Tamiya 1/32 F-4J Phantom II

By Kelly Quirk

No major problems with the kit other than the disappointing intakes, which I "fixed" with the FOD covers. Also the resin nose cone (Flighpath) didn't fit quite right and took a lot of work to get it to look right. Considering the minor difference in appearance, I wouldn't bother with doing it again.

I also did some more work like:

• Resin replacement nose cone
• FOD covers scratchbuilt
• Cockpit fully detailed with Waldron modern jet gauges, scratchbuilt canopy mechanisms, hoses and wires, many photoetched bits such as mirrors and hooks, sidewalls detailed with strip styrene, etc.
• I used Model Master paints and the kit decals
• AIM-9 missiles from Flightpath
• Etched brass tailpipes
• Resin replacement ejection seats
• Wheel wells and landing gear detailed with hoses and tie down rings

© Kelly Quirk

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