BloorwestSiR Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Ok, I really shouldn't be starting this, what with everything else on my bench at the moment but I couldn't resist. Ignore the EJ bit on the box. It's the same inside as the regular USAF boxing but I've been able to get these for much cheaper for whatever reason. I've got a bunch of AM and I'm planning to use Speedhunter decals and various paint masks for the markings. For underwing stores, while not 100% accurate, I'm planning to hang these underneath: Yup, three SUU-23A gun pods. Carl Edited July 5, 2017 by BloorwestSiR sandokan, Smokey, Shaka HI and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I love you Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You can add a couple of more gun pods as this one went up with 5: http://366th-tfw.net/index73-images/P3344859a.jpg just a one time mission for Wing Commander of the squadron in Vietnam. Jari BloorwestSiR and 305 swag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Nice Mark BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 I love you Carl Thanks Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 You can add a couple of more gun pods as this one went up with 5: http://366th-tfw.net/index73-images/P3344859a.jpg just a one time mission for Wing Commander of the squadron in Vietnam. Jari Wow! Plus the one in the nose, I would not want to be down range of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Nice Mark Thanks Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 First step for me on any Tamiya F-4 build is removing the various BDR patches. Next up was the intake trunking so that the resin ones will fit. I forgot to post that I'll be using GT Resin for the outboard slated wings and burner cans. Carl CANicoll, Shaka HI, Bill_S and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Carl, you may find some useful info here: http://aviationarchives.blogspot.ca/2016/01/frf-4cde-crew-chiefs-handbook.html also there is this: http://aviationarchives.blogspot.ca/2017/01/f-4c-f-4d-f-4e-rf-4c-structural-repair.html some of those BDR patches are actually real panels that Tamiya went a bit too much on. From what i understand when panels were put back on a sealant was applied making the panel not as flush as it should be. The second link has the proper repair procedures for the Phantom. Jari Edited July 5, 2017 by Finn BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Carl, you may find some useful info here: http://aviationarchives.blogspot.ca/2016/01/frf-4cde-crew-chiefs-handbook.html also there is this: http://aviationarchives.blogspot.ca/2017/01/f-4c-f-4d-f-4e-rf-4c-structural-repair.html some of those BDR patches are actually real panels that Tamiya went a bit too much on. From what i understand when panels were put back on a sealant was applied making the panel not as flush as it should be. The second link has the proper repair procedures for the Phantom. Jari Thanks Jari! I knew that not all of them are BDR panels and will be engraving them back in accordingly. I've got Jake Melampy's book for reference. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Here is the 71-1073 before the grey camouflage scheme kicked in. and here before the Euro scheme kicked in Edited July 6, 2017 by Martinnfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BradG Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) I've got a picture of an F-4 with 5 SUU-23 gunpods hung off it. One on each hardpoint. Another photo taken at Danang shows an F-4 with bombs hung on the inboard wing pylons an and SUU-23 on each of the outer hard points. Edited July 6, 2017 by BradG BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 So many different schemes the Phantom wore, the Hill scheme was very attractive. That's a big chisel to remove the BDR plates.... Don BloorwestSiR and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Here is the 71-1073 before the grey camouflage scheme kicked in. and here before the Euro scheme kicked in You always find some interesting and great pics Martin. I'm planning to finish my G in the Euro One scheme, then a hard wing E in SEA. The last E kit will probably be in the 5000th scheme. sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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