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  1. Lets see if I can get this to work <a href='https://postimages.org/' target='_blank'><img src='https://s20.postimg.cc/xu7ddspnx/pwa1380284157.jpg' border='0' alt='pwa1380284157'/></a>
  2. Had mine shipped straight from Japan and received it Feb 27th. Same as their F-4C except for the inclusion of Sprue ' L' which contains the F-4D specific parts. There is a different instrument coaming, it looks like the rear panel is different and the fairing under the nose depicts the most common style found on the 'D' with the APR-26 RHAW antenna hump at the rear of the housing. The later version from the mid 1980's ( with the " zits " ) is not included which is quite surprising and disappointing. Also received their new SWS48-04-D03 1/48th F-4J/S VMFA-235 Decal Sheet. It s
  3. Good question Gene, however, the picture on the HK Facebook page actually shows a Luftwaffe F-4F and not an F-4E. After posting pictures showing both a head-on view of an F-4F and an FGR.2, HK's last post on their FB page reads "I believe you could noticed these are very similar in shape, but they are almost completely differences. both are classic and beautiful. That will be nice to have them on shelf." To me, using the word " them " indicates they have plans to produce kits of both the FGR.2 and the F-4F. And since it appears they only post photos of subjects they intend to produce, does
  4. The decal sheet in that Revell kit provides markings for F-102A 56-1264 which means it has the Case X wing. The easiest way to remember this...............Case X wings were found on serial numbers 53-1790 thru 56-1316 while serial numbers 56-1317 thru 57-0909 had the Case XX wings. Hope this helps. Oz
  5. SEA based F-4E's from the 388TFW (JJ and JV codes) and the 366TFW (LA and LC codes) routinely flew missions with MER's on the outboard pylons. I took a quick look through my USAF F-4E slide collection and I stopped looking after finding 22 images that showed this configuration on SEA based aircraft. I've also seen plenty of images published in F-4 Phantom books that confirm the MER/outer pylon set-up. Oz
  6. Deke, The name 'Memphis Belle II' and the pilots name Maj.Buddy Jones were both applied in black on a yellow background. I have an original Kodachrome slide in my THUD collection that shows her ( full left side profile) pulling out of her revetment at Takhli RTAB in April 1970. The red on yellow theory is inaccurate but I do recall seeing a small photo published in one of the F-105 books that would lead someone to reach that conclusion. The picture suffered from severe colour manipulation but since I have an original slide of the same image, there's no doubt that black on yellow is the acc
  7. Thanks Pete, I should of checked more than one source. I dug out another list showing F-4E to F-4G conversions that was published in 2004 and 69-0291 is shown on that one. It shows the aircraft was converted to an F-4G on April 16th 1990 as an attrition replacement aircraft. The aircraft was then assigned to the 3TFW at Clark AFB and finally ending life as a Gate Guardian at Osan. I did a little more digging and discovered that Aeromaster already produced decals for this aircraft as an F-4G with the 3TFW. Also, Afterburner produced a sheet 48-068 for F-4E/F-4G 3rd TFW with 69-0291 include
  8. Whiskey said: 1) where is its Mig kill stencil? 2) the last place I could trace this bird to was with the 3rd TFW during its tenure at Clark AFB. From what I've gathered is after the 3rd was disbanded most of the F-4s they had where sent CONUS to become drones. 3) this a/c in the picture is out of Spangdahlem and has numerous kill markings most likely attributed to the Gulf War, and 0291 that I've found did not participate but I could be wrong. Could anyone else share some enlightens on this? Whiskey, F-4E 69-0291 was never converted to an F-4G. As has already been indicated, the pi
  9. Well, since the lone decal option included in the kit is for an F-4N version and not a 'B', I would hope there's " enough stuff " in the box to make the 'N' version. However, if you're interested in using the VF-111 markings included with the kit, I'd be inclined to wait for the forthcoming Vagabond Decals VF-111 sheet which I know is going to be a beauty. Judging by the side view photograph of the completed model on the kit box, the sharkmouth nose decal they have used is to large and most definitely comes up far to high on the nose . But, I guess it's possible that Academy might of correc
  10. I trust you're only referring to every other 1/48th scale Phantom kit ever made? After all, we all know that the Tamiya 32nd scale F-4 kits have these struts included. Oz
  11. Mike said: < I've got the store reconfigured to use first class postage, as well > Mike, I just tried to order the decal sheet again and there is NO OPTION available for FIRST CLASS POSTAGE to Canada. The four options shown still all indicate PRIORITY MAIL only and the cheapest rate is still $11.95 Oz
  12. You guys are charging $11.95US postage for one sheet mailed to Canada??????? Is that correct? Will the sheet eventually be available through Sprue Brothers which I'm sure would be a more cost effective way for Canucks to obtain the sheet? Great sheet boys. Oz
  13. Which Hobby Shop in Toronto is selling these? Oz
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