Vieira's Phantom mixed with F-104 : the my version (1/48 scale)

[ElectrikBlue]

Only to publish something!

a my drawing (very basic) with some nose variations from a a regular F-4E

(I would to finish the my F-404 with the last nose, that with the F-104 nose cone.)

Good alternative choice, it is also the fourth version that I prefer! 

[JP Vieira]

Only to publish something!

a my drawing (very basic) with some nose variations from a a regular F-4E

(I would to finish the my F-404 with the last nose, that with the F-104 nose cone.)

The last two are excelent

[G.Marcat]

Ok, saved the day: something done also today.

Using half tube of superglue and a lot of accelerator and styrene's stocks of various size I have formed/filled the upper part of the nose.

Tomorrow will try to give it a shape.

[G.Marcat]

Today's work: sanded all the extra plastic glued yesterday night.

The nose is near of to get the final look.

[G.Marcat]

Today glued the F-104 radome to the modified nose of the Phantom and sanded all to shape.

Second work, added to the rear part of the canopy a plastic fairing.

For last glued in the flattened top of the Phantom fuselage a pair of F-104 wing tanks cutted in the half.

[Sisko]

There are some fine kit bashing skills on display here!!

[batmancustoms]

 

[JP Vieira]

The nose is looking extra cool

[G.Marcat]

FINALLY I'm at a good point:

A pair of days ago I have glued the Phantom's horizontal stabilizer with the my homemade F-104 enlarged empennage.




And yesterday night the final phase: glued the wings to the fuselage.

Now the kit is a this stage:













And from this moment start the worst part: to close all the gaps with the putty... I hate this part.

[GTX]

Looking good so far!

Regards,

Greg

[batmancustoms]

Wow to damn cool man.   Cant wait to see here all done.
yah the making and putting her all toghter to see your dream and see it done rules.  

Then the dang puttying and sanding lol. Not fun

[JP Vieira]

Now the kit is a this stage:

It looks so right. It is wonderful: 

[ElectrikBlue]

Looking great!

I like the enlarged empennage and the new nose...
...but the positive diedral of the wing tip is a little bit    disturbing (just my feeling)!

[Dork the kit slayer]

This is one "wild" project. I really cant wait to see this finished and painted up.

[G.Marcat]

I thank all of them have given me compliments on the work done: I'm proud of this.

About the "problem" of the wings with the ends pointing upwards, this "problem" has already been raised in a previous message.

Honestly, now that the wings are in position, the result does not seem bad, but I keep seeing if there is the possibility of making changes.
Will See!