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This is my entry for the group build.this is only the second aircraft that i am going to try to build so if any of you can give me any advice,I would really appriciate it
Tom
Tom I am sure your model is going to look great. I am building an F 4B from VF 84's Vietnam '65 cruise. These aircraft were relatively clean so subtle weathering is called for. Good luck!
My advice - HAVE FUN! As Morne suggested, especially for a second aircraft, go for subtle on the weathering - better to err on that side in my opinion.
Well the Academy kit is a great choice, there are several build articles on the net that point out the one or two small things to watch for during assembly, not a shake and bake kit, but pretty user friendly. And Greg is right USN Phantoms (and most USN aircraft, even modern tactical grey ones) rarely showed the type of weathering you sometimes see on the net. Despite the harsh environment they were well maintained and because of the harsh environment, were and are constantly cleaned.
Gentlemen Thanks for the heads up on this model I'll give it my best and see what occurs
Hi Thomas. I am also going to build an F4 from VF 84. Most Navy F4's from VF 84's 1965 cruise to Vietnam seem to have only subtle weathering topside. The exhaust and underside should have some weathering like hydraulic staining etc.
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I think the gull gray was flat finish and the underside white was gloss in those days. Maybe someone else could verify that. In my day it was all gloss [ before low visibility schemes]
Great choice, the Academy F-4 kits are a joy to build.
This model is no joy to build. so putting it aside for a break I decided to work on the flight deck vehicles so here they are
Thanks for looking
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Despite varying opinions, I agree that kit is "no joy" to assemble. The landing gear can be a PITA and my beautifully embellished PE cockpit wouldn't fit as advertised. I've struggled through two of 'em and there won't be a third. 🙁
Tom, are those the skunkworks flightdeck vehicles? I know Verlinden had some resin ones, some time back. Nice shot of that VF-84, a favorite F4 scheme of mine. Jolly Rogers! Them and the Sundowners. Oh, yeah! Good idea to take a break, rather than risk the "Up against the wall" or frisbee into the circular file. Good luck, I'm pullin' for you!
Don't despair Tom. Hang in. I am sure that F4 is going to look awesome next to the flightdeck vehicles! I think the Academy kit needs a lot of dry fitting before assembly. I am hoping and preying that the beautiful Aires cockpit is going to fit into mine without a hitch. Would hate to ruin it. Good luck with your build!
Hang in there! Always seems to be worth it in the end - just a modeling challenge to be overcome!
Morne, get out the Dremel and the BIG hammer! Brute force! Arrrgh!
I have a question Was the F-4C Phantom a land or carrier aircraft?
