Author Topic: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack  (Read 3790 times)

Offline Eddie M.

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F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« 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..









He really DID lose his marbles!

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2015, 02:52:42 AM »
Subtle...I like.
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Offline FAAMAN

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2015, 01:20:16 PM »
Very cool Whiff indeed!!  :) :) 1/48scale?
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Offline Volkodav

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #3 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.

Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2015, 09:52:34 PM »
Looking nice! Clever use of the F-14 ventral fin decals under the F-4 fin  :)
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Offline Steve Blazo

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2015, 11:00:47 PM »
 :-* Beautiful build !!  :-*
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Offline jschmus

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2015, 12:31:30 AM »
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.
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Offline Cliffy B

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2015, 12:34:16 AM »
Very, VERY nice sir!!!!  This give us so many ideas  8)
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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2015, 03:31:11 PM »
Very good indeed!  :) :)

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #9 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!

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Offline Eddie M.

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #10 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...
He really DID lose his marbles!

Offline ChrisF

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Re: F-4 VF-1 Wolfpack
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2015, 08:19:56 PM »
Another "So close to reality you nearly believe" build.. I LIKE !