Ghostbase Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Started on 10th November 2019 so definitely qualifies as "phinally phinished" today, this is the 1980 era Italeri / Testors McDonnell-Douglas F-4S Phantom II in 1/48th scale. I think I paid £6 for it on eBay many years ago! I have built her OOB, air brushed her in Vallejo 'Air War' color acrylics in the TPS colour scheme, and she is marked as F-4S BuNo 155869 'MG-06' operated by VMFA-321, a Marine Corps Reserve squadron based at Andrews AFB. The decals are from the kit and applied remarkably well given their near 40 years vintage. On to the photos:- IMGP4297 by Ghostbase, on Flickr One think that is still quite new for me is weathering. I have added a home-made wash to the few recessed panel lines however I have two Tamiya Weathering Master packs and I have used them on this build, maybe just a tad too much although the USN/USMC TPS paint scheme could get a bit ratty after a while. IMGP4291 by Ghostbase, on Flickr The jet pipes and metallic areas were air brushed with Lifecolor acrylic metallic paints, a really easy brand of paint to use. IMGP4294 by Ghostbase, on Flickr My decision to build with the cockpit canopies open was a last minute one and maybe not a good decision. I should have painted the cockpit coaming either dark grey or black, also the inside of the canopies. The ejection seats are not exactly the most accurate or best built either 😉 IMGP4293 by Ghostbase, on Flickr A view of the other side. I had a bad fit issue on this side beneath the cockpit so the model will be on display from the other side. I do like the lo-vis paint scheme and the squadron's imaginative method of displaying their trident symbol (VMFA-321 are known as 'Hell's Angels'). IMGP4301 by Ghostbase, on Flickr And my last photo. I didn't have high hope of this kit but I am happy with the result, I do get some satisfaction from completing a kit of 40 years ago and purchased for £6! Michael IMGP4302 by Ghostbase, on Flickr 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 You did a fine job and the model looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Well I think it looks great, and I don't think you've gone overboard with the weathering powder at all. Very nice result from your bargain buy. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Great scheme, and 👍 for raised panel lines! Hardly see them represented these days. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 6 quid very well spent indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Phantastic work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I like this and good to hear about your use of LifeColor for the NMF areas of the plane. I have been using Alclad which is tough to use on anything large due to my ventilation issues so have been looking at a good acrylic to try. Yours looks very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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