Whiskey Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Belly strap, for sure yes (as was mentioned) since the 57 FIS flew 1966 and 67 model F-4Es. Smokeless engines- depends. At the two F-4E bases I was at (George AFB 1982-83, and Ramstein AB 1983-1986) smokeless engines were slowly replacing the smokey engines. In 1982 only a few F-4Es had smokeless, but by about 1985 smokeless were very much predominant. I am sure the 57th was likewise changing out their engines at the same time. I went to Red Flag with 62 MAW C-141Bs in 1989. All of the F-4Es and Gs there were smokeless, but by then the 57 FIS was flying F-15s. Scott thank you very much. That has been most insightful and always appreciate hearing anything from you on the F-4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Scott thank you very much. That has been most insightful and always appreciate hearing anything from you on the F-4. I'm always happy to talk about Phantoms! Check out this video of Michigan ANG F-4Ds. You'll see Phantoms with engines that smoke flying alongside Phantoms with smokeless engines, plus a few jets that have one of each type engine. Some of the jets are painted Hill Gray which puts this video at 1986 or later: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Here is a nice scheme for Thunderbird 4: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Cool pic, the Right Wing is also in a camo jet ... -Gregg Edited December 12, 2015 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Does that mean the Thunderbird's F-4s has no mods made to them before the entered the display team? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Does that mean the Thunderbird's F-4s has no mods made to them before the entered the display team? Not at all. They borrowed stock "lizard" F-4Es to practice with between show season while the "pretty birds" were down for inspections Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Double posted Edited December 14, 2015 by Scott R Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Couldn't resist; Cool RF-4EJ Yeah, I know what it looks like! D Soon to be released by Hasegawa : http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10363789 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEH737 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Quick Photoshop edit - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just needs a few aftermarket parts and it'll be ready: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Couldn't resist; Cool RF-4EJ Yeah, I know what it looks like! D Oh that's gorgeous. My favourite JASDF scheme. Got the F-4EJ kit for this scheme, guess I'll have to break down and buy this one, too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Not sure if I ever posted these here...some VT ANG birds. Modelers take note on this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Not sure if I ever posted these here...some VT ANG birds. Modelers take note on this one... Sweeeeeeeeeeetness... :wub: :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Not sure if I ever posted these here...some VT ANG birds. Modelers take note on this one... Hahahaha Wouldn't want to be the paintshop sup that signed off on this job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Hahahaha :rofl:/> Wouldn't want to be the paintshop sup that signed off on this job! :shoot:/> I'm not seeing it. What's the issue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Check the insignia on the fuselage side, it's upside down. Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Check the insignia on the fuselage side, it's upside down. Jari !! So it is! I might just have to build that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Check the insignia on the fuselage side, it's upside down. Jari Devils chariot !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Check the insignia on the fuselage side, it's upside down. Jari I found this same blunder on the test A-10 in Euro 1 while at McClellan AFB but it was the wingtop stencil. Have a pic. of it somewhere. Took it for this very reason as I want to do the build and see if any show judges "catch" it, then show the photo. The nose art said "Make my day" with a painted hog head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Probably used to landing at airfields rather than carriers: Jari Do those outer wings look locked down? Likely the angle, just look high to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Antoine Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 What's the story behind? Bolter then drag chute deploying accidentaly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 "Colonial Navy" ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Zapped by the "M"-ericans. Either at NAS Oceana or perhaps on the Saratoga Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Zapped by the "M"-ericans. Either at NAS Oceana or perhaps on the Saratoga Don't think so, that's a Buccaneer next to them. Most likely on the HMS Ark Royal. Also notice the variations of the roundel on the intakes (compare to this photo) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Phantom's right. The pic is obviously taken at the Ark Royal, but they were zapped by VF-171 members during a stay at NAS Oceana in August 1978. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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