#711 JSDF F-4EJ Last Phantom
Building the 2019 commemorative scheme of the JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II - a beautiful little Platz 1:144 kit. No electronics in this one.
Notes
The Japanese Phantom story started in 1968 with the order of 140 F-4Es all weather air defense fighters. They were designated F-4EJ to identify the Japanese modification.
On 17 March 2021, the Mitsubishi F-4EJ Phantom II was finally retired after 50 years of service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). It is being replaced by the F-35A.
In 2019, when the 302 Hikotai ceased Phantom operations, 07-8428 (white) and 77-8399 (black) were painted in special colors for the occasion.
The Kit
This was one of my finds at Leonardo LG レオナルドLG in Tokyo last year. How could I resist this commemorative marking scheme? Also my first Platz kit in 1:144; the quality and detail is impresive.
I since discovered that Platz also released a kit of the Black scheme - I will have to look out for this!
Paint Scheme
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | white | C1 | H1 |
| B | black | C2 | H12 |
| C | silver | C8 | H8 |
| D | duck egg green | C26 | |
| E | steel | C28 | H18 |
| F | flat black | C33 | H12 |
| G | clear red | C47 | |
| H | clear blue | C50 | |
| I seat, uniform | khaki green | C54 | 70.924 Russian Unf. WWII |
| J | burnt iron | C61 | H76 |
| K | grey FS36231 | C317 | H325 |
Build Log
Revealing the trick of the in-flight pose:
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II “The Last Phantom” 302 SQ 2019 Special Marking -White- Platz No. PF-27 1:144
- JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II “The Last Phantom” 302 SQ 2019 Special Marking -Black- Platz No. PF-26 1:144
- JASDF Phantom Farewell - aviamagazine
- JAPAN SAYS GOODBYE TO THE PHANTOM TO INTRODUCE THE F-35 - blogbeforeflight