Phlock of Phreaking Phantoms Phorever

[mikeblaze]

The J (UK) models had deceptive ECM fairings on the intakes (I call them 'shoulders'), just like the USN counterparts. Not sure if the the J models sold to the UK had the DECM gear in them, though. If you look at N models, you will notice that the DECM fairings are much longer, because of wiring harness routing issues between the B and J main variants. The very late-model J's also had the under-intake and under-wing extra antenna, so they were physically indistinguishable from S models except for the slats.

As an aside, I forgot the DECM fairings on my first release J (UK) models, this will be rectified very soon.

[mikeblaze]

Here are some previews from flight test, of the v2 F-4C models. Except for the 58th TFTW paints, all other paints are new......

[mikeblaze]

.... and a couple more shots....

[mikeblaze]

To the Phreaking Phantom Phanatics....

I just punched out the v2 F-4C package to AVSIM, 35 models and 77 repaints covering early/middle/late F-4C; the EF-4C WW variant; and even a dedicated F-110A Spectre prototype with 6 AIM-7C RHMs. I am currently painting for the v2 F-4D package, it will put the C-models to shame in its breadth and scope; and I will probably have to break it up into two parts. I am conservatively estimating over a hundred paints, and probably about fifty models. The highlight units will be nearly all of the 184 TFG (Kansas ANG) and most of the 134 TFS (Vermont ANG). Additionally, I will be including most of the historical units that used this aircraft, including the ROKAF and the IIAF/IRIAF.

More to follow, next stop, folding wings.......

MP

[Bone184]

To the Phreaking Phantom Phanatics....

I just punched out the v2 F-4C package to AVSIM, 35 models and 77 repaints covering early/middle/late F-4C; the EF-4C WW variant; and even a dedicated F-110A Spectre prototype with 6 AIM-7C RHMs. I am currently painting for the v2 F-4D package, it will put the C-models to shame in its breadth and scope; and I will probably have to break it up into two parts. I am conservatively estimating over a hundred paints, and probably about fifty models. The highlight units will be nearly all of the 184 TFG (Kansas ANG) and most of the 134 TFS (Vermont ANG). Additionally, I will be including most of the historical units that used this aircraft, including the ROKAF and the IIAF/IRIAF.

More to follow, next stop, folding wings.......

MP

MOTHER OF GOD!!! I need to hurry up and get McConnell AFB updated to house the phantoms.....

[mikeblaze]

Here we go, presentation shots for a long-overdue part of this package.......

[mikeblaze]

Phantom FG.1, RAF and FAA (Fleet Air Arm)

[mikeblaze]

Phantom FGR.2.... Other than test aircraft, if an active RAF/RN squadron operated the Phantom, it is painted in these packages; most with multiple-period schemes. The final count is eight aircraft variants, 80 model loadout variants, and 152 repaints; split into four packages. There are no anniversary or specialty aircraft here, all line aircraft only; but there are enough special schemes lying around to warrant an add-on package after I release these, with perhaps a few more option models.

This will be released to AVSIM in the next 48 hours, thanks for extreme patience.

[mikeblaze]

Everything just got uploaded to AVSIM, so whenever they post to the library.......

[DaleRFU]

They look fantastic Mike, I can't wait

Thank you very much

[miljan]

Good job Mike,big contribution really.



Miljan

[f47420]

Great work Mike .Your models are getting better every time.

Good looking ships.

MW

[ardethomas]

Thank you, my retro AI looks better and better with each new package!

[petebramley]

WOW

[mikeblaze]

Thanks for all of the nice comments, but please don't forget, these are merely modded from Nick Black's models, they're only about a quarter mine..... maybe the Brit ones are about a third mine, but without Nick's source, I wouldn't be here with these. I am hoping to get all parts done to this standard by the end of the year.

[mikeblaze]

Here is a ROKAF preview of the upcoming F-4Dv2 package.....

[gsnde]

That will be part six Mike, right?

[mikeblaze]

Progress Note....

The F-4Bv2 and F-4Nv2 are nearly done, as is the F-4Dv2. All models were done a few weeks ago, but I am on an obsessive quest to represent most every unit I can find, although I am approaching that detail/sanity threshold; so I will probably release these by the end of August with whatever paints I have done to this point. I think I did something like 60+ paints for the B, and a similar number for the D. I may release some promised squadron packages separately, with some additional models to sweeten them up. J and S models are done but for loadouts, and I am starting the painting for those as well. The J package should be about the same size as the B and D (huge). Nick was good enough to leave me late F-4E source with real slats (not LE flaps), so those got put to very good use on my S model.

I am using my Century Series projects and my F-8 to take short sanity breaks along the way, but I really want to close these Phantom packages out by the fall; and get deep into my own modeling stuff.

More preview pictures in a day or so.

MP

[Stewart Pearson]

Mike,

Sanity is neither an option nor a requirement. Keep up the good work mate.

[mikeblaze]

I just released the F-4Dv2 models today; six base variants, 45 loadout options, and 100 paints. The package is broken into two parts, and should be available on AVSIM this evening my time (GMT-7).