Academy USMC F-4B/N Phantom II VMFA-531 "Gray Ghosts" – Model Kit 1:48

Brand: Academy
Manufacturer No.: 12315
Scale: 1:48
Product Code: KS-20452

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Originally a fleet defence interceptor of the late 1950s, the Phantom II soon turned into a fighter-bomber for the Navy, the Marines and the Air Force alike. Marine squadrons flew the F-4B from land bases and carriers. In the 1970s many B airframes were rebuilt with new avionics and a longer service life as the F-4N.

McDonnell Douglas F-4B/N Phantom II, US Marine Corps
VMFA-531 "Gray Ghosts" subject
Academy catalogue number 12315
Scale 1:48

Kit parts are neither joined nor painted, and no glue or paint comes with them.

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Paints

Colour	Humbrol		Lifecolor	Model Master
White	22	H316 / C316	LC51	1745 / 4696	32104 / 36104	842
Flat Black	33	H12 / C33	LC02	1749 / 4768	32108 / 36108	950 / 57
Dark Gull Gray	140	H317 / C317	UA033	1740 / 4755	32179 / 36179	991
Yellow	188	H329 / C329	LC53	1707 / 4683	32310 / 36310	953 / 2
Silver	11	H8 / C8	LC74	2914 / 4678	32190 / 36190	997 / 63
Burnt Iron		H76 / C61
Clear red	1321	H90 / C47		4630		934
Clear Blue	1320	H93 / C50		4658		938
Red	19	H3 / C3	LC56	1503 / 2741	32131 / 36131	957 / 84
Gloss Black	21	H2 / C2	LC72	1747 / 4695	32107 / 36107	861
Gloss White	34	H11 / C62	LC01	1768 / 4769	32105 / 36105	951 / 1
Khaki Green		H80 / C54
Olive Drab	155	H52 / C12	UA003	1711 / 4728		887 / 43
Flesh	61	H44 / C51	LC21	1516 / 1153	32135 / 36135	955 / 76
Light Gull Gray	183	H315 / C315		1729 / 4692
Steel	53	H18 / C28	LC76	1795 / 4681	32191 / 36191	863 / 72
Navy Blue	181	H54 / C328	UA047	1717 / 4686	32350 / 36350	898 / 87

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Academy USMC F-4B/N Phantom II VMFA-531 "Gray Ghosts" – Model Kit 1:48

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VMFA-314 Black Knights · November 1, 1968, Chu Lai

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The Phantom II began as a carrier-based interceptor and became a multirole fighter, attack and reconnaissance workhorse. The book covers its design history, variants and NATO exports.Series: Air Vanguard 2264 pagesPublished 2016Language: EnglishISBN 9781472804952

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The book covers the USAF adoption of a naval aircraft, credited with 109 MiG kills, including the F-4E with internal gun and the F-4G Wild Weasel.Series: Air Vanguard 764 pagesPublished 2013Language: EnglishISBN 9781780966083

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Osprey Modelling the F-4 Phantom II (Osprey Modelling) – Book

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A modelling guide with step-by-step builds in several scales and national markings. It covers service in Vietnam and Desert Storm and mentions about 25 scale kits available.Series: Osprey Modelling80 pagesPublished 2012Language: EnglishISBN 9781780967554Useful for modellers choosing a kit and markings.