USMC F-4B/N VMFA-531 ‘Gray Ghosts’ 1/48 Academy

At its introduction, the Phantom II was a revolution in aviation design. It captured sixteen world records for flight performance, but its practical application on the battlefield was unquestioned as well. Leading off its list of combat features was an 18,000 lb effective weapons load—more than the four-engine B-17 of WWII. What the Phantom lacked in maneuverability, it made up for in sheer speed—breaking Mach 2 with ease.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 425+
– Painting and assembly required
– 14 sprues
– Molded in grey, black and white plastic
– Accurately detailed panel lines and rivets
– One Cartograf decal sheet
– Optional position parts
– Realistically posed pilot figures
– Clear canopy can be assembled open or closed
– Precisely engraved cockpit featuring accurate ejection seats, instrument panel, realistic pedals and control stick
– Detailed TER (Triple Ejector Rack) and MER (Multiple Ejector Rack) pylons
– Three drop tanks
– Weaponry includes 12 MK-82 bombs, as well as various AIM-9 and AIM-7 air-to-air missiles
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. F-4N BuNo. 152323 VK/200, VMFA-531 ‘Grey Ghosts’, CAG USS Coral Sea, April 1980
2. F-4B BuNo. 152274 VW-5, Maj. E.C. Paige and D.D. Rodmond, VMFA-314 ‘Black Knights’, Da Nang, March 14, 1966
3. F-4B BuNo. 153066 VW-3, Maj. Carl E.R. Black and Bob Schmitt, VMFA-314 ‘Black Knights’, Chu Lai, November 1, 1968

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Flat Black
White FS 17875
Dark Gull Grey FS 36231
Yellow FS 13538
Silver
Burnt Iron
Steel
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Red FS 11136
Gloss Black FS 17038
Khaki Green
Olive Drab FS 34087
Flesh
Light Gull Grey FS 16440
Gloss White
Navy Blue FS 15042
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