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Hasegawa F-4G Phantom- Finished 2-19 Phynally

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    October 2009
Posted by Ultra on Friday, February 24, 2017 2:26 AM

Wow!  You nailed it!  Looks fantastic Nathan.

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, February 24, 2017 1:20 AM
That is beautiful. I'm gonna have a crack at the new Academy Phantom later this year. I hope it turns out half as nice.

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:47 AM

armornut

Phantastic.Bow Down

 

Ditto!!!!!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:39 PM

Bravo Nathan! That is a fine looking Phantom. Your detailing and paint work is muy primo. Comforting to hear your positive evaluation of the Hasegawa Phantoms. Gives me more enthusiasm for building the USN F-4B I have in the stash. It's always a pleasure to watch you at your best Nathan. Thanks.

Joe

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:46 PM

Thanks for the good words everyone. Mike, I'm glad the decals look acceptable because they can be hit or miss for me sometimes, even in this case when there are so few of them. 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:21 PM

It looks outstanding to me!

I am astounded when I see the results of an expert like you having affixed decals that look like the full scale bird and I'm in awe of your phinesse in the weathering arena as well.

Many kudos and phelicitations!

Mike

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    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:02 PM

Nathan!  That thing is NUTS!!  VERY nicely done!  The pics direct me to a photo account -  with more pics....man...that's a lovely job.  You must be very happy with the way it came out! 

Thanks for posting the pics!  Fantastic!

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Posted by SaltydogII on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 3:14 PM
Looks really good Nathan. Love me some phantom.

Chris

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:23 AM

Bish

Now that is very nice. I really like the finish.

But, just one thing...... A bit of a pause

You sure your not English.

 

a wee bit of a pause. Awesome phinish Nathan. Hmm I believe this is the only 48th Phantom  I have in the stash.

 

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:06 AM

Outstanding! Man, that really looks good. Super nice work.

BK

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    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:09 AM

Now that is very nice. I really like the finish.

But, just one thing...... A bit of a pause

You sure your not English.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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    January 2015
Posted by Aldershot II on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:56 AM
Great modelling. Never too many Phantoms in any scale.
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    July 2011
  • From: minnesota
Posted by handiabled on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:36 AM

That looks awesome Nathan!  Love the finish on this bird!Cool

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, February 20, 2017 9:34 PM

Thanks Joe! No real problems with this build. Just a big plane and work on fitting the ordinance and the jammer pod up front took some time, as did the weathering...like alwaysEmbarrassed

 

 

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    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, February 20, 2017 8:48 PM

..............and there aint a thang wrong with that!!! I've been watching these aircraft come together on other forums and they look like they come together fairly nicely. You did 'er proud with this one Nathan.

                   

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  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 20, 2017 6:50 PM

What a Phantastic Phinish!  Great job on this build, dePhinately worth the wait!

Toshi

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    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, February 20, 2017 6:15 PM

Thanks guys. Good to see you all checking in here. 

 

Bvallot- do you mean what do I think about all the stencils seen on many Navy Phantoms? I guess I always do a thorough check of references and try and find the exact bird I want to model, or if not find one in the same squadron or wing around the same era. Some really did have hundreds that really stand out in photos. I do think a good mist coat over the stencils to help tone them down is probably a good idea in 1/48 scale. Most Hill Gray Phantom's had mininmal stencils, so it wasn't an issue in this particular build. 

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Monday, February 20, 2017 3:33 PM

Nice looking Phantom!  Great work!

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

  • Member since
    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Monday, February 20, 2017 3:05 PM

Nathan, how do you feel about the over application of decals on the Phantom considering the 1:48 scale? In other words...considering how certain details aren't always so visible or shouldn't stand out so harshly.  Thoughts...?

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    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Monday, February 20, 2017 3:03 PM

Beautiful paint there!! Phrighteningly beautiful! =D

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Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

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    June 2016
  • From: Bristol CT
Posted by XF-15DCC on Monday, February 20, 2017 2:50 PM

Love it! Anything from the 52nd Fighter Wing is OK in my book.

We live in fame or go down in flame. 

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    March 2007
  • From: Northeast WA State
Posted by armornut on Monday, February 20, 2017 12:13 PM

Phantastic.Bow Down

we're modelers it's what we do

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    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, February 20, 2017 11:55 AM

So, after a bit of a pause...WhistlingWhistling, This one is finally done! I ended up using Speed Hunter Decals and a pair of Eduard AGM-88 Harms. Hope you all enjoy and feel free to ask and comment away!

 

 

 

 

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    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Friday, November 13, 2015 5:49 PM

Nathan T

Ahh, gee. Pressure's on now. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend...

 

 

 

Marc  

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    September 2003
  • From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-
Posted by blkhwkmatt on Friday, November 13, 2015 5:00 PM

Great looking build so far, will be looking forward to this build!

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Friday, November 13, 2015 2:45 PM

Ahh, gee. Pressure's on now. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend...

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 13, 2015 9:13 AM

How have I missed this one? Man, you are really doing nice work there. I love the Phantom, it is without question my Fave jet. I need to dig out my Sundowner and get it going soon.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
Posted by seasick on Thursday, November 12, 2015 11:22 PM

From the trivia department:

"SEAD": Supression of Enemy Air Defenses.

Chasing the ultimate build.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, November 12, 2015 9:03 PM
Me too. Had to get caught up with the initial start. Now I'm front and center

 

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