Big build- Tamiya conversion RF-4C tribute

[richardsmv6]

Hi Everyone!

I have been so inspired by the skills and workmanship on LSP that I'm finally dusting off the Tamiya F-4C/D that I've had for about 16 years!

The jet I want to build is a late round nosed RF-4C 72-146 from the 10th TRW based at Alconbury in the UK, this aircraft was tragically lost 30 years ago at the 1986 RAF Brawdy airshow.

I am building it as a tribute to the crew that were lost that day, my memories of it are a bit vague now, I didn't have a camera back then, never really found out what went wrong.....the most plausible explanation I read about was a loss of control at low speed due to a shift of C 0f G concerning the fuel level in the wing tanks? Maybe someone on here can shed some light on this?

Anyway the plan is

Tamiya F-4C/D kit

GT Resin intakes and Exhausts

GT Resin RF-4C ARN-101 Cockpit

Various Eduard etched items

Waiting for the GT Resin rounded nose conversion to be released

Xtradecals 

Wrap around SEA camouflage with the white and black tail codes and the swept down black anti glare panel

Still researching at the moment aiming to start the build in the autumn.

Would appreciate any advice, pointers and criticisms...........

 

My inspiration for this build was Chuck Sawyers amazing F-4E.

 

I cant seem to post pictures, can anyone help?

 

Thanks

Richard

[Iain]

Excellent project - will be following along!
 
You may already have seen this...

 

There's also a thread on PPRuNe where there's mention of one of the engine access panels falling off beforehand and the crew advised to end display and land.
 
Pictures - you'll need to upload to a site like Photobucket - then post the links here.
 
Posting Your Images from Photobucket

 

Iain

[richardsmv6]

Cheers Iain

Yeah I have seen that stuff.......as far as I know the accident report was never published.

I will have a go with the photobucket! Im not that good with computers! Lol

 

Richard