USMC F-4S finished.

TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Sunday, November 9, 2003 3:49 PM

Hey guys,

I'm really knocked out by your comments! Blush [:I]

Thank you all for your kind words, it's really heart-warming to recieve such great feedback. Bow [bow]

usmcsm, thank you sir. The hasagawa kit has problems underneath where the fuselage halfs meet and the seams on top/around the intakes will need sanding down. Horiziontal stabs. will need extra support as the kit stubs are weak. That's about it. If you ever need a hand, shoot an email my way, I'll be glad to help. Captain [4:-)]

Later,

Darren. Wink [;)]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 12:40 PM

Excellent job!! Very well done.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 10:46 AM

A mighty fine bird Darren. You've done an excellent job.

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Saturday, November 8, 2003 7:49 AM

Wow - great looking Phantom! Love the color scheme.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers
LeeTree

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, November 8, 2003 1:27 AM

Darren, Thanks for giving us a look at a really pretty bird. Very nicely done. I think all that decal film would have scared me away! LOL Cool [8D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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usmcsm

Member since
September 2003
From: Yuma

Posted by usmcsm on Friday, November 7, 2003 10:51 PM

Outstanding job! I was in that squadron in my younger daze. You make me proud! I have the 1/72 and 1/48 kits on my shelf. Any advice on fit problems etc...?

"Livin' and dyin' in 3/4 time..."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 4:16 PM

One of the finest looking Phantoms I have seen, congratulations, well done. Bow [bow]

I am a phantom fan but I have not built one since I was a kid. Seeing your great bird is an inspiration. Truly that is one of the nicest looking A/C I have seen on these forums (no offense intended to anyone else).

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 12:09 AM

Hey I Like!

I think I have that set in a super scale sheet. I'll have to take a look and see. That does look very nice.

Another Phantom Phan

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, October 31, 2003 12:16 PM

Naww......I only spent 2 hours on research, hence the missle hardpoints being in the wrong place! Banged Head [banghead]

Never mind.............. Clown [:o)]

Later,

Darren. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 5:45 AM

Great looking Phantom, Darren...........Please don't tell us you only spent 12.5 hours including research on it!.......

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, October 31, 2003 4:44 AM

Hey J-hulk, Domi ,Butz

Many thanks for your kind words Blush [:I]

The kit is a 1/48 F-4S by Hasagawa. It came with a few bits of etched metal to make the "S" type and they included seperate slats for the wings. I added the Eduard photo etch set to improve the details. The bulk of this stuff went on the cockpit and canopy frames. I did'nt use all of the exterior parts as I felt they were not needed on this kit. The rest of the kit went together as normal except the decals. That was a long night Zzz [zzz]

but worth it! Approve [^]

Later,

Darren Wink [;)]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, October 31, 2003 1:53 AM

Darren, it is beautiful! Well done. Thanks for sharing!

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:49 PM

Hey Tango,
Phabulous Phantom my phriend..!!! Tongue [:P]

. The over all appearance is very nice for a Navy bird Tongue [:P]

(sorry dad)
Is that the Hasegawa kit and did you use any after market stuff for the interior/exterior??
Again a job well done.
Phlaps up, Mike

Phantoms Phoever....

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:16 AM

Very nice, Darren!

~Brian

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, October 30, 2003 4:40 AM

Thanks everybody for your kind words!

Berny, you got me! Clown [:o)]

I was using a reference photo of someone elses model who had installed the pylons in that manner. I have to admit I didn't notice the difference until you mentioned it.
Looks like I goofed up on that one Sign - Oops [#oops]

!

Still, I think it's looks nice that way.............. Clown [:o)]

Later,

Darren Whistling [:-^]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:20 PM

Great looking Phantom. I like the finish. Just one question. Why did you put the inboard pylons on the outboard station?

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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nicodemus

Member since
May 2003
From: St.Louis, Missouri

Posted by nicodemus on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:20 PM

Thanks for posting that awesome Phantom! It's a real looker, great subject and a great paint scheme.
Now it's back to work on my ol' olive drab/neutral gray warbirds for me, thanks for the colorful distraction! I'll think I'll add invasion stripes now, and maybe.............:).

Steve

minutes to buy, hours to build-

a humble ham-fisted modeler in the midwest-

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:27 PM

Really a beaut!! I love a Corps bird. Jeez, now yer making me want to build a Phantom.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:00 PM

THAT IS ONE OF BEST PHANTOMS ...PERIOD!! ABSOLUTLY GORGEOUS!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:43 PM

That is absolutely gorgeous! Love those multi-colored F-4's!

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:40 PM

Phantastic Phantom! Thanks for sharing.It looks GREAT!
Fuzzy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:16 PM

Great job, Darren! Very colorful. You did an outstanding job on a very difficult hi-vis theme. Encore!

demono69

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 7:14 PM

Wonderful Job!!! As Pix said those drop tank decals look hard! Great Job!!!

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:45 PM

YES YES YES !! At last I've learnt how to post an image here!!

Here's some more............. Cool [8D]

Hope you like 'em Blush [:I]

Darren

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:42 PM

I'll have another go at posting more pics later. If everyone can do it I should be able to Clown [:o)]

Thats a couple of decals wrapped around the drop tank, and yes it was tricky![:0] I had to do a lot of trimming due to the curves. I've only seen a few models with this scheme and when I saw the Hasagawa kit with those decals inside the box, I had to give it a try. If you're ever going to do that scheme,buy plenty of microsol-you'll need it Big Smile [:D]

Later,
Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:27 PM

You're welcome, TANGO ! I don't know when you last posted pics, but after the rongeorge, its albums/uploadhere/ then your pic #. You also need to include the "sized." I saw all the pics. Beautiful scheme. Is that paint or decals on the drop tanks? Whichever it is, it looks difficult but well done. Hope you get the rest of the pics of this beauty up for all to enjoy !

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:10 PM

Thanks Pix,
I tried inserting the correct url between the tags and nothing happpened.?. I kept on trying for ages! I had to give up as it was too fustrating!

Anyhow, very considerate of you to help me out. Thanks very much for posting my model for me. I'm a happy chap now!

Regards,

Darren

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 5:50 PM

Here it is, TANGO 1. Its a beautiful build. Did you copy the URL correctly from the pic ?

This is TANGO 1's model. I just posted it for him, to see if it works.

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

USMC F-4S finished.

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 5:12 PM

Hi everyone,

I've finally finished my hasagawa phantom. I've tried in vain to post pictures on the forum and after two hours of fustration I gave up Disapprove [V]

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If anyone fancies a look, it's in Ron's Gallery in the upload album.

Hope you like it,

Darren. Wink [;)]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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