Robin Olds F-4C Phantom - Operation "Bolo" - From Tmiya kit in 1/32 scale

[alberto49]

In Summer 2016, when I was on the beach, I was pleased to spend several hours reading a book dedicated to the life of Colonel Robin Olds this was for me an inspiration to make a model with some history behind, a great history in this case.

So, some time later, I started building my 1/32 Tamiya kit. Also involved from the beginning were GT Resin cockpit and Eduard Brassin wheels.

Just a bit later, looking at the only picture I found, added to the description of Bolo, I had to provide the ALQ-71 Jamming Pod from Cutting Edge.

Decals used: PrintScale and Warbird plus some home made like the Singha Lion emblem and tail codes

Here following are some pictures of the complete model.

I hope you will like it.

Alberto

 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2021 by alberto49
Change some pictures

[Kaireckstadt]

1 hour ago, alberto49 said:

In Summer 2016, when I was on the beach, I was pleased to spend several hours reading a book dedicated to the life of Colonel Robin Olds this was for me an inspiration to make a model with some history behind, a great history in this case.

So, some time later, I started building my 1/32 Tamiya kit. Also involved from the beginning were GT Resin cockpit and Eduard Brassin wheels.

Just a bit later, looking at the only picture I found, added to the description of Bolo, I had to provide the ALQ-71 Jamming Pod from Cutting Edge.

Decals used: PrintScale and Warbird plus some home made like the Singha Lion emblem and tail codes

Here following are some pictures of the complete model.

I hope you will like it.

Alberto

 

 

 

Great looking Phantom Alberto! I‘m a fan of the aircraft and of the SEA-scheme. You did it justice! Bang-Seats, Nozzles, Weapons look spot on!

 Makes me want to take my F-4E out of the stash and start building it. 

[Bomber_County]

Stunning F4, the weathering is beautiful......congrats on a stunning build...

[Peterpools]

Alberto

Terrific build and nothing better then the F4 of Robin Olds

Keep 'em comin

Peter 

[KevinM]

That is a Beautiful Build Sir!! Robin Olds was quite the character to think he served Flying in three separate conflicts over 20+ years is a feat in itself.I have always thought I would like to model a plane of his from each conflict.Really Nice!!