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

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2022 ж. 16 Қыр.
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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

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  • 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.

    @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354 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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @rirkc@rirkc Жыл бұрын

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

      @daniel_f4050@daniel_f4050 Жыл бұрын

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

      @markeule2703@markeule2703 Жыл бұрын

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

      @Jimmythefish577@Jimmythefish577 Жыл бұрын

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

    @Aviation18@Aviation18 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • people also use it as a bomb

      @NeyaLudwig@NeyaLudwig3 ай бұрын

    • Yeah no​@@NeyaLudwig

      @aydencrack7159@aydencrack71593 ай бұрын

    • ​@@aydencrack7159it too explodes.

      @khuzairiazmeer6227@khuzairiazmeer62273 ай бұрын

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

      @ethanplaysroblox6253@ethanplaysroblox62533 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.

    @dondamon443@dondamon4438 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching and for your servic. Cheers to you

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 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.

    @Dandalore@Dandalore8 ай бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

    • Disciplined skill, and a cooler full of beer!😂

      @boataxe4605@boataxe46054 ай 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.

    @GuyPipili@GuyPipili Жыл бұрын

    • Correct

      @zaryabalam8591@zaryabalam8591 Жыл бұрын

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

      @crewchief8013@crewchief8013 Жыл бұрын

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

      @flattailbob@flattailbob Жыл бұрын

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

      @robsteingruber9488@robsteingruber9488 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @StealthDonut1@StealthDonut1 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much - salute and happy 75 years annivesary

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you for your service. 🤘🏻

      @ManadaCan@ManadaCan Жыл бұрын

    • Bravo Zulu! Thank you for your service! Salute! 🇺🇸

      @f-5etigerii331@f-5etigerii331 Жыл бұрын

    • Skills

      @remessinger@remessinger Жыл бұрын

    • @@f-5etigerii331 ally

      @F15StrikeEagl@F15StrikeEagl 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!

    @koberko@koberko 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 🍷

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Finally someone notices this is Just straight up a scam haha

      @maxzrulzz9832@maxzrulzz9832 Жыл бұрын

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

      @marcoviola6741@marcoviola6741 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?

      @APbbb@APbbb Жыл бұрын

  • 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.

    @hankelvisimpersonator2832@hankelvisimpersonator2832 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 👉 kzhead.info/sun/abGdiNijrXeumZE/bejne.html 👈 Cheers my friends 💖💖🍺🍺 Martin

    @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Disfrute la restauración genial

      @saulolinoarteagafernandez820@saulolinoarteagafernandez820 Жыл бұрын

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

      @gumnaramaria1@gumnaramaria1 Жыл бұрын

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

      @joethomas5528@joethomas5528 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.

      @the.charlies.projects@the.charlies.projects 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. ✈️👍🏻

      @ralphwoodard609@ralphwoodard609 Жыл бұрын

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

    @McFly20112010@McFly20112010 Жыл бұрын

    • О, наши в городе)))

      @Medwedica@Medwedica Жыл 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.

    @JRGProjects@JRGProjects8 ай бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

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

    @thatonefnafenthusiast1476@thatonefnafenthusiast1476 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.

    @joshthemediocre7824@joshthemediocre7824 Жыл бұрын

    • Couldn't agree more! cheers my friend :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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

      @peterzito1372@peterzito1372 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.

      @GrammerOfficer@GrammerOfficer 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.

      @billbammerlin4666@billbammerlin4666 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.

    @yudaifujii1171@yudaifujii1171 Жыл бұрын

    • F-4EJは飛んでるところ見てみたかった。

      @Kisaragi_Redline@Kisaragi_Redline 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 🇺🇸🦅🇯🇵

      @jimreilly917@jimreilly917 Жыл бұрын

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

    @mattcanyon5806@mattcanyon580611 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a lot Matt 😉👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations11 ай бұрын

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

    @richardclayborne9783@richardclayborne97834 ай бұрын

    • thank you so much 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations4 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for your service.

      @scottcates@scottcates20 күн 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.

    @dukepettit329@dukepettit329 Жыл бұрын

    • Wow, thank you!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • And yet you spoke many lol

      @jamesbizs@jamesbizs11 ай бұрын

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

    @HalfUnder@HalfUnder Жыл бұрын

    • Very cool colin - cheers buddy 💖🍺

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @HalfUnder@HalfUnder Жыл бұрын

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

      @user-xb3ns7xz1h@user-xb3ns7xz1h Жыл 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.

    @Mdwells2944@Mdwells29449 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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations9 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for your service.

      @scottcates@scottcates20 күн бұрын

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

    @GeneralDeplorable@GeneralDeplorable7 ай бұрын

    • Very cool! Thanks for watching 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations7 ай бұрын

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

    @SHOdown13@SHOdown13 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much I am glad you liked it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you for your service.

      @SimpleAviation55@SimpleAviation55 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.

    @jamiecook3966@jamiecook3966 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you very much Jamie for your comment 😊❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • The F-5 is my fav

      @mth469@mth469 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!!!

    @gareytool7817@gareytool7817 Жыл бұрын

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

      @xfanoentres7344@xfanoentres7344 Жыл бұрын

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

    @davey.f.demarco3858@davey.f.demarco3858 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Buddy :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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!

    @overdoneone@overdoneone 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.

    @next8053@next8053 Жыл бұрын

    • Yes! U r right!

      @lindathompson3982@lindathompson3982 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Congrats to him growing to about 60 meters to clean a real f4 phantom

    @supersigma.9@supersigma.9 Жыл бұрын

  • I am a Vietnam vet that remembers the F-4 I liked this video.

    @gilberthernandezjr9600@gilberthernandezjr96005 ай бұрын

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

    @user-kj3wn9ur2r@user-kj3wn9ur2r Жыл бұрын

    • Yes I really hope so. Thanks my friend :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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.

    @asyouwererestorations8964@asyouwererestorations8964 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!

      @txoilfield@txoilfield 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.

    @richardring8524@richardring8524 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Weird that they had you working on models.

      @jamesbizs@jamesbizs11 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!

    @Lafly84@Lafly8423 күн бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations21 күн 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!!

    @davidwise165@davidwise165 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @cleotisfosjean9517@cleotisfosjean9517 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @Jimmythefish577@Jimmythefish577 Жыл бұрын

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

    @hasanjamshidi8857@hasanjamshidi88577 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!

    @fleendarthemagnificent7372@fleendarthemagnificent73728 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 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

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

    @Megavolt.@Megavolt. Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @arthooligans1887@arthooligans1887 Жыл бұрын

  • Привет ! Красивый самолёт ! Отличная ручная работа !

    @letterssa@letterssa Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл 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.

    @nicknolan4350@nicknolan43505 ай бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations5 ай бұрын

  • This guy could be a sheet metal maintenance Airman on the flightline. Great job!

    @stephentaylor5337@stephentaylor53375 ай бұрын

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

    @scottyaklin8226@scottyaklin8226 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @AVlad-eg3ds@AVlad-eg3ds5 ай бұрын

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

    @DidoCoksLie@DidoCoksLie Жыл бұрын

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

      @arthooligans1887@arthooligans1887 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you very much I appreciate it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @roger5496@roger5496 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).

    @veraduarte1117@veraduarte1117 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @user-rm1wd3hy2g@user-rm1wd3hy2g 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:)

    @killkill4333@killkill4333 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your comment I appreciate it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @charlotteelbe3377@charlotteelbe337710 ай бұрын

    • thanks so much for watching 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations10 ай бұрын

  • bro is the perfect example of ,if you don't have problems then create them

    @AshutoshSingh-UP79@AshutoshSingh-UP797 ай 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

    @Mike-xj6pi@Mike-xj6pi Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much Mike :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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

      @michaelmijatovich8983@michaelmijatovich8983 Жыл бұрын

  • Дорогой Брат, это просто бесподобная работа!!!! Я думаю что получилось даже лучше чем было когда его сделали!!! Ты доставил море радости для всех кто любит небо, полёт и самолёты!!! Ты со своим упорством и терпением в труде всё преодолеешь!!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

    @user-vq8oj5lm1t@user-vq8oj5lm1t Жыл бұрын

    • Plus your intelligent thoughtfulness! Admirable.

      @lindathompson3982@lindathompson3982 Жыл бұрын

    • @@lindathompson3982 Спасибо большое!!!👌💪🖒👍☺😀😄😎😉🙂🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

      @user-vq8oj5lm1t@user-vq8oj5lm1t Жыл бұрын

    • thank you for your very kind comment I really appreciate it ❤❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @pizza.exe.@pizza.exe. Жыл бұрын

    • thank you very much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл 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!

    @kimberlee2809@kimberlee28096 ай бұрын

    • thanks a lot for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations6 ай 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

    @hollywoodghostbusters9869@hollywoodghostbusters9869 Жыл бұрын

    • she is a real beauty ❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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.

    @GlamorousTitanic21@GlamorousTitanic21 Жыл бұрын

    • I totally agree. Its beautiful

      @priyanshurhaa@priyanshurhaa Жыл бұрын

    • F-4 и F-14 красивейшая техника 20 века

      @68Mach@68Mach Жыл бұрын

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

    @Frankie5Angels150@Frankie5Angels15026 күн бұрын

    • thanks, it is very cool 😊👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations26 күн бұрын

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

    @mrEC@mrEC Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • This was another incredible restoration. From the music to the subtle touches you add to your videos to make them so enjoyable, you are a true perfectionist. Also, thanks for honoring our military. They do not get enough recognition these days. 🙂

    @davidberti3158@davidberti3158 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much David for your kind words and for watching 👌❤️ i really appreciate it 😌

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @adrianruess1646@adrianruess1646 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your comment Adrian 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • 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.

    @akuakivi@akuakivi Жыл бұрын

    • they are fuel tanks I've been told so after I made the video :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Fuel tanks napalm is lot smaller.

      @richardclayborne9783@richardclayborne97834 ай бұрын

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

    @elenaperez2569@elenaperez2569 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you Elena

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @Nathanial-Lee-Vigder@Nathanial-Lee-Vigder Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it Nathaniel, thanks a lot :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • Hello sir ❤️ have a great day 😊

      @jewellerydesignerartists9353@jewellerydesignerartists9353 Жыл бұрын

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

    @cenkkilinc6699@cenkkilinc6699 Жыл бұрын

    • ❤❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @Askharr@Askharr Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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.

    @airbornestuff@airbornestuff Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @jamesbizs@jamesbizs11 ай бұрын

  • Новый выпуск. Лайк не глядя. Я уверен, что это очередной шедевр ❤️

    @FuckUSAbitch@FuckUSAbitch Жыл бұрын

    • Да, точно шедевр! Получилось очень круто👍

      @Sergey_Zviagin@Sergey_Zviagin Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks I really appreciate it 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Foi um dos melhores vídeos que já vi. Trabalho maravilhoso

    @jonhwick3846@jonhwick3846 Жыл бұрын

  • That was so nice of Tom to come by and do the sandblasting for you.🤪

    @jaydiemert1773@jaydiemert17737 ай бұрын

    • yes he is a really nice guy 😉😂

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations7 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!❤❤❤

    @clifflewis-yq3lw@clifflewis-yq3lw8 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

  • Одно удовольствие наблюдать за вашей работой)

    @user-xw1vx4wq8l@user-xw1vx4wq8l Жыл бұрын

    • thank you I am glad you think so :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • What he said!!!

      @ssmith9438@ssmith9438 Жыл бұрын

    • he said he enjoys the work

      @russianapple7316@russianapple7316 Жыл бұрын

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

    @Rob-kv1sj@Rob-kv1sj Жыл бұрын

    • thank you for watching Rob glad you liked it

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @Dawud27@Dawud2711 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations11 ай бұрын

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

    @pookamus6443@pookamus644311 ай бұрын

    • glad to hear that :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations10 ай бұрын

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

    @photo_realism@photo_realism Жыл бұрын

    • если не бомбы то сша мирная страна?

      @Kiber_Tron@Kiber_Tron Жыл бұрын

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

    @VIVE7ae@VIVE7ae Жыл бұрын

    • ❤❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @dallas49m@dallas49m Жыл бұрын

    • glad to hear that :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @aj3751@aj3751 Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you noticed it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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.

    @Rev-D1963@Rev-D1963 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your comment. This plane is a real beauty. All the best to you and your family too 😊❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @g.n.n.-shorts@g.n.n.-shorts Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @aky8420@aky8420 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for watching :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • 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 ❤❤❤

    @stephenpowell5912@stephenpowell5912 Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @user-th9ql8di6e@user-th9ql8di6e Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @ManfromJapan12@ManfromJapan12 Жыл бұрын

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

    @mishunkontrol1874@mishunkontrol1874 Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoy it!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • i love this type of channels! restoring peices and the process to do it, and the finished product later is just too amazing!

    @yuvanshhariramani9685@yuvanshhariramani96857 ай бұрын

    • thank you so much I am glad you like this :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations7 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @jamescaldwell2095@jamescaldwell2095 Жыл бұрын

    • 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

      @extra8088@extra8088 Жыл бұрын

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

      @deosmosdrinks@deosmosdrinks Жыл бұрын

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

      @neos6848@neos6848 Жыл бұрын

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

      @server2a@server2a Жыл бұрын

    • 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.

      @robsonez@robsonez Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for the beautiful tribute for the U.S. Air Force's 75th Anniversary, as retired Air Force I appreciate it.

    @michaelbushey8880@michaelbushey8880 Жыл бұрын

  • 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.

    @pamelapetrovits5617@pamelapetrovits561711 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations11 ай бұрын

  • One of the greatest and most successful military airframes ever produced

    @brutusvonmanhammer@brutusvonmanhammer Жыл бұрын

    • 👍👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • As a USAF veteran, thank you for restoring this beautiful model! Your work is superb!

    @annettemalaski1967@annettemalaski1967 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching Anette and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍💖

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations 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!

    @tfatcher@tfatcher Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

      @maumor2@maumor2 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.

      @kchof8817@kchof8817 Жыл бұрын

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

      @maumor2@maumor2 Жыл бұрын

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

      @kchof8817@kchof8817 Жыл бұрын

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

    @jkgou1@jkgou17 ай бұрын

    • Glad you like it

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations7 ай бұрын

  • U r a pro in what u do. Not just the restorations but the editing, entertainment, bright thoughts and so on. Pro city.

    @davidburkholder7360@davidburkholder73609 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Bro 😉👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations9 ай 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.

    @digitalfootballer9032@digitalfootballer9032 Жыл бұрын

    • Wow very cool! . thanks for watching 👌😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Dear Martin, your work is incomparable and your work and patience is priceless. Keep making us happy with your videos. Good luck to you and health. You have many subscribers from Russia and I am one of them.

    @user-qs1ey5cz6z@user-qs1ey5cz6z Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it. Greetings from Sweden :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @paulsheffield888@paulsheffield8883 ай бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations3 ай бұрын

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

    @markmoncure4098@markmoncure4098 Жыл бұрын

    • glad to hear that Mark :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • 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.

    @TD-kq6lh@TD-kq6lh Жыл бұрын

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

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Your work is amazing! Every video just shows how great you do with turning junk into works of art.

    @joesfootlocker3083@joesfootlocker3083 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much 😀

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • I just thought he needs to show Tom at the sand blasting. And you DID. Yahh. Great minds. Love love your work

    @ruthalsup70@ruthalsup70 Жыл бұрын

    • hehe glad I didn't dissappoint you :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

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

    @frankwiese6685@frankwiese668516 күн бұрын

    • thank you so much 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations15 күн бұрын

  • without the blaring sound effects like in a movie theater just the sound of the machine you're using, and of course and always the Perfect Ending ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love you're channel my brother

    @julianaricahyono@julianaricahyono Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much Julian for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
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