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Jessie_C
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Posted: Saturday, September 06, 2014 - 02:14 AM UTC
Although the Tamiya 1/32 phantoms are getting a little long in the tooth, they're still an excellent basis for building a great model. Bill Cross shows what the kit is capable of becoming.

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SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Saturday, September 06, 2014 - 10:35 AM UTC
Bill, simply a beautiful build sir. And yes those BDR plates are a treat to remove! Well done......GO FALCONS!!!!
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Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2014 - 01:36 AM UTC
Bill,
A rock solid build for sure. Excellent paint, decaling, and just the right amount of weathering to depict an operational F-4J. I really like your loads out. They're very well detailed including the stenciling.

Just one small issue of the same mistake I made which was pointed out to me early enough in my 1/48 scale build to correct. The lower wing air brakes have their backs painted in Red, but the wing cavity that they lay down in is painted in the same white as the wheel wells. More then Half the builds I see make the same mistake.

Joel
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Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2014 - 10:08 AM UTC
Thanks, Jess, for getting this one up & running (since I lost PhotoShop, I can't put logos on photos anymore).

Thank you, Ian, hey BDR patches are a major problem with the kit.

Thanks, Joel, for the info about the air brake wells. I will attempt to correct that.

Did alright entering this baby in the NJ Historical Miniatures Associates (NJHMA) show today:

1. gold for aircraft
2. best aircraft
3. people's choice award
4. judges' "best in show"




(the gold certificate is an armored car, go figure).
Jessie_C
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Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2014 - 12:40 PM UTC
Oh, I can point you towards a nifty little watermarking utility Fred showed me. It does them in batches. Your USAF Museum and all the Phantom photos were done in less than 20 seconds Watch your inbox.
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Posted: Monday, September 08, 2014 - 02:49 AM UTC
Thanks, Jess, pretty AND smart, what a catch for somebody!
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Posted: Monday, September 08, 2014 - 05:27 AM UTC
Hey Bill,
I saw your Phantom at the show, it was even better in person. Those awards were well deserved. I should have introduced myself but you were gingerly carrying a model or two to be judged.
Congrats!
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Posted: Monday, September 08, 2014 - 11:03 AM UTC
Bill, super work! A most authentic "Rhino"!
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Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 - 02:52 AM UTC
Thanks, I wish you'd stopped me, I always like to meet fellow "virtual" friends.

Fred, my next project is probably going to be a IDFAF Kurnass F4-E from the late 60s-early 70s. Built a 1/72nd version back in the day (when I didn't need a microscope to do small work, lol).
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Posted: Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 11:56 AM UTC
Wow, if that's the caliber of your work after a long hiatus, we should all be so fortunate. Very nice work indeed.

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 05:10 AM UTC
Bill,
Congrats on your awards, as your build certainly deserves them.
Joel
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