1/48 Scale Academy F-4C Niagara Falls ANG

[Skinny_Mike]

Hello everyone!

Here is my thread for the Things We Love Campaign. And here is my explanation of why this kit:

I grew up north of Buffalo, New York, basically in the shadow of Niagara Falls AFB. One of the first airplane memories I have is seeing the F-4 Phantoms of the NY Air National Guard from NF AFB flying overhead. I moved away from Buffalo almost 15 years ago, but still call it home, so for me the F-4 symbolizes home and all those great memories. :love

The kit I plan to build is the Academy F-4C, using the Speed Hunter Graphics “USAF Phantom MIG Killers Part II” which has markings for F-4C, 64-0660 from the 107th Fighter Interceptor Group, NY ANG, Niagara Falls AFB in 1985, wearing 3 red stars for MIG kills during the Vietnam War. The aircraft above is 63-7451, a second MIG killer they had at Niagara Falls at the same time.

This build will have a ton of aftermarket. Here is an overall photo. I have a set of XMM Intakes on the way as well.

Here’s the list:
Aires Cockpit
Aires Wheel Bays
Quickboost Martin Baker Mk 7 Ejection Seats
Hypersonic Models 370 Gallon Fuel Tanks
Hypersonic Models Canopy Detail Set
Hypersonic Models corrected Air Scoops
Eduard Brassin Wheels
Eduard Masks
Wolfpack Exhausts
Wolfpack SUU-23 Gun Pod

The load out will be the standard alert status for ANG aircraft in the early 80’s, SUU-23 gun pod on the centerline and 2 AIM-9J sidewinders. I might add a couple sparrows and 2 more winders, but I’ll decide when I get there.

I’ll get a dated startup photo on the 1st and like most of my current builds this will start slow but end in a flurry!

Thanks for stopping in!
Mike

 

[moon puppy]

This is going to be cool!

 

[Swordsman]

One of my favorite Aircraft ...... I will be waiting & Good luck Mike .....

 

[Hippy Ed]

Oh my! This oughtta be good!!

 

[ij001]

D*mn this looks to be fantastic. I was 'this close' to doing my F-4K/FG.1 for this campaign.

Ian.

 

[lupanzer]

What a project , man !...fantastic stuff

Luiz

 

[Skinny_Mike]

How did I already lose a week! Geez. Well, no progress to report, but here is my dated start up photo anyway. Took it over the weekend and forgot to post it.

See you soon! Hopefully with some progress!

Mike

 

[Sherman 18]

Alright! Go man go!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Well guys, its time to bite the proverbial bullet here. I haven't even started the F-4 so obviously I am not going to finish this campaign. Been a very crazy year for me personally and I just have not been able to find a lot of time at the bench. I am disappointed in myself because this campaign was my suggestion in the first place.

I've been going through the shelf of doom and found I have just so many kits in work, plus you guys keep coming up with more great campaigns that I want to join so when I do get some bench time, I am just not focused. I made a huge mistake on my P-47 for just that reason. This F-4C build is near and dear to my heart for the reasons I stated in the opening post and I really want to make sure I can focus and give this build the attention it deserves. As a result this is going to the back burner for a while.

Skinny Mike

 

[moon puppy]

Mike I'll move the thread to Wesendorf Field, you pick it up when you get the time to get on it.

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Thanks Bob! I appreciate that!

 

[Arturius]