John1 Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 I’ll be building a Vietnam War Phantom (probably a C, small chance it might be a D) in the future. Question - how common was it to have the wings folded while they were on the ground? I recall seeing some pics recently but can’t find them. Was this a somewhat common practice? I think it would add some visual interest and it would definitely help with minimizing the amount of shelf space needed. Thoughts?
Dave Williams Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 For USAF Phantoms, not very common. Usually they were only folded if they needed to reduce the span for parking them close together, like in a hanger.
Finn Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 But they did fold them at times: Jari John1, Kagemusha, daveculp and 1 other 4
Out2gtcha Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 Looks like you could go either way and be accurate!
Juggernut Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 I would think it's a lot easier to load/unload stores to that outboard pylon with the wings folded than not. Just an observation on what I see in the photos. allthumbs 1
phasephantomphixer Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 Just need a reason, the maint. forms, a speedhandle, -6 manual, wingfold lock, and four ground crew (one on top of wing, three to walk it up - or two gym rats). Some reasons like parking space, inspection, or lube. Been 30 yrs. since I did one so mighta forgot something... HTH Out2gtcha, John1 and Kagemusha 3
Finn Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 Also note the position of the insignia on top of the wing, at the wing fold: Jari John1 and Out2gtcha 2
Mark P Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 And it looks like a bit of repair on the left folded wing upper surface. Mark Proulx John1 1
LSP_Ron Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 Well if you really want to be outside the box you could do it flying with the wings folded. jenshb, Isar 30/07, adameliclem and 3 others 1 3 2
Out2gtcha Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 Yikes! Reminds me of the shot of the BUFF with no vertical fin or rudder................strange looking in mid air.
John1 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark P said: And it looks like a bit of repair on the left folded wing upper surface. Mark Proulx Check out the instructions from Fundekals Op Bolo set. The amount of weird paintwork on early F-4’s in Vietnam is amazing.
Finn Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Here is another one: and one with one white tank: Jari Edited June 10, 2021 by Finn
John1 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Posted June 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Finn said: Here is another one: Jari Interesting camo pattern on the left wing! I had no idea the paintwork on those jets was so diverse.
Finn Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 Here are a couple other inflight close up pics: Jari Isar 30/07 and Dragon 2
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