Building the Zoukei-mura F-4C Phantom II Scale Model Aircraft

[@dougclapp4204]

Wow, you are freaking me out with the level detail and accuracy. I served in the 57 FIS in 1975 as the maintenance crew chief on aircraft 63 412, and I must say you have everything right. Thanks taking back to Keflavik tonight.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much for your valuable comment.

[@sped17373]

My family was stationed there in 1966 to 68, my dad worked @ Rockville (932nd AC&W)--I was 10 to 11 years old. The 57th FIS flew the F-102 back then.

[@mr.modern4419]

WOW!!! I can almost hear those GE J-79's firing up!!! FANTASTIC build!!!! The BEST Vietnam Era paint scheme I have ever seen on any F-4 build!!!!!!

[@kirbgurtez1996]

The Eagle use to be my favorite Jet Fighter. Now its the F-4C Phantom II. Superb replica!. Keep going with this style of modeling!!!

[@kirbgurtez1996]

An excellent and authentic looking replica of the best jet america ever built!!!

[@mike.47]

I like how you show the instruction graphic relevant to the piece being worked on 👍🏼

[@LHJ1999]

Your videos are incredible for teaching techniques and showing how things are done. We all really appreciate the effort you put in, thank you!

[@olafurmikaelsson4794]

Love that you made it in the 57th fighter interceptor squadrons colors,I have some great memories of seeing these beasts take of from keflavik as a kid

[@stephanemaniez1850]

you're just what i call ""an artist" ...thank you to share your technics , pressure, fluidity of the painting etc...THANKS!!

[@MAN394631]

A really great work of modeling, i have a huge respect for you, like your paint and weathering job so much. please make more videos. I hope ZM will release a german F-4F Phantom soon. Cheers from Germany

[@VikingModeller]

Amazing job done here. A beautiful Black knight of Keflavik, Iceland. My home country

[@thepoorguysguidetomodeling2751]

Man, your builds are breath taking. Beautiful Phantom. If you didn't know it was a model kit you would swear it was the real thing. Happy modeling.

[@chrisdimis91]

I love the paint techniques you used. I never saw then in another build. The post shading work is outstanding

[@F1fan007]

Wow!! Beautifully done! Fantastic Phantom. Thank you for sharing how a pro does it!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Great job! That kit is pretty detailed but you still added a lot of your own touches and that has to be one of the most intricate paint jobs ever! Top marks for your work!

[@fotomakr]

So many handy tips in this, love the graphics and explanations!

[@GhostRider247]

omg this is just stunning !!!! absoulutly beatiful ....if only i had the skills and the knowledge of paints to do this sort of work .....STUNNING !!!!

[@questerng6900]

it's always inspiring to see your work, thank you for taking the time to record and post it in youtube.

[@falconxlvi]

Really nice job on this one. I’m building the ZM F-4E now and can appreciate the effort it takes to get the intakes looking as good as yours 👍🏻👍🏻

[@raymadani270]

it looks more like magic to me! How precise and effective your moves are ! and how informative this video is. Really appreciate your art and passion and above all, sharing the knowledge with others

[@lesthiele4921]

Great job on the Phantom F-4, I have always liked the F-4, one of my favourite aircraft.

[@janferino158]

Wonderful! It remebers me rose times when i biuld models. At that time there was little access to such outstanding video tutorial like yours. I could have learned a lot more. The planes of the Vietnam era were the best to me.

[@flymax4066]

Wow 😱 amazing paintjob!!! It really looks like a real one!

[@plasticscalern]

Great Job !!! We watched and learned again with pleasure. Loves from Turkey / BURSA

[@burbdood]

Beautiful work. Every time I watch one of your builds, I'm 10 feet tall and bullet proof and I feel like I could tackle an aircraft kit...and then I get one and realize I'm much, much better off doing armor...lol

[@darronhedges5873]

No AK european earth? Ive never bought a kit without a metal barrel and magic tracks.........they do look good,plenty of complexity.Going back to dragon after RFM panther is a bitter pill.Maybe a WNW would ease the pain.

[@billgump5903]

Genius.... True expert talent at the very least....... I learned much. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work on that iconic War-Bird.

[@MrPhife333]

Absolutely beautiful build! One of the sexiest aircraft ever. Thanks for sharing!

[@solarismoon3046]

Absolutely beautiful! As usual you've create another masterpiece. I only hope that mine will be as good as yours when I finish it (1/32nd scale Revell F-4J II) and put it on display. I've learned a lot of things about supplies and tools that people use to get the job done. Sadly I've had to resort to making my own tools many times as there is nothing out there that can do everything and many of those tools are highly overpriced for what they are!! I bought a cheap bastard air compressor and airbrush combo off evilbay and haven't used it yet but this spring I hope to soon! I appreciate anyone that uses an airbrush to go that extra mile but I use spray cans to do primer and sometimes paint as I have been doing this for over forty years and I've developed every technique known to man to do this and I'm still amazed at that quality that even the most simplest techniques can produce. Thank you for sharing this with us to enjoy!!

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Love your videos and the info you provide at each painting stage especially

[@dominique4700]

Trés beau F4, bravo pour la réalisation de cette maquette

[@simonbruce9274]

A fantastic rendition of one of my personal favourite aircraft. Thanks.

[@dennisgraham3087]

Knowing my luck. None of this build would go near as easy as you make it appear to be. either way. I admire your skill and precision. an Excellent Job. I picked up on a couple of ideas I'm going to be trying in my future builds. Thanks for sharing this video. I'm saving it to my favorites list.

[@ryanlin4875]

Beautiful plane and beautiful camo. Thanks for sharing!

[@Scaleaton]

Thanks for watching!

[@steves1112000]

Great paint work. Weathering looks perfect.

[@fabiosilva3799]

Congratulations on the F-4 kit ... a true work of art. I suggest a video showing the assembly of the 1/48 Kinetic kit of the Mirage IIIE Thank you.

[@-sailboatmodel]

Wonderful video. A specific guide on how to make a great model. I always liked the F-4 Phantom, but, unfortunately, models with such detailing are too expensive. Thanks for the video, success and good luck!

[@jillobbeek7765]

It's a thing of absolute beauty my friend. Great job !!!

[@adam-remy8377]

Thats a damn good idea with the phone light and masking the canopy. ;)

[@jrftworth]

Fantastic job. You make it look so easy

[@69jmcc]

Outstanding job fella.your workmanship is amazing

[@Flakbait100]

Really enjoy your work. Your videos are put together very well.

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

Thanks for sharing! Great result and hell of a tutorial for me! Thanks a lot!

[@JerryMac1125]

Nice job on the bird guy ! Please don't take what I'm gona say personally ! I worked on F4s for 10 years during Nam, USAF (E6 Avionics Tech). A lot of modelers get a little too carried away with the panel line, smoke, grease and dirt washes ! None of our birds ever looked that dirty (may have been nicked up with some schrapnel or round damage) if they did our Wing Commander would have had a Shit Fit 😮 Just a Heads Up, Siera Hotel 👍

[@c8136132]

I just love the way you build, incredible work 👍

[@herrlogan17]

This looks wonderous! I wish to have your skills, it's a pure pleasure even to watch 👍 Amazing!

[@laudelon7898]

Thanks very much for your tutorials. Very specific and clear...Definite motivating..

[@Green98sav]

You sir, are an artist. Very nice work

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much!

[@francescocressoni8805]

Impressive painting job indeed!

[@christiantoe.p7967]

great tutorial. beautiful result thanks for sharing

[@Fastbikkel]

Is this a modern way of glueing a model together? I mean, back in the day we used to glue the inside of the parts and then stick them together. Instead here i see the model being put together and then glued from the outside. We always felt that this way it doesn't bond too well. But maybe time showed us that this way is better, it certainly makes it a lot easier to assemble. Beautifully made by the way, absolutely!

[@Hossman757]

Magnificent. Museum quality!!!

[@csabbee166]

Outstanding work

[@richjameswade]

Awesome work as always! I was surprised that the decals were poor as cartograph seem to lead the way with their decals so maybe I’ll order decals from elsewhere for mine, well done mate

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! It may be erroneous production. I have never used Cartograf decals like that. I hope yours better. Try to test spare decals on a test model.

[@patrickhale424]

FANTASTIC JOB !!!!

[@safcid]

Hi Very good work, photography, excellent output and artist work, my greetings to you

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much!

[@skipschauer5535]

Wow great paint job....

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Brilliant results. Especialy painting technique, I try to learn it from You, but it is still long way ahead of me. Greetings! ;)

[@PerisModels]

Hi excellent work and video Two point to mention are: 1. The parachute cover at the tail is painted in the camouflage color and not metal 2. The inside of the air brakes are the same color as the under side fuselage and not white. The moving part correctly is red

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much for the feedback. I completely followed ZM's instructions for painting the model. And I noticed the parachute cover error too.

[@KPTaurus]

Like always. Outstanding!

[@torokun]

Unreal… incredible work!

[@olli1973]

This is Art! nothing more to say. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianjackson7515]

Superb build, one of my favourite F-4 schemes. Shame the decals are so poor, if I invest in one of these kits (or more likely the Academy one) I'll definitely also buy an AM sheet to go with it !! Best from NZ.

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo, 💪💪🇨🇱

[@christianfischer3267]

fantastic skills. this f4 looks damn realistic. nice video as well

[@BoBz023]

Can you please make a tutorial on some metallic aircraft. I really like how true to life your exhaust and tail came out! I would really like to learn! ❤️

[@30wombat]

One more fantastic video for a fantastic result. Congratulations One question please : You used Alclad Chrome on bare plastic without primer on the horizontal stabilizers. Did you had any problem? I forgot the primer once and the plastic melted. It had been hard to recover a safe surface... One remark: I agree 200 % with you about oil wash. I tried once with lighter fluid. It works perfectly. Now, I use petrol F with same results and easier to find. The oil paint allow cheap infinite combination Once again, congralulations. Wonderful paint and wonderful idea for the checkerboard

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! I have applied Alclad on bare plastic because of I made some paint chipping and weathering with wet sanding paper. Primers will cause problems during this process. I never have any problem with Alclad on bare plastic. I also recommend to use sanding papers on bare plastic 1200 to 2000 grit and apply a few times compound then Alclad Chrome and wipe with velvet for mirror like finish. This method way better than using any primers. Just do not use a thinner and do not apply the paint wet. Cheers!

[@josea.estevez9946]

Hello, wonderfull work... and great teach tecnicks thanks for share it... would u said me which compressor model use for yours works or which u recommend me for iwata Hi-line?😊😉

[@pakovalenzia1107]

wonderful model!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations

[@sloppyjoe400]

Bout to start Academy's F4C tonight, hope I can make mine look half as good lol

[@rickjones6567]

BEAUTIFUL work!! Dad was a mech on F-4's. He cussed them everyday! Love the ol HAWGS myself! No better sound than J-79's in full AB! Anyway, I'm new to airbrushing. What's the reason for thinning with isopropyl alcohol? Why not just use regular thinner??

[@simonwaite5815]

Thanks for sharing your work, the results are fantastic. Can you clarify your painting/ weathering technique for me? You seem to put a darker base down, and then mottle white concentrating more on some panels, then a slightly lighter shade of the base color over the top? Cheers SImon

[@Scaleaton]

Hi Simon, it's a advanced preshading technique using shades of the base color instead of black/white. The key is layers should be transparent enough. You will find out after a few try that on plastic bottles. Cheers!

[@davidhinkson8856]

I must say, this is a well engineered kit.

[@phil83_freewind93]

Great job!! Thanks for the video 👍👍

[@kenli3245]

Beautiful and clean work for all of your aircraft models! Only wish that video would be post in normal speed...

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much for the feedback! It's a technical issue about watchtime / video length ratio. Low rating videos marked as "junk" by KZbin AI. I will offer a solution about that stay tuned.

[@GeneralLee1961.3]

Great, great job 👍Phantom the ultimate legend 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ZestRob]

Love your videos. Greatly appreciate you sharing your settings and techniques. Why you used IPA instead of levelling thinner in some places.

[@moosescorner]

i only hope mine comes out half as good as yours! Its in my stash but i'm not sure i can tackle such a kit yet!

[@peterschafberger8405]

Perfect like always

[@enriquepadilla4154]

dude, i love the music of the video!!!🤟🏼

[@TheCMajor9th]

rly nice work man loved yr vid !!! :) ty for the inspiration !

[@chriskinney8947]

Looks fantastic

[@mooshoopork63]

Awesome Sauce. You make everything look soooooo simple. I dig the checkerboard technique and the heat stressed paint on the horizontal stabs. Did you paint the clear blue on the inside or outside of the windscreen? Just great work!!!

[@Scaleaton]

Thanks a lot! I painted inside of the windshield.

[@dertrippel]

Yeah... \0/ long awaited and finally there to sweeten up my breakfast... it is going to be awesome. THX mate.

[@timothyhamilton3436]

simply gorgeous.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I use gloss grey under my Alclad and I get a brighter finish. I saw some work where it just looked so good so I asked the guy and he said gloss grey. I did it and compared and it was brighter. Just an FYI. Great work BTW.

[@TJRohyans]

Gloss Black works even better under Alclad Metals.

[@Kaledrums]

The kit looks like the pieces fit well.

[@Plydrms]

I keep watching your work, and thanks for the replies. I just tried out the 3 color SEA scheme using blutac and a .3mm airbrush needle. Does the blutac leave a stain sometimes? Also, do you ever freehand the camo pattern with the .2mm brush? I bought a cheap Master G44 .2mm brush, but it splatters and or clogs. Maybe I don't have the hang of it yet.

[@Plydrms]

I'm a big fan and want to do the S.E. Asia camo scheme as well. I was curious why you do not like black basing the under coat first. After you apply each color you mottle with white, then re-apply each color thinned out. Could you mottle over the gray primer with white first, then apply the camo coat? I'm not criticizing your technique, just trying to learn...thank you so much.

[@Scaleaton]

Hi, it's all about eye delusion. More color tones provide a more realistic look. We can divide it into two, not just any basing: post shade and pre shade. Basing with black or any color is an pre shading technique. I prefer post shading with multiple colors not only white. I use lighter green tones for example not only white. I hope that's more clear.

[@Plydrms]

@@Scaleaton I actually think that your method looks better. I think that I will try it. I did one dirty low viz gray Tomcat. The black basing seemed to suit that scheme. I think faded camo looks better the way that you approached it..

[@Plydrms]

@@Scaleaton I like it! What are your thoughts on using splatter pattern templates for the mottling coat? I have one with a fairly tight pattern.

[@Espingify]

Nice video! Can you do a tutorial to how paint and weathering the missiles and fuel tanks?

[@Scaleaton]

Actually actually the same as under-fuselage painting. Next time I add those parts to the video.

[@peterjozsef448]

Brilliant work👏

[@hreple]

Amazing build Sir! Have you ever done a tutorial on how you do your colors, especially regarding the white marbling over the base color. A really interesting way to make randomization and interesting vibrations in the color scheme. I tend to black base myself, but wondering if this is “better”.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! Black basing technique is quite effective but after a while you start to repeat the same thing all the time then you expect different results. In my technique white is not actually white. I apply white on the base color then it turn very pale version of the base color not white. This is why my technique not works on gray and black paints very well. I pick darker and lighter tones randomly from my stash. More information about optical illusion of color tones is here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checker_shadow_illusion

[@hreple]

Well, I really like your "take" on it, and I think I have to give it a go. I've been black basing and marble coating 3-4 models now and they look better than one color coverage, but I still probably want "more" and I love how you make your models look. Keep up the great work!

[@daveabbott]

Excellent, new painting technique to, ahem... borrow!

[@edstud1]

Nice build!

[@neo-zp1tj]

I love to see your really outstanding videos and the way, you work on the kits... to get to the effects, you want to archive - fantastic! Yesterday I tried to brush the white meander ("fret") (minute 24 to 25) with vallejo white and IPA - but this mixture doesn't work because both of the liquids mix with each other ... you get little white "flakes" liquid" ^^ I suppose, you need IPA to get a fast drying liquid?

[@LodniKranazon]

Awesome work! Did you ever figure out what happened to the decals? Bad batch??

[@janmarvinlegaspi7446]

Hi! Beautiful video here. Question though, what do you call that yellow tape thing that you use to cover other parts when using your airbrush? Where can I buy that?

[@Scaleaton]

Hi, It's Tamiya masking tape. You can find it on internet or local hobby stores.

[@KGGR]

Greeks know about Phantom ;) Nice work!!!

[@frankhawkjr]

wonderfull job, amazing!

[@wakemanedwards3450]

man, just such fantastic skills....some so good I'm not sure what exactly you are doing but it difinately had an effect on the finish. That little thing your doing with the air brush that looks like your making little spots or small patterns on the wings and fusalage that you later paint color over. What were you doing and why? Thanks! Beautiful build of one of my favorite jets. I just got the Tamiya F-4 Phantom II and looking forward to building it

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you! This one is not a good example of my painting technique. I do it to increase the tonal variety of the main color. Here's a link to a more exaggerated version of this technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOunZugmd2jqs0

[@cyfloril]

Bravo, il est superbe!

[@antoniodellaragione6091]

BELLISSIMO .....spettacolare ....non ci sono parole 👌👍👌👍👌👍