discussion Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom (493)

[davecov]

My build of the Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom (493). I actually built this in 2020 but for some unknown reason I never posted pictures in the gallery.

It was supposed to be completely OOB, with no aftermarket stuff, no weathering, no scribing and a hairy stick finish. However, I had to use aftermarket decals from Almark and Hi-Decal Line in the end as the kit decals were shot. I decided the IAF scheme needed an airbrush too. The scheme and armament fit might not be totally accurate but I don't mind but it wasn't a bad result for a red-stripe boxing from 1971.

Dave

 

[Steven000]

Nice one Dave

 

[Jim R]

You've done a great job with that Dave. I know that the newer 1/72 Aifix kits have a good reputation but here you've shown that a cracking model can be made from a kit that is far from youthful. I have a soft spot for IDF stuff anyway. Well done.

 

[adt70hk]

Very nicely done Dave.

ATB

Andrew

 

[flyjoe180]

Very nicely done Dave.

 

[PaulTRose]

Outstanding work

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great work Dave.

 

[minitnkr]

Love it.

 

[colin m]

Tidy work Dave. Not a scheme we see much of.