DaveJL Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Tamiya F-4B, in the markings of VMFA-323 'Death Rattlers', based at Chu Lai air base, South Vietnam, in 1967. BuNo 152258 served at least 3 tours and went on to survive the Vietnam war, subsequently being converted to a drone. The build thread is below. Extras used included Hypersonic ejection seats, Hypersonic early fin tip, Quinta cockpit set, Eduard MK.77 Napalm canisters, Furball masks, Eduard stencils, a mixture of decals from Eduard (their Good Morning Da Nang boxing and newly released sheet), Eduard canopy mirrors along with MK.82s and twin shot Zuni pods from the spares. Paints are from MRP and the weathering is mixture of Abteilung oils, Tamiya weathering sets, AK pencils and some post shading. Thanks for looking and stay safe Dave 70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 So you built two then! 😜 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: So you built two then! 😜 John double post, just the one for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That is absolutely gorgeous! The twin shot Zuni pods are the same as those used on late model F-8 Crusaders? I've never seen them mounted on an F-4 so I learned something from your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Very nice work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks chaps! @SAT69 the Zuni pods are indeed the same as those fitted to the F-8. The USMC squadrons adapted them to fit on the AIM-9 launch rail on the F-4 to enable them to be used to target marking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thant Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Nice Build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Superb build as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I feel a addition to the Christmas list coming on! That looks terrific, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That's excellent work! Superb finish and weathering ... and a seriously punchy weapon load too. Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 How you keep churning out these excellent models is really impressive! Another great build, with a really interesting ordnance load. Well done again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Really nice Phantom there Dave, love the weapons load too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 A great result Dave and a really interesting weapons load. Really nice weathering too, not overdone. Well done mate.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Looks fab Dave, great ordnance load out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 This looks like a real Phantom. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 PHANTASTIC Dave! The load out looks good and the weathering is brilliant! Great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Phantastic! That is one phine Phantom, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark V Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Agree with everyone above, really nice Phantom. I would dirty up the “alligator skin” behind the engine nozzles even more. Those engines were smokey. My best friend was a VMFA-323 RIO when he was active duty, albeit in the N model several years later. I have an interest in the squadron because of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks all, glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I can't take my eyes off it, the best one I have seen finished so far. The weathering is excellent, particularly the underside. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks Duncan, high praise indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Great looking Phantom! Super finish, one to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Wow, great Marine model! What a nasty looking loadout...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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