1/32 Boeing F4B4

[Paulw]

Strike while the iron is hot so I thought I would do some rigging. Notice it isn't a Sword Fish but something a little more simple. When I picked this out of the stash I opened up the bags and started drilling holes in the wings and fuse to accommodate the bracing wires.I will be using .45mm plastic beading wire you can get at Walmart. This seems to be the closest diameter to scale as I can find plus it is the color,black.

Not too much in the box but I doubt it will be a simple build anyway.
Decals are a bit yellow so I think Ill order some from Yellow Wings or some place like that, maybe print my own.

 

[MrT]

Yellow wings! Yeah Baby!!!!

Terry B)

 

[moon puppy]

No doubt, love some yellow wings, somethin' about those 'tween war color schemes.

Paul you going with the kit decals?

 

[MrT]

No doubt, love some yellow wings, somethin' about those 'tween war color schemes.

Paul you going with the kit decals?

Hmmm sounds like campaign idea. :hmmm

:snoopy

 

[Paulw]

No doubt, love some yellow wings, somethin' about those 'tween war color schemes.

Paul you going with the kit decals?

Nope Bob those are trashed. Ill order yellow wings decals for this Mule.

 

[moon puppy]

Make sure you get the Squadron, A/C and color codes correct, I'm sure you know but those colorful bands actually were used for identification of the AC.

 

[jknaus]

Very nice. Will keep an eye on this one
James

 

[Paulw]

Make sure you get the Squadron, A/C and color codes correct, I'm sure you know but those colorful bands actually were used for identification of the AC.

Sure will, I figured I would go with your favorites: pink over lavender. :geek :laugh:

 

[moon puppy]

I told you not to tell anyone... :kiss:

 

[Sharkmouth]

I built one of these a long time ago in Brazilian markings, I gave away my last copy last year. Now, I see that Vector has a detail set for it:

SprueBrothers carry them as well.

Here is a walkaround of an F-4B-3:
http://www.arcair.com/AWA1/201-300/walk269_F4B-3/walk269.htm

Regards,

 

[Paulw]

Not much to look at but some dude tried to take off before I got the wings and things on...FSR all over.

Still Ill get it mostly done by next week

 

[Sharkmouth]

That guy looks like he is having fun already!

Regards,

 

[Jeeves]

Looks like the dude from the 21st Century Toys Corsair kit...love those figures!!

 

[razordws]

Definitely looks like the dude is up to mischief! :fencing

 

[phantom II]

He does looks unusually happy . Tenax fumes ? :hmmm

 

[moon puppy]

Are you kidding, Smilin' Jack is the name!

 

[paddy]

sure i built one of these years ago....could be my memory playing tricks. was it by some US company that went bust ? accurate miniatures maybe ??

 

[Paulw]

I finally got some done on the wing. After I drilled the holes I doubled over a piece of 19 strand beading wire.

then I pulled it through and cemented it on the inside. This will allow me to pull it through the LG struts taut and not loose it while I cement it in place.

I then assembled the top wing and get it ready for paint.

 

[phantom II]

Well, that's a cool idea Paul. B)

 

[Paulw]

Well, that's a cool idea Paul. B)

Thanks Chris, I do have my moments.