USMC F-4B/N VMFA-531 'Gray Ghosts' 1/48

Academy 12315 - USMC F-4B/N VMFA-531 'Gray Ghosts'

Academy 12315 – USMC F-4B/N VMFA-531 “Gray Ghosts” in 1/48 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing the iconic American F-4 Phantom II in its F-4B and F-4N variants, operated by the United States Marine Corps. The set features VMFA-531 “Gray Ghosts,” a well-known Marine squadron active during the Cold War and Vietnam War.

The kit includes detailed cockpit, radar, landing gear, armament, external stores, and authentic decals, making it ideal both as a standalone display model and as part of realistic aviation dioramas. The option to build different variants adds versatility and build value.

The finished model measures approximately 36.0 cm in length with a wingspan of about 24.0 cm, providing an impressive and accurate 1/48 scale representation.

The model comes unpainted and unassembled, offering full creative freedom to recreate authentic USMC color schemes. Vallejo Model Color is recommended — for example, 70.989 Sky Grey and 70.990 Light Grey for standard grey schemes, 70.950 Black for details, and 70.863 Gunmetal Grey for engines and metallic parts.

Glue and paints not included.