PhantomBigStu Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Some good entries already in, but I have a question for the masses? Is there decals out there for the nice shark mouthed firebird in the 1/48 revel kit in the smaller scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 13 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Some good entries already in, but I have a question for the masses? Is there decals out there for the nice shark mouthed firebird in the 1/48 revel kit in the smaller scale? Like this? http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/WP72-A112.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, whiskey said: Like this? http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/WP72-A112.html Thanks I've been looking for VF-74 Decals for an F4D skyray. 👍🏻 Edited June 27, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 10 hours ago, whiskey said: Like this? http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/WP72-A112.html Nope was referring to this but in 1/72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Nope was referring to this but in 1/72 scale Do these work ? Look to be the correct markings ? Just in Australia, maybe you can find a set locally ? https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-planes-decals-print-scale-decals-prs72-188?zenid=4912c5cfc841176ee3db7cd6479ed5b2 Dennis Edited June 27, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hi Phreaks As my current build is going well I'll be a late entry. I'd like to do option 4 from the soon to be re-released Hi Decal sheet Option 4 What would get me this in 1/48th please? My local shop has the Italeri kit in stock just like THIS ONE is it a decent starting point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I'm hoping to do this.... Built it as a teenager and managed to pick up another a couple of years ago. IanJ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I loved those Esci kits. They still stand up well today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Bonhoff said: I'm hoping to do this.... Built it as a teenager and managed to pick up another a couple of years ago. IanJ Hope you decide to do this, will it be with the kit decals? Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Do these work ? Look to be the correct markings ? Just in Australia, maybe you can find a set locally ? https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-planes-decals-print-scale-decals-prs72-188?zenid=4912c5cfc841176ee3db7cd6479ed5b2 Dennis Sadly a different airframe that didn’t wear the red tail, though I might be able to scratch the serial and code letters so that sheet might be ok, though I’ve had nightmares with that brand before Edited June 27, 2019 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Ghostbase said: Hope you decide to do this, will it be with the kit decals? Michael It will - And if they're no good then I have a set of aftermarket Bicentennial ones that I got before finding the Esci kit... IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Looks like it is time to drag some kits out of the stash and decide which to build, I fancy a colourful USN/USMC jet or one of the drone conversions. Then again there are a few F-4Es crying out to be built. So many F-4s, so little time (and other GBs to be going on with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Does anyone know if there are 1/72nd decals for Australian F-4E's ? I would like to do one in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Does anyone know if there are 1/72nd decals for Australian F-4E's ? I would like to do one in the future. https://www.southernskymodels.com.au/F-4EPhantomRAAF16SqnsAmberley1971-73-4595.html I've dealt with Southern Sky a number of times, always been a pleasure. He has an ebay shop too, if you want the name I'll look it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Rob G said: I've dealt with Southern Sky a number of times, always been a pleasure. +1 on Southern Sky - Great to deal with @PhantomBigStu On a slightly different note, Would it be Okay for me to join this GB? I have a USN F4J that I started (only got as far as addressing the cockpit, some what) so should fall well inside <25% ? This was for the Carrier GB about this time last year The model in question is this one Thanks Alan Edited June 29, 2019 by LDSModeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Had it in the back of my mind that this was months away. Still finishing my last GB entry (which officially finished 6 months ago but I was the one mad enough to choose a scratch built 1/350 ship!). Suspect I'll be a late starter on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 9:06 AM, LDSModeller said: +1 on Southern Sky - Great to deal with @PhantomBigStu On a slightly different note, Would it be Okay for me to join this GB? I have a USN F4J that I started (only got as far as addressing the cockpit, some what) so should fall well inside <25% ? This was for the Carrier GB about this time last year The model in question is this one Thanks Alan Absolutely fine to join in, welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 4:19 PM, Rob G said: https://www.southernskymodels.com.au/F-4EPhantomRAAF16SqnsAmberley1971-73-4595.html I've dealt with Southern Sky a number of times, always been a pleasure. He has an ebay shop too, if you want the name I'll look it up. Of course there is also the option of buying direct : https://hawkeyemodels.com.au/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Would love to join this GB but realistically I'm way over committed and not a great track record of starting let alone finishing! However found these photos when trying to find some evidence of Phantoms on RN Carriers after being told which RN Carriers had been cleared for operating the Phantom and didn't necessarily believe it. So the first one I found was this one of HMS Victorious in 1965 : https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205164877 and the this one of HMS Hermes in 1963 (? seems a bit early?) : and as if any further inspiration was necessary these videos of "real" British Phantoms involved in the initial trials on HMS Eagle : https://www.britishpathe.com/video/extra-hms-eagle/query/HMS+Eagle https://www.britishpathe.com/video/phantoms-on-hms-eagle/query/HMS+Eagle Now I reckon if these three (or four if any evidence of the first on "Ark" can be found) can be identified they would make a great theme trio (or quattro as the case may be?). So does anyone have any more information than what can be gleaned from the above with respect to aircraft details and following that any hints on decals that may be available or can be modified to depict these? HMS Hermes in 1963? F4B USS Ranger VF-96 620? on the nose 940 on the rear body. HMS Victorious in 1965 F-4B USS Ranger VF-92? 208? on the nose HMS Eagle (haven't looked for details as just wanted to watch the video over and over again!) As far as kits go (all 1:72 of course) I may have a Fujimi "B" (or maybe it's an "N"?), probably not a Hasegawa "B/N" (think I've got just about all of the other boxings except for this one!), and of course multiple Fujimi Spey Phantoms to chose from (including the hi-grade boxings) so sort of under control. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I’ll be joining in but not just yet - too many GBs going at the same time! I’m away at the moment, once I’m back and have made enough progress on the F-104 I’ll start on a Phantom. I have 3 options - all 1/48 Hasegawa - Iranian RF-4E, Texas ANG F-4E and F-4G in Euro 1 camo. Might get 2 done, I doubt I’ll have time for all 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 3 hours ago, zebra said: I have 3 options - all 1/48 Hasegawa - Iranian RF-4E, Texas ANG F-4E My votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 does Egypt still operate F-4s? some info on their early service: http://www.f-4.nl/f4_42.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, exdraken said: does Egypt still operate F-4s? some info on their early service: http://www.f-4.nl/f4_42.html I believe they are retired in Egyptian service. From the Wiki. Entry " OperatorsEdit F-4Fs of the German Air Force, 21 January 1998 Iranian F-4s, 2009 Spanish Air Force RF-4C Phantom II, 15 June 1993 Australia Royal Australian Air Force (returned) Egypt Egyptian Air Force (retired) Germany German Air Force (retired) Greece Hellenic Air Force (RF-4E retired, F-4E AUP in service) Iran Imperial Iranian Air Force (former) Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Israel Israeli Air Force (retired) Japan Japan Air Self-Defense Force Spain Spanish Air Force (retired) South Korea Republic of Korea Air Force Turkey Turkish Air Force United Kingdom Royal Air Force (retired) Fleet Air Arm (retired) United States United States Air Force (retired) United States Navy (retired) United States Marine Corps (retired)" Dennis Edited July 4, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 13 hours ago, exdraken said: does Egypt still operate F-4s? I've been waiting for that sheet to be released for over a year. Still no joy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Totally forgot about this one but will be joining the GB later on. Probably with a 1/48 ZM F-4S. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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