F-4B VF-51: paint question

[delayar]

Hi, i am currently building the F-4B from Tamiya. I plan to use the kit markings from VF-51 in 1972.

The question I have is regarding the paint scheme. Was this aircraft painted in a gloss or flat finish?

 

Thanks,

Markus

[Joe Hegedus]

Looks flat to me.

[delayar]

Thanks a lot.

I will go with a flat finish.

 

Cheers,

Markus 

[jonwinn]

Believe it was FS16440 when painted, "weathers" to FS36440

[aircommando130]

Wasn't that particular Phantom named "the supersonic can opener"

cause of the bird painted on it with that beak?

 

Cheers...Ron

[Nebbor]

1 hour ago, jonwinn said:

Believe it was FS16440 when painted, "weathers" to FS36440

I fully agree: gloss when initially painted, weathered to a dull(er) finish.

 

34 minutes ago, aircommando130 said:

Wasn't that particular Phantom named "the supersonic can opener"

cause of the bird painted on it with that beak?

 

Cheers...Ron

Correct, an interesting read here:

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-vf-51-screaming-eagles-f-4-phantom-iis-flamboyant-markings-in-vietnam/?fbclid=IwAR0TeLSYy4ebjGm2XNah8iRlDreXBQOLvGvewdeZsZw07xqLGHTzyQWcQsM

[jonwinn]

I use to paint 16440 gloss then do a semi gloss after decals, Testors "ONCE UPON A TIME" made glosscote, dullcote and semiglosscote......no clue if they still do semi gloss in my favorite rattle can.

[jonwinn]

Joy of joy!!!!!

[Scott Smith]

My 1/32 Tamiya build using GT Resin conversion. 

[delayar]

Thanks for all the input.

 

Cheers, Markus

[Spruemeister]

Semi Glosscoat is a simple matter of mixing the flat and gloss to your liking. “Semi” being the subjective variable in the equation, but more gloss than flat. Try 3:1 gloss to flat and go from there. 
 

Rick L. 

[Scott Smith]

On a few of my builds I have used a semi all over and then came back with a flatter clear on top to add a sun faded look.