1/32 Scale F4 Phantom build

[@SEMJW]

I watched the first video. I also had to order a replacement clear (J) sprue for a 1/32 Tamiya F-15E. Tamiya USA directed me to a Canadian distributor (where I live) Borgfeldt (Canada) Ltd. Took a few months from Japan. $24.00 for part and shipping. Good job with the F-4, you have the discipline to take the time and get the best results. I have built three F-4Es all Tamiya. #60310 early production, #60314 JASDF and #60305 F-4C/D. With a spare E nose from the JASDF kit and two donor Revell F-4G kits I was able to convert the 60310 - 60305 into late model F-4Es. The added bonus is the correct size centerline tanks in the Revell kits. Using the 610 gal tank(s) on the F-15E the older, 'Speed' tanks on the F-4s. Done two with resin cockpits, one with resin exhaust. All with the Master Model probe set. I modify the kit intakes as well to fix the gap/seam problem. The last F-4 build has just the Probe set, Eduard nozzle PE installed after the Tamiya nozzles are modified to the correct diameter, two pilots from the F-15E kit, Phantom Phreaks PB-32-007 '60 Years of Service', and the parts from the Revell kit. I thin all trailing flight surfaces to be scale accurate. The F-4 barrier layer fence plate (#B17-18) needs that as well. For (C3) exhaust cans I simulate the perforations with a rivet wheel and if done well they look as good as resin for what can be seen on the finished model. Many of my aircraft builds are posed in flight on custom metal stands I design/fabricate. I will not write the link as some do not wish for that in the comments. If interested, search; Chopperworks in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Model build images are posted at the bottom of the 'DESIGN', page. All three of the F-4s can be seen.

[@crazyhorsecreations1334]

Wow thanks for the input and comments I’ll definitely look into your builds I can use all the help I can get I’m just starting these more intricate builds and expanding my talent thanks again

[@SEMJW]

@@crazyhorsecreations1334You are welcome. I returned to the hobby after 30 years. 2018-. Mostly build 1/32 Tamiya. The newer kits 2007- are amazing but more complex.

[@crazyhorsecreations1334]

@@SEMJW funny you should mention I myself haven’t touched models for years I dabbled with a few here and there I have kits that I purchased back in 2004 two of them being the 1/32 F15C Tamaya and a 1/32 SU 27 which is the one model I was intimidated by when I opened the box and it’s the one model I’m building up to

[@sultanofswing8270]

Very nice work 👏