1/48 Italeri F4E Phantom II

by Goran Kovacic

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This is my latest model built without any aftermarket products, the only modification was rescribing a few panel lines that were not correct. However, this Italeri kit is not something I would recommend to anybody because it needs a lot of work to undo all of the manufacturers flaws. The details in the cockpit are minimal, as well as the jet intakes and exhaust. The kit fits nicely except for the canopy which needs a little more putty.

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I used MM acrylics for the first time on this kit and they are just great, perfect for the enamel wash. This kit was also my first preshading project. I couldn't find any references about the Japanese version except this one photo which was very helpful since the Italeri paint scheme isn't entirely correct. After the matt cote I sprayed a highly diluted grey color to eliminate the very bright colour of the decals.

Hope you like it...

Goran

Photos and text © by Goran Kovacic