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
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MichaelSatin
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ivanhoe6
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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?
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 03:28 AM UTC
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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
PasiAhopelto
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 04:18 AM UTC
Will join. Probably with USAF Phantom from Vietnam.
Bigrip74
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 04:21 AM UTC
I would need 9 months for an 1/48 F4.
Bob
Bob
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
magnusf
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Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 07:53 AM UTC
Taken directly from "Arizona Junior": OK then!
I'm in!
Magnus
I'm in!
Magnus
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.
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.
MichaelSatin
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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
Michael
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 11:25 AM UTC
I'm in! Though would need more than 6 months.
MichaelSatin
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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
Michael
Bigrip74
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 05:17 AM UTC
10 months does sound good to me.
Bob
Bob
Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 06:12 AM UTC
10 months is good for me.
Thanks
Thanks
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 08:34 AM UTC
Very good.
We're at eight. Anyone else?
Michael
We're at eight. Anyone else?
Michael
Bigrip74
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Sleepwalker71
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 08:11 PM UTC
I will join too, although no kit yet :-)
Tank1812
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 11:19 PM UTC
10.
Now to narrow done the options to which one.
Now to narrow done the options to which one.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 01:04 AM UTC
This campaign has been APPROVED! It will run from 1 August, 2020 through 1 June, 2021. To look at the rules and sign up, go here.
Now, let's see, IAF, USAF, USN...? What'll I do?
Michael
Now, let's see, IAF, USAF, USN...? What'll I do?
Michael
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
I'm enthusiastic
Count me in, enough kits still in my stash to decide
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.
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020 - 05:20 AM UTC
Bigrip74
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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
My F-4 arrived today and I did not know it would be this big.
Bob
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 12:30 PM UTC
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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
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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.
gunnerk19
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2020 - 09:04 AM UTC
Just ordered my Revell Germany 1:32 F-4G Phantom. Things gonna be a beast.