Us wwii rank insignia patches archer ar99017 5 scale. Mcdonnell douglas f4 wild weasel electronic warfare. More about the mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom ii jet. Im building revells 2nd f4g wild weasel as a commission build. May 9, 2016 wild weasel patch you want me to fly in the back of a little tiny. I dont relish the end products these last two kits will make possible. The aircraft could perform three tactical air roles air superiority, interdiction and close air support as it did in southeast asia. The new f4g sprue we saw at the nationals last august is what comes in the kit. The f4 phantom ii was one of the most potent wild weasel aircraft of the last several decades.
Soon after the fighting had ended during the first gulf war the f 4g wild weasels were tasked to defend coalition aircraft against ground threats in the areas outlined as a no fly zone. The code name wild weasel v was assigned to the project. New listing usaf f4g wild weasel 69580 190th tfs idaho ang original. What its all about dot filters demystifying the spots. F4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel patch fighter bomber jet usn usaf usmc. I finally got the chance to look over the revell f4g and its not that good. All the original f4e sprues still remain, so an f4e can still be made from the f4g kit. The first aircraft chosen was the f100f, but its age and limited performance made it a poor choice. Revell offering models for beginners and professionals. This is my revell 148 scale grumman ea6a wild weasel, overall, a nice kit. Just going by the size of the box it looks similar to the other fujimi f4 kits in my stash. We take a look at this wild weasel v variant of the formerly released f4g from revell. Ive already built three 172 scale fujimi f4s for the u.
F4g phantom ii wild weasel revell 04959 superhobby. Working in hunterkiller teams of two aircraft, such as f4g and f16c, the f4g hunter could detect, identify, and locate enemy radars then direct weapons. Revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model. Revells 2 f4g wild weasel is adding a resin cockpit.
First flown in may 1958, the phantom ii originally was developed for u. The mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom iipage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel old models. The first aircraft chosen was the f 100f, but its age and limited performance made it a poor choice. F 4e 697254 served as the yf 4g prototype, although it was originally known as the f 4e advanced wild weasel.
The f4g played a key role in operation desert storm. Hi all, can the latest 2 revell f4f anniversay one be converted just as easily as the 2 revell f4e to a f4g wild weasel using the cams conversion set. Speed hunter graphics 2 decals big scale f4g wild weasels. In this video i quickly research the kit at scalemates, look at the sprues, scan over the decals, and pick out the. To continue our effort to honor the service of this magnificent aircraft, in this episode we will take a look at the f4s role in wild weasel missions that started in the vietnam war and remains an important part of combat air missions to this day. Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel long range jet interceptor fighterbomber kit estimated shipping. According to the official history of the 1991 persian gulf war, f4g advanced wild weasels from the 35th tactical fighter wing at george air force base, calif. Desert storm was the first and last war for the f4g. The f4gs were the last of the air forces dedicated wild weasel aircraft. The g wild weasel was unique to the usaf, and is now out of service after a very brief stint with the nevada and idaho air national guard. Revell 2 f4g finescale modeler essential magazine for. Tamiya 2 f4g wild weasel part 1 large scale planes.
With these models they can gain first experiences in model making and. Yet, the iconic f4g wild weasel was never one of them. The f4 phantom ii was a twinengine, allweather, fighterbomber. Wild weasel patch you want me to fly in the back of a little tiny. Revell 148 grumman ea6a wild weasel hyperscale forums. Wild weasel is a code name given by the united states armed forces, specifically the us air force, to an aircraft, of any type, equipped with antiradiation missiles and tasked with the suppression of enemy air defenses. Germany, and japan as well as many other countries have applied some very spectacular color schemes to the e and f phantoms. I am confident, in the end, ill be able to pull it all together into one giant hunk of resin and plastic that the client will like. A minihobby su37, academy su27, italeri f14, revell a6e, and the hasegawa f4g, all 148, the tomcat and flankers do bob a bit when moved, but so far have held up the su37 for over a year now just fine. Sprue brothers models, llc sets the industry standard in service, selection, and shipping.
The last operational flight of the f 4g wild weasel was from the 190th fighter squadron, idaho air national guard, in april 1996. This one includes two new marking schemes and windscreen options. I did see the box art for the fujimi f4g phantom ii wild weasel. F4g advanced wild weasel f4 phantom ii military aircraft. If you have any corrections or update, please send me email.
I had no idea revell finally bought out the one american version of the f4 they never did the g version in 2 i cant say if it is a new tool more than likely it is their old e mold with new tooled parts and weapons to make the g version just happen to see it on the shelf at my hobby shop and for only 54. Hasegawa f4g phantom ii wild weasel fighter plastic model. Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel long. Is the revell f4e or the tamiya f4ej the best place to start on a 2 f4g conversion. The wild weasel ii f 105f was eventually replaced by the wild weasel iii variant. If this item is currently unavailable, enter your email address below to receive an automatic notification when it is back in stock. One f 4g was lost when enemy fire damaged the fuel tanks and the aircraft ran out of fuel near a friendly airbase. Proving highly adaptable, it was also adopted by the united states marine corps and the united states air force, and by the mid1960s.
Dec 08, 2012 hi all, can the latest 2 revell f4f anniversay one be converted just as easily as the 2 revell f4e to a f4g wild weasel using the cams conversion set. Soon after the fighting had ended during the first gulf war the f4g wild weasels were tasked to defend coalition aircraft against ground threats in the areas outlined as a no fly zone. Got to love the wild weasel and this one is a beauty. Scale modelers have enjoyed a lot of great f4 kits over the years, especially with the tamiya and revell f4 kit families in 1. The f4g was the last version of the f4 to see service in the usaf and was equipped with special guided weapons to combat enemy radar systems. While the a6a was a reliable, all weather, low level attack bomber with a rugged air frame, its performance was subsonic.
If you would like your name, rank, or callsign added to your shirts, please enter this information in the order comments when checking out paying. But the sam suppression mission proved to be a huge sucess, so much so that the usaf started modifying aircraft to specifically fly the wild weasel mission. These aircraft were specifically outfitted with equipment to detect surfacetoair missile sam threats and neutralize them typically with antiradiation missiles. This item revell monogram f 4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model. The only other noticeable problem is with the painting instructions and decals. New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel old models, kit. Uncomplicated kits are the right choice for the youngest hobbyists of preschool age.
This item revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model. These aircraft played a key role in conflicts from vietnam to desert. Wild weasel tshirt f105, f4, f16 2 designs to choose from 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Usaf f4g wild weasel airplane aircraft model is made from the highest quality mahogany wood and workmanship. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Several ef4ds and f4es were used in support of the program.
As you may know, revell is reissuing this kit with a new parts tree to convert this kit into an early f4g wild weasel. The advanced wild weasel development program was initiated. The f 4g was the last version of the f 4 to see service in the usaf and was equipped with special guided weapons to combat enemy radar systems. Most of us are aware of the task at hand after the war so im not going to get into a history lesson. The f4g advanced wild weasel, which inherited most of the features of the f4e, was capable of passing realtime target information to the aircrafts missiles prior to launch. Apr, 2015 we take a look at this wild weasel v variant of the formerly released f 4g from revell. In its last years of service, the f4g played a key role in operation desert storm. Sprue brothers models, llc is your online source for military plastic. Detail is good, fit is reasonable and decals work well over a gloss finish.
Converting 2 revell f4f to an f4g wild weasel general. Mcdonnell douglas f4 wild weasel electronic warfare aircraft. Decals for instrument panels, basic slab side seats, simplified details just about everywhere. F4e 697254 served as the yf4g prototype, although it was originally known as the f4e advanced wild weasel. New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kits. View and download revell f4g phantom ii manual online. In early 2015, revell paid tribute to one of the greatest aircraft and one of the most complicated and dangerous missions in the air force by releasing this 2 scale. None of the options are especially noteworthy or colorful, but do provide good examples of each version. The f 4g played a key role in operation desert storm. Mar 30, 2015 this is the newest iteration of the f4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from the usa to be exact. The first wild weasel success came soon after the first wild weasel mission 20. In the vietnam war, the usaf wild weasel mission went to the f 105 thunderchief. After the f 105s retired and through the first gulf war, the wild weasel role went to the f 4g.
The last usaf phantoms, f 4g wild weasel vs from 561st fighter squadron, were retired on 26 march 1996. Ive got the airdoc decals for late usafe phantoms inbound, and im just curious as to how yall would go about this build. This f4g was fitted with leadingedge maneuvering slats. Suppressing enemy air defenses is a crucial, highly demanding, and highly dangerous mission. With a stamp date of 1994 on one side of the fuselage halves, it is more than obvious that this tooling has stood out the test of time press after press during its different version cycles ever since. The f4g advanced wild weasel, was the last model in the active air force inventory, until it was replaced by the f16cjdj in the role of increasing the survivability of tactical strike forces. Revells 2 f4g wild weasel adding resin has mixed results. Here is our composite photo walk around of the mcdonnell douglas f4g phantom ii on display at us air force museum. Deffner as the war progressed, f4g wild weasel crews gained greater confidence and began to feel they were winning the day. This replica model is made and available factory direct from scalecraft models. The new parts include the new sensor nose replacing the gun, the new sensor fairing for the top of the vertical stabilizer, new instrument panel for the rear cockpit, one agm78 standard arm, one agm45 shrike, and a few other. Post vietnam war usaf us air force f4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel patch. Mcdonnell douglas f4g wild weasel photo walk around. As this model will be in flight with the canopy closed, a resin cockpit would be wasted, so instead i spruce up the visible parts of the cockpit with a few cents worth of plastic card and copper wire.
Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Compared to a recent purchase of and f8 and figures by hasagawa the testors and revell kits are really inferior. Attaching a large and heavy tail fairing required to turn a stock a6a into an ea6a would almost certainly complicate flight characteristics and. Feb 21, 2018 wild weasel was a concept tied to various aircraft serving the united states military in the electronic warfare aircraft ewa role. Revell 2nd f4g phantom ii wild weasel large scale planes. This is the newest iteration of the f4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from usa to be exact.
Aircraft profile print of f4g phantom ii wild weasel 50th anniversary, 2015. Speed and maneuverability were essential for flying the role of wild weasel. It amounts, tactically to a deadly game of hide and seek in which. Navy 2 x f4js and a f4g and i was really pleased how my first three turned out. Perhaps i can find enough spare parts to make a good finished product. This is the 148 scale f4g phantom ii wild weasel plastic model kit from hasegawa.
Wild weasel was a concept tied to various aircraft serving the united states military in the electronic warfare aircraft ewa role. Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel. Loadout info f4g wild weasel 23rd tfs52nd tfw, tail code sp spangdahlem ab, germany incirlik ab, turkey. Several ef4ds and f 4es were used in support of the program. The list of resin is long cockpit, seats, nose, outer wings, intakes, exhausts, wheels, and various other bits. However, the f 105 had gone out of production by 1964, and with severe combat attrition of the f 105 inventory the need for a still more sophisticated aircraft resulted in the conversion of 36 f 4c aircraft. This is the newest iteration of the f 4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from usa to be exact. As you may know, revell is reissuing this kit with a new parts tree to convert this kit into an early f 4g wild weasel. It is just like the old revell not monogram f 15 and f 14. This is the newest iteration of the f4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from the usa to be exact.
Revell has the right offer for model makers of all ages. James augie kuxhaus of the 35th tfw described the role of the back seater. As this model will be in flight with the canopy closed, a resin cockpit would be wasted, so. Buy revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit at. Many of the commemorative schemes result in great additions to the modelers.
I bought them for nostalgia built tons of them as a kid and probably will build them at some point. F4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel round patch great colors veteran owned business. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit. This f 4g was fitted with leadingedge maneuvering slats. Includes military planes from ww1 to the current day with many ww2 types, plus civil glider sail planes, light aircraft and helicopters. Junior kits have been specially developed to meet the needs of children. It is just like the old revell not monogram f15 and f14. Wild weasel tshirt f 105, f 4, f 16 2 designs to choose from 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Buy revell monogram f 4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit at. Looking for decals for a 172 f4g phantom ii finescale. Operation desert storm was the only combat appearance of the f4g, developed from the.
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