F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Airforce Fighter JET

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  • Опубликовано: 16 сен 2022
  • Restoration of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - The legendary aircraft used by the US Air Force, the NAVY and the Marines. See me restore and repair this fighter jet plane back to awesome to celebrate the Air Force 75 years anniversary. Aim high airmen!
    ABOUT THE MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4J PHANTOM II
    This legendary fighter jet plane was produced by McDonnell Douglas and came out 1958. At that time the F4 Phantom II had a revolutionary design and has been serving the US Air Force, US NAVY and the US Marines for many years. It could reach a top speed at MACH 2.2 Phantom production ran from 1958 to 1981 with a total of 5,195 aircraft build. The fighter did set 15 world records for its in-flight performance.
    The last time the McDonnell Douglas Phantom II was operating was in operation Desert storm before the plane was retired in 1996.
    The Phantom Fighter jet was gradually replaced by more modern aircrafts such as the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon in the U.S. Air Force, the F-14 Tomcat in the U.S. Navy, and the F/A-18 Hornet in the Navy and Marine Corps.
    I got this scaled metal model of the McDonnell Douglas Phantom II from one of my subscribers 2 years ago. I have saved the restoration project to celebrate the U.S. Air Force 75 years anniversary 18. September 2022. So congratulations and Aim high airmen!
    ABOUT THE RESTORATION
    I started by saving (pry them out) the two little pilots from the cockpit. Then I dismantled the bombs and the exhaust from the Phantom F4. I gave the whole aircraft a very clean sandblasting. I then TIG Welded the broken wing and grinded it for many hours to 100% match the other wing. I drilled new holes to mount the bomb using a laser precision tool.
    The cockpit canopy was missing so I have been searching for a new cockpit for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II a long time. My only problem was that this plane model is old and rare, so I couldn’t find any spare parts. Finally I found a nice guy in the USA actually from the US Air Force who has exact the same Aircraft. He was so kind to make a mold so I could cast my canopy for this restoration project.
    I used resin to cast the new canopy. I was a little bit skeptical in the casting process, but the new canopy was amazing and with a few adjustments it fits the Phantom F4 perfectly. BOOM!
    There was also a stand along with the aircraft, but the bottom part was missing. So I casted a new one in aluminum and painted it black. To honor the Airmen I had my aluminum blocks engraved with the text Aim High - Fly - Fight - Win which is the official motto of the U.S. Air Force. The stand also turned out really well and fits the airplane very nicely.
    Finally I gave the aircraft a good polish. I did not want it to be mirror blank just very bright and clean. I designed a whole package of decals who fit the older versions of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. As a little tribute I added the U.S. Air Force 75 years anniversary logo on the tail.
    Happy 75 years anniversary Airmen
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    Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @GuyPipili
    @GuyPipili Год назад +599

    I believe that those are not bombs on the F-4 but rather drop tanks. Drop tanks are used to give more fuel for longer flight time. Excellent job on the restoration. Your skills are incredible.

    • @zaryabalam8591
      @zaryabalam8591 Год назад +23

      Correct

    • @crewchief8013
      @crewchief8013 Год назад +34

      Gary, you're correct; those are 370 gallon external wing fuel tanks.

    • @flattailbob
      @flattailbob Год назад +7

      from the night before, by my dorm room windows rattling because of those F4s taking off in full AB.

    • @robsteingruber9488
      @robsteingruber9488 Год назад +22

      Yes those are drop tanks. The Phantom was not fuel efficient. She was known as The Flying Brick.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +59

      Thank you all - I wasn't aware of that :)

  • @Aviation18
    @Aviation18 Год назад +105

    That’s a drop tank, not a bomb, but incredible restoration!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +15

      thanks, I didn't knew it when I made the video 😊

    • @NeyaLudwig
      @NeyaLudwig 4 месяца назад +2

      people also use it as a bomb

    • @aydencrack7159
      @aydencrack7159 4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah no​@@NeyaLudwig

    • @khuzairiazmeer6227
      @khuzairiazmeer6227 4 месяца назад

      ​@@aydencrack7159it too explodes.

    • @ethanplaysroblox6253
      @ethanplaysroblox6253 3 месяца назад

      Is the thing on the f-16 also a drop tank? I thought it was a missile lol

  • @dondamon443
    @dondamon443 9 месяцев назад +79

    As an Air Force veteran retiree, I always enjoy it when people take the time and their skill to refurbish and resurrect those things that I remember from my time in service. Thanks for doing all of that. Keep up the good work. Fly High.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  9 месяцев назад +9

      Thanks for watching and for your servic. Cheers to you

  • @Dandalore
    @Dandalore 9 месяцев назад +47

    I enjoyed how this was done without obnoxious background music or commentary. Just a quiet display of disciplined skill, resulting in a perfect restoration. Excellent work.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  9 месяцев назад +5

      I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching - have an awesome day 😊

    • @boataxe4605
      @boataxe4605 5 месяцев назад +1

      Disciplined skill, and a cooler full of beer!😂

  • @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354
    @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354 Год назад +1656

    Being a former Air Force Fighter Aviator, I really enjoyed this renovation. You don’t see many metal fighter models these days. I’m not sure if those were bombs, more like fuel drop tanks. The F-4 was known to use a lot of fuel. Great restoration, thanks for sharing.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +216

      thank you so much for your comment. Others have said that it is fuel tanks I actually didn't know that :) happy 75th annivesary today

    • @rirkc
      @rirkc Год назад +27

      ...and leave trails of black smoke hanging over the flight line.

    • @daniel_f4050
      @daniel_f4050 Год назад +38

      Yup, definitely drop tanks. Otherwise they’d be the size of British WWII Earthquake bombs and about 10,000 lbs! 😄

    • @markeule2703
      @markeule2703 Год назад +4

      You should watch this a bit more , he called you a clown

    • @Jimmythefish577
      @Jimmythefish577 Год назад +32

      If you’re really a ‘former airforce fighter aviator’ you’d know the difference between drop tanks and bombs….

  • @yudaifujii1171
    @yudaifujii1171 Год назад +45

    My favorite fighter jet of all time. Japan Self Defence Force was using F-4 as reconnaissance aircraft until only few years ago.
    I went to see the retirement air show and I was deeply moved for a long time service to defend my country. Thank you so much for the restore.

    • @Kisaragi_Redline
      @Kisaragi_Redline Год назад +2

      F-4EJは飛んでるところ見てみたかった。

    • @jimreilly917
      @jimreilly917 Год назад +1

      I’m from St. Louis, where the Phantom was built. Always one of my favorites, along with the other hometown built, F15 Eagle. Have a great day 🇺🇸🦅🇯🇵

  • @davey.f.demarco3858
    @davey.f.demarco3858 Год назад +112

    Man, I absolutely love this channel. It’s incredible how you make something so damaged look brand new. Amazing!! 👍🏻

  • @gareytool7817
    @gareytool7817 Год назад +6

    I need this for my father!!! He was an f4 mechanic in the air force and would be absolutely overwhelmed if I got this for him!!!

    • @xfanoentres7344
      @xfanoentres7344 Год назад

      A scale metallic model of it will def do, good luck

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre7824 Год назад +94

    I've done a bit of sandblasting in my day, even about 10 entire cars inside and out, i find it really satisfying to watch the metal come back to life as all the corrosion gets blasted away. I enjoyed your process, i might have to try it.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +13

      Couldn't agree more! cheers my friend :)

    • @peterzito1372
      @peterzito1372 Год назад +2

      It's edifying watching your channel can't wait for the next one let me soak up this one and the angel a little longer

    • @GrammerOfficer
      @GrammerOfficer Год назад

      I was an industrial sandblaster for 10 years, I loved it getting into the hood and suit then blasting for hours, climbing into tanks, boxes, shoots, classifiers out at production plants. My only complaint about it ever was how miserably hot it was.

    • @billbammerlin4666
      @billbammerlin4666 Год назад

      There’s a guy local here in Ohio that will come to your place and do your car or whatever. He uses sand mixed with water. There’s less warpage.

  • @HalfUnder
    @HalfUnder Год назад +32

    As the son of a retired USAF fighter pilot, Fighter Weapons School graduate, instructor and former Phantom pilot thank you for this.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +2

      Very cool colin - cheers buddy 💖🍺

    • @HalfUnder
      @HalfUnder Год назад +2

      @Awesome Restorations Cheers man. All the best to you and yours.

    • @user-xb3ns7xz1h
      @user-xb3ns7xz1h Год назад

      And we are so glad, that you dropped us to liquid acid, dude 🤣

  • @JRGProjects
    @JRGProjects 9 месяцев назад +3

    The F-4J Phantom II especially the Navy variant with all the squadron and carrier markings is my all time favorite jet. Should have never retired it. My dad served in Vietnam and saw these fighters everyday. When all of my buddies were gushing over the F-14D Tomcat in Top Gun 1 and 2, I was the lone Phantom pilot of the group. Ended beating everyone too in multi-player Ace Combat.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  9 месяцев назад +2

      thanks a lot for your comment I understand why this is your favorite jet :)

  • @richardclayborne9783
    @richardclayborne9783 5 месяцев назад +5

    As an airforce veteran, I worked on F4 c,d,e. Weapons loader. Still my favorite. Job well done sir.😊

  • @dukepettit329
    @dukepettit329 Год назад +89

    There are no words to be spoken for your skill, integrity, and respect to what you restore. Thank you for sharing your journey each and every time.

  • @next8053
    @next8053 Год назад +29

    Not surprised anymore. Always expect an AWESOME result. I used to think "Wow, this is going to be hard to restore". Now it's "Oh, this is gonna be good. Can't wait to see the end result". Another one well done.

  • @hankelvisimpersonator2832
    @hankelvisimpersonator2832 Год назад +9

    If you stop the video at 3:03, you can see the wing has been very clearly milled as there's 1-2mm of material missing along the "break". You can see the entry point or exit point on the left.

  • @Lafly84
    @Lafly84 Месяц назад

    As a young Army private at basic training at Fort Dix, NJ we used to see these all of the time flying out of McGuire AFB across the street. I'll never forget the howl they made coming in for landings. Well done!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Месяц назад

      thanks a lot for your comment and for watching my video. It must have been quite a scenery to watch those aircraft 😮😊

  • @StealthDonut1
    @StealthDonut1 Год назад +170

    From a USAF vet, you did a fantastic job on this! Well done! *salute*

  • @overdoneone
    @overdoneone Год назад +31

    While in the USAF, back in the day, the F-4 Phantom was my favorite jet fighter and to this day....still is. You sir have done a damn fine restoration on this great jet plane!

  • @richardring8524
    @richardring8524 Год назад +4

    I used to work on these in the Marines. I really enjoyed watching your restoration. It brought back a lot of memories. Thank you so much.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +1

      thanks a lot for your comment Richard I appreciate it :) glad I could take you down memory lane

    • @jamesbizs
      @jamesbizs Год назад

      Weird that they had you working on models.

  • @jamiecook3966
    @jamiecook3966 Год назад +47

    F4 is still one of favorite jets. I tip my hat to all the brave souls that flew them. Unbelievable restoration, a true labor of love.

  • @user-kj3wn9ur2r
    @user-kj3wn9ur2r Год назад +13

    These two pilots will keep flying forever in your hands👏✨

  • @GeneralDeplorable
    @GeneralDeplorable 8 месяцев назад +2

    Had an uncle that flew back seat as a flight medic for years. Always story of a very solid aircraft 🎉 Great renovation!

  • @aky8420
    @aky8420 Год назад +2

    Спасибо за восстановление самого красивого самолёта - Фантома Ф-4 👌👍👏💯💯💯💯💯

  • @SHOdown13
    @SHOdown13 Год назад +61

    As a U.S. Air Force veteran, thank you for your fine work.

  • @scottyaklin8226
    @scottyaklin8226 Год назад +39

    Outside of some upside-down decals, the restoration is absolutely perfect! Great Job!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @AVlad-eg3ds
      @AVlad-eg3ds 6 месяцев назад

      Yep, never saw such a rusted alluminium and such an even break line on the wing. Was probably super hard to restore this.

  • @airbornestuff
    @airbornestuff Год назад +3

    As an air force enthusiast as a kid, and now an airman, I can only applause at this restoration. Great job you did here with this F-4 !
    I've been following your channel for years and am even more amazed by your work at each video.
    I'm still curious about what happened to this poor Phantom II before restoration.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад

      thank you so much for your comment - yeah one can only wonder what has happened to it :)

    • @jamesbizs
      @jamesbizs Год назад

      Damn. You stopped. Won’t an Air Force enthusiast when you joined the air force? Shame

  • @koberko
    @koberko Год назад +37

    I think it's anything short of miracle that you managed to find a clean cut peace of wing in what ever pile of mud and dirt this was sitting. And it's also a miracle that with all that dirt and rust, metal underneath doesn't have a single rust dent. And it's miraculous how all that rust went away in a instant without any trace when blasted with sand, almost as if it was just a cosmetic on otherwise good condition toy that was just made to look like it was taken out of some garbage dump. Miracle pure miracle!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +1

      You are welcome 👌and Yes I make miraculous things at my awesome playground that's just how it is 😉 Cheer and thanks for watching 🍷

    • @maxzrulzz9832
      @maxzrulzz9832 Год назад +9

      Finally someone notices this is Just straight up a scam haha

    • @marcoviola6741
      @marcoviola6741 Год назад +2

      exactly. And if you watch other videos, you'll see other "miracles". Very similar patinas on many other objects. Scam for sure.

    • @APbbb
      @APbbb Год назад +2

      Yep, caught on to this a while ago, but honestly, it's still entertaining. I figure if you had to spend time and effort on a crap shoot to find the perfect subjects, it wouldn't be worth making the videos. However, there are other restoration channels that do bulk estate auction type stuff and have to get really creative when parts are missing or damaged beyond repair.
      Still, this is entertaining from a certain perspective. I mean, you watched, didn't you?

  • @Megavolt.
    @Megavolt. Год назад +11

    "Мой Фантом стрелою белой, на расправленном крыле, с гулом набирает высоту…"(с)
    Отлично проделанная работа!!!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 yes lets gain some altitude 😉

    • @arthooligans1887
      @arthooligans1887 Год назад +1

      @@AwesomeRestorations that's the strings from one pretty popular Russian rock song :)

  • @davidwise165
    @davidwise165 Год назад +17

    Beautiful restoration! As a retired USAF fighter mechanic who worked on the F-4 Phantom for 9 years this restoration hits close to home and is one of my favorites you have done........Bravo!!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +3

      thank you so much David I am really glad that you liked this video :)

  • @kimberlee2809
    @kimberlee2809 7 месяцев назад

    Air Force Brat here from the 60's to 80's and the F-4 phantom was the best plane we put in the skies. Awesome job!

  • @charlotteelbe3377
    @charlotteelbe3377 11 месяцев назад +1

    As retired Air Force, my husband loves what you did! Awesome job!! Thank you!

  • @cleotisfosjean9517
    @cleotisfosjean9517 Год назад +31

    Your level of patience, attention to detail and knowledge is the hallmark of your work. Always enjoy your restorations. 👍🏻

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад

      thank you so much for your kind words :)

    • @Jimmythefish577
      @Jimmythefish577 Год назад

      His attention to detail isn’t really that good, the stars and bars on the fuselage are upside down….

  • @Mike-xj6pi
    @Mike-xj6pi Год назад +79

    Your patience and attention to details even when your going off script is awesome keep it up you bring a lot of positive in sted of all the negativity your one hell of a craftsman

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +3

      thank you so much Mike :)

    • @michaelmijatovich8983
      @michaelmijatovich8983 Год назад +2

      @Awesome Restorations I do have a question do you work on things for people like myself ? I have a small hand drill that was my late father's as a kid I played with I thought I could do it but there's no way I can ?? Please let me know and possibly the Cost it means alot to Since he's gone thank you

  • @mrEC
    @mrEC Год назад +2

    Your talent is beyond belief and the patience, attention to detail. Thanks for your time finally showing something worth watching on RUclips! Also, learned a few things.

  • @markmoncure4098
    @markmoncure4098 Год назад

    Former Aircraft Maintenance troop, the F-4 Phantom II was my favorite to work on. The video bought back a lot of memories.

  • @DidoCoksLie
    @DidoCoksLie Год назад +13

    Включил на пару секунд, но досмотрел до конца! Очень здорово! Цвет прекрасен. Спасибо за видео! Успокаивающе медитативная штука. 🖖

    • @arthooligans1887
      @arthooligans1887 Год назад

      Отличный канал. В Ютубе аналогов полно, но именно этот отличается тонкой атмосферой) экстра-класс, всегда наблюдаю за работой с уловольствием

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +2

      thank you very much I appreciate it :)

  • @veraduarte1117
    @veraduarte1117 Год назад +29

    Você é muito caprichoso e cuidadoso em suas restaurações, isso demonstra que ama o que faz.Admiro isso.....Parabéns,ficou lindo(como sempre).

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +4

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉

    • @user-rm1wd3hy2g
      @user-rm1wd3hy2g Год назад +1

      @@AwesomeRestorations Поддерживаю предыдущего оратора. Работы по реставрации добротные. Уважаю ваш канал. Всех благ!

  • @dallas49m
    @dallas49m Год назад

    The Phantom was always my favorite aircraft. The perfect converter... Converted JP-4 to noise, smoke and raw power.

  • @akuakivi
    @akuakivi Год назад

    As an Air Force pilot, I would agree that the underwing devices are probably fuel drop tanks... BUT, they could be napalm canisters. In any case, well done! A pleasure to watch.

  • @cenkkilinc6699
    @cenkkilinc6699 Год назад +41

    I have great respect for the restoration and work you have done, my friend...🕺🏽🤗👏🏼

  • @hollywoodghostbusters9869
    @hollywoodghostbusters9869 Год назад +4

    the F-4 was my favorite fighter as a kid and while the F-14 is my favorite today, the Phantom still holds a special place in my heart

  • @mishunkontrol1874
    @mishunkontrol1874 Год назад

    Man! This is my Jr. High Shop Class all over! Sanding, drilling, casting, welding, wood-working, and more! I love it!

  • @mattcanyon5806
    @mattcanyon5806 11 месяцев назад +4

    Nice. You obviously spent a lot of time off camera polishing. It turned out beautiful

  • @letterssa
    @letterssa Год назад +36

    Привет ! Красивый самолёт ! Отличная ручная работа !

  • @killkill4333
    @killkill4333 Год назад +14

    как всегда бесподобно
    ваши видео доказывают что время играет не столь существенную роль в мире так как даже с ним можно бороться
    Спасибо за видео:)

  • @elenaperez2569
    @elenaperez2569 Год назад +7

    Es un genio, todo lo que toca, lo convierte en oro

  • @brutusvonmanhammer
    @brutusvonmanhammer Год назад +1

    One of the greatest and most successful military airframes ever produced

  • @GlamorousTitanic21
    @GlamorousTitanic21 Год назад +4

    Even to this day, 62 years after it was introduced, the F4 is still one of the most beautiful and fearsome fighter jets to ever take to the skies.

    • @priyanshuraha
      @priyanshuraha Год назад

      I totally agree. Its beautiful

    • @68Mach
      @68Mach Год назад

      F-4 и F-14 красивейшая техника 20 века

  • @mhenderson1000
    @mhenderson1000 Год назад

    As a retired AF Vet, I appreciate the restoration on this F-4..Was in 57th FIS & 561 TFS F-4 squadrons. Sir, you did this, Rhino proud!!!

  • @jonhwick3846
    @jonhwick3846 Год назад +44

    Foi um dos melhores vídeos que já vi. Trabalho maravilhoso

  • @andrewrowland7640
    @andrewrowland7640 Год назад

    My father was career Air Force and I spent my childhood around AF Bases. I distinctly remember the F-4s at one post he was at and they still hold a special place in my heart.

  • @thatonefnafenthusiast1476
    @thatonefnafenthusiast1476 Год назад +3

    Even though the restoration videos might be fake i still enjoy the transformation from looking like a pile of dirt to a masterpiece

  • @AsYouWereRestorations
    @AsYouWereRestorations Год назад +60

    Great job, from an Air Force Vet! I spent a lot of time at Bergstrom AFB, which flew F4's back in the 90's -- super loud when it decided to take off, but a super cool looking jet.

    • @txoilfield
      @txoilfield Год назад

      And I lived in apartments near Bergstrom, when the Double Ugly took off, it would set off those whooping car alarms which were so popular in those days. Really loud!

  • @tfatcher
    @tfatcher Год назад +6

    I truly enjoyed this restoration. Sixty-five years ago as a combat infantryman in Vietnam there was nothing more we grunts liked than an "Alpha Sierra" (air strike) to help us out on the ground. But I recall us distinguishing who was supporting us, i.e, U.S. Airforce or U.S. Navy aircraft and pilots. I believe we thought the USAF flew the sleek tapered wing as F-104's, while we identified the the delta wing aircraft as USN bombers. In either case, both were welcomed!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing your story, i really enjoyed reading it 👍 Cheers 🍻

    • @maumor2
      @maumor2 Год назад +1

      65 years ago? Vietnam? No F-104s at that time (almost no americans actually)

    • @kchof8817
      @kchof8817 Год назад +1

      No F104 flew in Vietnam. USAF flew F100 Super Saber and F4s in the south. VNAF flew F5s, A1Es, and A37s in the south. Many different USAF fighter bombers flew in the north. F4s, F105s,A1Es (Sandies- rescue missions) I flew U10B (Special Air Warfare) in the south May 1969 thru December 1969.

    • @maumor2
      @maumor2 Год назад +1

      @@kchof8817 wrong. 104s were there for a couple years. The 479th TFW provided CAP with a decent success rate

    • @kchof8817
      @kchof8817 Год назад +1

      You are right, looks like they were there in 1965. I was still partying in college in 1965. Thanks for the correction.

  • @Shop_on-line
    @Shop_on-line Год назад +5

    Fantástico. Muito bom. Sou da cidade de Manaus - Brasil 🇧🇷👏👏👏

  • @aj3751
    @aj3751 Год назад

    I love those little bricks of aluminum. "Aim High! Fly, fight, win!"

  • @McFly20112010
    @McFly20112010 Год назад +38

    Я бегу по выжженной земле, гермошлем захлопнув на ходу. Мой Фантом стрелою белой, на распластанном крыле, с ревом набирает высоту.... :)

    • @Medwedica
      @Medwedica Год назад +4

      О, наши в городе)))

    • @androidservice1533
      @androidservice1533 24 дня назад +1

      Мой Фантом летал когда-то в небе чёрно-голубом
      А теперь цветной металлолом.

  • @Nathanial-Lee-Vigder
    @Nathanial-Lee-Vigder Год назад +26

    Wow...I've never gotten the tingles from watching a toy restoration before. Well done, sir. And thank you.

  • @mariewintersteen7098
    @mariewintersteen7098 Год назад

    Awesome! So far, we have had 6 family members in the Air Force...3 still serving! Thank you to all Military personal, past and present!

  • @fleendarthemagnificent7372
    @fleendarthemagnificent7372 9 месяцев назад

    I wish I could buy this for my father as this would be such a special gift for him. He repaired these F-4 Phantoms when he served on the USS Constellation from 61-65 in Nam. He loves these fighters. Those are fuel drop tanks, not bombs.
    Beautiful restoration! Thank you for sharing this!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  9 месяцев назад

      thank you so much for your comment, I appreciate it. I have been told after I did this that it is fuel tanks, I did not knew it when I made the video, so thanks for info 😊

  • @photo_realism
    @photo_realism Год назад +7

    Очень круто сделано! И как уже верно заметили в комментариях, это не бомбы, а подвесные баки для топлива)) Удачи!

    • @Kiber_Tron
      @Kiber_Tron Год назад

      если не бомбы то сша мирная страна?

  • @user-xw1vx4wq8l
    @user-xw1vx4wq8l Год назад +21

    Одно удовольствие наблюдать за вашей работой)

  • @Mdwells2944
    @Mdwells2944 10 месяцев назад +13

    As an Air Force veteran, this made me proud and thank you highly for your awesome work and recognizing our anniversary. I was an administrator who served in many wings and commands and my first permanent base was 1981 at Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage, Alaska and I supported jet engine mechanics who worked on the F-4 engines which were soon changed over to the F-15s. I love all things being restored and this is beautifully done.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. Very cool that you served the air craft and actually have served the F4 engined 👊👊🤟 Cheers to you and have a great summer

    • @scottcates
      @scottcates Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service.

  • @pizza.exe.
    @pizza.exe. Год назад

    Is it just me who feels refreshed when I watch these videos? From the people of Japan

  • @adrianruess1646
    @adrianruess1646 Год назад +9

    Beautiful job ! My grandfather worked on those when he was in the navy . Still got tons of pictures of his squadron

  • @AwesomeRestorations
    @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +661

    Today I do a Restoration of a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II model airplane with a broken wing. Please tell me what you think? Cheers my friends And happy 75 years anniversary to the U.S Air Force - Aim Hign Airmen ✈🛩 💖🍺🍺👊👊
    ALSO SEE MY Mechanical Toy Restoration 👉 ruclips.net/video/6MdXtkvExfY/видео.html 👈
    Cheers my friends 💖💖🍺🍺
    Martin

    • @saulolinoarteagafernandez820
      @saulolinoarteagafernandez820 Год назад +6

      Disfrute la restauración genial

    • @gumnaramaria1
      @gumnaramaria1 Год назад +2

      Mi sei mancato!😊 Pazzesco e geniale come riesci sempre a far rivivere un oggetto! Sei Unico!👏👏👏💙

    • @joethomas5528
      @joethomas5528 Год назад +15

      1:36 fyi - those are jettisonable fuel tanks, not bombs

    • @the.charlies.projects
      @the.charlies.projects Год назад

      I love planes. I really liked the polished metal finish. This fighter had a different paint job, but it reminds me of the fighters of the 50's.

    • @ralphwoodard609
      @ralphwoodard609 Год назад

      I just love your attention to details whenever you restore anything. I also love your editing skills and throwing in those little flares here and there to make the videos more interesting in the end. Keep up the good work. ✈️👍🏻

  • @frankwiese6685
    @frankwiese6685 Месяц назад

    Immer wieder eine Freude Dir bei der Arbeit zu zusehen 🥰💪🤗liebe Grüße aus Wilhelmshaven, Nordsee! Frank ❤

  • @Dawud27
    @Dawud27 Год назад +3

    Watching your restorations is so satisfying. A true artist at work!

  • @BryonLetterman
    @BryonLetterman Год назад +6

    I really didn't expect it to look as good as it did at the end. Amazing job.

  • @g.n.n.-shorts
    @g.n.n.-shorts Год назад +12

    Как всегда отличная работа, приятно смотреть за вашей работой. 👍👍👍

  • @stephenpowell5912
    @stephenpowell5912 Год назад

    Remember hearing about The F4 Phantoms when they were used in the 1970s with The Fleet Air Arm in the Royal Navy , Absolutely amazing Aircraft ,During the Nam years long before I was born in 1973 I bet these were a formidable sight seeing these when they were up against Russian Mig Fighters used by the North Vietnamese,A Great work of Art and love the sight of the real McCoy at Air shows ❤️ Brilliant Job ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇬🇧Just seeing the finished result bought a tear to my eyes looking at this ,Could imagine it fly with the Rocket boosters igniting,Just perfect ,Anyone who will remember flying these will remember this with fond memories ❤❤❤

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад

      thanks so much Stephen for your comment I am really glad you liked the video :)

  • @jkgou1
    @jkgou1 8 месяцев назад

    Perfect skill
    Thank you very much for the
    sand blasting process demo

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 Год назад +5

    Amazing job!!! I was surprised that there wasn’t significant pitting under all that rust!!! 🙀
    ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Mehbymeh
    @Mehbymeh Год назад +4

    As an airforce pilot…i feel very proud and happy, thank you for such a brilliant video.

  • @evaristo6832
    @evaristo6832 Год назад

    There is something amazingly satisfying about these restorations. Love these videos! It was cool to see Maverick collaborating in the process!

  • @Frankie5Angels150
    @Frankie5Angels150 Месяц назад +1

    Must I say that you have the coolest box cutter ever?!?!

  • @ViZiX7
    @ViZiX7 Год назад +4

    RIP for the two heroes in the plane. you will never be forgotten.

  • @Rob-kv1sj
    @Rob-kv1sj Год назад +10

    Very impressive Sir. USAF vet here and this turned out incredible. Thank you for restoring a piece of military history

  • @Askharr
    @Askharr Год назад

    I was so stupidly happy when you started sandblasting the toy. I don't know why, but there is something soothing about watching that.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад

      I am glad you liked it. I too like sandblasting it is very soothing as you mention :)

  • @roger5496
    @roger5496 Год назад +1

    wow he restored an entire F-4 Phantom II, its amazing what 6 foot tall people can do

  • @jamescaldwell2095
    @jamescaldwell2095 Год назад +20

    The fact that all the pieces are there despite being so old and cruddy make me think it was found while digging in the backyard. Like an old toy a kid buried and forgot about. Or time capsule.

    • @extra8088
      @extra8088 Год назад +8

      He probably bought the model and dirtied it up seeing how the debris came off so easily and he mysteriously found a seller for the missing canopy

    • @deosmosdrinks
      @deosmosdrinks Год назад +1

      @@extra8088 That’s probably the case for all restoration videos on any other channel.

    • @neos6848
      @neos6848 Год назад +1

      @@extra8088 he probably went on ebay to find an f4 kit canopy.

    • @server2a
      @server2a Год назад

      @@extra8088 100% this. Stuff doesn't rust like that in nature. That was given some sort of bath.

    • @robsonez
      @robsonez Год назад

      It was likely a brand new model, which included the canopy.... made the silicon mold to cast a "new" one and snapped the wing off. Go try snap something like that. Zinc alloy also doesn't rust like this.

  • @user-th9ql8di6e
    @user-th9ql8di6e Год назад +8

    Очень красиво, золотые руки!!!👍👍👍👍👍

  • @user-vz3xn2pf3n
    @user-vz3xn2pf3n Год назад

    Вот это игрушка, железный самолёт это самый лучший самолёт, это лично моё мнение.

  • @juansanchez351
    @juansanchez351 Год назад +1

    Mis humildes felicitaciones a unos de los pocos restauradores que deben haber a nivel mundial 👏. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 😊

  • @ManfromJapan12
    @ManfromJapan12 Год назад +3

    I love how the exhumation of the pilot and co pilot are done with USAF tweezers.

  • @peks9532
    @peks9532 Год назад +4

    Супер! Золотые руки и хорошая голова, удачи в нелёгком труде!

  • @pamelapetrovits5617
    @pamelapetrovits5617 11 месяцев назад

    Great idea having someone send you the mold to make a new cockpit canopy. Nice to see a Maverick using the sand blaster! Well done.

  • @paulsheffield888
    @paulsheffield888 4 месяца назад

    There is Nobody better than you at restorations. You're the best I've ever seen

  • @bindig1
    @bindig1 Год назад +5

    That's some real craftsmanship right there. Fantastic

  • @R8TEDR
    @R8TEDR Год назад +5

    Freaking amazing, the shine on that made me put my shades on! Your work is great, bringing things back to life!!!

  • @pookamus6443
    @pookamus6443 11 месяцев назад

    As a military vet the JP-8 label cracked me up. Very cheeky and brilliant 👏

  • @starlight-wj5nc
    @starlight-wj5nc Год назад +2

    Wonderful!!! You bought the plane back to all its grandur amazing job👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @eduardoartiguez4505
    @eduardoartiguez4505 Год назад +9

    Eres un genio de la restauración, respeto mucho tu talento!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +3

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂

  • @TD-kq6lh
    @TD-kq6lh Год назад +4

    Liked how you incorporated the Air Force motto. F4 was the first aircraft I worked on. Those are fuel tanks, not bombs. Very nice restoration as always.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад

      thanks so much and thanks for info regarding the tanks 👍 I didn't knew it when I made the video 😊

  • @clifflewis-yq3lw
    @clifflewis-yq3lw 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing!! You are a true restoration wizard.
    Not only do you keep these items out of the landfill but you turn them back into beautiful treasures! I am in awe Sir!❤❤❤

  • @nicknolan4350
    @nicknolan4350 6 месяцев назад +2

    Not only is this guy obviously very talented with his restoration skill, but also with filming techniques and video editing as well. Plus he seems like a super chill dude to hang out with and have a couple beers with right outta the Heineken cooler.
    Great stuff bro.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 месяцев назад +1

      thank you so much for your comment I appreciate it. Cheers my friend 🍻

  • @jabaal1254
    @jabaal1254 Год назад +6

    3:16:D precioso avión. Magnífico trabajo... y no solo de la restauración en si. Siempre he dicho que el trabajo de poner las cámaras aquí, allí, trabajar... y luego editarlo todo. Gran trabajo el tuyo por todo.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉 Gracias Amigo

  • @RobbBoswell
    @RobbBoswell Год назад +3

    That is epic! Great work and salute to all those who served 🤘🏼🇺🇲

  • @hasanjamshidi8857
    @hasanjamshidi8857 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, it has become unique, only Tom Cruise is missing👏👏👌👌👍

  • @romansona1
    @romansona1 9 месяцев назад

    Вы даете новую жизнь !!
    Браво