F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Airforce Fighter JET
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Жыл бұрынRestoration 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
@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
...and leave trails of black smoke hanging over the flight line.
@daniel_f4050 Жыл бұрын
Yup, definitely drop tanks. Otherwise they’d be the size of British WWII Earthquake bombs and about 10,000 lbs! 😄
@markeule2703 Жыл бұрын
You should watch this a bit more , he called you a clown
@Jimmythefish577 Жыл бұрын
If you’re really a ‘former airforce fighter aviator’ you’d know the difference between drop tanks and bombs….
@GuyPipili Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Correct
@crewchief8013 Жыл бұрын
Gary, you're correct; those are 370 gallon external wing fuel tanks.
@flattailbob Жыл бұрын
from the night before, by my dorm room windows rattling because of those F4s taking off in full AB.
@robsteingruber9488 Жыл бұрын
Yes those are drop tanks. The Phantom was not fuel efficient. She was known as The Flying Brick.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you all - I wasn't aware of that :)
@dondamon443 9 ай бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your servic. Cheers to you
@Dandalore 9 ай бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching - have an awesome day 😊
@boataxe4605 5 ай бұрын
Disciplined skill, and a cooler full of beer!😂
@yudaifujii1171 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
F-4EJは飛んでるところ見てみたかった。
@jimreilly917 Жыл бұрын
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 🇺🇸🦅🇯🇵
@joshthemediocre7824 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! cheers my friend :)
@peterzito1372 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Aviation18 Жыл бұрын
That’s a drop tank, not a bomb, but incredible restoration!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thanks, I didn't knew it when I made the video 😊
@NeyaLudwig 4 ай бұрын
people also use it as a bomb
@aydencrack7159 4 ай бұрын
Yeah no@@NeyaLudwig
@khuzairiazmeer6227 4 ай бұрын
@@aydencrack7159it too explodes.
@ethanplaysroblox6253 3 ай бұрын
Is the thing on the f-16 also a drop tank? I thought it was a missile lol
@davey.f.demarco3858 Жыл бұрын
Man, I absolutely love this channel. It’s incredible how you make something so damaged look brand new. Amazing!! 👍🏻
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy :)
@dukepettit329 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@jamesbizs Жыл бұрын
And yet you spoke many lol
@HalfUnder Жыл бұрын
As the son of a retired USAF fighter pilot, Fighter Weapons School graduate, instructor and former Phantom pilot thank you for this.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Very cool colin - cheers buddy 💖🍺
@HalfUnder Жыл бұрын
@Awesome Restorations Cheers man. All the best to you and yours.
@user-xb3ns7xz1h Жыл бұрын
And we are so glad, that you dropped us to liquid acid, dude 🤣
@richardclayborne9783 5 ай бұрын
As an airforce veteran, I worked on F4 c,d,e. Weapons loader. Still my favorite. Job well done sir.😊
@AwesomeRestorations 5 ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
@scottcates Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@GeneralDeplorable 8 ай бұрын
Had an uncle that flew back seat as a flight medic for years. Always story of a very solid aircraft 🎉 Great renovation!
@AwesomeRestorations 8 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching 😊
@next8053 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lindathompson3982 Жыл бұрын
Yes! U r right!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@StealthDonut1 Жыл бұрын
From a USAF vet, you did a fantastic job on this! Well done! *salute*
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much - salute and happy 75 years annivesary
@ManadaCan Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. 🤘🏻
@f-5etigerii331 Жыл бұрын
Bravo Zulu! Thank you for your service! Salute! 🇺🇸
@remessinger Жыл бұрын
Skills
@F15StrikeEagl Жыл бұрын
@@f-5etigerii331 ally
@Lafly84 Ай бұрын
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 Ай бұрын
thanks a lot for your comment and for watching my video. It must have been quite a scenery to watch those aircraft 😮😊
@gareytool7817 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
A scale metallic model of it will def do, good luck
@jamiecook3966 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you very much Jamie for your comment 😊❤
@mth469 Жыл бұрын
The F-5 is my fav
@user-kj3wn9ur2r Жыл бұрын
These two pilots will keep flying forever in your hands👏✨
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Yes I really hope so. Thanks my friend :)
@elenaperez2569 Жыл бұрын
Es un genio, todo lo que toca, lo convierte en oro
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you Elena
@richardring8524 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for your comment Richard I appreciate it :) glad I could take you down memory lane
@jamesbizs Жыл бұрын
Weird that they had you working on models.
@scottyaklin8226 Жыл бұрын
Outside of some upside-down decals, the restoration is absolutely perfect! Great Job!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@AVlad-eg3ds 5 ай бұрын
Yep, never saw such a rusted alluminium and such an even break line on the wing. Was probably super hard to restore this.
@overdoneone Жыл бұрын
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!
@charlotteelbe3377 11 ай бұрын
As retired Air Force, my husband loves what you did! Awesome job!! Thank you!
@AwesomeRestorations 11 ай бұрын
thanks so much for watching 😊
@aky8420 Жыл бұрын
Спасибо за восстановление самого красивого самолёта - Фантома Ф-4 👌👍👏💯💯💯💯💯
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for watching :)
@veraduarte1117 Жыл бұрын
Você é muito caprichoso e cuidadoso em suas restaurações, isso demonstra que ama o que faz.Admiro isso.....Parabéns,ficou lindo(como sempre).
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉
@user-rm1wd3hy2g Жыл бұрын
@@AwesomeRestorations Поддерживаю предыдущего оратора. Работы по реставрации добротные. Уважаю ваш канал. Всех благ!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
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 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLOUi9ec26vclo0.html 👈 Cheers my friends 💖💖🍺🍺 Martin
@saulolinoarteagafernandez820 Жыл бұрын
Disfrute la restauración genial
@gumnaramaria1 Жыл бұрын
Mi sei mancato!😊 Pazzesco e geniale come riesci sempre a far rivivere un oggetto! Sei Unico!👏👏👏💙
@joethomas5528 Жыл бұрын
1:36 fyi - those are jettisonable fuel tanks, not bombs
@the.charlies.projects Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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. ✈️👍🏻
@JRGProjects 9 ай бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
thanks a lot for your comment I understand why this is your favorite jet :)
@kimberlee2809 7 ай бұрын
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!
@AwesomeRestorations 7 ай бұрын
thanks a lot for your comment :)
@SHOdown13 Жыл бұрын
As a U.S. Air Force veteran, thank you for your fine work.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much I am glad you liked it :)
@SimpleAviation55 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@cleotisfosjean9517 Жыл бұрын
Your level of patience, attention to detail and knowledge is the hallmark of your work. Always enjoy your restorations. 👍🏻
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words :)
@Jimmythefish577 Жыл бұрын
His attention to detail isn’t really that good, the stars and bars on the fuselage are upside down….
@mishunkontrol1874 Жыл бұрын
Man! This is my Jr. High Shop Class all over! Sanding, drilling, casting, welding, wood-working, and more! I love it!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@mrEC Жыл бұрын
Your talent is beyond belief and the patience, attention to detail. Thanks for your time finally showing something worth watching on KZfaq! Also, learned a few things.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@letterssa Жыл бұрын
Привет ! Красивый самолёт ! Отличная ручная работа !
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@jonhwick3846 Жыл бұрын
Foi um dos melhores vídeos que já vi. Trabalho maravilhoso
@markmoncure4098 Жыл бұрын
Former Aircraft Maintenance troop, the F-4 Phantom II was my favorite to work on. The video bought back a lot of memories.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
glad to hear that Mark :)
@Dawud27 Жыл бұрын
Watching your restorations is so satisfying. A true artist at work!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Mike-xj6pi Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much Mike :)
@michaelmijatovich8983 Жыл бұрын
@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
@AsYouWereRestorations Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Shop_on-line Жыл бұрын
Fantástico. Muito bom. Sou da cidade de Manaus - Brasil 🇧🇷👏👏👏
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
muito obrigado :)
@koberko Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone notices this is Just straight up a scam haha
@marcoviola6741 Жыл бұрын
exactly. And if you watch other videos, you'll see other "miracles". Very similar patinas on many other objects. Scam for sure.
@APbbb Жыл бұрын
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?
@davidwise165 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much David I am really glad that you liked this video :)
@Nathanial-Lee-Vigder Жыл бұрын
Wow...I've never gotten the tingles from watching a toy restoration before. Well done, sir. And thank you.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Nathaniel, thanks a lot :)
@jewellerydesignerartists9353 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir ❤️ have a great day 😊
@rosaliacoutinho559 Жыл бұрын
Ficou muito lindo! Parabéns...... 👏🇧🇷
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
muito obrigado
@romansona1 9 ай бұрын
Вы даете новую жизнь !! Браво
@AwesomeRestorations 9 ай бұрын
thank you
@cenkkilinc6699 Жыл бұрын
I have great respect for the restoration and work you have done, my friend...🕺🏽🤗👏🏼
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@Megavolt. Жыл бұрын
"Мой Фантом стрелою белой, на расправленном крыле, с гулом набирает высоту…"(с) Отлично проделанная работа!!!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 yes lets gain some altitude 😉
@arthooligans1887 Жыл бұрын
@@AwesomeRestorations that's the strings from one pretty popular Russian rock song :)
@kirkhenry3867 4 ай бұрын
I've not seen a better restoration than this, amazing detail and craftsmanship!
@AwesomeRestorations 4 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words ❤
@DidoCoksLie Жыл бұрын
Включил на пару секунд, но досмотрел до конца! Очень здорово! Цвет прекрасен. Спасибо за видео! Успокаивающе медитативная штука. 🖖
@arthooligans1887 Жыл бұрын
Отличный канал. В Ютубе аналогов полно, но именно этот отличается тонкой атмосферой) экстра-класс, всегда наблюдаю за работой с уловольствием
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you very much I appreciate it :)
@hollywoodghostbusters9869 Жыл бұрын
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
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
she is a real beauty ❤
@lucialima781 Жыл бұрын
Ai que lindo Que perfeição Que magnifico Que tudo de lindo❤❤❤❤❤
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@clifflewis-yq3lw 9 ай бұрын
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!❤❤❤
@AwesomeRestorations 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@adrianruess1646 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job ! My grandfather worked on those when he was in the navy . Still got tons of pictures of his squadron
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your comment Adrian 😊
@BryonLetterman Жыл бұрын
I really didn't expect it to look as good as it did at the end. Amazing job.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks alot 👍
@Mdwells2944 10 ай бұрын
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 10 ай бұрын
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 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@killkill4333 Жыл бұрын
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:)
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your comment I appreciate it :)
@user-th9ql8di6e Жыл бұрын
Очень красиво, золотые руки!!!👍👍👍👍👍
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much :)
@Frankie5Angels150 Ай бұрын
Must I say that you have the coolest box cutter ever?!?!
@AwesomeRestorations Ай бұрын
thanks, it is very cool 😊👍
@JorgeLuis-jy6cf 6 ай бұрын
MARAVILHOSA RESTAURAÇÃO !!!
@AwesomeRestorations 6 ай бұрын
thanks a lot
@samanthadean1083 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job!!! I was surprised that there wasn’t significant pitting under all that rust!!! 🙀 ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thanks a lot Samantha ❤
@ViZiX7 Жыл бұрын
RIP for the two heroes in the plane. you will never be forgotten.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@mattcanyon5806 11 ай бұрын
Nice. You obviously spent a lot of time off camera polishing. It turned out beautiful
@AwesomeRestorations 11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Matt 😉👍
@salamandertheavgeek 4 ай бұрын
The f4 phantom is my favourite plane and it is beautiful to see this
@salamandertheavgeek 4 ай бұрын
Tho u should of given in the Vietnam camo
@user-xw1vx4wq8l Жыл бұрын
Одно удовольствие наблюдать за вашей работой)
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you I am glad you think so :)
@ssmith9438 Жыл бұрын
What he said!!!
@russianapple7316 Жыл бұрын
he said he enjoys the work
@Mehbymeh Жыл бұрын
As an airforce pilot…i feel very proud and happy, thank you for such a brilliant video.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
@juansanchez351 Жыл бұрын
Mis humildes felicitaciones a unos de los pocos restauradores que deben haber a nivel mundial 👏. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 😊
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
muchas gracias Juan
@guubagaaba8391 Жыл бұрын
i cried at the end !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! beautiful work !!!!!!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@eduardoartiguez4505 Жыл бұрын
Eres un genio de la restauración, respeto mucho tu talento!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
@Steve-cn9of Жыл бұрын
You never disappoint..Stellar restoration as always...👍😎
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
wow thanks Steve. Cheers my friend :)
@airbornestuff Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your comment - yeah one can only wonder what has happened to it :)
@jamesbizs Жыл бұрын
Damn. You stopped. Won’t an Air Force enthusiast when you joined the air force? Shame
@nicknolan4350 6 ай бұрын
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 6 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your comment I appreciate it. Cheers my friend 🍻
@bindig1 Жыл бұрын
That's some real craftsmanship right there. Fantastic
@touche___27 Жыл бұрын
Trabalho de um artista! Parabéns! Um abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷
@fleendarthemagnificent7372 9 ай бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
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 😊
@paulsheffield888 3 ай бұрын
There is Nobody better than you at restorations. You're the best I've ever seen
@AwesomeRestorations 3 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words 😊
@GTsh44 Жыл бұрын
очень красивый самолёт ✈️
@g.n.n.-shorts Жыл бұрын
Как всегда отличная работа, приятно смотреть за вашей работой. 👍👍👍
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much :)
@starlight-wj5nc Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!!! You bought the plane back to all its grandur amazing job👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@brutusvonmanhammer Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest and most successful military airframes ever produced
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@Rob-kv1sj Жыл бұрын
Very impressive Sir. USAF vet here and this turned out incredible. Thank you for restoring a piece of military history
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you for watching Rob glad you liked it
@alexvideosAR Жыл бұрын
Te sigo hace tiempo en todas tus restauraciones, te felicito por la dedicación en todos tus proyectos, me gusta mucho todo lo aleatorio que le pones a cada videos, demás esta decirte que eres muy detallista con tus manos mágicas. Disfruto mucho ver tus trabajos, tus herramientas, es algo terapéutico para mi, el paso a paso y la satisfacción de volver a la "vida" todas tus restauraciones. Darles un tiempo más de existencia. Saludos de Argentina.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, i really appreciate them alot 👍👍 Cheers 🍻
@dallas49m Жыл бұрын
The Phantom was always my favorite aircraft. The perfect converter... Converted JP-4 to noise, smoke and raw power.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
glad to hear that :)
@andrewrowland7640 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
how cool Andrew - I understand these are special to you 😊❤
@tfatcher Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story, i really enjoyed reading it 👍 Cheers 🍻
@maumor2 Жыл бұрын
65 years ago? Vietnam? No F-104s at that time (almost no americans actually)
@kchof8817 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@kchof8817 wrong. 104s were there for a couple years. The 479th TFW provided CAP with a decent success rate
@kchof8817 Жыл бұрын
You are right, looks like they were there in 1965. I was still partying in college in 1965. Thanks for the correction.
@McFly20112010 Жыл бұрын
Я бегу по выжженной земле, гермошлем захлопнув на ходу. Мой Фантом стрелою белой, на распластанном крыле, с ревом набирает высоту.... :)
@Medwedica Жыл бұрын
О, наши в городе)))
@androidservice1533 20 күн бұрын
Мой Фантом летал когда-то в небе чёрно-голубом А теперь цветной металлолом.
@farhadakbarian 2 ай бұрын
You are a true artist my friend. More than many people who consider themselves artists❤
@AwesomeRestorations 2 ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
@sturdythorpe7585 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful restoration. You sir are an artist.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@GlamorousTitanic21 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Its beautiful
@68Mach Жыл бұрын
F-4 и F-14 красивейшая техника 20 века
@peks9532 Жыл бұрын
Супер! Золотые руки и хорошая голова, удачи в нелёгком труде!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much :)
@jkgou1 8 ай бұрын
Perfect skill Thank you very much for the sand blasting process demo
@AwesomeRestorations 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like it
@ruthalsup70 Жыл бұрын
I just thought he needs to show Tom at the sand blasting. And you DID. Yahh. Great minds. Love love your work
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
hehe glad I didn't dissappoint you :)
@jabaal1254 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉 Gracias Amigo
@cel.nascimento3622 Жыл бұрын
Parabéns pelo seu incrível trabalho. Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉
@carsfabio Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing restoration. I’ve watched some many of you videos. Being a military brat, this was pretty dear to my heart. Thank you so much.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for watching I am glad you liked it 😊
@antonioaugustosturaro5055 Жыл бұрын
Ficou muito lindo! Parabéns pela restauração!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
muito obrigado :)
@Rev-D1963 Жыл бұрын
One of the baddest planes ever built, and one of my all-time favorites! Thank you very much Martin, this project was truly amazing, as they all are! All the best brother, and God's blessings be upon you and your family. Rev. D.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your comment. This plane is a real beauty. All the best to you and your family too 😊❤
@photo_realism Жыл бұрын
Очень круто сделано! И как уже верно заметили в комментариях, это не бомбы, а подвесные баки для топлива)) Удачи!
@Kiber_Tron Жыл бұрын
если не бомбы то сша мирная страна?
@robertmoore9334 Ай бұрын
Amazing!
@AwesomeRestorations Ай бұрын
thank you so much
@petersen1943 Жыл бұрын
Conhecimento, habilidade e ferramentas de alto nível...parabéns cara...trabalho excepcional👏👏👏
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
muito obrigado
@R8TEDR Жыл бұрын
Freaking amazing, the shine on that made me put my shades on! Your work is great, bringing things back to life!!!
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
thank you so much I am really glad you liked it :)
@digitalfootballer9032 Жыл бұрын
Cheers from the USA, and son of a USAF vet and grandson of a USAAF vet! Another incredible restoration job! Your restoration videos are always a nice relaxing watch and I enjoy them very much.
@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
Wow very cool! . thanks for watching 👌😊
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