F-4B, VF-102 c. 1963

Escala:: 1:72
Estado:: Terminado
Empezado:: March 3, 2018
Terminado:: June 1, 2018

F-4B assigned to VF-102, c. 1963.
(AMT/ERTL F-4S in 1/72 scale, kit #8692 c. 1983)

Depicts F4H-1 (F-4B-7-MC) BuNo 148404 (MSN 89) of VF-102 in Operation SEA ORBIT, c. 1963. Aircraft later transferred to VMFA-513. Crashed on approach off end of runway at MCAS Cherry Point, NC Feb 24, 1966; Pilot injured, NFO OK.

Kit purchased 2015 at IPMS Regionals in Richmond, VA for $10.
Colors are Lifecolor Flat Light Gull Grey (FS36440) and Floquil Reefer white acrylic.
Decals from Microscale sheet 325668 or printed at home (lettering, etc.)