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 1/48 QF-4E Heritage Drones decal sheet

Product # 48-160

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 10 2012

 

 

This sheet features markings for 2 different QF-4E Phantoms from the 53rd WEG at Tyndall AFB down in Florida.  These two jets were painted in commemorative schemes that had been previously worn by the F-4 during it's USAF service.  The Egypt 1 and Euro 1 Wrap-around scheme are represented on these two jets.  These jets pay homage to the 60 year history of the USAF.  They frequently perform at airshows with other legacy aircraft to commemorate the rich history of the USAF.

The first aircraft is QF-4E, S/N 74-1652, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group in May 2004.  This aircraft has a sharks mouth under the nose.

The second aircraft is  QF-4E, S/N 73-1171, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group in March 2006.

The QF-4E is quite different under the skin, but for modellers the main concern is what is different on the outside of the model.  In this case the differences are basically antennas.  To help you get things correct, the Twomikes resin QF-4 conversion will permit you to accurately depict the drone modifications that have been done to these jets.  

 

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The instructions are clear and include 4 views of each aircraft.  There are also 15 photos of the real aircraft included on the instruction sheet.  You also get The decals are beautifully printed on 1 decal sheet with an additional decal of the special logo artwork printed on a separate decal insert.  Paint codes are called out in FS #'s, Testors MM, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracrylics. 

Special thanks for making this sheet possible goes out to Gary Pashley, Jack Callaway, Clifford Bossie, Bob Kay, Stephen Chapis, Mike Idacavage, Mark Yoho and the fine folks at the 53rd WEG at Tyndall AFB, FL.

Recommended Kits:

  • 1/48th Scale
    • Hasegawa F-4E
    • Fujimi F-4E
    • Italeri F-4E
    • Revell Monogram F-4E
    • Twomikes Resin QF-4 Conversion
    • Kendall Model Company Update Set
    • Kendall Model Company Cockpit Set
    • Black  Box Cockpit Set
    • Cutting Edge Ejection Seats
    • Eduard Detail Set
    • Verlinden Update Set

The Phantom is very popular with most modellers and this sheet give you options of 2 very different paint schemes and just so you don't get stressed deciding which to build......you have stencils for both.....so there's no need to decide which to build.....build them both.  

This sheet is available through http://www.twobobs.net/ and select US Hobby Shops.  Overseas customers can purchase these from Twobobs site or through Twobobs network of overseas distributors.  Remember, shipping is always FREE to US Customers at Twobobs!! 

Steve Bamford

      

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford