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Hasegawa 1/48 Phantom II

Scale: 1/48 scale
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Parts used: Eduard Photo Etched set and Aires nozzle set

Main Paints used: Tamiya and Gunzo

In part one of the Phantom build we look at the kit and after market parts, take care of the formation lights that need removing and have a in depth look at installing the Photo Etched cockpit.

In part two, we finish of the PE work on the cockpit, build the wing box section, remove the molded strengthener on the tail planes. We then bring the fuselage halves together and work on the Aires nozzle set. Next we attach the intake and look at how to make a perfect fit with out filler.

In part three, We finish of the main assembly and show how to sand curved parts to a great finish and rescribing raised panel lines. We also take care of the bottom seam line where the wing section joins the fuselage and work on the Aires burner cans. We also detail the cockpits with a little lead wire.

In Part four, we Put in the PE HUD and mask all clear parts and attach them to the model. The model is given a primer coat and pre shaded ready for spraying the Light Gull gray over white.