Point Mugu Phantom QF-4N BuNo 150465
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68 12 February 2022, 10:19
Thomas BischoffThanks!
I uploaded new pictures - decalling done and started with weathering & washing on the right side.
22 February 2022, 20:14
Thomas BischoffThanks Augie, Thomas and WhiteGlint!
.. and a special thanks to Rolf for the Decals 👍 - without them it would have been a more drab looking version
24 February 2022, 13:00
Thomas BischoffFinished this some while ago but failed to take decent pictures until now.
This was a fun to build and paint - thanks for looking
24 June 2022, 21:07
tyuRegarding the missing nose gear door; every Academy F-4C and F-4D kits contain the Navy style front nose wheel door including clear parts and antennas that are not needed for a F-4C or D. Or a replacent resin one: Corrected Nose Gear Door for..ts (Royale Resin R079, 1:48)
25 June 2022, 09:54
Rolf SchranerExzellentes Resultat Thomas.
Ich hoffe die Decals haben gut funktioniert.
Gruss aus den Bergen
25 June 2022, 11:24
David HThomas, if you need a front gear door, I have "a few" spare academy and hasegawa phantoms that could provide a nose door.
Looks sweet by the way !!
25 June 2022, 14:30
Thomas BischoffWow - many thanks for your comments and all the likes!
btw there is an article on the net about this ship: keymilitary.com/article/f-4-refused-die
@tyu, David: your help is highly appreciated but I still have an Academy Phantom in the stash with at least three different doors. Still hoping the missing piece will turn up however.
@Rolf: die Decals waren sehr dick und sperrig, aber gut recherchiert.
25 June 2022, 16:30
Bernhard SchrockI'm very glad to see yours colorful Phantom. Very well done especially the different shades of IO and the grey. 🙂.P.S. ich finde, dass die "alten Bausätze" mit ihren erhabeneren Gravuren durchaus mit einem gewissen Charme haben.
26 June 2022, 20:32
Hanno KleineckeAnd here they are : The orange wingtips that you would have liked to see on my Demon 😄 😄
Superpretty result, lovely livery and an excellent build and paintjob !
16 October 2022, 19:03
Thomas BischoffThank you all for your positive feedback!
In the meantime I also found a (not 100% correct) replacement for the lost front wheel cover.
@Hanno: a Demon with orange wingtipps would look nice next to the Phantom but there are other projects first
16 October 2022, 20:15
Marcel RichenerVery nice Phantom. I like this scheme
Have you may bought this kit at the Kit-Swap organized by IPMS Bern 2 years ago?
18 November 2022, 08:11
Thomas BischoffThanks Marcel! I indeed bought it at the IPMS Bern kit swap. Always a nice event 👍🏻
18 November 2022, 08:54
Marcel RichenerIn this case, you have bought the Phantom Kit from me 🙂
Great build!!!!
Gruss Marcel
18 November 2022, 09:13
SkyhikerBeautiful job on this model. What paint did you use for the orange? I'd like to get some for myself.
20 November 2022, 07:44
Thomas BischoffThanks for all your comments and thumps up!
@Marcel: hope to see you next year at the kit swap!
@Skywalker: the orange is done with Vallejo in thin layers starting with Insignia White 71.279 then Orange 71.083 and then a mix of Orange/Red 71.083/71.086. Spraying the last darker shades with different densities allowed also for a faint bleached out effect on the rudder. I have added a last picture where the effect is (faintly) visible.
20 November 2022, 20:39
Album info
Out of the box build with exception of the decals. I bought the kit at a kitswap without decals.
I will not do any conversion into a proper drone.
And "yes": this kit has raised panels and I will just leave them.
Primed with Ultimate Primer, natural metal areas primed with Tamiya X-1. All other paints coming from Vallejo.
