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Phantom Partially Decalled
SS-74
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Vatican City
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 06:28 AM UTC
Hello Guys.

This is the phantom partially decalled...the panel lines is not highlighted yet... The 600 gal drop tank is installed, all the pylons and weapons will be installed after the main frame is decalled and weathered. I had a base custom made by a guy along with a Bronze plate for it to dedicate to all my Marine friends here in Armorama, MJ, Warlock, Modelnuts, to name a few...

Semper Fi!!!!!





Metalized tail section





Adding more pics.



BroAbrams
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 08:40 AM UTC
Lookin as good as usual, you are getting fairly good at wingy thingy's there, Davidus. I think this one will be a mean mother when you are done.

Rob
MrRoo
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 08:49 AM UTC
it's looking real good Dave. you are a good modeler and would be even better at doing trucks I think!

Keep up the excellent work Dave :-)
stugiiif
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Virginia, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 09:18 AM UTC
looks good dave, realy coming together there stug
slodder
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 09:52 AM UTC
Very Nice,
I did mine in three tone camo and to see it in gray is really cool. I like the look.

Are you going to add any more wash on the afterburner to set off the panels anymore. The photo is a bit blurry and its hard to tell how much differentiation is there.

Looks very nice. Need to call you speedie. Its coming along fast.
WeWillHold
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Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 10:24 AM UTC
SS-74 My Brother, My Friend:

Love the gray on this gunslinger. Looks like your paint and decal work is top notch as usual. This is a nice bird. Can't wait to see her loaded up.

There is no doubt, you are "Da Man"!!!

Steve aka WeWillHold
Oberst
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 11:58 AM UTC
Brother Dave,
It tears me up that you like this aircraft garbage but nonethless, I must acknowledge your skill and execution of this project.
SUPERB job Damn Dirty Dave Tong,

Andrew

bison44
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Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 01:21 PM UTC
Excellent Phantom Dave. But i am more worried about what you are watching on TV. It looks like somebody in a leather mask....?? Is it home movies or something you rented? I am starting to get concerned that the SARS outbreak has driven you a little stir crazy. Maybe you need to get out and mingle.
mj
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 03:38 PM UTC
Dave, that is one excellent looking Phantom. I can't wait to see that baby loaded for bear.

Mike

RichSharpe
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2003 - 03:32 AM UTC
Nice job Dave.....

Now when are you goign to get back to the armoured treaded models?
modelnut4
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United States
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2003 - 06:25 AM UTC
Although I appreciate the sentiments, that don't look like no Tiger Tank. We are going to have to give you armored shock treatments to get you over this wingy thing trip. Where's that security department when you need him and his foxes?

Good job on the grey scheme, most everyone wants them camo'ed, I never have heard of VMFA-333.

Okay, breaks over, back to the salt mines
SS-74
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Vatican City
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2003 - 07:48 AM UTC
Thank you guys for the kind replies....

I finished the decal today, tomorrow will be proceeding with highlighting the panel lines, and weathering.

I added some more pic in the first post.

Tin_Can
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2003 - 01:32 PM UTC
Lookin' great! The decals look good.
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