Popular Post Greg B Posted May 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 A late finish from the Vietnam GB and my favourite aircraft . The kit is the superlative Zoukei Mura F-4C. This airframe 64-0829 is probably best known as Robin Olds's Scat XXVII in the SEA scheme and he achieved two MiG 17 kills with it on 20 May 1967. However this is the jet seen in its twilight operational scheme with the Texas ANG before it was repainted in its better known SEA colours again as an exhibit at the National Museum of the US Air Force. Link Aftermarket used: Caracal Decals CD48038 Air National Guard F-4C/D Phantom Part 3 - Really good sheet with some interesting schemes of early Phantoms in their later years of ANG service. The decal quality, thinness and colour density are excellent. Looking forward to using their decals again, the fit especially on the fin flash was fantastic. @CaracalModels ZM F-4C/D Etched Brass - Made by Eduard for ZM's own label. Aires Martin Baker Mk.7 Seats. Eduard Fabric Ejection Seat Belts. HGW RBF Tags. Quinta Ejection Handles (from their phantom sets). Master Pitot tubes Paints are Gunze with levelling thinners, over a black Gaia Notes primer coat. Post lightening and shading done with adding greys and yellows. Alclad 2 for the metallic shades with lots of masking Matt finish is SMS Matt Varnish Original Build Thread: After this enjoyable build, I'm looking forward to see what Tamiya can do with the Phantom in 1:48 scale 77 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Gorden bennit! That in superb, smashing model, love it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I didn't realize Olds' F-4 served with our Air National Guard unit. Thanks for the information. Your model is superb! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Phabulous. Euro 1 wrap around; my favourite; beautifully executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 That's stunning Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Lovely piece of work there! Really great bare metal effect around the tail and exhaust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Brilliant. Just brilliant. Nice to see a ZM kit made up. Cheers Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Super! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviedrone Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) What the others have said- ditto on how well you did the metal tones on the keel and the stabilizers! She was pretty darned impressive when I saw her on display at the AFM- she had just come out of the paint/restoration shed! Beautiful Rhino model and wonderful tribute to THE consummate fighter pilot and commander! I also remember seeing her at Kelly AB airshows and Armed Forces Day displays back when she was an ANG bird! Well done! Mike You could do her as she looked in SEA and would have 'bookends' of a famous F-4 at the beginning and end of her career. @Greg B Not meant to hijack your thread and outstanding build, but thought you and other Phantom Phans might like this linked article. Phantoms Phorever! Mike http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/pharewell-phantom.html Edited May 13, 2021 by 72modeler added link, added text 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 You’ve got a lively finish on that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Phantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 That's a stunning build. One of my favourite F-4 schemes too. Great job! 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Nicely done Greg. Ditto what’s been said already as regards the metal finishes. For me attempting those burnt metal shading and tones is up there in the scary top two with rigging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Very nice work, I'm sitting on ZM Phantom in my stash I need to get to. Have not build a Phantom since a venerable Hasegawa probably 20 years ago 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fabulous! - really like how you did the metallic area on the tail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The F-4 looked so good in those colors. Nice work on your Phantom, it's a beauty! Cheers, Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Super nice finish there Greg. I see you opted to replace the Eduard ejection handles - good call. I do think the Quinta example looks better. I am curious; are they colored on the bottom as well? Are they rounded as well or do they have a flat bottom? Thanks for helping me visualize these new fangled things. Brilliant model - congratulations! - Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 That is absolutely superb Greg Congratulations Beautiful finishes just impeccable Hat's off and thanks for posting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, wadeocu said: Super nice finish there Greg. I see you opted to replace the Eduard ejection handles - good call. I do think the Quinta example looks better. I am curious; are they colored on the bottom as well? Are they rounded as well or do they have a flat bottom? Thanks for helping me visualize these new fangled things. Brilliant model - congratulations! - Jack Thanks Jack, yep the Quinta handles are coloured on the bottom, just a slightly flat bottom as well. Far better than etched brass and I tried twisted wire etc as well. Far better than I can paint by hand anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 That's a bit special Greg. Those decals really do look good, as does the paint job. All the best. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Magnificent! Any advice for someone looking to build one of their Phantoms? Anything you figured out the hard way out wish you'd known beforehand? I've got their F-4EJ Kai kit on my desk waiting for me to finish my current project. You're stunning build has me itching to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 That is amazing! Great work. I was already looking forward for the F-4 group build, and this makes me even more excited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 49 minutes ago, Gidge said: Magnificent! Any advice for someone looking to build one of their Phantoms? Anything you figured out the hard way out wish you'd known beforehand? I've got their F-4EJ Kai kit on my desk waiting for me to finish my current project. You're stunning build has me itching to go No advice really, a pretty easy build. The only sticky points are removing a small protrusion on the rear left cockpit panel that was getting in the way and the spine insert, and that just takes a bit of extra attention to make sure its all aligned. Everything else is as per the instructions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now