F-4N Phantom II VF-84 Jolly Rogers
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76 9 January 2021, 17:45
Robin (WhiteGlint)Kinda missed this one. I hope you still got some space in the back seat, I'm in. 🙂
5 October 2021, 18:46
Sergej IWelcome WhiteGlint and Maciej, it did start as a quick OoB but it might turn quite nice in details I hope 🙂
My training and learning for the 2022 SCM Phantom GB, where Tamiya 1/48 is lurking down from the stash-shelf...
5 October 2021, 18:57
Robin (WhiteGlint)Looking forward to the GB next year.
Yesterday I was finally able to order my Phantom. 🙂
She will have it comfy in my stash until the GB starts.
6 October 2021, 11:38
Sergej IThanks Spanjaard, the small rivets were preshaded, however they are so small I cant even see them from further than half a meter... lets see, top coat with darker wash is following.
6 October 2021, 12:22
Bruce HuxtableWatching with interest, and learning lots. Amazing for this scale 👍🙂
24 October 2021, 19:40
Sergej IThank you all, decals will start this weekend. Then I need to get properly drunk and do stencils 😄
28 October 2021, 20:03
MariusJust great! I want to do the exact same kit with the Jolly Rogers. Yours looks just perfect!
28 October 2021, 20:22
István SzücsI love these Navy Phantoms. Stunning work (especially the metal colors)!
29 October 2021, 09:03
Sebastijan VidecThe right amount of alcohol steadies the hand 😉 Trick is finding that limit and keep it 😄
29 October 2021, 17:45
Christian BruerExcellent work so far 👍
About the Tesa Paper Tape, which one is it exactly you use? Do you have an artikel no.?! TIA and Happy Modelling, Christian
3 November 2021, 16:18
Sergej IThank you Christian.
I actually think it's an overkill with the UV, but even so it is a much cheaper option to kibuki tapes and less strong, so no fear of pulling paint. And the colour is nice 🙂
tesa.com/de-de/indus..435-2-wochen-uv.html
Available in every OBI/BauHaus...
3 November 2021, 20:06
Christian BruerYou`re most welcome Sergej and thank you for the extra information and article no. / link.
4 November 2021, 08:40
Sergej IIstvan, I think so, yes. It's made of "crep" paper. Easy to tear but no forming ability.
4 November 2021, 10:44
Eddy MarshallAwesome build mate... Very nice indeed... Now I want to go buy and build a Phantom..! Lol
28 November 2021, 22:20
Sergej IThank you Eddy and Spanjaard.
Eddy, go build it 🙂 Group build is ready, waiting for 3rd year of modeller isolation 🙂
Scalemates F-4 Phantom II Group build 2022 (1. January until 31. December, )
29 November 2021, 06:17
Sergej IThe Pirate is completed. With all the final antennae and position lights it now sits in the display and awaits armament. Again, mojo to handle 8 missiles and 12 bombs 🙂
10 December 2021, 09:50
Konrad -Awesome work Sergej! It already looks cool without all those weapons!
Anyhow looking forward to the final flyout 👍!
10 December 2021, 10:22
MariusThis has to be one of the prettiest F-4J in 1:72 I have seen! I really love it. And you don't even need super detailing of electronic bays/radar or landing gear for that.
I also bought the exact same sets as you and will start it next year! This is what's nice in this community, you inspire and motivate others too!
10 December 2021, 10:34
Sergej IRoland, Konrad, Marius and Bas, thank you so much for your kind words. Really looking forward to see all your Phantom builds next year! 👍
10 December 2021, 12:11
Sergej IThank you Bernd and Lukasz, I appreciate it 👍
Lukasz, vintage plane, vintage stand 🙂
10 December 2021, 20:25
Bas TonnI´m sorry Sergej, not a Phantom builder... Great plane, but not for me
10 December 2021, 21:39
Brent BeckWhat a beauty! I am looking to make an Academy F-4J in that same livery.
10 December 2021, 22:13
VincentGreat work on the plane and stencils. Also great tip on how to keep the water warm!!!
10 December 2021, 23:57
Sergej IThank you Brent, Spanjaard, Vincent, MaxtheTinwoodman and WhiteGlint 👍
11 December 2021, 12:36
Sergej IThat's it for 18 bombs. 6 on inner pylon TER's and 12 on outer pylon MER's.
I think I read somewhere that they didn't use Sidewinders in such loadout, but I couldn't find it again and will add them. Anyway I already messed up the tail antenna fin, so rivetcounters could laugh me down 🙂
17 December 2021, 21:20
Maxim Malparte@Sergej I phantomphacts.blogsp..-inboard-pylons.html. Puzzled by the same question. I found no evidence showing a geometrical interference, so I currently think that it's not 'unable' but 'unlikely'. (worse aero, higher colliding potential, etc.) A bit too early for the conclusion as well, You can have both like this and step out of the bar in one piece. :-P [img1]
18 December 2021, 08:40
Sergej IThank you Spanjaard and Max!
Max, that page does help a lot in demistifying the loadout... will think about it while on vacation, I will have to finish this one just before thw NY...
18 December 2021, 10:17
Sergej IFound this post while searching for a "correct" bomb load on the Phantom... dumping it here, might help someone during the upcoming GB.
Also, decided to not overshoot the 12 Mk82's, so my F-4 will carry 2 Mk82's on inner TER's with all four AIM'9D's, 4 Mk's on outer MER's and 2x AIM-7E-2's on aft stations, with centerline fuel tank. There! 🙂
arcforums.com/forums..rag-mk82-in-vietnam/
26 December 2021, 17:51
Maxim MalparteRead the post, very informative. (I envy those 'boys' who have a gold mine called 'father'.)
27 December 2021, 04:38
MariusWell, look at the positive side of painting those 18 bombs, at least they weren't 19.
27 December 2021, 05:52
Sergej IThank you for comments, mates! Today I will paint the fuses, lacquer the AIM's some more, then gingerly wash the rockets an paint the heat-seeking sensors tips matte gray. Should keep me busy for a day or two 🙂
27 December 2021, 07:03
Sergej IDone! Finished!
FFS I don't know if I ever put so many stencils on all models together... only bombs and AIM's I counted 78.
Pylons, counted 40...
I'll make decent photos and a separate album, hope you all enjoyed and thanks for patience, took a while 🙂 👍
I fancy a quickbuild until new years now... an F4D-1 Skyray is looking down from the stash shelf with absolutely no add-ons...
28 December 2021, 00:30
VincentAmazing result and all the work on the stencils is really worth it. One of the best 1/72 models I've seen in a long time. Really inspiring.
28 December 2021, 00:57
MariusSergej, first of all congratulations on the fact that you finished this jewel of a model. I will wait for your separate album first. Secondly, it was worth it, the quality is obvious. You will remember all the effort when you're going to look back at this model and its hundreds of stencils.
28 December 2021, 06:12
Robin (WhiteGlint)Wow! Beautiful bird, Sergej. 👍
I am looking forward to the seperate album.
It seems like you are warmed up for the GB next year. 😄
28 December 2021, 07:56
Sergej ISpanjaard, WhiteGlint, Piotr, Maciej, thanks a bunch for praise and following the album 👍 😄
28 December 2021, 09:07
David HWell, I have to say one of the nicest and most well built and finished 1/72 phantoms I've seen. Thank you for sharing this 👍🏻
28 December 2021, 10:06
Sergej IThank you, Roland, Max, Neuling, Ronan, David and Konrad. Really means a lot from such master modelers as you.
28 December 2021, 18:00
Sergej IPhinished album here:
F-4N Phantom II VF-84 Jolly Rogers | Album by Vargbrujo (1:72)
Thanks for everyone who contributed to my journey of knowing the Phantom more in detail and supporting me for the entire year! 😄
Enjoy.
28 December 2021, 18:04
