The Tamiya F-4J Phantom II
by Kelly Quirk

No major problems with the kit other than the disappointing intakes, which I "fixed" with the FOD covers. Also the resin nose cone (Flighpath) didn't fit quite right and took a lot of work to get it to look right. Considering the minor difference in appearance, I wouldn't bother with doing it again.

Kelly also did some more work like:
Resin replacement nose cone, FOD covers scratchbuilt, Cockpit fully detailed with Waldron modern jet gauges, scratchbuilt canopy mechanisms, hoses and wires, many photoetched bits such as mirrors and hooks, sidewalls detailed with strip styrene, etc. I used Model Master paints and the kit decals,AIM-9 missiles from Flightpath, Etched brass tailpipes, Resin replacement ejection seats.  Wheel wells and landing gear detailed with hoses and tie down rings.