VG 33 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Hello It's really a long time I haven't entered in a group build here. This time I have chosen an early F-4E in Israeli Defense Force in 1973. To build this aircraft I have selected in my stash the Revell F-4F which has nearly everything to make a Kurnass (Sledgehammer). Actually, I had to take from a Fujimi kit the sloted stabilators as the F-4F did not have those. Here is the box art and first pictures of the build will follow soon. Cheers. Patrick Edited July 20, 2019 by VG 33 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hello First the different runners of the Revell kit : and the slotted stabilators from a Fujimi box : Patrick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Here is where I am now with some work around the cockpit : I added some strips on the ejection seats : In the kit there are the first stage of the compressor : To be followed... Patrick 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 More progress today with the front part : and the rear part : To be continued... Patrick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Good start and a great subject 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 nice to see a kurnass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hello No more pictures today but a question. I am planning to hang under the centerline of my Kurnass a MER with 5 M-117 bombs. I have the MER from the Hasegawa generic box 72-1 but I wonder how is it hung. Inside much of the Phantom kits there is only a big fuel tank with its dedicated pylon. Or is it directly attached under the aircraft belly? Cheers. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 The MER would definitely be hung off a pylon. However what I do not know is if the center pylon differed if it was carrying a drop or weapons. I would think in most cases the pylon would be the same...but I have heard of certain aircraft having to change pylons pending load out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, helios16v said: The MER would definitely be hung off a pylon. However what I do not know is if the center pylon differed if it was carrying a drop or weapons. I would think in most cases the pylon would be the same...but I have heard of certain aircraft having to change pylons pending load out. I asked and got an answer here : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235058466-f-4e-phantom-centerline-pylon/ And the pylon is called Centerline MER adaptor, so dedicated. Patrick Edited July 24, 2019 by VG 33 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hello It is now time to speak about the aircraft I have chosen to build. I have selected Kurnass N°618 of "The One" squadron at the beginning of the Yom Kippur War. This one was shot down above Syria by anti-aircraft artillery when operating a bombing run. Both pilot and backseater ejected safely but were taken POW. For the decals I ordered Isra decal sheet IAF-98. For the armament I have chosen a heavy bomber load with 10 or 11 M-117 slick bombs. I know some Kurnass had AIM-7 and/or AIM-9 for self-defense, I have to get more information about their position. I will add an AN/ALQ-87 ECM pod as well in the port front Sparrow position. To be continued... Patrick 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT7567 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 hours ago, VG 33 said: Hello It is now time to speak about the aircraft I have chosen to build. I have selected Kurnass N°618 of "The One" squadron at the beginning of the Yom Kippur War. This one was shot down above Syria by anti-aircraft artillery when operating a bombing run. Both pilot and backseater ejected safely but were taken POW. For the decals I ordered Isra decal sheet IAF-98. For the armament I have chosen a heavy bomber load with 10 or 11 M-117 slick bombs. I know some Kurnass had AIM-7 and/or AIM-9 for self-defense, I have to get more information about their position. I will add an AN/ALQ-87 ECM pod as well in the port front Sparrow position. To be continued... Patrick Judging by the lack of openings for the invoard slat actuators I'm 99% sure you're already aware of this, but since I didn't see it specifically mentioned I felt obliged to note that the subject you've chosen to model is a "hard wing" (i.e. unslatted) F-4E. Fortunately the Revell F-4F kit includes the unslatted ouboard wings from the earlier RF-4E tooling. Just use the parts from the main wing sprue rather than the ones on the forward fuselage tree, leave off the inboard slat actuators, and *voila* - hard wing Phantom 👻 Following this build with interest! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 6 hours ago, CT7567 said: Judging by the lack of openings for the invoard slat actuators I'm 99% sure you're already aware of this, but since I didn't see it specifically mentioned I felt obliged to note that the subject you've chosen to model is a "hard wing" (i.e. unslatted) F-4E. Fortunately the Revell F-4F kit includes the unslatted ouboard wings from the earlier RF-4E tooling. Just use the parts from the main wing sprue rather than the ones on the forward fuselage tree, leave off the inboard slat actuators, and *voila* - hard wing Phantom 👻 Following this build with interest! Yes, she is unslatted and I checked on pictures. Moreover in October 1973 she had a long gun muzzle. I had information on a dedicated Kurnass Facebook page. Patrick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Hello Some progress. I have changed my background but the Revell plastic is still very light. I sanded around the engine air intakes as usual with this type of aircraft. Next come the inboard wing pylons where I had to take off the flare dispenser which were not present at the time. To be continued... Patrick Edited August 7, 2019 by VG 33 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hello Some little progress since last month. I have received the Eduard M117 late type bombs and I am preparing 10 of them. I have airbrushed Tamiya gloss black for the dielectric radome and a couple of wing leading edge parts. I will use a black-grey colour later for the tip of the radome. I test-fitted the ejection seats and added some bits above the pilot instrument panel as in this kit this is too much simplified. Lastly, I covered the transparent parts and airbrushed inside the flat front canopy with Alclad transparent green. To be continued... Patrick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hello Last weekend I spent more than 4 hours painting this camouflage. The paint was thinned by 50% and airbrushed with low pressure. Later I airbrushed some thin layers of gloss coat. Here is a picture of both ejection seats too. Next step will be the transfers. Patrick 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Looking good Patrick, I do like the camo on the Israeli F-4s, I 'm keen to do similar sometime & I've enjoyed catching up on this build. Steve. Edited September 16, 2019 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Excellent paint work Patrick. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I like your camouflage finish Patrick, will you make the deadline? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Hello Her she is. Actually I built her just coming back from another mission during Yom Kippur War. This aircraft #618 was shot down on October 13th, 1973 over the Golan Heights. So this one is ready for the YKW anniversary on October 6th. Patrick Edited October 5, 2019 by VG 33 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 That is super nice, very impressive but indeed. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Well done on the Kurnass ! ... Someday i will get around to making mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Very nice indeed Patrick. Congratulations! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 That's a stunning build and finish Patrick in a gallery full of first class modelling right up there at the top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Nice build that I totally overlooked.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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