Tamiya NEW 1/48 F-4B Phantom II VF-111. Full build aircraft model kit

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Hi KZbin,
In this video I am building the new 2021 tool Tamiya F-4B Phantom II. I finish the model in VF-111 the "Sundowners", livery.
In the video I use a mix of Mr Hobby, Tamiya, AK Interactive, Abteilung 502, Ammo by Mig, Vallejo and Microscale Industries products. I use AK Real Color and Tamiya paints to paint the main surfaces of the model and most of the weathering is done using my favorite Abteilung 502 oils.
I use a few extras with the model, here are some links:
Seat belts photoetch:
www.modelhobbi...
Masks:
www.hannants.c...
All products used I paid for myself and there is no paid promotion in the video.
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Thank you for watching.

[@oldsundance]

Incredible! I flew in the backseat of this plane (NL-201) with Garry Weigand on March 6, 1972. I am flabbergasted there is such an interest in modeling- well done. Bill Freckleton

[@yxx_chris_xxy]

So it is thanks to you that NL-201 became a kit that people buy and build.

[@Bloody1369]

My Dad was in VF-111 during that time in the seat shop. Dutch, as he was known.

[@bgm1958]

Back in the early 70s when I was a teenager and had dreams of being a military pilot I managed to piggyback on an invitation to a Cub Scout den (I was a patrol leader in my Boy Scout troop) to meet with some pilots of VF111. They were stationed at NAS Miramar at the time. I was a real aviation nut and an aviation modeler at the time. I really enjoyed the day. They let me put on a flight helmet and sit in the cockpit. It was an F4B. When I saw the Sundowners markings and F4B I had to watch. That was one of the best days of my life and this video was a reminder of this. Thank you.

[@tenrec]

My dad would have loved this. He loved the Phantom, and he served on the U. S. S. Coral Sea.

[@tonycosta3302]

You have to admire the Japanese for their models and precision. Amazing attention to detail.

[@---OZ---]

I state that I find this model truly spectacular, but I have never in reality seen such a dirty plane with such pronounced signs of aging, but as a mid-level model maker, I would like to have the same skill as you!

[@darylcav6285]

The way he aged the plane is pretty much how they look after a prolonged cruise or deployment to Vietnam, the limitations on board the ship means the appearance isn’t a priority, mission capability is paramount

[@Copenhayden]

@daryl cav not THIS distressed. Could've toned the weathering back about 25%. This thing looks like it was resurrected off the bottom of the Coral Sea. The images of this exact plane and others on that ship aren't this weathered. Never understood why people get so carried away with weathering. Lol Less is more. Always.

[@graememorrison333]

This issue is starting to get me. From an artistic and skills perspective the weathering effects in this and other model-makers' channels (esp Mr Damiek's) are outstanding and they imply a story, but i do wonder how distressed a 'plane, tank or whatever would actually look in reality after a normal service mission. I can't help think that the maintenance team would be given a 'stiff talking to'* if they let their vehicles out looking so weather-beaten. Hey! Everyone's a critic! (I'm sure it would take me years of practice to finish a model to this standard) *British understatement

[@andreamecacci8621]

@@Copenhayden The images of this exact plane.... don't exist. Just two or three picture when the plane was repainted.

[@Copenhayden]

@Andrea Mecacci "don't exist" "two or three"

[@seanred2186]

I'm currently building the F4J for my father for Christmas. This video could not have been any better. I have watched thousands of instructional youtube videos on many subjects and this was one of the best! Thank you!

[@antoniog9814]

That's a beautiful version of the VF-111 Sundowners.

[@Joe-ry7um]

Awesome. My grandfather was a Navy Aviation Ordinanceman during Vietnam and was in VF-111 Sundowners.

[@shagmesilly78]

Amazing work.... I used to build models as a child. I'm 45 now... and after seeing this, I have an itch to get back into modelling. Albeit, mine will never look this great.

[@hmfc2005]

Was a fanatical youth model-maker in the late 70s/early 80s - nearly 40 years on have discovered this diamond on KZbin! You are a master - that is absolutely stunning! Subscribed!

[@bobnewkirk7186]

I just have to say, Tamiya Kits are the best ! They fit so well and the detail is outstanding. Even the decals are superior. A World Class Company !

[@ZAKU-GD]

not entirely true. they were the best world class in 2009 to 2016, model kit wise, there after the company kinda fell off on quality and simplicity, still pretty good but they are NOT the best anymore. there other kits that fare far better than Tamiya these days.

[@beaverchicken]

bruh. Tamiya decals are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of quality, they're incredibly thick and although printing is nice they also tend to have alot of visible carrier film

[@thomaswalker9277]

The F4 Phantom has always been my favorite aircraft. Your build looks stunning.

[@josephcontreras8930]

She's beautiful a 10 in my eye..

[@AvocatDude]

I thought the weathering was a bit much until you showed the image which gave a good reference. Amazing detail thanks for sharing.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Don't worry about the length of the video. Holy Moses, that was some fine modeling time. Excellent build, mate.

[@normansmith8184]

No need to apologise for anything here sir. Wonderful finish, my Academy 1/48 Jolly Rogers has a very nice tutor to follow. Thank you.

[@stephenullman4534]

I was crew chief on F4 Phantoms in the late 60's, early 70's. Although I was Airforce it was basically the same bird. My plane came back quite dirty on a couple of occasions from sorties out of Thailand. Your attention to the weathering is actually quite good. My bird was camo so it did mask some of the grime. We always tried to clean them as often as possible depending on the turn time. It got busy at times and they got a little dirty.

[@lobilly]

You sand, mask and paint the canopy glass window is so expertly. . Amazing!

[@B501R]

21:20 such a brave and bold way to sand a dried decal......I'm afraid it would ripped the wonderful decal away, but you are a master of builder....Hats off to you sir

[@spinster4000]

I got this model in the post 3 days ago and right before I got it i got sick with Covid and have been bed ridden ever since, having to stare at the box wanting to build it badly, but I’m starting it feel better so hopefully I can work on it soon

[@ScaleModelShed]

Good kit! Get well soon!

[@tokesnationpropagandaminis1665]

Oh my heavens the music!!! it’s like I’m at a rock concert, watching a guy build a model aeroplane in the mosh pit!!

[@johnshields6852]

My uncle Jack flew the F4 in Vietnam, I was 9 in 1979 when he was home for Xmas, I was in awe, that jet had always had a special meaning for me, thank you for great content. 🙏🇺🇸

[@laudelon7898]

thank you very much for teaching..it gets me feeling more excited to unwrap the box

[@ZZLZ-cj8tl]

Excellent! Professional! Unbelievable! Very Detailed!

[@spaeron]

length of vid is good. plenty of quality content to justify it. great to see Tamiya finally realizing a bit of engineering up front goes miles with snapping in those final detail parts. looked like a dream of a build.

[@gowthead9156]

i LOVE F-4 phantoms! ,,,, i just love them. and this model that you made is simp;y stunning!

[@Lt.Mingus69]

Dang, the Phantom is such a stunning design.

[@chrisbrazier1251]

absolutely brilliant. Love the comments from the vets! you can't please everyone!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Chris. Lol, you cant! Episode 2 of the Sprue cutters union podcast covers the "No crew chief would ever", brigade. spruecuttersu.buzzsprout.com/ Well worth a listen. Thanks, Andy

[@Bloody1369]

Great video of a great plane from a great squadron. This brought back a lot of memories because my Dad was in VF-111. He worked with the ejection seat. He would have approved of the mods you made.

[@billeadie397]

Brilliant and one of the best model videos I've seen. To many take 20 videos to get nothing done

[@karelunalan]

fantastic video, DO NOT apologize for long video, apologize for short video, looking forward to next video very soon

[@ArcadeMusicTribute]

48:57 - from that angle just for a second I thought I was looking at the Intruder! I never thought these two planes looked similar in any way but right there for a second I though so. What a beutiful work btw.

[@atsushu1433]

i love it. I'm building it now in Japan. Thank you for good techniques, I try it.

[@rwseemore1]

Well, I'm very impressed, haven't modeled in 25 years, looks like kit quality has really improved. Great skill shown here.

[@dandy193]

I love this build, so much this is the second time I've viewed it... Love the Phantom

[@spyraenas]

La dedizione e la cura di ogni singolo particolare è uguale a coloro che hanno progettato e costruito il più bello e superlativo aereo della storia. Well done from Italia

[@johnnichols9056]

Beautiful job. Those Eduard belts aren't cheating, they're not always the easiest to apply, ok the black stripes on the ejection handles may be a bit, boy those can be frustrating. Weathering like that really approximates the heavy use in Nam

[@mccloysong]

Insane artistic talent. Not just museum-level perfection, but motion picture holy shit ninja level. Tamiya have always been the most detailed models but with your talent, it's as good as it will ever get.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Lol, thank you!!

[@aghistorian763]

I love your videos because you go way more in-depth with your techniques! Any aspiring scale modeler can really benefit from your work

[@ipdjbt]

For a very small extra touch of realism the seeker, the tip of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, is made from a dark olive colored glass. Great build!

[@carmenburgos1616]

At the age of 15 I was already fascinated by these hobbies , sadly My mom would destroy them when , coming into the room in anxious cleaning habit …!! Lost my dream to continue ..

[@stevoschannel4127]

Brings back memories of the vf111 sundowner f14s back in the mid 1980s on the uss carl vinson. They were dirty machines too…

[@1BCamden]

fantastic, thank god you sorted the seats, with the canopy closed, it needed the detail

[@waheex]

absoutely epic. I made models as a kid and have memories of sticky glue fingers and ripped decals. Things have come on a long way and your skill is off the scale. Lovely model.

[@billy4072]

The crew chief would be on a charge for letting the kite deteriorate to that state..😂👍🔥

[@Bratovitch]

Fantastic kit. Expensive, but a fair deal. Your building are exposition level

[@HiImSeanIPlayBass]

I have the Tamiya F-4J kit and it’s been in my shelf for years purely because I’m terrified of not doing it justice. You definitely did yours the proper amount of justice and care and creativity.

[@orangelion03]

Build it. Do it for yourself. You'll likely learn a lot from pushing yourself, and most mistakes can be fixed along the way.

[@tilneyaviation]

Brilliant work! I'm just now getting in to the hobby and really appreciate the fine craftsmanship you demonstrated. Thank you for sharing!

[@matthewroffe]

Hi Great video and great to visit your lovely store today and meet you. Many thanks for the help and ideas for paints and washes for the kit i bought

[@melmoore6885]

Absolutely stunning build, length didn't matter, it was great all the way through, always enjoy your work.

[@terrygarbut1442]

Thank you for sharing. While I can’t hope to reach your skill level your work provides inspiration and allows me to experience your build vicariously.

[@averycarter9264]

I'm an old man at 53 soon to be 54. The last time I built a model was over 30yrs ago. I'm about to put together a Testor 1/72 E-2C Hawkeye that I found in old home attic. We didn't have the fancy stuff to put models together back then but we sure tried to make them real. That highlighting panels to catch the eye ain't dang real.😂

[@grassblade2]

We had a saying in the hangar where I worked for the last forty four years... The folk who seem to have the most interest in aircraft usually have the least to do with them. When you wash down 'white' panellary like that under the engines or aft of the wheel wells the 'finish' stains...like that. Your crew chief...would have more to concern himself with.

[@pdh7722]

Jaw dropping! Thanks for making these videos. I watch them and I'm not even a model builder!! Keep em coming! Thanks again

[@achillesavendano5267]

Just mind Blowing! ......inspired deeply to start a couple of Phantoms in my stash......superb job....👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@raf74hawk12]

Absolutely gorgeous! The effects that you are able to achieve are seriously stunning. I recently ran across your channel and every build has been really enjoyable to watch

[@charlesemerson6763]

Absolutely a gorgeous mode. Lovely weathering. I now have the inspiration, I just lack the drive.

[@sidwallace6053]

That’s a work of art mate,look great on anyone’s shelf or bookcase,I use to work on both USAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath and they use to fly the A-10 Warthog planes,my favourite,would love to see one of these built if there is a kit out there Love and peace from Ireland

[@ralphford4302]

fantastic job of color blending and creating the tonal variations. the tips on weathering out the walkways and you work on the exhaust are worth book marking this video for my own future builds. in other words Thank You

[@martinbrowning6266]

Yet another stunning build,paint and weather the video didn’t seem 50 minutes long 👏👏👏

[@jwaddle102]

Great build, but I have one question. I can never understand why every modeler who builds jet aircraft simulates wear marks on ejection seats and the cockpit. I was an AME with a fighter squadron for 3 1/2 years and every day we did an inspection on the seats and cockpit and if any wear was on the seats, we painted them to keep from corrosion as well as greasing any bare metal in the linkages. If an aircraft wasn't daylied, it didn't fly. I know everyone strives to make their models as realistic as possible, so this is just something to keep in mind for future builds.

[@txm100]

If you look at any cockpit you can see wear though ;)

[@cchavezjr7]

I have noticed that weathering has become it's own type of "skill" people are trying to show off more and more. I'm not a pilot but even on the farm, you don't want tractor hydraulics to get overly dirty and "weathered" because that's how you identify leaks and make sure nothing bad gets into the system or even can impair something moving correctly.

[@cchavezjr7]

@Steve Morley Serious modelers are going for the most realistic and true to life representations. The problem is, most don't know about the regimens that military aircraft have to go through during daily checks and maintenance. It's just kind of assumed that weathering over time and oil and soot just build up. There are some that will use artistic license but usually they will put it in their descriptions. Most others are going true to life.

[@spiritualarchitect4276]

@Steve Morley If you edit that to show @37:27 it should go right to that point in the video. The @ symbol makes it easier for everyone to see what you are talking about without effort. You know, for lazy tubers like me who want instant gratification.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks everyone, interesting conversation. I guess another reason is a toss-up between realism and striving to make an ejector seat, 48 times smaller than the real thing, look more interesting than a satin black piece of plastic. I try and work from photos but sometimes I get lost in fun of weathering and go too far, but why not, its a model and I do it for fun. Thanks all. Andy

[@tomcio199214]

Damn! I love how it came out. Watched whole video. I am building models, but to short! I will never be able to do such detailed work like you or other people who share their work on KZbin.

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I'll be ordering this kit sometime. This, or some other Phantom. Along with other 1/48 aircraft.

[@techvof]

Let's give a shout out to Tamiya for caring about the quality of there products.👍

[@roiszczepanski402]

Absolutely amazing! Built, painted and weathered to perfection. I enjoyed every second of it.

[@kurtanp]

You never need to apologize. Thanks ever so much for sharing what you know. Beautiful work. Long, if it is worth it, is good.

[@james3414]

I like the color style and attention to weathering

[@johngreenwood771]

Fabulous job. You are so patient.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Wow! Beautifully engineered kit, excellent weathering and detailing - truly one phabulous Phantom!

[@Fundaykidzz]

amazing skill worked on the RF4C shaw AFB S.C 78-82..those were airforce camo green brown colors top.. white (jp4 hydraulic fluid staining) under neath ...this navy bird looks great and weathered perfectly in your recreation ,,,great job sir thank for your service

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Kevin.

[@Snaerffer]

Easily the best modelling video I’ve seen. I do think the present fashion of heavily darkening rivet lines is a bit overdone, but the overall effect of your work is extraordinary.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you.

[@uwesettgast7925]

Very cool . thanks for insperation

[@sanderdejong66]

My favorite Vietnam warbird. Beautifully done! Love it!

[@wingandhog]

I used to work in a squadron that flew the RF-4C. (38th Tac Recon SQ. - Zweibruken AB, W. Germany) Cold War! I miss those days. I would love to have an F4 with the 38th identifiers

[@kaiyungisraellee5582]

Specialistic way of modelling ! !!

[@pp8010]

Utterly amazing. I learned so much watching this.

[@simonacuthbert1]

Absolutely superb. A delight to watch you at work.

[@aidanlouw4274]

The Sundowners skin is a excellent choice. It's so satisfying how you build this beautiful F-4B Phantom.

[@MF-og1ct]

Just a note on brushes, if you want them to last longer make sure to not get the paint all the way up to the ferule, the metal part that holds the hairs. You probably want a round #1 brush for those side panels. I would guess that is a #0 or even #00. That is way too small for that area. Look into a wet pallet as well. Only 3 min in, but just needed to say this.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Also I have a Huey model I've been looking for add ons and you helped me find it with your link to the seat belts. So thank you

[@BoomerKeith1]

Best Phantom build I've seen! Really amazing work!

[@mattylamb658]

Length of the video is just right, none of the important stuff missed out!

[@ChenReed]

I'm glad you didn't cut anything out. Terrific build 👍

[@stupidthefish1979]

That may be the best F-4 I’ve ever seen

[@Starbase80reject]

Just stumbled onto this video through a search, did not disappoint!!! Nice work and a few techniques I am definitely borrowing from now on!

[@saegerdil]

Cool seeing the Coral Sea scheme. Both of my parents fathers served on the Coral Sea at different times

[@tonyromano6220]

Super build, I will add this to my video reference play list!

[@voteforpedro2386]

This is quite amazing. I have seen real planes just like this. The likeness is astounding ❤️👌

[@colinspark8712]

Just getting back into kits. Thanks for giving us your secrets and more importantly, what products you use. Top work! 👍

[@dezinguy]

Absolutely, positively, IMPRESSIVE!

[@zbynekskrampal8530]

This Tamiya built kit looks very precise 👌

[@tonyperez4791]

Great Build, Thank you for sharing. As soon as a saw Phantom , I was there ! Hope you and your loved ones have a great/safe week !!!!

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Wow! What a stunning build, fantastic end result. 🫡👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@neilhaas6024]

Nice looking model jet F-4B Phantom I like this jet awesome nice work on this magnificent jet that's so cool. I enjoyed this video SMS thanks a lot.

[@FLG8r]

awesome attention to detail; this is rekindling my interest in building model kits - no apologies necessary for the duration of the video

[@melmoore6885]

Absolutely bloody awesome, thanks for not cutting it short, i've learned a lot from watching this, cheers.

[@ernestturner915]

I can tell you from personal experience being around aircraft when I was in the military that they are kept in pristine condition and not dirty..I went to a modeling show several years ago and a modeler had a heavily weathered KC-135 Stratotanker which is completely wrong. I ought to know because I was once a crew chief on a KC-135 in the 410th Bomb Wing and we kept those aircraft clean at all times.

[@sanderdejong66]

Well, if you google for US Navy Phantom pictures, you’ll find plenty of not so clean birds. Which makes sense if you need to do lots of sorties in a short timespan from a carrier in a tropical climate.

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

That is some Awesome detail work & weathering..

[@johnhoffmann2311]

Pure artwork at it's finest!!!!A beautiful fine model.

[@jamespowell6630]

Beyond me, clever bast..unbelievable workmanship. Something to aim for I guess.Wow.

[@designwarp9117]

Wow, that looks so realistic !!!! Amazing how much work goes into it. Amazing job !!!

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a fantastic build ,perfectly paintecand weathered, I still do not tire of seeing these Tamiya F4 build and this was no exceptio , congratulations on your fine job.