Gentlemen,
The start of my 32nd scale F-86D being imminent, I'm already pondering over my next project.
I've built a good many of F-4s in both 72nd and 48th scale, but now I've got a notion it's highest time for a large scale Phantom II.
So far I've got a TAMIYA F-4E plus "tons" of aftermarket stuff from Cutting Edge, GT Resin, DMolds, Steel Beach, Master, Eduard/Brassin, Wingman Models et al.
I've always wanted to build a Keflavik-based 57th FIS F-4E in posh "ADC Grey" aka FS 16473 Aircraft Grey livery.
However, pretty much the same goes for a JG 71 "Richthofen" F-4F sporting the notorious experimental "Wolkenmaus" wrap-around scheme. Much to my regret, it's rather a matter of "either...or" than "both...and".
The "contenders" are...
57th FIS F-4E, Keflavik, Iceland, 1978:
JG 71 F-4F 37+51, Wittmund, 1976:
What do you think? Which of the two would be the one you'd fancy most?
I'm totally on the fence...seriously.
TIA
Erik