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If my back-of-the-envelope calculations are correct, then a 1.9mm section of 1.3mm diameter metal tubing establishes the basic shape. A smaller telescoping section of rod stock could be used to create the red dial at the back. HTH, Rich

Here are some pictures of a utility light (often referred to as a “Grimes Light”) on a Boeing 757. From what I can tell, the basic design has remained unchanged for decades, although I don’t know if it goes all the way back to WWII. Anyway, as I didn’t have a measuring tape handy, I got out the next best thing: my “NATO Standard” bank card, which measures 85.6mm by 54.0mm. Hope this helps a little! Rich

To be honest, I’m not at all certain about the early vs late H5, and its applicability to the F-4C. I based my “late” assumption on the pictures of the real seat shown on the first post of this thread, which appears to be an Air Force version with back cushions that match Sparkit’s “late” USN offering (BuNo 153005 and subsequent). But when these aircraft (late production F-4B’s) were rolled out, F-4C production had already ended! So, perhaps, Charlie models were delivered with the USAF equivalent of the “early” H5. I can’t be sure. Let us know what Sparkit has to say about it. Rich

Hi John, For one thing, both the early and late H5 offerings from Sparkit are USN/USMC style seats. So there are other differences to sort out like the emergency oxygen bottle’s relocation and (possibly) belts and harnesses. I know this doesn’t answer your question. I would have expected USAF options by now from Sparkit, just as they make available in their H7 line up. If it were me, I’d go with the late H5, remove the circular O2 supply view port and the activation loop, then cover the left rear section (where the USAF O2 bottle was situated) with a red safety pin storage bag. These were omnipresent in parked jets and could often be found resting atop the survival kit (see second photo of this thread). Apparently, both USN and USAF H5 seats had the hose disconnect bundle located in the same place, so that can stay. Good luck! Rich

Marcel, congratulations on another stunner! The model is extremely realistic! Rich

Hi Rich, Not mine…it’s part of Akira Watanabe’s impressive collection. Regards, Rich

http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/explanatione-fr.html …from the sidebar, navigate to 1/32 models.

From the F-4E set which, I suspect, has much in common with their F-4D offering… Hope this helps a little, Rich

Brilliant work!

Two Bobs Aviation Graphics did a sheet too. It covers two jets that arrived in Fresno still wearing “aggressor” paint, but the markings could be adapted for a gray on gray aircraft. Unfortunately this sheet is oop as well, but you could, nevertheless, include it in your search of secondhand market places. http://www.twobobs.net/contents/en-us/p680.html

Sparkit do Mk.H5 seats in 1/32…3D printed, extremely accurate and bristling with details. click here

Revell, Trumpeter, Rutman…but I think I see your point.

Upper trunnion:

Find that man a G-Suit!

More pictures here, and here.

Early Skyhawk variants did have the approach lights on the NLG. Here’s an A-4B

Wow! Great looking Hog. Lots of passion and precision at work here! Rich

@chuck540z3 ‘s epic F-15C build thread is informative and entertaining… click here Settle in, as it spans 77 pages!

“G Factor identification” Strained and contorted facial expression?

One issue that stands out from these photos is the tail piece: on the real aircraft, the large bullet shaped fairing that sits atop the tail rests right above the rudder. The conversion part, perhaps patterned off an inaccurate kit piece, extends things too far up the fin, resulting in a noticeably truncated bullet fairing. A photo of the real jet to illustrate: CLICK HERE

The best scale drawings of Phantoms I've come across are those of Jumpei Temma, viewable on his Wings of Pegasus website. While he hasn't done the F-4G specifically, his E model plans might prove useful as the shapes are identical save for the chin modification beneath the radome. CLICK HERE Additionally, this photo might help in assessing the nose contours. CLICK HERE

Great quality pics! Thanks for posting. Rich

Great pictures, thanks!

GRU-5 seats are appropriate for Vietnam Era Intruders. At least a couple of options exist in 1/32 scale: AMS Resin and RetroWings. For Vietnam Era Crusaders, both the Martin Baker F5 and F7 seats were used. There are several options in 1/32, Sparkit being the best in my opinion. My apologies to MD’s for the thread drift.