DJJunis Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hello All, Thought I'd post some pictures of my completed 1/48 Monogram F-4C. This kit dates back I think to 1979, this is the most recent Revell boxing. It looks every bit the Phantom to me. I did not do much to it at all really...but being an older kit that brings it's own challenges. The paint I used is Tamiya acrylic as a primer as it adheres very well to washed plastic and the the colors are Vallejo Vietnam set. I really like this combination of paints. The gloss coat is Pledge (formerly Future) and the Matt is Vallejo. The exhaust area is Vallejo metallic which look really good over a Tamiya gloss black. The decals are Furball Gunfighter Phantoms Part 2. They worked great as did the kit decals. In any case I hope you enjoy the pictures. Any comments or questions are appreciated. All the Best! Don 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 That old Monogram kit builds up very nicely. Very nice work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 STUNNING build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 That's aged really well, still makes a great Phantom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Cracking Phantom 👍 I have the exact same kit, so I'm pleased to see it looks so good in the flesh. Any issues during the build I should look out for? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark V Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 That’s a great looking Phantom. The old kit is obviously still a contender in 1/48 and is likely the most affordable. Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Phantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 As a dyed in the wool Monogram fan, I'll tell you that bird looks great! 👍 Man, that's some nice work! Lot's of bang for the buck in that kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Great work! Quite a big model it seems as well, I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Good work! I am building the same kit at the moment, and I think you did very well with the intakes, which caused me a headache really.. Lots of seams, filling and sanding in my case. And I agree, shapewise, the Monogram kit is very good! Kind regards, Gerben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Great work! The kit is still nice! And shape-wise even good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Nice work Don, the colours look spot on as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 10:53 AM, Adam Poultney said: Great work! Quite a big model it seems as well, I like it! Adam, Thank you! The Phantom is a big airplane and in 1/48 is a good chunk of my table. But it sure is impressive when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 1:16 PM, exdraken said: Great work! The kit is still nice! And shape-wise even good! 22 hours ago, Booty003 said: Nice work Don, the colours look spot on as well. That is the Vallejo Vietnam Colors...I thought they looked great too...and of course went on perfectly. On 10/14/2020 at 10:23 AM, GREG DESTEC said: Cracking Phantom 👍 I have the exact same kit, so I'm pleased to see it looks so good in the flesh. Any issues during the build I should look out for? Cheers Greg Greg, Well a couple of things. The cockpit sits too low on the tabs in the fuselage and the spine needed some putty . Other than that it is a really good fitting for being from '79. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thank you all for all the kind comments. I really appreciate them All the Best! Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Wow! Those molds were designed 4 decades ago. In your hands, the finish looks very good. {My completely unbiased opinion. In full transparency, I've built at least 3 1/48 Monogram F-4Js that were based on those molds AND I'm a big Phantom Phan.} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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