responds tomorrow.  Heck, the guy lives 15 minutes from my house, I may offer to drive over and pick it up if he'd like, as long as he reimburses the shipping fee....

PJ: That Tomcat is a big mother, that's for sure!

Johnny: Can't wait to see more of the Grippen.  That jet always looks like a hot rod to me.

Well when putting the fuselage together. The area behind the cockpit was short shot on one side. Quick fix with some plastic card tamiya putty and surfacer 500

tempestjohnny

Geez Ernie your gonna need to stock up on paint.

 

You are so right TJ but I think I have the solution for this HUGE thing. I happen to have a large bottle of Mission Models light gull gray that will be perfect for this project. It covers very well cause it is very opaque.