JohnB

They are C.A.P. decals and I have no idea as to where I got them or when. I think the squadron was on Yankee Station and used those just for fun. There were two others named King of the Load and Puff the Magic Dragon. Firewood 201 and 204. Maybe others but that's all that are on the sheet.

Here is the one I'm doing. VA-165 Boomers A-1H.

Thanks Bill! I have 5 display cases full plus others on shelves, etc. Running out of room but that doesn't stop me from building.

Thanks Phil. I don't recall anything like that but that doesn't mean it wasn't done.

I'd say you might be SOL on this one Gaz. LOL

Thank you Kai! I think it will make a very attractive model in it's gray/white Navy scheme.

Just for grins I decided to pose my recent build with one I built something like 25 years ago. Paint and decals have yellowed slightly over time.

Thanks Jerry. Like I've said before, just because a kit is old doesn't mean it can't be built up to look good.

Agreed Peter. Leave off the fiddly toy-like stuff Mr. Mura and others. That might have been a good idea back in the 60's or so but not now. I'm pleased to have been able to "fix" the wings and get this build back on track. I've decided to build it as a Lt. Gull Gray/white US Navy a/c instead of the USAF SEA one I had originally intended. Since I was able to get a resupply of the LGG I can get with that scheme (I used up the last of my supply of LGG on the F-4 but, thanks to Scott and Jerry, I have a good supply on hand now. Thanks guys!!!).

Been devoting some time to this one this afternoon. Making some good progress.

Agreed Carl. Tamiya has the right idea. Gimmicky "make work" stuff just makes a build more difficult and is usually useless.

I decided to see if I could "rescue" this kit from the SOD and clean up the wing problems. I think I've gotten them to a acceptable appearance. Not even close to perfect but with a little re-scribing they should be lots better. Now I'll continue on with this build.

Thanks Phil! I'm glad you like it. Goes to show even though a kit is old it can still be built up to look good.

Glad to know I'm not the only ham-fisted klutz around here! LOL 😄

LOL I guess you like it then huh Martin? 😄

Thank you Gaz! I appreciate that very much. Glad you like it.

Thanks Paul! I'm glad you like the ol' F-4. I think it turned out just fine (really better than I expected!). LOL

Thanks for the kind words Peter. I'm happy you like the final product! Just because a kit is old doesn't mean it's not any good. Not sure about what's next. I pulled the ZM Skyraider off the SOD for another look but I'm undecided if I want to resume that one. 😄

All done Peter. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/17040-hasegawa-148-f-4b-finished/

This is the old Hasegawa (1983) release of this kit. It's been on my shelf for a looong time! It's still a great kit with good detail and excellent fit. I used a Aires cockpit, Quickboost seats, and AOA decals on the build. Painted with Testor's MM throughout. This a/c was flown by Maj. John Trotti from Chu Lai Vietnam in the late 60's. His book, Phantom Over Vietnam, was the "inspiration" for this build. I hope y'all will like the results of my efforts! Remember to click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to easily view as a slide show.

Thank you Peter. I'm in the process of adding all the underwing stuff (doors, struts, drop tanks,etc) and should have it finished later today (with luck!).

About finished with the decals. Next I'll overspray with clear semi-gloss then finish adding the rest of the pieces.

Thanks Gaz. They are great decals but you have to be very careful with them.

LOL Thanks Paul. This is a very easy kit with no real problems. Everything fits fine (a nice change from my last two builds!).

Thanks! Yes, they are very nice decals. Printed by Microscale. Very thin, etc.