Greetings to all.
This is my rendition of the 1/32 Tamiya F-4J. I built it straight out of the box with some aftermarket accessories in the cockpit.
As a former Marine Phantom Phixer with VMFA-321 (Andrews AFB), I have an affinity for Phantoms with colorful or unique tail markings and VMFA-333 (a.k.a. Trip Trey), is one of my favorites.
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I didn't have any problems with the kit in general and having flown in the F-4N and F-4J/S, I wanted to ensure the cockpits represented the aircraft as it appeared in the 1980s. The aftermarket photo etched instruments in color are outstanding. I used Model Master's light gull gray all around.
The decals are mainly from kit, but the tail is a combination of paint and homemade decals. I wanted to depict a Trip Trey Phantom while at its home base, MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina with the tail code
DN, vice the kit code AJ (When 333 was aboard USS America). I enjoyed building the model and next I plan to tackle a big F-4N in an aerial diorama. Thanks for viewing!
Miguel I. Becerril
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