Hasegawa F4 Phantom II Egg plane

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:39 am

So I'm going to do another phantom... this 1 an egg plane

Here she is in all her unstarted glory

Box art

Instructions

Decals

And all 3 yes 3 count them sprues..... that includes the clear sprue!

Oh and a Spook mascot

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:03 am

Excellent choice or should I say eggcellent

Wanna see the figure built up as well since you MADE me buy the kit a few weeks ago

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:45 am

Aside from being an awesome jet, I kinda want this kit for the Spook alone.

krusty69 · Post by **krusty69** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:38 am

I have a special place to put spook

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:43 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:03 am Excellent choice or should I say eggcellent

Wanna see the figure built up as well since you MADE me buy the kit a few weeks ago

Lol.... just like all the hornets mate??

When are we going to see them or your egg F4?

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:02 am

Oh.... F*@k me......

Here I was all geared up to start this kit this afternoon....

And I have just found out I'm going to be a grandfather

At 39.... well 40 when the kid is born....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:06 am

Congrats old timer!!!
I can say that as I got a few years on ya, grandpa

I am doing the B17 as I missed last year's egg and then the FAA Sea King helicopter
The Porsche is my mojo builder as I have a car fetish going on at the moment
Hornets will have to wait a bit longer

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:08 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:06 am Congrats old timer!!!
I can say that as I got a few years on ya, grandpa

Thanks..... I think.....

Spook · Post by **Spook** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:09 pm

I'm going to be building the same one since I only build phantoms, and it was the mini spook that sold it to me

Congratulations on being a granddad

Skullfish · Post by **Skullfish** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:36 pm

krusty69 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:38 am I have a special place to put spook

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:28 am

Made a start on "spook" last night.

Not to much flash on him but the sprue gates were quite thick, some ejection pin marks in painful spots (hat band) and some seam lines to clean up

Still in progress with cleaning him up the best I can. Will post some pics when I get home this afternoon

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:23 am

Congrats on your new addition, and on becoming a grandfather as well, lol!

It's worth getting that kit just for the spook figure! Enjoy the build!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:09 am

Hey this is one of those long threads with no modelling in them
That reminds me of someone..... Hmm just can't seem to put my finger on whom

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:44 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:09 am Hey this is one of those long threads with no modelling in them
That reminds me of someone..... Hmm just can't seem to put my finger on whom

What can I say......

Ive learnt from a master

Not naming names or anything....

privatepete · Post by **privatepete** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:44 am

Congratulations Mick on becoming a gdad and good luck with the build

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:57 am

Spook, will leave his other arm off to help aid in the painting process

Repair to his hat band

Fuselage halves together and seem line removed

privatepete wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:44 am Congratulations Mick on becoming a gdad and good luck with the build

Thanks Pete. ... although I'm not happy about the situation, they are 19 and 18 and both have no job no license etc etc, and as much as I think it's a mistake on their behalf... you need to learn by your own mistakes

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:45 pm

Fridgy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:44 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:09 am Hey this is one of those long threads with no modelling in them
That reminds me of someone..... Hmm just can't seem to put my finger on whom

What can I say......

Ive learnt from a master

Not naming names or anything....

Dang you started already.
Mine is at three pages going on four and I haven taken the sprues out of the plastic bags yet
Day off today, but honey do list and study club night...ya a day off sure

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:53 pm

The worst kind of day off.

Skullfish · Post by **Skullfish** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:23 pm

the longing, the yearning....

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:26 am

Got all the paints I need ordered today.

Hopefully they will show up by the end of the week so I can get cracking on the shell......

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 5:49 am

Paints......

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:53 am

All primed up and ready to get cracking

My god the puns will be the death of me.....

Edit: forgot to add the photo..... shh it's been a long day

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:59 am

You guys settling into the new rental ok???
How is the work area for your hobby stuff

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:03 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:59 am You guys settling into the new rental ok???
How is the work area for your hobby stuff

Settling in ok... still have a few boxes to finish unpacking...

As for the modelling area... that has stalled... spent the weekend rearranging the small garage to gain a spot for me, and then the stepson and his girlfriend have decided to move out after we just moved in... so now I've put it on hold and will be able to get into the house once they leave after easter

But at least I get to be in with the heating now that it is starting to get colder

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:04 am

Is it bad that I have already looked at their room and have mentally drawn a plan to where everything minus the compressor will go??

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:19 am

Fridgy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:03 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:59 am You guys settling into the new rental ok???
How is the work area for your hobby stuff
Settling in ok... still have a few boxes to finish unpacking...

As for the modelling area... that has stalled... spent the weekend rearranging the small garage to gain a spot for me, and then the stepson and his girlfriend have decided to move out after we just moved in... so now I've put it on hold and will be able to get into the house once they leave after easter
But at least I get to be in with the heating now that it is starting to get colder

Well, you can't make a hobby space without braking some eggs.

Or something.

Skullfish · Post by **Skullfish** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:52 pm

Lysus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:19 am Well, you can't make a hobby space without braking some eggs.

Or something.

did you just.. coddle that together >.<

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:55 pm

Skullfish wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:52 pm
Lysus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:19 am Well, you can't make a hobby space without braking some eggs.

Or something.
did you just.. coddle that together >.<

He may need some punishment for all these corny jokes

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:54 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:55 pm
Skullfish wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:52 pm
Lysus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:19 am Well, you can't make a hobby space without braking some eggs.

Or something.
did you just.. coddle that together >.<
He may need some punishment for all these corny jokes

I was up late, notice I used the incorrect "break." Please forgive me for my egg salad. WORD. I meant word salad.

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:46 am

No modelling work done today.....

Its tattoo day.... been sitting for 3.5hrs and almost done...

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:57 am

Fridgy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:46 am No modelling work done today.....

Its tattoo day.... been sitting for 3.5hrs and almost done...

I think we need to see a picture of your tat.....is it on the small of your back????
I find those quite sexy

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:10 am

Sorry scott no tramp stamp....

Job done! 3.75 hrs worth of work......

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:49 pm

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:03 pm

You know you are old when the first thing you notice is the driveway drain

Mine's plastic, but I like that aluminum one

When you walk does Harley bend over??

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:25 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:03 pm You know you are old when the first thing you notice is the driveway drain Mine's plastic, but I like that aluminum one

When you walk does Harley bend over??

No...
But her breats do move

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:31 am

Fridgy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:25 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:03 pm You know you are old when the first thing you notice is the driveway drain Mine's plastic, but I like that aluminum one

When you walk does Harley bend over??
No...
But her breats do move

Had to have another look at her after that comment...now that I am past that sexy metal drain cover of yours

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:34 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:31 am
Fridgy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:25 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:03 pm You know you are old when the first thing you notice is the driveway drain Mine's plastic, but I like that aluminum one

When you walk does Harley bend over??
No...
But her breats do move
Had to have another look at her after that comment...now that I am past that sexy metal drain cover of yours

Sadly it's not mine.... its out the front of the tattoo palour...

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:27 am

Alright back on topic....

I forgot to mention I shot her in gloss black the other night

Anyway.... spent some time masking her up today and shot Mr hobby 315 on the topside

And the missile tips

They are currently in a box drying. Will upload photos after I've done some errands

krusty69 · Post by **krusty69** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:33 am

that is a sexy drain cover

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:00 am

krusty69 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:33 am that is a sexy drain cover

See, see I am not crazy. Someone else sees it too

Good job into primer and tape

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:12 am

Rightyo....

On to some colour
Tamiya X-11 Silver for the stabs

Mr hobby H315 for the missile tips and topside of the fuselage

Vallejo metal color 77.713 jet exhaust for the burner cans

And that's where she stands right now

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:17 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:00 am
krusty69 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:33 am that is a sexy drain cover
See, see I am not crazy. Someone else sees it too
Good job into primer and tape

krusty69 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:33 am that is a sexy drain cover

Granted it is a sexy drain cover.... why not get your own?? Surely they have that stuff at a hardware store in Candia?

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:27 am

Already looking better than my F-4

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:35 am

Lysus wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:27 am Already looking better than my F-4

I loved your F4.... I wish I had the forethought to change a model into a star wars version or vice versa
I saw an xwing painted up like a spitfire from the BoB on face book this morning, looked awesome

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:46 am

Fridgy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:35 am
Lysus wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:27 am Already looking better than my F-4
I loved your F4.... I wish I had the forethought to change a model into a star wars version or vice versa
I saw an xwing painted up like a spitfire from the BoB on face book this morning, looked awesome

Thanks, man

Sometimes I build things as they should be, but it's also fun to screw around a bit

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:24 am

Lysus wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:46 am
Fridgy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:35 am
Lysus wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:27 am Already looking better than my F-4
I loved your F4.... I wish I had the forethought to change a model into a star wars version or vice versa
I saw an xwing painted up like a spitfire from the BoB on face book this morning, looked awesome
Thanks, man

Sometimes I build things as they should be, but it's also fun to screw around a bit

I am always dead serious with my builds
Historically accurate right down to the smell and
exactly the correct number of rivets....it is usually three, no more, no less

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:30 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:24 am
Lysus wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:46 am
Fridgy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:35 am

I loved your F4.... I wish I had the forethought to change a model into a star wars version or vice versa
I saw an xwing painted up like a spitfire from the BoB on face book this morning, looked awesome
Thanks, man

Sometimes I build things as they should be, but it's also fun to screw around a bit
I am always dead serious with my builds
Historically accurate right down to the smell and
exactly the correct number of rivets....it is usually three, no more, no less

Hmmm 3 rivets huh...... sound over engineered to me..... but I could pull it apart and put it back together and still have rivets left over.....

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:29 am

Got her all remasked in prep to spray the cockpit and the steel on the tail hook...

Tamyia X-18 semi gloss black on the cockpit

Mr Hobby H18 steel for the tail hook etc

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:15 am

Masked and sprayed the canopy. ...not overly happy with it but it will have to do

And introducing...... wing commander "Sunnyside up"

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 5:31 am

Ha ha ....Sunny Sideup. I like it