Oliver Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Well after several years (4 i think, see so long ago i can't even remember when i started it!) of on and off modelling i have finally finished trying to make my airfix F-4 into a passable F4H-1 (early model F-4B). Alot of changes had to made and i still didn't correct everything, so your rivet counter will probably do his nut at these pictures. The kit is now a frankenphantom containing parts from hasegawa, fujimi, esci, revell and some scratch built stuff (cockpit, splitter plates, fuselage extension, pitots etc) but i think it as least looks like a pantom now. She's painted up in the colours of the first operational fleet squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers, using decals that came with the kit which was a 1970 something boxing, and yet they performed flawlessly. Lastly i want to say thanks to Col. as i wouldn't have been able to finish this beast without him kindly sending me some stencils. Thanks for looking, it ain't great but i'm happy with it and it taught me alot about scratch building. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model_madness Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 That looks fab Ol, don't hold back, well done, she a purty bird indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Fab looking Rhino Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. I just realised that i forgot to paint the nav lights damn.....will this build never end!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Looks good to me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 OMG! That is the Phantom I have been wanting to make ever since I got the first Airfix phanton when I was about 7 ot 8! You even got the Sparrow right ! Well done NOW where is that bloody Eduard F-4H1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Thanks for sharing this one....................remember when this was the "Best" if not "only" F4 available?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Cheers for the comments guys, i think the main improvement is the fujimi canopy, most of the others you don't even notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Thanks for sharing this one....................remember when this was the "Best" if not "only" F4 available?? Not 'arf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Glad to see you got her finished Oliver, long-term projects are always the most rewarding and I'm sure she was a good step up on the learning curve. Top job mate, bet no-one would guess it was the Airfix kit if you didn't say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Nice work my friend!!!!!!! thanks for the photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF Laarbruch Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 well cool, like what you have done with it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 looks great, and your final pic gives no idea of the work that went into creating this Frankenphantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 That is the Phantom I have been wanting to make ever since I got the first Airfix phanton when I was about 7 ot 8! You hit the nail on the head there old chap! It was that kit and those markings that set me off on a love affair with this a/c. Oliver Very Very Nice model. Must make this my next 1:48th Phantom project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Cheers once again for the comments lads. One note to make to anyone wishing to build an early VF-74 F4H-1 is that it has no antenna's or RWR devices except for the standard blade antenna on the nose gear door. Also the big lightning strike is actually two lightning strikes on each side of the spine, placed fairly close together. Hence in some pictures it looks like a solid block as airfix have done, i only noticed this after i had got this far. If people would like i can post up some scans of VF-74 phantoms that a friend sent me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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