Phil AF F-4J "Dragon Slayer"

Keith Diamond · August 17, 2006, 03:46:52 PM

This is the Monogram F-4J built out of the box. One of my favorite Whif subjects in the Phil AF. My idea is that the Phil AF goes through a defense build up and part of the build up includes buying F-4Js to replace the F-8H (this project), F-16As to replace the F-5As (will get back to this project soon) and A-10s to replace OV-10s (in progress) The name "Dragon Slayer" will be the intake art on this aircraft (will post soon). On, the splitter plate will be two red stars from air to air kills over the Spratley Islands. I'll work on the rest of the backstory later, but what I've come up with so far should be very interesting to you guys.

Here's some cockpit pics. I hope to have some fuselage assembly tonight.

Eddie M. · August 17, 2006, 03:59:05 PM

Looking Good!! I will be following this one for sure. B) Just as an inspiration, here's a couple of photos I took at ClarkAFB and Cubi Pt. back around 89
http://www.midwaysailor.com/eddiemiller/ed...miller-337b.jpg
http://www.midwaysailor.com/eddiemiller/ed...miller-338b.jpg
http://www.midwaysailor.com/eddiemiller/ed...iller-1037b.jpg
Eddie

Keith Diamond · August 17, 2006, 04:32:54 PM

Hey, those are great shots! I'm definitely saving those! I lived at Clark from '84-'88.

gooberliberation · August 17, 2006, 04:59:22 PM

need any low-vis markings?

John Howling Mouse · August 17, 2006, 05:03:58 PM

I'd buy these if you can print the decals. Feel free to PM me.

Keith Diamond · August 17, 2006, 05:08:41 PM

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need any low-vis markings?

Nope, already made some high viz and low viz markings. Thanks for the offer though. What are you building with those markings btw?

btw, here's the intake art

it's based on a pin up I found at this site.

http://bawidamann.com/

Brian da Basher · August 17, 2006, 06:13:19 PM

Woah those are some great looking 'pits there Keith and that noseart is awesome! I'm gonna enjoy watching your progress on this one! B)

Brian da Basher

nev · August 18, 2006, 04:03:04 AM

Great idea Keith, great pics Eddie B)

cthulhu77 · August 18, 2006, 06:34:51 AM

Ooga Booga...love it. One of the coolest planes of all time with some seriously great markings built by a master...whooohooo!

Keith Diamond · August 18, 2006, 09:51:15 AM

thanks for the compliments guys!

btw, anyone have a link to Goober's plane?

Keith Diamond · August 18, 2006, 09:53:39 AM

pilot and wso took their seats and fuselage halves are together now

Bryan H. · August 18, 2006, 07:13:47 PM

Beautiful!

The Philippines AF has been in need of an upgrade!

Bryan

BlackOps · August 18, 2006, 10:43:41 PM

Lookin' Good Kieth!

Brian da Basher · August 19, 2006, 03:02:27 AM

Oh yes, Keith! Nice progress! Thanks for keeping us posted.

Brian da Basher

anthonyp · August 19, 2006, 06:50:43 AM

Mmmmm, Phantom in Phil's Air Force... (Homer drool, Homer drool)

What camo is it going to painted up in?