Academy 1/48th F-4B
Returning to my US Navy theme, one of my all time favourite aircraft the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom.
The Academy version is a very nice model and certainly benefits from modern moulding technology. The one piece main fuselage is a big bonus.
I have the F-4J partially completed as well and can see me making a few more of these. There just so many excellent squadron markings to use from the colourful grey and white era and the Phantom is the perfect back drop for them.
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P.k said on December 18, 2015
Nice build im like
Jim Sullivan said on December 18, 2015
Hello Mark...That's a good looking Phantom in the colorful markings of VF-11. I certainly agree that there are many fine squadron marking possibilities for that gray over white paint scheme both from USN and USMC units. I look forward to seeing more of your fine work.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 18, 2015
I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Sullivan here...nice work (can't have too many Phantoms on the shelf).
Greg Kittinger said on December 18, 2015
Phantom is my fav also, and I love the Sundowners scheme. Very nicely done. I wish you'd add a bit more light to your photos (or use a graphic program to lighten them up a bit) so we could see more detail! Shame to hide such nice work in the "shade!"
mark poulton said on December 18, 2015
Thanks for the advice Greg. I've had a go at lighting them and hope that's improve he view!
Best I work at my photography but good advice and I like to heed advice to improve.i
Rob Anderson said on December 18, 2015
Nice build, I have my 2nd build of this great kit next in line after my COD is done. Good job on yours!
mark poulton said on December 18, 2015
Thanks Rob. I hope you doing Kinetic's C-2A. A great kit.
John Healy said on December 18, 2015
Very nice work!
mark poulton said on December 18, 2015
Thank you John
Terry Schuler said on December 18, 2015
Mark, Looks great. Wonderful markings.
mark poulton said on December 18, 2015
One of very many that Phantom carried, but I agree VF-111 very striking and so chose the kit provided option happily
Lloyd King said on December 18, 2015
great job.
Michelle Edwards said on December 19, 2015
Nice work Mark
Richard Mcstay said on December 22, 2015
Another great build. Cool choice of markings!