I always like the
F-4 Phantom. Especially in the modern jet era where the F-4 is the first true model
multi-role combat aircraft. Able to carry out bombing, BVR interception and WVR
combat with the range and payload.
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This is the Tamiya kit which is a
rebox of Italeri kit. Friendly price tag and comes with raised panel. Fit
is just ok with acceptable detail. I wanted to depict it in multi role
version with bomb load, BVR and WVR missiles. The kit comes with only
missiles and drop tank. I decide to borrow bomb load from my Hasegawa 1/72
intruder kit to complete this F-4II S.
Kit was hand paint and
first time I used shading technique on raised panel detail to make it more
realistic.
Industrial carbon black pigment
was the material chosen. This pigment must used with care and gentleness. Once
it stains on the surface, it is hard to rid of it. But this method helps to avoid
pre-shading which is tedious and time consuming.
Finally one of my
model kit wish is completed.
Zenden Ng
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