F-4 Phantom, Group Build – Eduard 1/48
I almost forgot to post these today….This is the Eduard 1/48 ‘Rockin’ Rhino” kit. Of the 4 color/decor schemes, I chose “VX-4 Th Evaluators, NAS Point Mugu, 1972” not only because it is cool looking but is the simplest too, which is a good thing considering this is a fairly complex kit to assemble. It is painted with a hairbrush, using 50/50 thinned Model Master gloss black.
Thanks to all for sharing their wonderful builds, too many for me to complement everyone on.
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Craig Abrahamson said on August 13, 2016
Beautiful work, Ralph….those seats are gorgeous.
Allan J Withers said on August 13, 2016
Yes lovely model Ralph.
Chuck A. Villanueva said on August 13, 2016
Vandy 1, saw her before VX-4 transitioned to the F-14A in the mid 80’s while stationed in Pt Mugu. You did a great job on her. Looked sinister in glossy black in reality, you captured it in miniature. Thanks for sharing.
bob mack said on August 13, 2016
exceptional
Paul Wilsford said on August 13, 2016
That is a cool scheme. I have always liked those Vandy schemes
Robert Royes said on August 13, 2016
Nice!! Did you mean hand brushed?
Ralph Clements said on August 14, 2016
Yes “hair brush” is my euphemism for that; “not air brush”. I don’t have an air brush
Dirk Derks said on August 14, 2016
Hi Ralph,
Striking color scheme and lots of detail in the office.
Dmitry Stropalov said on August 14, 2016
Like this all-black Phantom, good job!
Morne Meyer said on August 14, 2016
This is a real stunner!!! The detail looks great and the finish is superb.
Greg Kittinger said on August 14, 2016
Gorgeous! The variety of schemes worn on the Phantom is one of the things that makes it such a great subject. The all-black just looks sinister on an already brutish aircraft. Well done!
Simon Whitney said on August 14, 2016
Great job Ralph, painted with a hairy stick too.
Well done mate.
Tom Cleaver said on August 14, 2016
A hairbrush, and no brush strokes! 🙂
Really nice. I saw this bird down at a show at Miramar in the early 80s, thought it looked fantastic. You really caught it.
Richard Mcstay said on August 15, 2016
Great build Ralph, the colour scheme is an interesting one also! The cockpit detail is amazing!
David Mills said on August 19, 2016
Great work Ralph – the black is a nice choice ! – but a brave one – a real beauty well done !