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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Eddie M. on September 28, 2015, 02:25:19 AM

Title: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Eddie M. on September 28, 2015, 02:25:19 AM

Good afternoon Gents,

It's seems to be a lifetime since I actually finished a project, but I finally did...

The premise behind this jet is what if the Tomcat had never been produced and the F-4 continued to be the workhorse of the USN, plus what if the USS Ranger ( the second carrier I served on ) was still steaming the seven seas. It was a fun build with a few bits of a F-14 thrown in as well as VF-1 Tomcat decals..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsaojrt4oe.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpssayd0zhj.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsn42j4uiz.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsgdon2h4r.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpswdxfnd2e.jpg)

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 28, 2015, 02:52:42 AM

Subtle...I like.

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: FAAMAN on September 28, 2015, 01:20:16 PM

Very cool Whiff indeed!!  :) :) 1/48scale?

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Volkodav on September 28, 2015, 06:08:34 PM

Very nice, I'm interested in hearing more about this enhanced Phantom and what sort of mods it has to keep it relevant into the 90s.

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 28, 2015, 09:52:34 PM

Looking nice! Clever use of the F-14 ventral fin decals under the F-4 fin  :)

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Steve Blazo on September 28, 2015, 11:00:47 PM

 :-* Beautiful build !!  :-*

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: jschmus on September 29, 2015, 12:31:30 AM

Quote from: Volkodav on September 28, 2015, 06:08:34 PM

Very nice, I'm interested in hearing more about this enhanced Phantom and what sort of mods it has to keep it relevant into the 90s.

One mod that sticks out (to me at least) is the Tomcat's Television Sensor Unit (TVSU) under the nose. I'm sure there are others I can't make out, but that's the most obvious.

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Cliffy B on September 29, 2015, 12:34:16 AM

Very, VERY nice sir!!!!  This give us so many ideas  8)

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: ysi_maniac on September 29, 2015, 03:31:11 PM

Very good indeed!  :) :)

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 01, 2015, 06:46:50 AM

Well, Eddie, you could make me a believer, old fireman's tales aside!

It sure looks the part and the period. Your work never ceases to be an inspiration and this beauty clearly demonstrates your off-the-charts talent and skill!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: Eddie M. on October 04, 2015, 09:08:16 AM

Thank you BdaB, and everyone who has enjoyed this piece of work. I am humbled by your interest in my projects...

Title: Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
Post by: ChrisF on October 19, 2015, 08:19:56 PM

Another "So close to reality you nearly believe" build.. I LIKE !