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Linebacker Shamrock: 1/48th ESCI F-4J Phantom II

October 7, 2024 · in Aviation · · 8 · 62

The old ESCI/ERTL Phantoms do have some nice qualities about them, nicely scribed surface details and a correct shape however the cockpit is a comparative disaster with poor fitting panels, decals for instruments (which aren't even correct) and ejection seats that don't come close to the real thing.

You can see more in-depth detail of this build with additional photos at: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/phabulous-shamrock-phantoms-1-48th-esci-f-4j-phantom-ii

Thanks for looking & good luck on your next build.

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8 responses

  1. Excellent result on both!

  2. Those are impressive looking Phantoms, @flypastrush
    Well done.

  3. Nice work, Mr. Rush. Those kits are basically solid. They just need some help in the cockpit and exhaust areas.

    • Thanks John - True added the resin ejection seats, spiffed up the pit and replaced the exhausts (borrowed from Hasegawa spares) - Always room for another Phantom (So far)

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