Ferris Splinter: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4S Phantom II
There was a time, and a long time it was, that the 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-4 Phantom model kits reigned supreme. Most Phantom variants eventually got covered by Hasegawa and they produced the F-4S version around 1998. They have now been eclipsed by better detailed, well fitting kits, however the Hasegawa F-4S is still a decent kit.
The Keith Ferris finish on this F-4S Phantom caught my eye immediately when I purchased a "Detail & Scale" book on the USN Phantoms way back in the 1980's. One of these VF-301 "Devil's Disciples" F-4S Phantom IIs was on the cover landing on a carrier. I always wanted this particular jet in my collection. (I seem to be gathering quite a few F-4 Phantom IIs in "The Hangar".)
You can see more in-depth detail of this F-4 build with additional photos at: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/ferrissplinter-1-48thhasegawaf-4sphantomii
Thanks for looking & good luck on your next build.
Looks good - need more pictures!
Greg,
Occasionally the site gives me upload issues. There are a few more photos at my website. (Link below) Hopefully I will get a few more posted here as well.
https://www.flypastrush.com/post/ferrissplinter-1-48thhasegawaf-4sphantomii
A fine build and an awesome scheme, @flypastrush
Thanks John - One of my favourite Phantom schemes
Excellent work. There’s nothing wrong with those kits and they can be found for around $20 at swap meets. They’re good enough for me.
John,
Yes that is true about the low cost of ownership now! Always a good day when you find a good kit at a great price 🙂
Nice "S" bird!
Thanks Robert, I was lucky enough to find this S on Sale 🙂
Beautiful Phantom!
Thanks again Spiros
A Ferris bird!
I have another Ferris scheme lined up for another future build as well - Got to like the variety of paint schemes at least
Looks great! I have the same decals to do one in 1/72 - looking forward to having one on my shelves (vs. in the closet!).
Thanks Greg,
If it makes you feel better I had this Ferris Phantom scheme planned for decades before I actually pieced it all together 🙂 Now I have another set of decals to do a different VF-194 Ferris scheme and I am looking forward to that one as well... Someday 🙂