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1/48 Monogram F-4J
Posted by Darren Roberts on Sunday, October 30, 2016 9:09 PM

I completed another Bicentennial scheme for my collection. This one has been sitting on the shelf 80% complete for awhile now and I decided to knock it out. It's the Monogram kit out of the box with a set of Steel Beach intake plugs. The decals are from a Hasegawa kit, which fit surprisingly well. Even with newer kits out, I still love this old Monogram kit. I've got some work to do on the metal area of the stabs, but I need to get a silver Prisma pencil to finish it. 

 

 

 

 

cml
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    March 2007
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by cml on Sunday, October 30, 2016 9:56 PM

Another very nice build Darren. I always enjoy the colourful aircraft.

Chris

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, October 31, 2016 3:24 AM

That's a Monogram kit?  You did a fantastic job on absolutely everything.  WOW!!!

Toshi

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Posted by echolmberg on Monday, October 31, 2016 8:14 AM

Those Monogram Phantoms are the best!  Well, they're my favorites anyway.  Excellent job on such a colorful bird there, Darren.  Bow Down

Eric

  • Member since
    October 2016
  • From: Bay Area
Posted by picknpluck on Monday, October 31, 2016 9:30 AM

Beautifully done!  I would offer this as feedback, though:  The ECM gear on the intakes is the wrong length for a J.  The Monogram kit parts are the correct length for a F-4N; the F-4J/S had shorter ECM antennas.  Otherwise, fantastic work.  I've been lurking here for a bit now and always enjoy your work and your subject matter.  And I'm a satisfied customer, BTW!

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    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Monday, October 31, 2016 9:45 AM

Hey Darren, another good job, love those Phantoms! Keep up the good work. 

Max

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    January 2003
Posted by Darren Roberts on Monday, October 31, 2016 10:31 AM

picknpluck

Beautifully done!  I would offer this as feedback, though:  The ECM gear on the intakes is the wrong length for a J.  The Monogram kit parts are the correct length for a F-4N; the F-4J/S had shorter ECM antennas.  Otherwise, fantastic work.  I've been lurking here for a bit now and always enjoy your work and your subject matter.  And I'm a satisfied customer, BTW!

 
What's funny is I just looked at a picture to get an idea what the stabs should look like and noticed that. I decided I didn't want to go back and try and change them, since all the paint was on. You'd think I would have noticed it before that!
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    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, October 31, 2016 2:29 PM

Wow! Nice looking airplane. I love the colors.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Monday, October 31, 2016 9:05 PM

I really find this striking! Everything looks so crisp. Well done. 

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    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Monday, October 31, 2016 9:21 PM

Excellent work! Yes Which boxing of the kit was this?

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 5, 2016 4:28 PM

Wow, that is really really nice.

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, November 5, 2016 4:53 PM
How did I miss this. Really nice. The bicentennial schemes are great.

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by Darren Roberts on Saturday, November 5, 2016 5:36 PM

stikpusher

Excellent work! Yes Which boxing of the kit was this?

 

 

It was the Black Bunny kit, which was molded in black. That helped with the panel lines. After painting, I simply lightly sanded the paint and the black lines showed through.

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