Els Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 When ever I am at a show I always seem to pick up at least one of these 1:48 Revell/Monogram F-4J's. They are usually only 10 or so dollars and I just can't pass them up. I have several but have never built one. Time to change that. The boxes usually look pretty beat up like the one I will build. But the parts seem fine. For a long time I have been wanting to build the Milestone Phantoms (1000th delivered, 2000th delivered, etc.). A few years ago I bought the Iliad Design Milestone Phantoms decals. I guess I will start with number 3000 for this build. According to the instructions this was a Navy F-4J (Bu No 155772) that was delivered on 5 Sep 1968. I also ordered the Steel Beach F-4J update set so I guess I will have to wait for that to get here before I can start. If I can get this one done fast enough maybe I can build #2000 out of the Revell F-4C/D kit. Then I will just need a Hasegawa Group Build to finish off the F-4E's and B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Good news, our first Phantom build. This is an interesting subject, I am looking forward to seeing this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I really like the Monogram F-4 kits. They're cheap and accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hey!!!! I have that decal sheet!!! Forgot about that! Nice, looking forward to your build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Nice ive never seen those bird they are cool. I must admit that reading the title i was sure this was Phantom's thread!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderchief105 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Built that kit back in 1997 with my son, sure was some good quality time with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/19/2018 at 2:39 AM, RKic said: I really like the Monogram F-4 kits. They're cheap and accurate. Weren't they the only kits in 1/48 that got the air intakes right until the release of the ZM kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 I finished up the cockpit and crew today. Since the kit comes with one sitting pilot and one standing pilot I had to use my last sitting pilot to fill out the crew. I really wish Hasegawa would make a boxed set of just pilots. Since this will be an in-flight build I started adding some sprue to strengthen kit. It should be good and strong after I add some epoxy. I picked up one of these spatula's for the clear rod. I like the shape of these and once you pull the silicon part off it gives you a good attachment point if you want to use it straight. I will try to install that tomorrow. It will give me a good handle for painting. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Nice figures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 You could put the pink silikon part on top of the Phantom...will make it really "outstanding" ! 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I love the idea of the handle for part of the stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 That handle has already been used to fly the F-4 all around the modelling room with lots of made up jet noises. But first I had to get it together. Since the handle wasn't round It made assembly a bit difficult. The body halves have to come together then the bottom needs to be added. Note to self, use only round stock for future Revell/Monogram F-4 builds. It was up and flying. Since the handle flared out on the ends it left me with this ugly baby on the bottom. And of course the raised panel lines always make sanding the spine fun. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 No one is ever going to see the bottom. You could patch it or cut the fuel tank around it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Well since my build has fallen to the bottom of the list I guess I better do an update. Phantom, I hope no one ever see's the bottom of this ugly baby. This is what it looks like with the gear doors closed up. And with some putty I am going to have to go out and buy more sanding sticks. I know that the fit of the canopy on these old kits isn't great but what is the deal with this big hole behind the rear canopy? Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thats an exhaust vent 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 That hole behind the rear canopy is supposed to be filled by the back tab of the cockpit tub. Basically, the back of your cockpit is sitting too low in the airframe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 picknpluck, I will have to remember that the next time I build one of these. There is a shelf inside the aircraft body that you are supposed to sit the completed cockpit tub on. I glued the cockpit to that but now I see that I should have disregarded that. Since posting those pics I filled it with some card stock and am waiting for it to dry. I was hoping to start putting some paint on it later today. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 This is finally finished. I had to buy an additional decal sheet for all the stencils. The Illiad Design decals only come with the 3000th Phantom specific decals and nothing else. I also masked and painted on the gray walkways. I could only find three pictures of the actual aircraft wearing the 3000th markings and none of them showed the top of the plane, so I just went with what other aircraft of that time seemed to have. It is a Revell Phantom, kind of a pain to build but they look like F-4's when they are done. For me this one turned out good enough to be in my 2 foot Air Force. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Ah good! We needed a Phantom in this GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire1944 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Hello my name is Greg and I have the 1/48 scale Revell/Monogram F4-j phantom 2/Mig Ace model. Kit # 85-5813 problem is it has no assembly instructions. Anyone know where I can buy assembly instructions for this kit. Thank you very much. Greg Edited February 24, 2021 by Spitfire1944 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Spitfire1944, Try Scale Mates. Hears a link that may be of some use. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-5813-f-4j-phantom-ii-mig-ace--952956 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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