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. 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. Feb 21, 2018 wild weasel was a concept tied to various aircraft serving the united states military in the electronic warfare aircraft ewa role. Compared to a recent purchase of and f8 and figures by hasagawa the testors and revell kits are really inferior. The last operational flight of the f 4g wild weasel was from the 190th fighter squadron, idaho air national guard, in april 1996. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. More about the mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom ii jet. The first aircraft chosen was the f100f, but its age and limited performance made it a poor choice. This item revell monogram f 4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model.
Several ef4ds and f4es were used in support of the program. The advanced wild weasel development program was initiated. Us wwii rank insignia patches archer ar99017 5 scale. These aircraft played a key role in conflicts from vietnam to desert. 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. One f 4g was lost when enemy fire damaged the fuel tanks and the aircraft ran out of fuel near a friendly airbase. None of the options are especially noteworthy or colorful, but do provide good examples of each version. In the vietnam war, the usaf wild weasel mission went to the f 105 thunderchief. The first aircraft chosen was the f 100f, but its age and limited performance made it a poor choice. The aircraft could perform three tactical air roles air superiority, interdiction and close air support as it did in southeast asia. 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.
I dont relish the end products these last two kits will make possible. Mcdonnell douglas f4 wild weasel electronic warfare aircraft. We take a look at this wild weasel v variant of the formerly released f4g from revell. Yet, the iconic f4g wild weasel was never one of them. The new f4g sprue we saw at the nationals last august is what comes in the kit. New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kits. New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel old models. 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. Im building revells 2nd f4g wild weasel as a commission build.
I finally got the chance to look over the revell f4g and its not that good. Ive got the airdoc decals for late usafe phantoms inbound, and im just curious as to how yall would go about this build. Tamiya 2 f4g wild weasel part 1 large scale planes. Mcdonnell douglas f4 wild weasel electronic warfare. This item revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model. It amounts, tactically to a deadly game of hide and seek in which. The f4 phantom ii was a twinengine, allweather, fighterbomber. Proving highly adaptable, it was also adopted by the united states marine corps and the united states air force, and by the mid1960s. What its all about dot filters demystifying the spots. 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. First flown in may 1958, the phantom ii originally was developed for u. 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. New listing usaf f4g wild weasel 69580 190th tfs idaho ang original.
New listing usaf f4g wild weasel 69580 190th tfs idaho ang. Revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel usaf plastic kit 04959. Most of us are aware of the task at hand after the war so im not going to get into a history lesson. The code name wild weasel v was assigned to the project. Desert storm was the first and last war for the f4g. James augie kuxhaus of the 35th tfw described the role of the back seater. I did see the box art for the fujimi f4g phantom ii wild weasel.
Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel long range jet interceptor fighterbomber kit estimated shipping. Just going by the size of the box it looks similar to the other fujimi f4 kits in my stash. 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. Converting 2 revell f4f to an f4g wild weasel general. Revell 2nd f4g phantom ii wild weasel large scale planes. Got to love the wild weasel and this one is a beauty. Sprue brothers models, llc is your online source for military plastic. In this video i quickly research the kit at scalemates, look at the sprues, scan over the decals, and pick out the. 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. The f4g played a key role in operation desert storm. Uncomplicated kits are the right choice for the youngest hobbyists of preschool age.
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. 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. Revells 2 f4g wild weasel is adding a resin cockpit. The mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom iipage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Post vietnam war usaf us air force f4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel patch. Ive already built three 172 scale fujimi f4s for the u. F4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel patch fighter bomber jet usn usaf usmc. Junior kits have been specially developed to meet the needs of children. F4g advanced wild weasel f4 phantom ii military aircraft. I bought them for nostalgia built tons of them as a kid and probably will build them at some point. With these models they can gain first experiences in model making and. In its last years of service, the f4g played a key role in operation desert storm. Aircraft profile print of f4g phantom ii wild weasel 50th anniversary, 2015.
While the a6a was a reliable, all weather, low level attack bomber with a rugged air frame, its performance was subsonic. Revell 2 f4g finescale modeler essential magazine for. Wild weasel patch you want me to fly in the back of a little tiny. 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. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. This is the newest iteration of the f4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from the usa to be exact. F 4e 697254 served as the yf 4g prototype, although it was originally known as the f 4e advanced wild weasel. Speed hunter graphics 2 decals big scale f4g wild weasels. Scale modelers have enjoyed a lot of great f4 kits over the years, especially with the tamiya and revell f4 kit families in 1. Attaching a large and heavy tail fairing required to turn a stock a6a into an ea6a would almost certainly complicate flight characteristics and. 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.
If this item is currently unavailable, enter your email address below to receive an automatic notification when it is back in stock. The first wild weasel success came soon after the first wild weasel mission 20. 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. This one includes two new marking schemes and windscreen options.
Apr, 2015 we take a look at this wild weasel v variant of the formerly released f 4g from revell. 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. The last usaf phantoms, f 4g wild weasel vs from 561st fighter squadron, were retired on 26 march 1996. Hasegawa f4g phantom ii wild weasel fighter plastic model. May 9, 2016 wild weasel patch you want me to fly in the back of a little tiny. 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 148 grumman ea6a wild weasel hyperscale forums. These aircraft were specifically outfitted with equipment to detect surfacetoair missile sam threats and neutralize them typically with antiradiation missiles. Is the revell f4e or the tamiya f4ej the best place to start on a 2 f4g conversion. 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. As you may know, revell is reissuing this kit with a new parts tree to convert this kit into an early f4g wild weasel.
View and download revell f4g phantom ii manual online. It is just like the old revell not monogram f 15 and f 14. Revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit, model. 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. Wild weasel tshirt f105, f4, f16 2 designs to choose from 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Sprue brothers models, llc sets the industry standard in service, selection, and shipping. The wild weasel ii f 105f was eventually replaced by the wild weasel iii variant. 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. F4e 697254 served as the yf4g prototype, although it was originally known as the f4e advanced wild weasel. Perhaps i can find enough spare parts to make a good finished product.
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. Deffner as the war progressed, f4g wild weasel crews gained greater confidence and began to feel they were winning the day. Here is our composite photo walk around of the mcdonnell douglas f4g phantom ii on display at us air force museum. Speed and maneuverability were essential for flying the role of wild weasel. F4g phantom ii advanced wild weasel round patch great colors veteran owned business. Buy revellmonogram f4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit at. This f4g was fitted with leadingedge maneuvering slats. Decals for instrument panels, basic slab side seats, simplified details just about everywhere. Suppressing enemy air defenses is a crucial, highly demanding, and highly dangerous mission. Revell has the right offer for model makers of all ages. Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel long. Wild weasel was a concept tied to various aircraft serving the united states military in the electronic warfare aircraft ewa role.
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. Detail is good, fit is reasonable and decals work well over a gloss finish. Usaf f4g wild weasel airplane aircraft model is made from the highest quality mahogany wood and workmanship. Includes military planes from ww1 to the current day with many ww2 types, plus civil glider sail planes, light aircraft and helicopters. If you have any corrections or update, please send me email. Mcdonnell douglas f4g wild weasel photo walk around. Germany, and japan as well as many other countries have applied some very spectacular color schemes to the e and f phantoms. All the original f4e sprues still remain, so an f4e can still be made from the f4g kit. Navy 2 x f4js and a f4g and i was really pleased how my first three turned out. Revellmonogram aircraft 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel. Buy revell monogram f 4g phantom ii wild weasel model kit at.
This is the 148 scale f4g phantom ii wild weasel plastic model kit from hasegawa. The f4 phantom ii was one of the most potent wild weasel aircraft of the last several decades. 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. 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.
The mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom ii is a tandem twoseat, twinengine, allweather, longrange supersonic jet interceptor and fighterbomber originally developed for the united states navy by mcdonnell aircraft. Revell offering models for beginners and professionals. The only other noticeable problem is with the painting instructions and decals. The f 4g played a key role in operation desert storm. 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 f4gs were the last of the air forces dedicated wild weasel aircraft. Revells 2 f4g wild weasel adding resin has mixed results. Many of the commemorative schemes result in great additions to the modelers. In the previous episode a story about the end of the line for the tremendous phantom f4s service in the us military was featured. Operation desert storm was the only combat appearance of the f4g, developed from the. The list of resin is long cockpit, seats, nose, outer wings, intakes, exhausts, wheels, and various other bits. 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.
New revell 2 f4g phantom ii wild weasel old models, kit. Loadout info f4g wild weasel 23rd tfs52nd tfw, tail code sp spangdahlem ab, germany incirlik ab, turkey. This f 4g was fitted with leadingedge maneuvering slats. It is just like the old revell not monogram f15 and f14. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is the newest iteration of the f 4g phantom ii wild weasel from revell, from usa to be exact. As this model will be in flight with the canopy closed, a resin cockpit would be wasted, so.