Eduard Phantom II F-4J "Rockin' Rhino" 1/48 | The Inner Nerd

Eduard 1/48 Scale Model Aircraft by The Inner Nerd
Instructional time lapse video of the full-build, paint and weathering of the 1/48 scale McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II "Rockin' Rhino Limited Edition by Eduard as shown by The Inner Nerd
The first part of this video shows the use of Photo etch parts and scratch building techniques to detail hydraulic pipes and electrical cables professionally and cheaply around both the cockpit and wheel bays.
The second part shows surface preparation techniques such as filling panel gaps and seams with modelling filler and sanding them smooth to get a seamless join between parts. Also basing techniques are included in this section using Mr Hobby "Mr Surfacer 1200 & 1500" to prime the surface ready for painting.
The third part of the video demonstrates the black-basing technique used to achieve a pre-weathered look and surface texture replicating that of an aged and worn aircraft. Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverline is used at an operating pressure of 15PSI and a 0.15mm needle + nozzle during this process. Salt weathering is also used detailing how to create a worn look on specific areas of the model. Also included in this section is the jet exhaust painting using Alclad 2 Lacquers and Tamiya clear paints to create a burnt metal effect
Decals follow painting with the aid of Mr Hobby Mr Mark Setter & Softer products. These products allow the decal to form to the shapes and panel lines of the surface which you can see in the video.
After this the machine polish process is shown to remove the "orange peel" effect from the clear coat. This is done using Tamiya sanding sponges in 2000 & 3000 dpi grit and Tamiya Polishing Compounds.
Next is the weathering of the model. This is started using Abteilung 502 oil paints thinned to a wash consistency. Then used as panel line wash the oil is applied across the model to achieve a dirty, grimey & worn look. Further weathering including unthinned Abteilung 502 oil paints to create streaking and water marks concludes weathering
The final part of the video explains the final assembly of small parts including landing gear, lights, antennas and canopy fitment as the model nears completion. All final assembly is completed with CA superglue.
Items Used Airbrush: Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverline Needle/Nozzle: 0.15mm
Compressor: Badger 1100 with Anti-Pulsation Tank Working Pressure 22psi (1.51bar)
Paint: Tamiya Acrylics thinned with Tamiya X-20A Thinner Brushes: Pure Sable Brush - Various Sizes
Glue: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement/Loctite 406 Superglue
Sanding: 3M 600p / 800p / 1200p / 2000p / 3000p sheets & sponges
Music Credit;
0:05 - 2:05 One Day On Earth (No Choir) - Franck Barre
4:04 - 6:25 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero
7:49 - 9:38 Anthem of the World - Future World Music
9:51 - 13:36 Our Last Hope (No Choir) - Extreme Music/Two Steps from Hell
14:04 - 15:04 - Terra Mirus (No Choir) - Position Music / Jo Blankenburg

[@redknight1322]

Museum grade build... no higher complement is possible!! Thanks for putting this up!!

[@t.s.127]

Then phantom, for me one the coolest planes ever. Your build is fantastic, absolutely great 👍 i love it

[@michaeltruhett4170]

Sensational! It doesn't get any better than that, no doubt about it.

[@iamrichrocker]

CMDR. Dean Cramer...flew 397 missions over North Viet Nam..awared 5 DFC's...45 Air Medals...passed away 10/15/2010..age 79...so this is an incredible work of Honor to this naval Aviator...Hope His Family and His Friends see this video...just an amazing piece of art....

[@joedejesus6363]

With all those intricate parts it's almost equivalent to building a ship in a bottle. Nice job, great patience.

[@scalemodelling76]

Your models are just perfection !

[@neilmackay7475]

Beautiful work my friend it's a big thumbs up from me take care my friend

[@ramonmedina1974]

Awesome work! 16 thumbs down???? People are jealous!

[@jpht1964]

Your build vids are the best and most pleasant for the eyes....

[@ajwoodworking6408]

Great work. Reminds me of how I used to paint my models (but not as good or detailed as you have shown) when I was a kid (mid 70s). The F4, P51 and P47 were my favorite models back in the day. I liked making jeeps, tanks and ground stuff like that for the most part because it was fun dirtying them up with mixed paints and creating dioramas for them. I remember using a candle to create entry points for shells on tanks. That was fun. Just had to add this, I remember the F4 was tail heavy and P47 was nose heavy. I used slip weights from my tackle box to balance the planes so that they'd sit on all wheels.

[@reconranger1370]

Really nice build. I especially like the salt technique for Naval aircraft on Carriers. Thank you for sharing!

[@randygagliano5984]

that is a beautiful build. I could watch your videos all night long

[@8ASIMULATORS]

Wow! I can't believe how good you are! Awesome! Great work! Little details makes it so real!

[@sjp52047]

Beautiful job. I'll refer back to this video from time to time. Regards, Solomon

[@288coolcat]

Fantastic work Sir! Everytime i watch your video i learned a new trick from you

[@ScaleModelAlberta]

Wow. That's some first rate painting.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Excellent work and a fantastic result!

[@60rapie]

Great instruction video on how to use modern techniques,thanks!

[@MrSpectrum58]

absolutely amazing,,,,,,total perfection

[@voodoonights1671]

What can i say - an absolute masterclass, stunning. An inspiration to keep improving my own skills.

[@robertvoss6145]

This is the greatest representation of my favorite aircraft when I was a boy, I have ever seen. The level of detail is extraordinary. It looks so realistic its unreal . Very well done. 👍

[@BennyCFD]

Once again brilliant. Bravo Thanks

[@raytheron]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@twobyfour]

6.04 in the UK. This is a real pre-work treat. Beautifully done my friend.

[@Adamslee72]

This is your best yet bud beautiful work as always ☺🍺🍻

[@h-cp8659]

Very well done! Congratulations!

[@bigvimfuego]

Looks absolutely amazing

[@Mofakino]

Amazing!!!

[@jasonlee6744]

Absolutely stunning, I’m a massive fan, your paint work is stunning, and having seen many photos of this aircraft, and builds, your weathering is spot on, and makes it look real and not a piece of plastic. Jason🇬🇧

[@jasonlee6744]

Hi, Finally managed to get this kit, and just hope I can build mine and weather it just as good as yours. Thanks for sharing your work Jase🇬🇧

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello and thanks for watching. You've done well to find this kit since it's a limited edition! I hope the video comes in useful but of you want to wait a few more weeks I'm currently building this one again but in different markings. I'm going to include the build up too which may come in useful 🙂

[@jasonlee6744]

Defo, I’m in no rush. 👍🏻

[@zachs9913]

Stunning work nerd! One of your best so far, and I mean it ! ;)

[@macroby]

Good job! Great choice for music as well

[@512bb]

You are blessed with amazing talent my friend, I can only dream that I had half your skill !!!

[@tri3852]

Absolutely stunning! I just wish that you done the canopies open.

[@PanzermansBunker]

Jaw dropping work! Build, paintwork, and weathering are top notch. Just wish there was an aircrew to go in the cockpit. Keep having fun. Bill

[@TheInnerNerd]

PanzermansBunker There is a crew in the box. Decided not to put them in though, wantes it in a parked position

[@tomeknazgul2346]

That is a spectacular job

[@kyanderson2461]

Beautiful , great job !

[@mikearias2283]

Just beautiful.

[@derdrummer6708]

Great model Stay. On this level

[@ZicajosProductions]

Artistry! I am hoping this maybe made its way into a friendly diorama? Anyways, its videos like these that keep pushing me back to modelmaking. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@nitroseba]

Excellent!

[@chrisjohnson3185]

Fantastic job!

[@FarCry164]

Amazing work!

[@armondtodd6969]

an amazing job! I might have to get back into building models again....

[@user-bo7ty9ig1h]

Very nice model good job dude 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏👏👏

[@larrysouthern5098]

Nothing more relaxing than building and completing an iconic model...warbirds are especially challenging!!!!.....Great work!!!!..🐦

[@BombshellCreations]

An absolute work of art!

[@SuperBommer1]

Incredibly beautifull build Thanks for sharing

[@f-4bphantom591]

WOW that's an amazing build. I watch this video over and over just to watch the work and awesome details you put into this beautiful F-4. The Phantom is my all time favorite aircraft I have built many and will always enjoy the next phantoms I build.

[@johnquest2268]

I worked on F-4J's until 84 when we swapped for F-18's. Loved serving with VMFA-451 THX.

[@samfield6314]

Ohhhh! Can i pick your brain? I have a question about the wingtips. I have the academy version of this, and it has some blank panels on the bottom, but im sure they should be on top? Is this correct?

[@hgbarnes1584]

Simply (insert expletive here) remarkable! Thanks so much. I'm going to be doing one of Col. Field McConnell's F4s in the future, thus your guide is of tremendous help!

[@Bertoz75]

Incredible paint job!

[@svenwollenberg8953]

Fantastic Work ... absolutely nice Job ....its Just a Beauty ;)

[@awokenmarvan5577]

Astonishing!

[@Andrei.C.1977]

RU Потрясающая работа , продолжайте делать ваши модели. Awesome work, keep doing your models. salt sighting was well shown

[@aussiedigger1441]

What skills you have!! Love the attention to detail. WOW

[@loulakion]

saw this and then some videos over a year, your improvment is amazing !

[@elviso68]

Beautiful Phantom - and very nice patina on it. LOVE IT !! Precision work!

[@johnquest2268]

Served with VMFA 451 in the early 80's. The air craft were not quite as dirty. Great build of this classic phamtom. THANX

[@scottdownie1000]

Hi IN, bought this kit (was extremely hard to get and expensive now) after seeing this video. It's in my loft for now until I'm confident enough I can do it justice like your version. Im only just getting back into the craft after many years away and basically learning from scratch with new products and techniques etc, your vids are much appreciated for gathering tips and techniques and can only say thanks for sharing your work.

[@geraldsobel3470]

I put together a model F-4 while I was in NAOCS (class 12-69) and my Marine DI gave me a lot of shit about it being a less than perfect build. I have a new kit now, but I've not opened the box in years. I blame it on him, sorta.

[@beamriderpfa9790]

Absolutely Amazing Work! Love the attention to detail.

[@jjhistoricalmodels]

wonderful, amazing paint finish

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

I´m more in to cars, but you my friend are awesome.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Car Dreams in Styrene Going to try a car kit at some point! Improving my skills each time so I can tackle a car of some kind

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

For me it is imported to look out of my box and learn....and you are a great teacher if someone is ready to learn..keep on building...

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Masterpiece!

[@mister_fjk1972]

Nice. Captured the grimy look of these machines.

[@groomys67]

The Phantom is an absolutely stunning plane.

[@fierceflyer5]

Amazing craftsmanship

[@jsfbr]

Great job!

[@edmachado22]

Smashing work, i love it :)

[@riff2072]

10/10 on that one Mate!!

[@sulufest]

Wow. Excellent work!

[@SirRathalos]

Your builds just keep getting better! Fantastic result, I really enjoyed this video! Keep up the good work! Thanks

[@mr.modern4419]

Fantastic build!! Great color scheme too.

[@tazmane3]

Dude I really love your production efforts...your skill is evident...and you are doing a superb job on these videos.

[@claudiacotner1638]

Never saw an f-4 with a blue canopy and front. Must be an air show model. What a job though!!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. I'm not sure if this is a display aircraft only as it is part of VMFA 451 from USS Constellation which suggests it is an actor service aircraft. I picked it because it was the coolest looking scheme from the kit 👌 Thanks for watching

[@keithpeverill8521]

A little pepper and a fresh squeeze of lemon and you got yourself one hell of a meal there.

[@smokingspitfire1197]

Mmmm. Salted Phantom

[@patikett]

Good work! Bravo!

[@n13320]

Very inspiring! I went out and bought a Su 33 after your sea flanker video... Now I think I'll be doing an F-4 as well. I really enjoy your content mate, keep up the great work.

[@averagemodeler3965]

really like how your kit came out. very nice. dont know how someone could give this a thumbs down..

[@TheInnerNerd]

AverageModeler Thanks! Keyboard warriors I suspect, I always get a few... It's a lot harder to produce 100% accuracy by actually making something rather than sitting watching it being made

[@averagemodeler3965]

yeah i hear you on that. i build too and i often have to work with only whats in the kit. after market parts can sometimes cost just as much as much as the kit. but some of these kits are not accurate and we often follow instructions.. people are sometimes retarded.. lol..

[@thanhquannguyen9624]

Awesome ! Thanks for sharing.

[@icervoid]

This is not simply beautiful. Is art. So detailed and correct you can search for defects and never find. You may look to that every time and feel no fatigue.

[@markbarczykowski8511]

icervoid I

[@StewartCB]

a true artisan, thanks for sharing.

[@larryshamlin2369]

Very nice build.

[@robertsalanon2909]

Superbe résultat ...Bravo au travail ...

[@SAMax2268]

Outstanding piece of work....great to watch...nice mucus to accompanying the video as well

[@captainhowdie]

Very good work. Amazing!

[@checazzovolete]

Superb. So realistic.

[@cesarignjas]

amazing! man, polishing the x-22 with the drill was realy hardcore, looks more like the automotive modelers, I would recomend just use aqua gloss from alclad ll for this task, it dries super thin, do no orange peel at all, one good trick is go buffing the paint with some glass cleaner cloth to smoth it before the clear coat (if you buff enogh you can even do the decals on top of it skiping some steps) wonderful Phantom! brilhant weathering!

[@TheInnerNerd]

cesar muniz Alright thanks! I have seen Aqua Gloss used before and want to try some. Find it difficult to get a good quality acrylic based clear coat.

[@roygill8142]

Very nice realistic job you have done..I have the phantom on my list to build but I don't think it's gonna come out like this one..again,wonderful job

[@loopymind]

Nothing short of amazing

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Totally incredible so amazing job on this video too..thank you so much

[@keonjin6069]

I don't usually comment, but this was so inspirational! Great choice of music too!

[@emilianofisanotti9639]

Absolutely stunning

[@DonkeyEvo]

impressive work!

[@Fastbikkel]

Great job! I like the phantom at that scale.

[@MAN394631]

Perfect job, i like your way how you do it

[@31071959ful]

Un formidable trabajo, una clase magistral de modelismo. Un saludo desde Madrid, te sigo por tu página.

[@MAN394631]

great work, great Phantom, my favourite jetfighter

[@SBX-1]

Realy amazing!

[@jlmr473]

Just great, excellent, CONGRATULATIONS! Extrra well done ☻