Now Enlisting: Phantoms 60 Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 03:07 AM UTC
So, according to the all-knowing Wikipedia, McDonnell's masterpiece F-4 Phantom entered service in 1960, 60 years ago this year. It's been a while since we've had a Phantom campaign and it certainly has the potential for LOTS of variety. I'd say probably an August start date, but i'm open to suggestions on that.
Anyone interested?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
AeroScale: 81 posts
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 03:14 AM UTC
The F4 has always been my favorite Jet ! And, I just happen to have a 1/48th Hasegawa RF-4E in the stash with some AM goodies. A definite maybe! How long of a build are you thinking?
On the bench :
A whole bunch of figures, Too many half built kits and a (gasp) wing thing
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 03:28 AM UTC
Quoted Text
The F4 has always been my favorite Jet ! And, I just happen to have a 1/48th Hasegawa RF-4E in the stash with some AM goodies. A definite maybe! How long of a build are you thinking?
I don't know. I've been thinking 6 months might not be long enough. Feel free to comment!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: October 01, 2016
KitMaker: 514 posts
AeroScale: 239 posts
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 04:18 AM UTC
Will join. Probably with USAF Phantom from Vietnam.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 04:21 AM UTC
I would need 9 months for an 1/48 F4.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: February 07, 2004
KitMaker: 911 posts
AeroScale: 415 posts
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 07:43 AM UTC
Well, we had a campaign for the 50th anniversary, I ran the campaign for the 55th anniversary, so it would be rude of me not to join for the 60th anniversary campaign

"Nelson be damned.......Lets get the hell out of here!"
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 07:53 AM UTC
Taken directly from "Arizona Junior": OK then!
I'm in!
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#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 08:00 AM UTC
Count me in!
Not sure what yet, but leaning towards a 1/48 FGR.2.
Unless my LHS reopens and I can bag that 1/32 F-4G.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 08:13 AM UTC
Well, looks like this one hit a nerve! Sounds like we have seven already!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...

#442
Malacca, Malaysia
Joined: July 20, 2015
KitMaker: 363 posts
AeroScale: 335 posts
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 11:25 AM UTC
I'm in! Though would need more than 6 months.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 01:12 AM UTC
I'm fine with more than six months. How does 10 months sound to everyone?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 05:17 AM UTC
10 months does sound good to me.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.

#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 06:12 AM UTC
10 months is good for me.
Thanks
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 08:34 AM UTC
Very good.
We're at eight. Anyone else?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 02:27 PM UTC
In anticipation Ive ordered my kit.

If it aint broke dont fix it.
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: August 30, 2012
KitMaker: 265 posts
AeroScale: 72 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 08:11 PM UTC
I will join too, although no kit yet :-)
God created Arrakis to train the faithful.
North Carolina, United States
Joined: April 29, 2014
KitMaker: 1,112 posts
AeroScale: 67 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 11:19 PM UTC
10.
Now to narrow done the options to which one.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 01:04 AM UTC
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Now, let's see, IAF, USAF, USN...? What'll I do?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...

#392
Hessen, Germany
Joined: January 09, 2013
KitMaker: 696 posts
AeroScale: 608 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 02:09 AM UTC
Interested? Are you joking, Michael?
I'm enthusiastic
Count me in, enough kits still in my stash to decide
On the bench:
EE(BAC) Lightning F.2A (Airfix 1:72)

#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020 - 03:39 AM UTC
I think I'll be in with Revell's boxing of the 1/48 FGR.2, loaded up for ground attack. Have some TER's and can pinch some MATRA pods from an Airix Canberra. Nothing screams Cold War quite like that for me.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: February 07, 2004
KitMaker: 911 posts
AeroScale: 415 posts
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020 - 05:20 AM UTC
Quoted Text
In anticipation Ive ordered my kit.

A classic!
I'll be building this. Chosen out of all my F-4s as its stashed on the bookcase right behind me


"Nelson be damned.......Lets get the hell out of here!"
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 12:13 PM UTC
Neil, that will be a really nice color scheme.
My F-4 arrived today and I did not know it would be this big.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 12:30 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Neil, that will be a really nice color scheme.
My F-4 arrived today and I did not know it would be this big.
Bob
The F-4 was many things, but "small" was never an adjective that applied to it.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Maine, United States
Joined: December 25, 2002
KitMaker: 354 posts
AeroScale: 19 posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 12:35 PM UTC
I'm partial to not wingy thingies

, but what the hell, I'll jump in on this.
"Gunner-Sabot-Brightly painted, chrome laden wheeled vehicle!--Fire!"
Pig # 50
Uber Gepanzertes Schweinbataillon
Ex-Minister of Mud
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Maine, United States
Joined: December 25, 2002
KitMaker: 354 posts
AeroScale: 19 posts
Posted: Monday, May 25, 2020 - 09:04 AM UTC
Just ordered my Revell Germany 1:32 F-4G Phantom. Things gonna be a beast.
"Gunner-Sabot-Brightly painted, chrome laden wheeled vehicle!--Fire!"
Pig # 50
Uber Gepanzertes Schweinbataillon
Ex-Minister of Mud
R.I.P. Der Sonntag Bund