Once losses started to mount in SEA, there was a crash program to camouflage all tactical jets in the now famous SEA scheme. The majority of the jets in the Fundekals set were early F-4C's, which started life in the USN standard light gull grey over gloss white. From a modelling standpoint, I am drawn towards unusual, non-standard subjects. Robin Olds), what really blew me away was the absolutely insane variations in markings, paint jobs and weathering on these Phantoms. Aside from their history (and that of the 8th TFW "Wolfpack" and their legendary wing commander, Col. Once I read through the instructions, I became fascinated with these jets. I highly recommend you grab a cup of coffee or your favorite adult beverage and give them a read. They really qualify as a reference booklet, much more than just "Apply decal X here" that most aftermarket outfits provide. As with all of their decals, the instructions are absolutely amazing. That changed when I happened to take a look at Fundekals downloadable instructions for their latest release - F-4C MiG Hunters - Operation Bolo and Beyond. The C just seemed "dull" compared to the colorful Navy jets and the later, more sophisticated Airforce D and E models. ![]() ![]() I have never much interest in the Phantom from a modeling standpoint and zero interest in the F-4C version. Of course I'll be using the Tamiya 32nd F-4C/D kit, along with a (surprisingly) large amount of aftermarket bits.įirst off - my subject. This is just my introduction to the upcoming build. I've got other irons in the fire and limited modeling time. Disclaimer - this is going to be a very long project.
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