F-4 J PHANTOM (VF-74) Monogram

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Originally, the kit was the F-4c/d variant which I upgraded to represent an accurate J version. All the details were re-scribed

I strongly disagree with the so-called "pre-shading" tehnique that sadly has gained such a widespread use. It is not realistic and counter-intuitive. In real life the paint degrades from the outside (weather, sun, scratches and chipping, and so on) not from the inside as this "pre-shading" would lead you to believe.

I begin with the base coat of paint as accurate as possible and on top of that various filters and washes are applied.

My base wash is done from grey pigment, dissolved in water, on top of which other filters are applied. For filters the acrylic Vallejo ranges are used, both Model Color and Vallejo Air.

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[papa 695]

That is a cracking Phantom Millo love it.

I also like your room, it looks like a museum

[Guest]

Thanks Papa695 !!

[Guest]

Lovely build, very nice work gone into this and a great result.

[Guest]

Thanks Steve !!

[eddiesolo]

Cracking work...top job!

I take these pics are your stuff at a model show? Have seen vehicles, trains etc in a similar setting.

Si

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F-4j from VF-74, monogram with some other models that will be shown in due time. This model is a winner at various Romanian modelling shows, together with its fellow F-4j VF-191hasegawa. Pictures were taken at the shows or in their showcase at home. Both F-4's were completed in 2010 after a year of work.

[Guest]

Nice one

[john i am]

Perfection

[Guest]

Nice Phantom!!

[Guest]

Thank you all for feedback !!

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Small secrets for colors Vallejo

Pressure is 1.5 bar.

My Harder&Steenbeck airbrush has a 0.20 nozzle and needle.

Spray distance is about 9-10 centimeters from the surface of the model, and for fine details the pressure is lowered to 1.2-1.0 bar. After each 20 seconds of work the tip of the airbrush is swiped with an ear bud dipped in isopropyl alcohol to remove the clots and residues that might form.

The Vallejo Model Color paints work best when diluted 1 to 1 with the Vallejo Airbrush Thinner new formula (71161) . Using any other thinner leads to various problems, such as paint clotting or having trouble adhering to the surface of the model, so use ONLY the Vallejo thinner and nothing else. To avoid a grainy texture due to the paint drying while sprayed, for every 6 drops of paint (diluted 1 to 1 with thinner), I add 2 drops of Vallejo 70597 Retarder Medium.

Vallejo Model Air paints are superior to the Vallejo Model Color range, will need one part thinner for three parts paint and will work very well without adding Retarder Medium.

Let me tell you a little secret I discovered while working with Vallejo acrylics: if you rub the surface with a piece cotton cloth about two minutes after it was airbrushed, the sheen of the paint will change from almost flat to a satin/gloss finish, without changing the other properties of the paint.

[flyjoe180]

Great build Millo, very nice Phantom indeed.

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Thanks Flyjoe180 !