The first step in the build is the cockpit. This step took 10 hr 17 min. I broke the work into sections: ejection seats, consoles with cockpit frame, controls and instrument panels. All of the parts used in this step…
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Revell F-4G Phantom II: Part 0
I recently finished a smaller scale version of this plane, which was meant as a “starter kit” to help me learn things. Now I’m building a better quality kit (Revell) with a larger scale (1:32)… F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel….
Lindberg F-4G Phantom II Index
Intro Second Scale Model Build Preparing the space Scale Modeling Work Space Setup Setting up the Spray Booth Learning new equipment Learning about the Camera (deprecated, as I upgraded the camera) Learning about Adobe Premiere Elements Video Editing in Adobe…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 10
In the previous post I weathered the main body of the aircraft. This post covers the last steps: painting and assembling the components underneath the aircraft, and installing the canopy. Assembly The pieces were already primed. To proceed I needed…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 9
In the previous post I applied the decals. This post covers weathering the main body of the aircraft. Aside: I’ve decided to take a break from posting videos of the build. Although more visually compelling, it takes more effort than…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 8
(Scroll all the way to the bottom of the post to skip to the YouTube video.) In the previous post I painted the fuselage. This post covers applying the decals. Description At this point the paint has sort of a…
Genessis Models F-14D Build
Bobby Waldron put together a phenomenal set of 26 videos (over 13 hours) of a 1/48-scale Hobby Boss F-14D Tomcat. I picked up so many tips from this set, I decided to make a table of contents. (I know I’ll…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 7
(There are several videos instead of a single, lengthy video. Please see the individual sections for those videos.) In the previous post I assembled and painted the air intakes. This post covers painting the fuselage. Description Other than the filling…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 6
(Scroll all the way to the bottom of the post to skip to the YouTube video.) In the previous post I prepped the main aircraft body for painting by applying some primer. This post covers the air intakes — finishing…
Battle Damaged F-4G Phantom: Part 5
(Scroll all the way to the bottom of the post to skip to the YouTube video.) In the previous post I filled the numerous gaps where the pieces didn’t quite line up. This post covers prepping the main aircraft body…