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Posts posted by Gene K
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44 minutes ago, Rex said:
Wasn't that aircraft configured with fixed outer slats, movable middle slats, and pinned inboard flaps? (I'm not sitting near my notes right now)
Rex,
It was one of the YF-4J aircraft that served as the slat prototype for the F-4S. So yes, the inner flaps would have been inactivated, and the slats (inboard and out) were welded out ... accordingly the airplane did not have the slat actuator fairings under the wings. That's as much as my failing read-write brain can access ... please let me know after you check your notes what's wrong/right (my refs are inaccessible).
Also, not sure how soon after the bi-centennial scheme that the slats were removed, but I don't think they were on very long.
Gene K
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19 hours ago, Rex said:
I was waiting for the pics, hoping to see a Slatted F-4D,,,,,,
Come on Rex, you knew (!) that wasn't gonna happen.
Yes, but the VX-4 Bi-Centennial F-4J had fixed LE slats (as well as an F-4B/N radome).
Gene K
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2 hours ago, PlasticWeapons said:
Now that he’s almost caught up [on the ZM Intakes], the links are turned on again.
Unfortunately not according to the site I get on Chrome. Is there another/newer site I should visit?
I'm patiently ready to order!!!
Gene K
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29 minutes ago, Ben Brown said:
I see Mike also now has ... some intakes for the Z-M F-4s on the way.
So what do those "correct"?????
EDIT: Went to Mike's website and was impressed with the intakes -- seamless. I'll be in for a couple of sets when he resumes production, hopefully soon.
Gene K
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On 6/23/2018 at 8:13 AM, hooter said:
... F-4M's ( AKA FGR 2 ) in the early Dk. green and Dk. sea grey camo were painted back to a point in line with the wing leading edge, as were the Viet Nam camo F-4c, F-4D & F-4E. Royal Navy Phantoms had white intakes right up to the rear of the splitter plate.
"Actually", for the USAF, the extent of the camo inside the intake varied from right at the lip to ~ 36" back. Most common were: 1) "several" inches in, roughly lining up vertically with the the vari ramp break; and 2) around 36 in deep. Here's an example of the former on an F-4C back in '69 - it's grainy and rough, but you can get the picture. 😎
The deep 36 inch spraying was usually nicely masked, but the splitter plate demarcation featured, well ... lots of freehand. Likely a matter of depot versus field painting.
Gene K
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51 minutes ago, Ben Brown said:
Hopefully, someone will release some resin intakes, soon.
Too bad Jeffrey (Hypersonic Models) is in the midst of relocating to Japan. I think he'd be on this.
Gene K
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Thanks for the link, HomeBe. I'd like to get Ron's book ...
but Amazon's $598.61 is somewhat out of my price range .
(direct from Schiffer, it's only $59, but their cheapest shipping is a steep $20 (!) ... so I ordered this one for $43 total ... 2 day delivery)
Gene K
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4 hours ago, Ben Brown said:
Nice to see them including the G/H.
Indeed! I'll buy the kit for the box art, and follow/copy your build to make the needed corrections!!
Gene K
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22 hours ago, Joel_W said:
... I'd close them up. But that's just me being a lazy old retired guy.
I agree on the lazy part!! To me, intake covers are, in most cases, an obvious shortcut that detracts from the overall appeal of a model. 🥀
I really commend you, Giovanni for doing the extensive (and excellent) surgery that you've done, and I certainly hope you don't cover it all up!!
Gene K
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38 minutes ago, Tailspin Turtle said:
... so the [Phantom] monograph can be available by Christmas.
Great news -- thanks.
Gene K
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8 hours ago, chek said:
F4H-1 145310 under restoration at Murrietta, most inappropriately, has had one fitted.
Now that's funny! Surely there must be a logical reason ... temporary?
Gene K
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34 minutes ago, Ben Brown said:
Dave might have been crazy ... .
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49 minutes ago, Joel_W said:
... your weathering technique for the tank was scary looking till the final pictures, which look certainly look the part of well used and weathered tanks.
I agree about the scary part, but think the final is somewhat overdone, and not really befitting of Juan's superior construction talents. I say that with trepidation since I don't want to appear negative as concerns this great build.
As concerns the drop tank "weathering", I think the "spilled gas" effect running down from the fuel caps should not be there since those were not common refueling points (and the seals didn't/shouldn't leak. Maybe Spanish tanks were refueled this way???. A crew chief could provide some clarification here. Of course there were usually plenty of scuff marks from boots where the crews used the tanks as steps to get down from the wings.
Thanksfully Spanish Phantoms are better kept, appearance wise, than the Greeks'.
Gene K
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1 hour ago, oy61 said:
I finished my TuAF F-4E with revell kit two years ago.
Beautiful finish!
Gene K
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On 5/28/2018 at 1:40 PM, Johnopfor said:
Pretty much agree with Fiddler, but here is more info......
Nice post!
Gene K
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12 hours ago, john53 said:
Can this be done?... I am guessing these
are the main areas of concern. ---John
And replace the Revell skinny tanks, the angled fin top, fix the tub height, and ignore the really bad intakes and canopy ... for starters. But the fit and engineering are great.
Gene K
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3 hours ago, ScaleWorx said:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/1632/sHmonh.jpg
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9006/hjf2Fw.jpg
https://imageshack.com/a/img924/571/RmlvtS.jpg
https://imageshack.com/a/img921/6859/3RoJh6.jpg
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https://imageshack.com/a/img924/5758/Afirs4.jpg
https://imageshack.com/a/img921/7145/FNbgXU.jpgThis should make viewing easier.😉
Gene K
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7 hours ago, Rex said:
For LGG over White F-4C, you need ... .
Nice summary (as usual), Rex!
John, here's yet another alternative - kitbash a Hasegawa and Monogram kit. The Mono kit is a wonderful source of spare parts, and the nose is a great fit to the Hasegawa kit (you'll only have to file down the D model bump on the fairing). Actually, the Mono is a fine kit in it's own right -- if raised panel lines don't bother you.
If you use the Hasegawa kit, XMM Intakes are worthwhile (but looks like they are presently on hiatus).
Gene K
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39 minutes ago, john53 said:
This is the basic idea of what I'm building.
Then you'll also need the Hypersonic early McD wing tanks.
Gene K
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19 hours ago, Skull Leader said:
There's no need to get all sanctimonious. ... Don't bag on people who want to enjoy the whole experience just because the box doesn't matter to *you*.
Well said!
Sorry to see that a "power moderator" has such a narrow focus on "allowing" folks to have civil discourse.
Gene K
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Nice, Mark. With your penchant for accuracy, it must have taken a lot of research time to do that many airframes!
Gene K
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23 hours ago, Joel_W said:
Your detailing in 1/72 is truly amazing.
IT really is to me too!
Gene K
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On 5/1/2018 at 10:37 AM, kurnass77 said:
I follow your build for sure mate!
Gianni,
Greetings!
I knew that a fellow 1/72 Phantom fan like yourself would be here. 😊 I'll have to alert Giorgio over at Britmodeller to also drop in.
Gene K
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On 4/20/2018 at 3:17 PM, Manuel J. Armas S. said:
Nice boxart ... but man, that airplane needs to go around!!
Gene K
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Well, I'm going to have to prove that to myself now. 🤺
Gene K