ajaycad Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Just finished this literally yesterday. Although this kit has been around a few years now, with a little enhancement it still builds into an impressive model. Paints are from Gunze, the sidewinder caps and flags are from Aerobonus. The decals are from Yellowhammer, which I couldnt get in the UK and had to order them from the US. I used the Aires cockpit and exhaust, the cockpit needed a little work to get it to fit. The colour scheme of the J model F4's in UK service is a highly discussed topic as they were painted in US colours prior to delivery. This particular aircraft - ZE356 - was re-painted shortly after delivery to standard RAF Lo Viz scheme. I chose to depict an aircraft that represents an "Alert" aircraft hence the live weapons fit of Skyflash, Sidewinder and a central SUU-23 gun pod. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nice :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Beautiful stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Beautiful Model. I have this kit and markings, but going to do mine without the black fin. Hope mine turns out as lovely as yours did :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 very impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 You mention the kit has been around a few years now and with accessories can be built into an impressive model! Well even without the accessories it is still a fabulous kit and makes up into a beauty for F-4 lovers. Your example though I must say is a show-stopper.....very impressive! One day we may get a true British Phantom....soon I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Gorgeous. Really impressive finish on the painting of the jet exhaust area and cockpit, lovely. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very very nice, well done. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Lovely! Weathering is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Fantastic finish. Well done. Looking forward to seeing what you are working on next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik W Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Another absolute cracker, superbly finished and weathered. Outstanding stuff! Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wow! that is an impressive build. I really like that. Well done Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Oooooh, that's nice! You've done a smart job there sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Now that is gooooooooooooooood . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic looking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Phantastic!! Was there any airframe mods to make to make it into a J(UK)? Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What a beauty! Used to have them fly over us on the flight path to Wattisham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wow. Seriously good F-4J(UK), deffo one of the best I've ever seen, meticulous work, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles1343 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Stunning mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanDid Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That is a very nice build, it looks just spot on. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULORATM Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) I just love Phantoms! Thats one fine example how modelling Phantoms should look like! Cheers, Paulo Edited December 12, 2012 by PAULORATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That's a lovely looking Tiger Squadron example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaycad Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks for all your positive replies, in response to Ashleys question, I believe Tamiya used an airframe with repair plates rivetted on the spine and around the flanks. Looking at references, these were not present on J model airframes destined for the UK, so I had to sand them off the fuselage mouldings. I opted to leave the ones above the exhaust nozzles as to be honest they didnt stand out as much as the others. Also I had to re-scribe some panel lines just aft of each engine intake and add a small repair patch to the starboard intake just forward of the roundel as in a photo of the real aircraft there is one present. Other than that, I left the fuselagte as Tamiya produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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