Official Freewing 90mm F-4 Phantom II Thread

[Evan D]

I was on the Midway from mid 1977 to a few days before Christmas 1979 when I transferred to Ike.

Great pics, Evan! Thanks for sharing. About what year was that taken?

Cheers

Davegee

[davegee]

Some of mine. That's a 22 year old me in the cockpit.

Great pics, Evan! Thanks for sharing. About what year was that taken?

Cheers

Davegee

[Evan D]

Some of mine. That's a 22 year old me in the cockpit.

[jetpltrich]

Last few months i've been giving my F4 a new paint sceme. I used several painting and weathering techniques used by the static model builders. Giving the metal parts a authentic look was quite a challenge, as was the rising sun on the tail.. must say i'm pleased with the result. This is how the full size looked in September 1975.. Enjoy the photo's! Regards, Didier

I spent two years on the USS Midway, 1979-1981, and we had two F-4 squadrons, VF151 and VF161. Although they were used and abused you did not see the panel lines. I will do my best to dig up some of my ole Navy pics.

Richy Rich

[f4u ausie]

Mine has the fms 1500 kv fan goes. Very well. 4 minutes. Comes down at 40 percent.. and carries 1100 grams of HRB. 50 awesome flights now

[Desertlakeflying]

Anyone try the HH 90 Fan system out of the Viper on one of these?

[f4u ausie]

Awsome as always. I still think U need a Kenworth 4 all thoseplanes

[Hugh Wiedman]

Got out the other day with one of my F4's on 8S, the F16 V1 on 8S and my newly upgraded F18 on 8S. Summer thick grass necessitated the F18 upgrade. Love it on 8S. Did a short video on the take off run of the F4 and F18. May never get a 6S 90mm again! The SMC 8S HiV 4900 & 5900 are perfect for these.

[jetfool]

Phabulous!

[Elbee]

didier n

Truly beautiful work, Sir.

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

Awsome job Didier n. Looks incredible... Great dtail.. I've ordered a grey arf plus.. I think 💬 my current is south east Asia Camo. Have also ordered .. an fms 1500 kV 8 s.
The fwing 8 s is 1350 kV. Which is awesome.
.. but just like to try stuff..(why not ). Not sure if yours is 6 or 8 s.. if 6 8s is absolutely worth a try. Just saying

[Hugh Wiedman]

didier n Simply Outstanding!!!! Incredible work. Your attention to detail on the weathering is truly impressive. Absolutely looks real! :first_place::trophy:

[didier n]

Last few months i've been giving my F4 a new paint sceme. I used several painting and weathering techniques used by the static model builders. Giving the metal parts a authentic look was quite a challenge, as was the rising sun on the tail.. must say i'm pleased with the result. This is how the full size looked in September 1975.. Enjoy the photo's! Regards, Didier

[f4u ausie]

No surprises. Top 2. For me. I maybe lean towards sundowner

[Elbee]

Hugh Wiedman

Thanks Bro!

Great pictures and a great video.

Best, LB

[Hugh Wiedman]

Interesting video on some of the best Navy liveries of the F4, gotta agree on top 2. On 8S and Spectrum Plus RX, the F4 has become one of my top favorite military jets to fly.

[f4u ausie]

That's the way I read the question

[f4u ausie]

Yes sorry evan

[Evan D]

Mine does not have any air intake on the bottom of the plane. Are you both talking about mods you made?

[f4u ausie]

Cheater hole. Mine has one. Now.. but not 3 printed.. the 8 s version ( which mine is). Has more air flow than the original outrunner. I noted at full throttle static test. The canopy sucks down.
Suggests not enough airflow see. Post 5847 it now does not suck canopy down at full throttle.
Does it make a difference?? I think yes slight