HartDeco Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Hi all. I just finished the 1/32 Academy Luftwaffe F-4F (Vietnam War F-4E boxing) with some aftermarket parts. The biggest job was trying to make a decent cockpit. I used the kit tub, from which I raised the floors, Several parts from the Legend cockpit set; ejectio seats, wall panels and some pe parts, Red Fox Studios 3d printed instrument panels and a bunch of details made from plastic strips and rod. Other aftermarket parts used are a corrected nose and exhausts from QMT, wheels from a Tamiya kit and Sidewinder missiles from Reskit. Overall, I think this kit is quite decent, especially with the upgraded parts included in this release. Finding correct decals proved to be a bit of a problem, that was until a friend of mine offered a spare set from an older Revell kit. After the cockpit was done and the panel lines and rivets were fixed on the outer wing panels, most of the build was pretty much straight forward. All RAL colours were mixed from several MrHobby paints, using a RAL fan deck to make them as close as I could. Weathering was done with oilpaint washes and AK pencils. Thanks for watching, René 65 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Wow! The time, skill and effort invested have really paid off!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 That looks fantastic! Brilliant detailing and finish, while the weathering contrasts beautifully with the yellow of the tail, stabilators and ladders - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Phabulous and the exercise markings add to the NORM scheme nicely. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) That cockpit looks just - PHantastic! You should have made a duplicate for separate display á là the Esci 1/12 pits. BTW, if I'm not mistaken we had a deal on a different medium just when C19 got into stride. It took some time (well, some 33 months if I calculated correctly :-)) but good things may take a while. The books are just excellent! As was your packaging - many thanks! This just leaves me five of the entire Ali range to get - #24 Ca 311/314, Straniere 1 and 2, and 2 of the Coloris - I think 1 and 3. actually 4 and 5 If you know someone who wants to part with theirs at a reasonable price - drop me a line! Edited June 28, 2023 by tempestfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Phantastic!!!!! Great looking Phantom with my favourite camouflage!!! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Outstanding work .... 👏 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 That cockpit is incredible! I'm amazed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 GREAT job on the cockpit! Transformed the Revell original. Nose looks much better as well. With the exception of the skinny nosewheel strut that's about the best build from this kit I've seen 🏆 Well done indeed 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDeco Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, tempestfan said: That cockpit looks just - PHantastic! You should have made a duplicate for separate display á là the Esci 1/12 pits. BTW, if I'm not mistaken we had a deal on a different medium just when C19 got into stride. It took some time (well, some 33 months if I calculated correctly :-)) but good things may take a while. The books are just excellent! As was your packaging - many thanks! This just leaves me five of the entire Ali range to get - #24 Ca 311/314, Straniere 1 and 2, and 2 of the Coloris - I think 1 and 3. actually 4 and 5 If you know someone who wants to part with theirs at a reasonable price - drop me a line! Thanks but l think you're mistaken me for somebody else. René Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Fantastic! My favourite jet fighter in perfection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton gunner Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Awesome,that's all I can say, except maybe I was standing next to the real thing many years ago--may Dad worked at the Neuburg airbase until 1991,so I can say your build is spot on !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Phantoms are magnificent aircraft and yours is no exception, the cockpit detail is superb and considering the work you've put into it, makes it even more impressive. The overall look is brilliant, you've done a great job 👏👏👏 Watto 👍🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Bravissimo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I think all the possible superlatives have already been used leaving me scratching my head as to how to do justice to such a great job. While my aviation interest expires after the very early jets, I can appreciate how popular the Phantom is with other enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 11 hours ago, HartDeco said: Thanks but l think you're mistaken me for somebody else. René Apparently - apologies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Fantastic build, paintjob and weathering! Beautiful.. what did you use as a cap for the sidewinders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDeco Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, Fred piket said: Fantastic build, paintjob and weathering! Beautiful.. what did you use as a cap for the sidewinders? Thanks. They are included in the Reskit set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 What a beautiful job!!!! Simply amazing work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Beautiful, beautiful work on the F-4F! You make an F-4 Lover like myself weep with envy. 🥲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Phantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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