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F-4B VF-111


ghatherly

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Hi,   I finally found time away from resin to complete this build of one of my favorite color schemes, not to mention the story of the one kill VF-111 scored during the Vietnam War.   The build comprises the following with many scratch built parts, pattern creations used to create resin parts, and some top flight accessories from the community vendors.

 

 

Items Used:

 

  • Tamiya 1/32 F-4J kit
  • GT Resin F-4B/N Conversion Set
  • GT Resin Intakes and exhaust
  • GT Resin Sparrow Missiles
  • Zacto Model Sidewinder Missiles
  • Master AOA and pitot tubes
  • Part R Us engine details
  • Zotz Decal markings and Stencils
  • Two Bobs AIM-9 missile  and AIM-7 decals
  • Eduard F-4C and J Interior, exterior, Seat Belts, Masks

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Hi,  I want to thank everyone for the kind words.   They help keep me motivated

 

My heart is going pitter patter!!!! Nice build Gary! I imagine I will be seeing this in person next month?

Yes, Will be in Omaha with this build, "Brain Damage",  and several ZM 1/48 Phantoms including a "B Conversion" of a J kit and the new "S""

 

 

The work you did weathering it is just amazing! I hope to see it in person this summer. Glad you found time to relax and hone your skills as we all benefit from it

 

She is a dirty Bird.   I like the look the jets have at the end of a long cruise.   

 

 

Great job Gary, makes me want to do an F-4 soon.  Did you use masks or decals for the vertical stabilizer markings?  (I always liked this tail art a lot)

 

The decals are form the Zotz Set.   I built the fin first, as If I could not get that to work then it would have been a VF-51 bird.   The Zotz set is incredible and I used both Red bottled Micro Set and Daco Med setting solution both with excellent results.   A not though when finishing the canopy frame paint it gray, then apply the decals but trim them exact so that no film hangs over.   They set easier this way and the slight undersize can be touched up with Tamiya gloss black.   I found that the Master Model. FS31136 acrylic an exact match with the decals when stirred complete.

 

The large insignia when on well, as did the shark mouth.   The NAVY was cut separately.

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