Caracal is continuing with their ANG releases with this second sheet on the F-4C/D Phantom II. This set contains markings for four different aircraft, all in FS 16473 ADC Grey (often marketed as light aircraft grey). This makes these planes super easy to paint and they look nice as well. The set includes a full set of data markings as well as intake, fuselage and wing walk markings. Included in with the instructions is a full data placement guide.

The first plane is from the 171 FIS, Michigan ANG. This F-4C is from 1984, just before they transitioned to the F-4D and it in the earlier more colorful scheme that most recognize. This particular aircraft (63-7576)was sent to Bitburg as their BDR plane and presumed scrapped. A second option (63-7514) with a different serial display is also provided, this one being from 1980. This second plane was sent to Osan as their BDR plane and also presumed scrapped. The photo below from 1980 is of the first plane but with the serial presentation of the second.

  Second is an F-4C from the 123 FIS, Oregon ANG at Portland. This aircraft (64-0568) was sent to Sheppard AFB to use as an instructional airframe.

From the 178 FIS North Dakota ANG is 64-0949 from 1983. This F-4D (64-0949) was used as a range target at Holloman AFB. The photo below was taken in July 1985.

The last aircraft on the sheet is an F-4C from the Hawaiian ANG in 1982. This 199 FIS plane (64-0914) is just listed as Terminated From Inventory so its actual fate is unknown.

This sheet was developed in anticipation of the Academy F-4C, but will fit the Hasegawa or Revell kits without any issues as well. The decals are superbly printed by Cartograf. I have darkened the sheet scan to make the white bits easier to see.

June 2013

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