Hasegawa 1/48 F-4B finished

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

Simply stellar build and beautiful in every detail. Just goes to show what can be done with the older kits with some TLC, some AM to do a bit of updating in the detail department and applying our skills of today. Top notch work.

What's on board for your next build?

 

 

 

[JohnB]

  On 7/15/2022 at 7:13 PM, Peterpools said:

John

Simply stellar build and beautiful in every detail. Just goes to show what can be done with the older kits with some TLC, some AM to do a bit of updating in the detail department and applying our skills of today. Top notch work.

What's on board for your next build?

 

 

 

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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. 😄

[belugawhaleman]

Another great finish John!  Well done!

[JohnB]

  On 7/15/2022 at 8:29 PM, belugawhaleman said:

Another great finish John!  Well done!

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

[GazzaS]

Excellent job, John!  Really a stunning presentation.

[Martinnfb]

Holy smokes, I completely missed out . Amazing ! 

[JohnB]

  On 7/15/2022 at 9:24 PM, GazzaS said:

Excellent job, John!  Really a stunning presentation.

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

[JohnB]

  On 7/15/2022 at 9:39 PM, Martinnfb said:

Holy smokes, I completely missed out . Amazing ! 

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LOL I guess you like it then huh Martin? 😄

[Bomber_County]

John, and as if my magic another stunning build, looks awesome good Sir…..

[JohnB]

  On 7/16/2022 at 7:01 PM, Bomber_County said:

John, and as if my magic another stunning build, looks awesome good Sir…..

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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.

[k5ikl]

Well done John.  In my 20 plus 1/48 Phantom builds all I have ever used is the Hasegawa and Monogram
F-4 kits.  They still build up nice after all these years.  Still have a closet full of Phantoms.  I'd better get busy
and build some more.  

Jerry 

[JohnB]

  On 7/17/2022 at 4:47 PM, k5ikl said:

Well done John.  In my 20 plus 1/48 Phantom builds all I have ever used is the Hasegawa and Monogram
F-4 kits.  They still build up nice after all these years.  Still have a closet full of Phantoms.  I'd better get busy
and build some more.  

Jerry 

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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.

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

That's quite a good looking pair and it's easy to see both were built by the same talented builder.

 

[Bill_S]

Some nice work, John! Do you display all your built models in one place? I'd love to see a picture.

[JohnB]

  On 7/18/2022 at 4:06 AM, Bill_S said:

Some nice work, John! Do you display all your built models in one place? I'd love to see a picture.

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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.