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I just finished the first (of what I plan on being a series of several) of the recent Academy 1/48th scale F-4 kits. A really nice model that goes together without drama (unless you make your own!) I screwed up a couple things, including putting the wheel wells in upside down!
I especially loved the one part fuselage and many options this kit offers. Between this and the new F-4C or D kits, a wide variety of Phantom versions can be made. I did not like the different colored plastics! Very toy like and unnecessary. I hope future versions are molded in grey plastic only. The model was painted with Model Master Acrylics and weathered with oils. I think I may have overdone the weathering, as I was still in a "Skyraider" frame of mind. I will be more restrained on the next kit. Alclad paints used to replicate the multi-toned metal areas around the exhausts.
The missiles are from the Academy kit, with the CBUs from the Hobby Boss A-7D kit. My only criticism might be that the Sparrows don't have hollowed out exhausts. I didn't bother adding them on this kit. The Sidewinders, on the other hand, have beautifully hollowed exhausts. There are a wide variety of missile marks included. One more detail replacement set came from the Master Model turned brass pitots. In conclusion, a well detailed model with nice, restrained panel line & rivet lines, and a large number of leftover parts that hint on future versions coming out! Vince “ModelerV” Pedulla
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Photos and text © by Vince “ModelerV” Pedulla