Alpha/Virtavia F-4B/J,

[Duckie]

an updated paintkit, and lots of as yet undone paints of US Navy/Marine F-4B/Js (Ns and Ss too).

Some WIP shots of my first -- a VMFA - 351 F-4B NAS Atlanta circa 1976. Still lots to do but here's a peek.

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[modelr]

MMMMM, be watching for these, Duckie. :applause:

[nigel richards]

Ooowwee! ...looks like we're in for some mouthwatering Toons!

...just loving it :jump: Great stuff Duckie!

[expat]

Great! Can't wait for these. Can't have enough USN/USMC paints for the AS F-4.

[Duckie]

Latest WIP...FINALLY! Whew! Here are a few shots of the VMFA-351 bird. Exterior is complete and will begin working on the alpha's next week.

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[Wild Bill Kelso]

Wo-hoooo!
Great stuff there, mate! :applause:

Any plans to revamp the "E/F" model (pack 2) too?
There're some German Fighter Wings longing for appropriate skins... :jump:

Cheers,
Markus.

[expat]

Am going to enjoy that NAS Atlanta bird + will want to do some TNG's over at nearby KNBC etc. That tail paint scheme was also similar to that of an RA-5C squadron based at Atlanta I think.

Any intention to "dirty up" the look e.g., with grease marks or weathering effects?

[Duckie]

Thanks Markus and expat.

Markus - I've given some thought to re-do the F-4E/Fs but it may be awhile if I do. The Cloud 9 bird has that covered pretty well. If I re-do another the near future it would be the RF. I have a couple of former RF driver friends who are intersted in a couple of VMFP-2 and 3 birds. If I can get the stock paintkit to look as good as you made those German Fs look I may even skip that.

expat - I probably won't skuzzie up that Atlanta bird any more than it is for a couple for reasons. During the time it flew I had relatively easy acess (through proper chanels) to Dobbins AFB/ NAS Atlanta and I can tell you that the Jarheads and Swabbies took very good care of their birds. Secondly, the Marines only had their F-4s for about a year before they were taken away (rumor has it for terroriziing the commercial approaches to KATL by stalking and tracking the big jets for "training"! !) and swapped for OV-10s. So, even if they weren't treated with TLC, the Marines didn't have 'em long enough to get 'em dirty! BTW - I don't think RA-5's were ever based in Atlanta - at least not on the ground. On paper? Maybe. NAS went from A-4s to A-7s to A and KA-6s to FA-18s

Not to worry though. Lots more birds to do from the late 60's early 70's that saw plenty of action and didn't have time to get washed between sorties!.

[Wild Bill Kelso]

...If I can get the stock paintkit to look as good as you made those German Fs look I may even skip that.

Thanks, mate - but I did German RFs (pack 3) yet.
The fighters still are on hold.
But I've just found out that pack 1 (F-4B/J) and pack 2 (F-4E/F) share the same mapping. Would there be any chance for me to get hold of your (obviously gorgeous!) paint kit "as is" to apply it to the E/F-model (German paints only - the US NAVY stays yours)?

Cheers,
Markus.

[Duckie]

Thanks, mate - but I did German RFs (pack 3) yet..

OOPS! My bad.



The fighters still are on hold.
But I've just found out that pack 1 (F-4B/J) and pack 2 (F-4E/F) share the same mapping. Would there be any chance for me to get hold of your (obviously gorgeous!) paint kit "as is" to apply it to the E/F-model (German paints only - the US NAVY stays yours)?

Cheers,
Markus.

Check your PM after a bit.

Steve

[expat]

BTW - I don't think RA-5's were ever based in Atlanta

You are right. Was mixing it up with NAS Albany, Georgia (Turner AFB).


http://www.markstyling.com/RA-5C/RA-5C.cu.10a.jpg

[184SFS]

This looks sweet, wish the F-4C/D looks just as good.

[nigel richards]

:salute: Very much looking forward to some downloadale goodies, Duckie.

Hang in there!

[fxsttcb]

Sorry for the bump, but, my Lord! I put this paint on my FSX plane, and in a word...
Superlative!
I wish my VMFA-251 version looked half this good...Thank You, Sir!...Don

[Blackbird686]

She's a beauty, Duckie... Looking forward to being able to fly her! Found it, downloading as we speak. How did I miss this one??

BB686:USA-flag:

[Duckie]

Thanks Don and BB686. Really glad you like it. :salute: Stay tuned for more.

Steve

[fxsttcb]

Hey, Duckie! I just noticed a mention of a Pack 1/2 paint kit. Available?
"Fightertown East" F-4 Sqdns from the early-mid '70s would be awesome to have.
I was TDY VMFA-333, then permanent VMFA-251(my avatar) and VMFA-122 successively. VMFA-312 and VMFA-451 were also on station at that time.

Thanks again...Don

[nigel richards]

:salute: Well done Steve!

I've finally D/L'ed the F-4J_VF-41_Textures set!

Cripes a'mighty, thets one heck of a texture masterpiece if ever I saw one.

The detail!!! :applause::applause::applause:

[Duckie]

Hey, Duckie! I just noticed a mention of a Pack 1/2 paint kit. Available?
"Fightertown East" F-4 Sqdns from the early-mid '70s would be awesome to have.
I was TDY VMFA-333, then permanent VMFA-251(my avatar) and VMFA-122 successively. VMFA-312 and VMFA-451 were also on station at that time.

Thanks again...Don

Hi Don, several 251 F-4s are on the list, and if you haven't seen them, look up Gus Robatto at Flight Sim and Avsim for his repaints of VMFA-333. This repaint is the one that lit my fire on the A/V F-4s!






nigel richards
awesome textures

Well done Steve!

I've finally D/L'ed the F-4J_VF-41_Textures set!

Cripes a'mighty, thets one heck of a texture masterpiece if ever I saw one.

The detail!!!




Thanks very much Nigel.