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Paint Schemes MilViz F-4 Phantom
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Ian Warren
Charter Member
I reraly like the Ole "I could not help myself" 
Who would not want that scheme .. looks superb 
Who would not want that scheme .. looks superb 
Skyhawk18
Charter Member
Great work Tom!
There is a tiny line surrounding the windshield that is not painted black. You will find that line at the bottom of the #2 texture plate (below the canopy texture)
FlKp21_Tabo
Members +
In recognition for his splendid work to our Masterpainter Stovall
and for all the other Phans of the F-4
Ubon 1967 - color film but without sound
The opportunity to see the Phantom in action with a few well known pilots :
Col. Robin Olds
Cap. Richard M. Pascoe
Maj. William L. Kirk
Maj. Philip P. Combie
and many more
and a 555th TFS plane at Udorn, 1972.
and for all the other Phans of the F-4
Ubon 1967 - color film but without sound
The opportunity to see the Phantom in action with a few well known pilots :
Col. Robin Olds
Cap. Richard M. Pascoe
Maj. William L. Kirk
Maj. Philip P. Combie
and many more
and a 555th TFS plane at Udorn, 1972.
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Ian Warren
Charter Member
Looking Superb Tom 
WOLFPACK !
WOLFPACK !Looking Superb Tom
Yes!
However, the long "radome" on the E model is plain egregious. Pretty shortsighted of the developers to not include the bulk of Phantoms (the B/N, C, and D models) ... they obviously have the basis, shapewise, with the J.
Further as regards the developers: I hope they understand that the F-4 hardly ever (ever!) flew without inboard pylons (they actually helped stabilize the airplane); and that the cockpit occupants strangely look like they are doing a high G maneuver what with their heads pressed back against the seats!
(Yes, I appreciate it's a Beta).
Gene K
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Hi Gene,
The reason for doing the E was that, at the time we started, someone was working on the D. Now that they are apparently no longer doing so, another team is doing something similar to that. So we are doing the S, which has pretty much the same systems as the E, not least of which is the slats and their related systems.
On the subject of the pylons, so far, the three (3) actual, real life pilots working with us on the project haven't said a word about the inboard pylons being necessary for stability (or anything else for that matter) so, if you don't mind, please locate the information about that and send it along. We would be very interested in seeing that.
Next, the pilots heads (and their bodies) are not, at this time, animated or anything but positioned. All that will happen during the process and is, to us anyway, less important to get right (now) than dealing with the systems. (slats, A0A and others)
Thank you for your comments.
Kat.
The reason for doing the E was that, at the time we started, someone was working on the D. Now that they are apparently no longer doing so, another team is doing something similar to that. So we are doing the S, which has pretty much the same systems as the E, not least of which is the slats and their related systems.
On the subject of the pylons, so far, the three (3) actual, real life pilots working with us on the project haven't said a word about the inboard pylons being necessary for stability (or anything else for that matter) so, if you don't mind, please locate the information about that and send it along. We would be very interested in seeing that.
Next, the pilots heads (and their bodies) are not, at this time, animated or anything but positioned. All that will happen during the process and is, to us anyway, less important to get right (now) than dealing with the systems. (slats, A0A and others)
Thank you for your comments.
Kat.
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skyhawka4m
Charter Member
?????? they aren't doing the D model now? that sucks! Was really looking forward to that model so many ANG and AFRES aircraft......
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
What about the naval J model?
At least one big-nose Phantom, please. Even if it's got the same E VC. Dollars to doughnuts - if MV only do the E, you'll have 1/5 of the all the potential sales. Take a look at all the paint previews - do the math. I totally get the E is an important domestic and export model. But MV will score big-time if they include a J.
With a J, you have a good number of the naval Phantoms, and in light of the D being canned, could likely generate repaint interest for fictional C/D paints, for want of a similar model.
Why does it matter that Jamal is working on a B? There's enough room in this hobby for well modeled Phantoms of differing types from different development houses. How many friggin' same-model B737, C172, Airbus and Mustang payware offerings are out there ...
dl
At least one big-nose Phantom, please. Even if it's got the same E VC. Dollars to doughnuts - if MV only do the E, you'll have 1/5 of the all the potential sales. Take a look at all the paint previews - do the math. I totally get the E is an important domestic and export model. But MV will score big-time if they include a J.
With a J, you have a good number of the naval Phantoms, and in light of the D being canned, could likely generate repaint interest for fictional C/D paints, for want of a similar model.
Why does it matter that Jamal is working on a B? There's enough room in this hobby for well modeled Phantoms of differing types from different development houses. How many friggin' same-model B737, C172, Airbus and Mustang payware offerings are out there ...
dl
odourboy
SOH-CM-2020
Scott said this about 18 months ago regarding their Phantom:?????? they aren't doing the D model now? that sucks! Was really looking forward to that model so many ANG and AFRES aircraft......
We took a bunch of test flights in the Collings Foundation Phantom to use for source to create the Accu-Sim Phantom. However, we ended up developing Accu-Sim deeper since those flights for propeller based aircraft.
We have two GA props in development now, that are coming along very nicely. Once these are beta, we'll then put both feet into the F104. This is the precursor to the Phantom. So, the Phantom is a ways off at best. But, the 104 will hopefully make the wait easier, because it will be out of this world.
Scott.
Then about 8 months ago he said:
We are not giving up on Warbirds - they are in our blood, but we're in a building process again and so far, it's been a necessary move for us to learn and expand further.
However, the F-104 has been put on ice for the time being for two reasons:
1. Supersonic flight has opened an entire new chapter in aerodynamics
2. The J79 turbojet systems in the F-104's are a bit too complex to make as a first jet
Considering both of the above points, we started working on a new T-33 model and plan to take one up a test flight in the coming months.
If development continues, it would likely be completed in 2015 or later
So there you go! A nice T-33 in another year or two wouldn't be all bad! In the mean time, got the F-100D to look forward to.
We will be doing the S, which is the more advanced version of the J. Also used heavily by the Marines... We will be releasing the J external with the E (no VC) and then, later, the S with full on systems (and tacpack).
dhazelgrove
Charter Member
You could add the "J" model from the paintkit, if you have it.
It's not as complete as the "E", but it'll tide you over for a while.
The contents of the next beta - whenever it arrives - is still TBA.
Dave
Naruto-kun
Charter Member
There is a album on the FB page of a S cockpit in development.