IAF KURNAS 2000(Phantom)

[solo67]

and so it begins...my first post here.
this model originaly by Maly was recolored by one of our israeli forum member.nose cone is redrown to fit the IAF plane .
the cockpit is allso redrown .
pic are not the best but i hope you will like the model...

[solo67]

the nose check up (not glued yet)
and the new recolored seats from GPMs Phantom Vs
the Malys seats

[zachy]

Sorry, where is this plane from?

[solo67]

This Model is an improved version of the phantom f-4 made by the israely
air indestries and was named Kurnass 2000.
Like i said in the begining this model is a Maly design recolored and improved to fit the israely version.

[John Bowden]

I hope you get a better fit of the parts from the Maly Phantom than I did!

Look forward to more pics!

john

[solo67]

Because the two parts of the middle fusalage are relativly big i had to reanforce them -bottom top & sides .it ternend out very strong with no depormaties.
the tail part is abit triky but i think it will tern out ok .
thats all for now .

[solo67]

Hi All
because of a lack of space at the rear part of the cockpit i had to move the rear instrument pannel back alittle bit so i will have room for the seat & stick on the expance of the front one whice has a lot of space in comparisson.
next i made the smallest thruttle i have ever made -i thunk it terned out cute.
the next step was to correct a design misstake on the ledge of the cockpits sides. most of the phntoms models have a very thin ledge or dont have them at all.notice they are bent inwords.

[solo67]

rudder and alirons very sraightforword .
the biggest problem i have now is that by trying to make the bottom part of part 9 thiker the end of the part came out ugly.
i will fix this later on.
this is another design misstake this part on the real plane is thik and not thin like the original maly model.
thats all for now...

[solo67]

:D well im back .between work &family their is not enough time to build
so its going s l o w .
first the exhaust .new & impeoved version vs the original.

[solo67]

it hink they are cold like this .
if someone knows the exact term feel free to let me know.

[solo67]

of both sides

[willygoat]

Looking great so far. The Phantom is not an easy shape to duplicate in paper.

[dansls1]

Very nice progress. Makes me reminiscent of my first card models in the '80's. They were both Phantoms, one was the Wilhelmshavener in 1/50th but the other was a silver metallic model in 1/33 (I don't remember / know who's kit it was - it's long been thrown away).

[solo67]

dan it might be geli model you talk abuot it is the only silver phantom ever published .the willhelm one i built allso 20 years ago .

[dansls1]

dan it might be geli model you talk abuot it is the only silver phantom ever published .the willhelm one i built allso 20 years ago .

If that's the only silver Phantom you are probably right. I have seen builds of the Geli on the German forums, but they are all of scans so they don't look the same - but it was over 20 years ago, so hard to say.

[solo67]

Hello again
made some progress over the last few days.
this model has alot of problems-malys design has proven to be very poor
with alot of misstakes that dont resamble the real plane.
ihad to refit alot of the parts .
first the rear part of the aircraft -new exsost and landing hook.
second are the front intakes....

[solo67]

On wuth the wings with landing bays & air brake bays...

[solo67]

wings attached to the body -had major problems fitting them because the shap of the wings & the shap of the body do not mach up with one another.....
next are the air brakes canon housing front landing gear doors and the front landing gear made from scratch.
thats all for now.

[Papercut]

Impressive, and one of my favorite birds too. Like your style of clean building.:DRick

[Yu Gyokubun]

As Rick already said your work is really impressive. I'm looking forward to next update.

Yu

[solo67]

OK Landing gears here we come....
moastly made from scratch exept for the small forks some othe smal stuff i dont know thire english names.
i tried a new way of installing them uessing a lead sleev that is fixed to the LG bay(i got this idea from a frind of mine)....

[solo67]

the LG cont...

[Don Boose]

This is an impressive model, and the landing gear is outstanding!

Don

[dansls1]

Great landing gear!

[Papercut]

I agree, outstanding landing gear. I am enjoying watching you work.:DRick

[kenlwest]

Oh yeah! The F4 Phantom. This legos-looking aircraft is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built! Nice job on this example.

Ken

[smyfe]

Absolutely stunning work, representing a great aircraft:D

Mick

[solo67]

Thanks guys im happy to see you approve...
the wheels are ready now and assembeled.....

[solo67]

and now for some bombs & fule tanks ....
thats all for now.
i only have to finish the canopy and some small extras and
this model will be ready for its pilot to take for a spin.....ha ha ha.

[spencermitchellmusic]

great looking build, especially considering some of the design flaws that you had to overcome. I really like the landing gear, beautiful detail! This definately has Picure of the week written all over it! Can't wait to see pics of the completed model.

[solo67]

And so it Ends my friends.
this aircraft no 668 is reprisenting the firs serial plane of the kurnass 2000
that came out of the IAI in 1989.
Enjoy...

[solo67]

Some more Kurnass 2000 photos...

[solo67]

And Yet some more...

[solo67]

It has proven very challenging model despite its flaws and desighn problems but it came out ok .
on with the next challeng....

[member_3]

Brilliant repaint and excellent build! Is that one of ML Models F-15 ladders?

[redhorse]

What a great job on this one. That's a bit better than OK!

[dansls1]

Excellent model! Thanks for sharing the build and finished photos ;)

[solo67]

thanks guys for your comments.
to ron-the ladder is not ML it was designed by a friend of mine
it is a replika of a phantom ladder that was in his airwing.
he designed the phaylons and the landing gear aswell.

[kenlwest]

Very Very Nice!

If there were any flaws in this model, you sure can't tell it!

Gotta love the Phantom - it has always been a favorite of mine.

Ken

[Krzychu74]

Hello!
Great model! Congratulations! :)

Best regards.
Krzychu74

[spencermitchellmusic]

beautiful looking build. Thanks for sharing.