DaveJL Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hello all,This is my next project. I was going to put up 3 separate threads but thought it might be better to combine them all into one.Some 1/48 Israeli Air Force jets - Kinetic F-16I Sufa, Hasegawa A-4N Skyhawk and a Hasegawa F-4E Phantom ll (this will be a refurbished old build. Since starting, I've added an F-16A, F-16C and Kfir to the proceedings.F-16 and aftermarket:Still have some Python IVs to add along with a set of Eduard RBF tags. This jet will be marked as a machine from 119 'The Bat' squadron.A-4N:Just need to order a resin seat. This jet will be marked as an example from 102 'Flying Tiger' squadron.F-4E:Built this a good while ago but i'm not happy with the paint or finish, so I'm going to strip it back and refurb it. The kit has an Airdoc refuelling probe, an Airdoc sidewinder launch rail (for the forward sparrow recess), Quickboost seats, Steel Beach FOD covers and some Airwaves etch around the canopy. Decals were from Hi-decal, which I will be using for the refurb, and all the weapons are from spares.The decals:This machine will be marked as an example from 107 'Knights of the Orange Tail' squadron.I'll post up pictures of the sprues of each kit when I come to build them and any additional aftermarket. If I get an F-15C, I might make it a quadruple Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 This will be interesting to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 WOW Great project. I'll pull up a chair and enjoy the show. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 You're a busy boy Dave! I'll pull up a pew for this one! Be keen to see how you get on with the Sufa.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Cheers folks. Will be a few weeks before I get started on this. Want to clear the Jackal and Su-27 off the bench Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 This is now a 'quadruple' as I've got hold of a 1/48 F-15C that will be modelled as a BAZ of the Israeli Air Force. Pictures to follow shortly! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 BM's most prolific builder strikes again! Looking forward to these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 BM's most prolific builder strikes again! Looking forward to these. Haha, thanks mate. Will be a while before I get started. A lot on with work and a possible change of jobs shortly then i'm off to the states for a fortnight Hoping to get a couple done before Christmas though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 So here is the 4th part of this project: Aftermarket: Along with the Sky's decals and Paragon Python 3s, i'll be adding a resin seat of some sort. This jet will be marked as 802 'Panther' from 106 'Spearhead' squadron. As soon as the Jackal an Su-27 are off the bench, i'll be making a start on this project, most likely with the refurb on the F-4. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Made a start on this....not much mind! F-4 was stripped of (most!) of it's paint. Just needs a bit of a clean up before being re-painted. More soon. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You always seem to set yourself a challenge Dave. This will be good. Looking forward to the Sufa in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Cheers Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Small update to report. F-4 has been fully cleaned up and is now ready for priming. Aside from that, the last few pieces of the project arrived: Resin seat for the F-15 and A-4, Skunkworks weapons set for the Sufa and Eduard RBF tags for all of them! I'm off to the states for a fortnight now so will update this in early October. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Wow! Really nice project! I haven't finished my SUFA yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Any news on this one mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Not yet mate, just home from 2 weeks in the States. Will hopefully get more done next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 F-4E will be primed soon so hoping to get painting started in the next few days. Would anyone have any information with regard to Israeli F-4E and A-4N bombloads? Can't seem to find many pictures online. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Not much of an update as i'm focusing on the WMIK at the moment but before the kit was primed I had to move the location of the resin refuelling probe as I misplaced it on the initial build: As I say not much but should have more progress in the next week. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is getting very interesting. Looking forward to the next update. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Cheers Tom. Progress is slow at the moment, but hopefully the pace will be accelerated shortly! Want at least one done before Christmas. On another note, i've another addition to this project Updates soon. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 No building progress to show, but i've added this to the project: Will add a resin seat and some ordnance from the spares. This machine will be marked as an example from 116 'Defenders of the South' Squadron. WMIK is nearly done so hope to crack on with this next week. My aim is to at least get the F-4 done before Christmas. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Finally getting somewhere with this! F-4E has been painted and is now ready for gloss before decal-ing commences: Hoping to get more done at the weekend and make a start on another kit, most likely the A-4N (or F-15 ) More soon. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) I'm sorry to say so but the green looks too dark. In reality it should be a light green. HTH, Jens Edited November 12, 2014 by Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks Jens. I played with the colour, and i think it looks about right, based on some online reference pictures: http://www.franknoort.nl/site/galleries/2000-04-jois/photos/397_02_F_4_IDF_Hatzerim_04_05_2000.jpg http://www.cavok-aviation-photos.net/Israel/F4E_630.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/F-4E_Israel_HAPIM0321.jpg http://forum.keypublishing.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9951&stc=1&d=1070365026 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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