Robin Olds SCAT XXVII - Phantom F-4C

[al49]

Fist of all I must say that I'have been away from this forum for several months because starting from September I was very busy in moving my house, from packing all our stuff to settling in the new flat.
We moved to a larger flat, so my wife is happy because she has a larger dining room and I got a better space for my hobbies.
By the way, going back to the subject, during last Summer I had the opportunity to read the book "Fighter Pilot" dedicated to Robin Olds career during WW2 and Vietnam wars.
I was so intrigued that, besides I already have four models in various stage of construction in my cabinet, I wanted to do a replica of that Phantom. Not really a WW2 aircraft, but very fascinating.
So I purcahased the Tamiya kit in 1:32 dedicated to F-4C/D and I started the needed preliminary works.
Basically, this Tam kit is 20+ year old and, as I learned; has a number of issues, among them:
- intakes aren't seamless
- a number of streigthening patches on fuselage that didn't existed on real bird.
Below you will find some pictures of what I've done so far.
More will follow.
Alberto

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Albero, and it should be an impressive model in 1/32nd scale. Looking forward to see how it turns out.

 

[Wurger]

 

[SANCER]

Congratulations Alberto for the move and to enjoy your new home.
Very interesting project you have here, it is a very good start that you show.
I will follow your progress, it will be very instructive.

Saludos
Luis Carlos

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[al49]

Just because I mentioned it above, here are a few pictures of my new modelling area and relevant cabinets.

Alberto

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Very neat and tidy - just like ...er ..... NOT like mine !

 

[al49]

neat and tidy

Nice, possibly yes, thanks to some planning and to Ikea ... tidy, yes, because I cleaned it before taking the picture!

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[SANCER]

Congratulations on your new work desk.
I really liked your display with your models.
Hours of entertainment, fun and learning await you.

En buena hora Alberto.
Luis Carlos

 

[Wayne Little]

Sweet..!

 

[al49]

Hello,
I don't know if it will be clear on pictures, but I did required corrections on fuselage and tail planes.
Also took a picture of the model assembled (dry fit) and preassembled ordnance.
Next should be starting to put on some paint, but I need to wait for some nicer weather because painting has to be done on the terrace; may be in a couple of weeks.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Nice start Alberto. The Rhino is a cool looking aircraft in any scale

 

[Crimea_River]

I agree. Nice job so far.

 

[JKim]

1/32 Phantom must be one big model. I like the new work desk... I really need to do something similar.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[al49]

Done something on this project as well as I just received the cockpit set and the 600 gallon tank I ordered to GT Resin.
I concentrate on the drop tank.
The kit includes two resin parts to fit the tank to the fuselage, see first and second picture.
But most pictures found on the web shows a different pylon that I tried to replicate, see other pictures,
In your opinion which one is correct for SCAT XXVII?
Thanks for your help.
Alberto

 

[Wurger]