Decals for 433rd F-4D circa 1971/ Combat Use of Pave Knife

[Specter1075]

Hello all,

Just wondering if any decals exist for this aircraft in this time period. It seems like the only 1:48 decals for the 433rd are for the F-4C/Robin Olds/Operation Bolo. I see Eduard makes a Pave Knife pod, so I would have expected there to be decals out there to complete the build.

Failing that, does anyone have reference pictures that would be of use in comparing the older 433rd F-4Cs with the subsequent F-4Ds? My thinking is that I could use generic F-4D stencils and take the unique markings from an F-4C sheet, assuming the squadron didn't change much in the 5ish year time frame.

 

Thanks!

 

[Slartibartfast]

Wasn’t this discussed a couple of months ago?

 

okay, a search showed I was thinking about black-bottomed Phantoms using devices before Pave Knife, namely White Igloo program aircraft.

Edited November 1, 2021 by Slartibartfast

[Specter1075]

Yes, I did see those topics. I searched as thoroughly as I could before creating a new post. I wouldn't be opposed to doing a F-4D with the LORAN setup and black belly, but there isn't much information about the stores they carried. I read that a SUU-42 was used to dispense the electronic stuff, but I can't find anyone that makes a pod like that.

 

So given that, the first-gen LGB would be more interesting to me. Especially since the Pave Knife pod is already available. It just comes down to getting the correct markings on the aircraft...

Edited November 1, 2021 by Specter1075

[Finn]

Here is a D with the pod:

 

 

 closer view of the pod, note the c/l tank camo:

 

 

Jari

[Specter1075]

Thanks Jari! I had seen the first photo, but not the second.

I wonder if anyone here has a picture of one of them from profile view. I'd love to compare the markings between Pave Knife birds and the older 433rd F-4Cs.