F-4F Phantom II Norm 81A scheme

[baldwin8]

Thanks to those of you who followed my WIP, although small in content, helped me with some inspiration to see this through. 

I was satisfied with the end result and there is much for me to ponder that I will try and improve on for my next build. Overcoming some challenges in the end made it a success for me. I am glad to share with you. Hasegawa F-4 long nose but some modification needed. Eduard cockpit photoetch set and TrueDetails seats. Most of the rest came from the normal parts included. Paint was a combination of Tamiya and Vallejo, most lightened slightly. Revell paints are not available here in Canada, that would have provided better matches.

 

This is the inspiration for me project, the original photographer was kind to send me an original image for me to use here, thank you Mr Friedrich Becker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for viewing and appreciate any and all comments.

 

Craig

 

 

 

[Filler]

Excellent work and I can't see any room for improvement. One of my favourite camo schemes too, so really like this.

Edited August 3, 2019 by Filler

[MikeR]

Excellent!

 

Mike.

[Parabat]

Definitely one of my favourite Phantom camo schemes and you have absolutely nailed it! Fantastic looking plane and model, really nice to see this. 

[giemme]

Great result, Craig! As others have said, it's a nice camo scheme and you produced a beautiful rendition of it

 

Ciao

[Gene K]

3 hours ago, baldwin8 said:

I was satisfied with the end result and there is much for me to ponder that I will try and improve on for my next build.

Improve what?????

 

If you do another Hasegawa long nose, here's an accessory for your consideration:

 

 

And  here's another nice piece of Black Dog resin for a Navy Phantom (Academy kit shown):

 

 

Since you're in Canada, here are the Canadian distributors, according to Black Dog Website:
www.toysoldiertoronto.com
www.Track48.com
www.highcalibreminiatures.com
www.dixonhobbies.com

 

Gene K

 

Edited August 3, 2019 by Gene K

[exdraken]

great model!

 

[RMCS]

Lovley 

[stevej60]

Looks fantastic,great job.

[Greg B]

Love it, I have a soft spot for the Norm 81 schemes

[Phone Phixer]

Great work and beautiful paintwork.

[Rich G]

Awesome work, especially on the scratchbuilt ladder!

 

Rich

[baldwin8]

20 hours ago, Gene K said:

If you do another Hasegawa long nose, here's an accessory for your consideration:

 

Another long nose Phantom might be the ZM if it comes soon. But that cannon and refueling probe look good.

 

12 hours ago, Rich G said:

Awesome work, especially on the scratchbuilt ladder!

 

I enjoy the soldering work, very rewarding scratchbuilding a piece like that.

 

Thank you for the many comments. The photo of the actual aircraft looks to have the white balance off a bit which may have skewed the colours somewhat but looking over pictures of other aircraft, they did vary somewhat.

 

Now I have a T-33 waiting for me, aluminum finish and faded day-glow, another challenge.

[Sturmovik]

Germany's Luftwaffe sure loves the splintern camouflage.

[F-32]

Great job

[Arch]

Hi, beautiful model and beautiful camo schemes. Near where I live a few years ago the German pilots of this beautiful plane were trained every day. The roar of the reactor taking off was impressive.

[baldwin8]

On 8/6/2019 at 11:33 PM, Sturmovik said:

Germany's Luftwaffe sure loves the splintern camouflage.

 

Yes they do, the colours look very familiar.

 

On 8/7/2019 at 6:36 AM, Arch said:

 Near where I live a few years ago the German pilots of this beautiful plane were trained every day. The roar of the reactor taking off was impressive.

 

Your were lucky, I actually only saw the F-4F once at an airshow in Winnipeg, and they left with a flypast I will never forget.   😮

 

Thank you for the comments.

[Gene K]

On 8/4/2019 at 9:18 AM, baldwin8 said:

I enjoy the soldering work, very rewarding scratchbuilding a [boarding ladder] like that.

Just revisiting to take in that craftsmanship ... as detailed here (Apr 24 post). 

 

Gene K

[kapam]

Well, two years after your post, it's still clearly an awesome build.

I'm still trying to get over that boarding ladder!  

I've never tried to solder anything (model-wise I mean) and I suspect a thing like that involves great skill and experience.

[baldwin8]

13 hours ago, kapam said:

Well, two years after your post, it's still clearly an awesome build.

I'm still trying to get over that boarding ladder!

 

Thank you Kapam. Having the temperature controlled soldering iron is best and soldering is not a case of more heat is better, the correct heat is best. I use the soldering paste to keep the melt controllable. For a ladder or anything you have to keep the rungs parallel and looking straight.  Here are a couple of pics of a T-33 ladder I made last year. Have some small pieces of wood on hand and wood clothespins, they will dissipate the heat nicely.

 

 

 

The second picture shows the ladder before the solder was filed and sanding done.

 

Learning by Burning as an old Avionics friend once said to me.

[BerndM]

Excellent result and one of my favorite camo schemes when it comes to the F-4.

[baldwin8]

8 hours ago, BerndM said:

Excellent result and one of my favorite camo schemes when it comes to the F-4.

 

Thank you @BerndM , the Norm 81's are popular with so many enthusiasts. 

[Ad-4N]

Great job!  What brand decals?  Caracal?  

[BerndM]

4 hours ago, baldwin8 said:

 

Thank you @BerndM , the Norm 81's are popular with so many enthusiasts. 

Norm 81 will be a theme for me in 1:48.

[baldwin8]

16 hours ago, Ad-4N said:

Great job!  What brand decals?  Caracal?  

 

Thank you. Decals by Hahen. Well printed and thin.

 

https://www.hahen.com/epages/64625185.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64625185/Products/72086