F-4 Phantom

[Reccepuke]

Hi guys, My first visit. I have a thing about building RF-4 Phantoms because I flew them for a long time. I am interested in action shots like take off & landing. Has anyone ever done a deployed drag chute for the F-4? Or shown a lit afterburner?

Sam

[chief5437]

Not personally, but I have seen pics of them on the net. I would think the afterburner would be done with LEDs. As for the drag chute, I'm thinking some kind of wet tissue moulded over a 'negative' made of putty? That's my first thoughts anyway, maybe if you google it, there might be an explanation. Good luck with it though!

[Reccepuke]

Wet tissue?.... I would never have thought of that! Thanx. I figured 1/48 would be about 4"

[Backfire22]

yes, wet tissue is also great for making canvas draped over jeeps, tanks, etc. but to answer, I have never seen a chute deployed. would be interesting to see.