1/144 MicroAce F4H-1 Phantom II 

 Prototype 

by Hideki Inou

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Here is my 1/144 scale McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom2. This is the first of all the Phantom2 series.

When I decided to make this model, there was no conversion kit and aftermarket decals in 1/144 scale.  I purchased the 1:144 MicroAce F-4E kit, and I cut off its nose cone and gun fairing. Then the plastic surgery operation was started.

The nose is carved from a lump of polyurethane resin. The canopy is carved from a parts of the kit.  Air intake is extended by the styrene sheet.  The Pitot tube is made from a metal pipe and wire.  Decals are printed by MD printer. Paints are Gunze sangyo's Mr. color.

The nose is a little bit shorter than its actual scale. But the model looks good. Original fuselage of the kit was deformed, perhaps.

Happy modeling   :-)

Hideki

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Photos and text © by Hideki Inou