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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Litvyak on January 04, 2013, 10:03:29 AM

Title: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Litvyak on January 04, 2013, 10:03:29 AM

...so I took the 1st Canadian Air Division camo worn by Sabres and Canucks, and put it onto an F-4E:

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv104/litvyak/Misc%20Builds/100_0335.jpg)

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv104/litvyak/Misc%20Builds/100_0338.jpg)

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv104/litvyak/Misc%20Builds/100_0336.jpg)

I realise it's a bit anachronistic, with the old-style serial and the Red Ensign, but whatever - I think it looks good! (Mind, I think pretty much *any* scheme would look good on a Phantom...). Sorry for the picture quality, the camera wasn't being overly cooperative, and I wasn't in the mood to futz around with it that much.

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Cliffy B on January 04, 2013, 10:55:46 AM

You thought correctly, its awesome!!!!  Phantoms always look good in disruptive schemes and I personally like the splash of color on the tail.

Nice loadout too!  Some tankers are going to hate you though  ;D  I see the Mavericks but what's on the outermost port station (maybe the starboard as well I can't tell)?

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: elmayerle on January 04, 2013, 11:03:56 AM

I believe those are Walleyes on the outboard stations and they'll ruin the day for either tanks or folks in fortified positions.

If memory serves me correctly, the F-4 was pitched to the RCAF but I don't remember what variant and a copy of the proposal's on a laptop that's not being cooperative at the moment.

PS.  That's a truly gorgeous Phantom, there.

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Alvis 3.1 on January 04, 2013, 12:19:26 PM

F-4Es were the main variant pitched, but Spey engined ones were also bandied about. Given the mercurial nature of Canadian procurement, almost any variant would be applicable, except possibly the fully navalised ones. Maybe.

Alvis 3.1

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: elmayerle on January 04, 2013, 12:36:18 PM

Which of course leads to thoughts of Spey-powered F-4E's in RCAF markings.

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 04, 2013, 05:23:34 PM

Yet more proof that maple leafs up the coolness factor of any aircraft by 1000%!

That RCAF Phantom is pure eye candy and the Red Ensign is the cherry on top! Well done, Ms. Litvyak!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Litvyak on January 04, 2013, 09:45:04 PM

Thanks for the comments! Glad yous like it, too. :)

Loadout: yeah, it's Mavericks and Walleyes. 1CAD: helping to make sure the Reds don't get cold during those central European winters! ;)

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Doom! on January 05, 2013, 12:05:13 AM

Very nice!  :-*

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: apophenia on January 05, 2013, 09:22:09 AM

Yup, you were right about the 1CAD markings! Nice work  :)

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: Scooterman on January 05, 2013, 12:27:35 PM

That does look rather tasty.  Nice job!

Title: Re: I thought it'd look good...
Post by: ChrisF on January 06, 2013, 08:58:40 PM

Reminds me of early 80's british phantoms ... I love it !