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    IRIAF F-4E Phantoms load

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    I saw some real nice photos during lunch time over the last couple of weeks. I totally fel in love with the F-4 family of the Iranian Air force.

    2 photos I have questions about. First one is about the practise bomb dispenser. What type is this?

    Second question is about the shark mouth. Looks like an almost universal design... Is it?

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan  

    Building F-4D Phantom II - IRIAF 3-6713 in 1/48 scale

    in In-Progress Pics

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    For business reasons, we are in the middle of a big project, after 2 weeks I'm still kept away from my modelling. No focus and deployed with lots of other stuff, keeping me away from my hobby. Project is so to say on hold, hope to get some bench time as from September. So no cancelling of the project, work, work, work.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

    HK Models to release 1/32 Phantom FG.1 ???

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hi Ben,

     

    It didn't make to any exhibition so far, like they did with the Lancaster, so indeed fingers crossed for 2019 to announce this beauty, I hope. Then will take another year to release it I assume, so I can finish my current builds😎.

    Just got my compressor back. Tomorrow I'm in airbrush business again. will speed up some works I've collected in my cabinets.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

    Wolfpack Design 1/32 F-4 Hard Wing flaps down set 32024

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by Speedy

    Comply with that, I was pretty amazed yesterday evening. Now just follow it's travelling across the USA of many Airports, scanning from places I never would have dreamed off. Always big fun to see how inefficient USPS works, before it gets on a plane to it's destination. (Yes I know my Logistics principles are pretty advanced).😬

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

    Wolfpack Design 1/32 F-4 Hard Wing flaps down set 32024

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hi Ben,

    Thanks again for the clear explanation. I saw this set, thought about it, as there were only 3 left, when I came home, the one in my shopping cart was the only one left. Lucky me, it's on it's way. Will have to make a mould of this particular set I think. Been looking  a long time to purchase this one, never got lucky as 'sold out' came up,  everywhere i looked. This brings me another step closer to build a 1/32 IRIAF F-4 D mentioned in my other thread about the Flap / Slat issue with F-4 D's. 

    Only thing now is that I have to cut out the 'Inboard LE flaps". I guess when downed, every LE flap is down, or not?

    Thanks again for the info.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

    Wolfpack Design 1/32 F-4 Hard Wing flaps down set 32024

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hello all.

     

    I need some information about 'Wolfpack Design 1/32 F-4 Hard Wing flaps down set Tamiya - WP 32024'.

    When I read the description, this is set is applicable for F-4 E/ E/J. Early 'E' and 'E/J' right?

    First F-4"E's had the hard wing, later the airframe was changed and wings got the 'slats'.

    Is the 'hard wing' actually the same as from F-4 'C & D's?

    Hope to get some information on this.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan 

    Building F-4D Phantom II - IRIAF 3-6713 in 1/48 scale

    in In-Progress Pics

    Posted

    Hi all.

    Decided to leave my F-4 D in 1/32 on the shelf for a while. Start a new project to get a fresh start in modelling F-4 D Phantoms, which are my favourite.

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    I bought 2 Academy kits which will be transformed in to these colourful birds. Loads of pictures from Airliners.net to dig in, so I'm hopeful.

    All AM is on my desk for the kits to give it correct shape. Decals come from FCM and Print Scale. Intention is to build a bird from the IRIAF as well as from the earlier IIAF.

    This weekend I made a start with the wings and fuselage to fit. Seamless suckers from XMM are cleaned and fit perfect. Also had lots of work to clear the cockpit area to fit the Aires resin replacement. Stabilators, scoops and canopy set come from Hypersonic. There is a lot more to add, but come back to that later. 

    Academy kit, so far is a real dream, fit is very good, even with the AM, which always is somewhat troublesome, with me for sure.

    Will make lots of pictures to show where I am with the build.

    Feel free to come up with ideas, comments etc. Will need that.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

     

    IRIAF F-4 D Phantoms

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by Speedy

    Hello.

    Just found a photo on airliners.net showing a  "F-4D Dowran" with the typical white fin on the fuselage spine. Photo taken at Mehrabad Airport Teheran in 2012. It has received two artworks (which are seen on its engines air intakes) after its fully modernization program. Iranian Air Force is last operator of the Phantom II type in the world, all of its handful F-4Ds are all gathered in 101st Tactical Fighter Squadron in 10th Tactical Fighter Base "Konarak". IRIAF has planned to do this life etxtension project on all of its F-4Ds , which is allowing them to remain in service until 2020!!

     

    From pressTV I saw a conversation about the overhauling project regarding F-4s. Watch the link: https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/04/29/560063/Iran-F4-fighter-plane-Army-IRGC-Defense-Minister-Amir-Hatami

     

    Amazing...

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Robert Jan

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