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| Used from: | 1958-Now |
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| Manufacturer: |  McDonnell Douglas |
| Model: | F-4 Phantom II |
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1988
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Max Haberstroh added a new project.
USN F-4J US Navy (1794-now)VF-96 Fighting Falcons
BuNo 155800/NG-100 (Lt. Randy H. Cunningham/LTJG Willie P. Driscoll) | Vietnam War
May 1972
Patrick Hagelstein Added a new
review for:
Previewed on
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Patrick Hagelstein Not exactly a preview, but it has some sprue shots and pictures of the tooling.
26. May, 05:11
26. May, 12:00
Patrick Hagelstein You're welcome!
I'm definitely thrilled about this and can't wait until August!
26. May, 13:02
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas RF-4C-37-MC Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)15 TRS, 18 TFW
68-0551/No Gun Shogun | Photo Finish Meet
October 1985 |
FS34092 FS34102 FS36081 FS36622
Dutch added a new project.
Sarunas DIf purchasing replacement AIM-9s, which AIM-9 versions specifically should I get for US, Australia, Israel, and Japan? The year 1969-1970 as per box marking schemes.
Ivo Fanczi added a new project.
22. August 2015, 06:21
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Nico Soenen Good afternoon, I do have this kit on order, but cannot trace back the list of needed Paints (nrs) on the downloaded manual. Can you point me in the direction of the required paint nrs. Needed for this model ? Thanks in advance of advise, kind regards, Nico
18. May, 16:44
Alan Crawford added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom II
Royal Air Force (1918-now)74 Sqn.
ZE361/P | BS4800:18B21
BS381C:637 Radome Blue grey
Sarunas DGuys, could you help me find the dark green color for the B paint version? It's a JASDF plane, the instruction says FS 34079, but the color profile is way different from the dark green. I'm looking for Testors Model Master enamels. For other dark green colors I chose 1710, but the JASDF looks much more different.
Murad ÖZER looks like the camo consists of these 4 colors:
FS34097
FS34108
FS30372
FS16440
15. May, 14:17
15. May, 14:18
Murad ÖZER to my eyes on both the fs color callout and real life pictures it surely looks like your usual airforce olive drab but with a noticeable green tint instead of the darkish/brownish one to be honest.
15. May, 14:20
Sarunas D You're right about the green tint. I looked at every MM green enamel color that my local shop has and decided to go with MM 2029 Green
FS34258 - it looks closest to the color in the manual.
15. May, 15:23
Norman Gruss added a new project.
10. May, 08:25
Norman Gruss I know, but I need some AM-Stuff for this future project.
10. May, 09:02
Norman Gruss @Jos I need your help with the 3 tone color RAF with Gunze colors. I need the color numbers please. thx.
13. May, 11:10
13. May, 15:21
Norman Gruss Thx for your help, H330 Dark Green is the missing color in my stash.
13. May, 15:58
13. May, 19:46
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)39 TFTS, 35 TFW
69-0208 | George AFB
1978
Rene Saarsoo added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
BuN 155861/AE-200 | USS Roosevelt
August 1970
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)Air Demonstration Sqn. Thunderbirds
5 (Maj. Steve Dwelle) |
1972 | Super White
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-151/ USS Midway (CV-41)
BuNo 153827 |
FS16440
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-151/ USS Midway (CV-41)
BuNo 153798/ NF-200 (CAG) | Japan / CVW-5
1978
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-151/ USS Midway (CV-41)
BuNo 150452 | Bicentennial
1976
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-151/ USS Midway (CV-41)
BuNo 153059/ NF200 |
March 1973 |
FS16440 FS17875
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)Blue Angels
#1 BuNo 153075 (Cdr. Bill Wheat) |
1969 | Blue, Yellow
Kaju Stas added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VX-4 Evaluators
153783
Dutch added a new project.
Tobi added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4E-37-MC Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)110 TFS, 131 TFW, Missouri ANG
68-0338/SL/131 TFW | 30th Anniversary Phabulous Phantoms
1988
Neal added a new project.
Dutch added a new project.
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Stefano Z added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA-232 Red Devils
5822 | Operation Linebacker
1972
JamieAllatt added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Royal Air Force (1918-now)92 Sqn.
XV408 | Wildenrath
1991
Flippit added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II US Marine Corps Aviation (1912-now)VMFA-314 Black Knights
152274 (Maj. E.C. Paige, D.D. Rodmond) | Da Nang
March 1966
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4D-27-MC Phantom II US Air National Guard (1947-now)179 FIS, 148 FIG, Minnesota ANG
65-0648 | Duluth IAP, MN
Dutch added a new project.
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)38 TRS, 26 TRW
69-374/ZR | Cold War - Zweibrücken AB
| Dark Green
FS34079, Med Green
FS34102, Tan
FS30219, grey
FS36622
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4E-32-MC Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)57 FIS Black Knights, AF Iceland
66-0300 | NAS Keflavik
1983 |
FS16473
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4D-27-MC Phantom II US Air National Guard (1947-now)179 FIS, 148 FIG, Minnesota ANG
65-0648 | Duluth IAP, MN
Dutch added a new project.
Dutch added a new project.
Dutch added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4C-18-MC Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)18 TFW
63-7474/ZG | Vietnam War - Takhli RTAFB
November 1972 | SEA Camo
Calvin GiffordPicked this up for a penance because I wanted to do a Hawaii ANG Phantom for a veteran friend. Had no idea Col. Robin Olds MiG killer SCAT was on the sheet until I started researching it - my example didn't have the placement guide paper!
Dutch added a new project.
Casey Beckett added a new project.
Casey Beckett AAAAAARGH! Shattering decals! Break out the MicroScale Liquid decal film stat!
23. March, 01:20
Dutch added a new project.
Sean Sheppard added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-84 Jolly Rogers
151492 | USS Independence
1965
Sean Sheppard added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)VF-151 Vigilantes
150452 | USS Midway
1976
Sean Sheppard added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)557 TFS, 12 TFW
64-0726 (Hell's Angel) | Cam Rahn Bay AB
1968 |
FS34102 FS34079 FS30219 FS36622
Sean Sheppard added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA-451 Warlords
153775/AA-200 | USS Forrestal
Jonathan Sparta added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Bundeswehr Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1956-now)38+28
Roland Gunslinger added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Royal Air Force (1918-now)92 Sqn.
XV408 | Wildenrath
1991
24. February, 08:16
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McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA-235 Death Angels
153879 |
FS16440 FS17875
23. February, 15:09
Share Roland Gunslinger added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II US Air Force (1947-now)563 TFS, 37 TFW
69-0237 | George AFB, CA
1982 |
FS30219 FS34102 FS34079
23. February, 12:20
Share Flynn added a new project.
11. February, 13:05
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Piotr Sarniński-Górecki added a new project.
Fairey Gannet AEW Mk.3 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (1937-now)849 NAS, B Flight
043-R | XL471 | HMS Ark Royal
1978 |
BS381C:640 BS381C:210
4. October 2019, 03:03
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4. October 2019, 12:57
Piotr Sarniński-Górecki Yup Martin. I want to add the Gannet and a Sea King as well
Think it's gonna looks cool when ready
4. October 2019, 13:00
Martin von Schreckenstein Wow, fingers crossed for that. I hear the Sword Gannet is a bit difficult but hey, there IS a 1/72 Gannet model in existence so triple cool for that regardless lol
4. October 2019, 13:56
Stuart Fowle Any project including a Phantom and Buccaneer is always going to be good
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4. October 2019, 14:00
Frank Spahr Exactly what I want to do. Having completed the Phantom, I have the Buccaneer and am expecting the new Eduard brass and masks for the kit. I also have the Gannet kit, yet still need the wingfold. Pitos, which Sea King kit are you planning to use, and where will you be getting the markings? Best wishes for the project from Frank
11. January, 10:30
11. January, 21:51
Piotr Sarniński-Górecki THX guys but this is a project not for the near future
Frank - I'm still waiting for the proper kit of Sea King from Ark. As far as I know there are no any, but I hope will be when I finally start the project
11. January, 23:36
Frank Spahr Thank you for the pointer, Piotr! I´ll follow your progress!
13. January, 17:41
Frank Spahr I´m thinking about using the Revell kit of the German Navy Sea King, minus some of the later equipment. What do you think?
11. February, 06:10
Geewiz added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas FGR.2 Phantom II Royal Air Force (1918-now)74 Sqn.
XV404 | Disbandment Of 74 Sqn - RAF Wattisham
September 1992 | Tiger
7. February, 21:02
Larry E Added a new
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Gustavo Sarmento added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Bundeswehr Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1956-now)JG 71 Richthofen
37+86 | 40th Anniversary JG 71 - Wittmund
1999
14. November 2019, 22:27
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1. February, 23:20
Bill Gilman added a new photoalbum.
Updated: November 2, 2011 2. November 2011, 02:19
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Bill Gilman Thanks. As I remember, the resin cockpit was a bit longer than the kit cockpit, and I had to remove the area for the front instrument panel coaming from the kit's fuselage. The resin pit also had to be sanded a lot as it was also too wide for the Revell fuselage. I also sanded down the kit's fuselage sidewalls. I then had to do some tricks with the resin sidewalls. There are some photos and an explanation in the build thread that I posted above. Cheers, Bill
7. January, 04:31
7. January, 05:00
Neal Oh my. That is Phantastic. I've been eyeing these Phinal Phantoms, but I'm holding out for the 301SQ kit. If there ever is one.
7. January, 05:02
7. January, 15:20
Oleg Smilyk Looking very nice,japans anniversary bird are great!
7. January, 16:21
1. February, 16:47
Bill Gilman Thanks mates! This aircraft has one of the best anniversary schemes ever! I'll have to do a few more JASDF birds so she has company.
1. February, 20:54
Treehugger I don't normally like flashy paints schemes, but this one looks very nice I think. A good mix of white red and blue.
1. February, 21:29
Jos Jansen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy (1794-now)Blue Angels
153079/7 (Lt. Rick Adams) |
1969 | FS15052
FS13538
Falk RölligThe color of the cockpit pe parts seems right for US Air Force Phantoms (light blue) but is wrong for US Navy jets (gull grey). Better use Eduard SS659 / 73659 for Academy US Navy F-4J.
Calvin GiffordHas anyone heard any news about the 1/48 Academy Long-Nosed Phantoms??
5. November 2019, 23:15
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Eric Thornton I hope Zoukei do the F-4B! Can't wait for the F-4E. Haven't heard anything from Academy.
12. January, 17:34
Calvin Gifford After the way Z-M screwed the pooch on the last Phantoms they released I won't touch their kits with a 10 foot pole.
13. January, 08:19
Harry Eder added a new photoalbum.
22. May 2016, 20:49
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Saeed Jamali very welll job ... well done .... how u fit aires cockpit set in the kit , its biger than original kit cockpit , for me it doesnt fit
, how do u do that man
4. January, 22:39
Harry Eder Thank you! You have to sand the Aires-pit and the kit parts down. I remember that the light was shining through the kitparts.
5. January, 15:52
Saeed Jamali wowwwww , So You thined it like a paper ????????
5. January, 17:20
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9. January, 11:41
Bryn Crandell Great looking JASDF bird. Agree with the rest, the detail, paint, and patience to complete this is a true feat. Well done Harry.
9. January, 13:51
9. January, 14:46
9. January, 17:28
NealI just pre-ordered the 1/72 version. I'll have to pick this one up too when it comes out.
Bill Gilman added a new project.
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18. October 2011, 03:09
Share Bill Gilman Hi Michael,
My build thread is at:
britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77880
The conversion is not difficult. You need to add two blisters at the top of the vertical tail, change the wing tips to non-slatted but with the RWR sensors, and add slotted horizontal stabilizers. Plus a bunch of antennae.
Cheers,
Bill
19. October 2011, 01:18
21. September 2013, 06:58
Saeed Jamali very welll job ... well done .... how u fit aires cockpit set in the kit , its biger than original kit cockpit , for me it doesnt fit
, how do u do that man
4. January, 22:40
Bill Gilman Thanks. I sanded it down until it fit and made some other modifications. There are photos and an explanation in the build thread posted above.
7. January, 04:23
AugieI've restored this item after it was deleted?
Who deleted it and why?
24. December 2019, 23:02
Share Michael Hickey added a new project.
21. December 2019, 22:42
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Michael Hickey Fuselage together, wings done, won't be long and she'll be in the paint shop.
21. December 2019, 22:57
24. December 2019, 03:41
Michael Hickey Yeah, you get decals in the kit for the Mig, but I'm sure I'm going to paint the Mig on.
24. December 2019, 04:13
Michael Hickey added a new project.
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5. March 2018, 08:42
Share Michael Hickey Got the fuselage together and the wings done, time to mate the pair up.
21. December 2019, 22:55
22. December 2019, 16:58
Michael Hickey The wings and fuselage are glued together, I need to mold the aftermarket nose for a KAI variant and do some sanding. I also need to glue in place the dropped flaps. I've been wanting to do this one for a very long time so it will happen now.
23. December 2019, 00:20
24. December 2019, 03:29
24. December 2019, 04:12
Gareth Windsor added a new photoalbum.
Updated: December 12, 2019 19. February 2016, 01:51
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Kerry COX Gareth, you have the 'Midas' touch and the patience of a saint.
Seeing all your seam work and filling of the gaps that comes with the Academy kit reminds me of why I gave up on my F-4 kit.
What you have achieved is just stunning mate.
I hope your fully recovered and back in the grove.
12. December 2019, 05:40
Gareth Windsor Thanks for the encouragement Kerry. There are a few gaps in this kit and it's trying my patience, but the F-4 is such a beautiful aircraft. I've got another 2 of these kits in the stash plus the Revell 1:32 which I want to do in Vietnam colours.
12. December 2019, 14:20
Gareth Windsor Thanks Hans. Good to know. I will have those on standby if my moulding doesn't work out. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I'm actually looking forward to moulding and making my own parts.
12. December 2019, 15:44
Slavo Hazucha Very nice project & progress! Joining late, but I think this is going to be rewarding to watch even - or especially - from now on - never went so deep into the DNA-sequence of the hobby to mould anything on my own! Good luck
12. December 2019, 16:13
12. December 2019, 16:41
Gareth Windsor Welcome along for the long ride. The tractor unit does look good David, but is far too new a version to use as it is with the Phantom. Once I've tried the moulding out, I'm going to try and change the back end of the tractor, which looks just like the front minus the seat, controls and lights.
13. December 2019, 03:54
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