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  1. On 11/21/2023 at 12:53 PM, dai phan said:

    I see Hasegawa makes a MK 6 version with resin wing tips. Is this the one for those decals? I really want to do the Hasegawa kit if I can. Thanks Dai 

     

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    Yes. Use that kit for a Mk. 6 only. It should include resin wingtips and a new pitot tube. You still need to fill in the fuselage pane lines as mentioned. 

  2. I’ve actually always loved Aires’ approach of a multi-layered photo etch instrument panel and acetate sheet for the dials. No other manufacturer does this anymore. I think it’s way better than color photo etch even though it requires some detail painting. I do hate their generic approach to resin cockpit tubs that never fit and require so much effort to fit. I’ve always thought some resin side panels would be nice for kits such as Tamiya’s f-14 and F-4, which are made for separate plastic parts anyway. So I do agree to an extent, time for Aires to update its business model somewhat. 

  3. You can make a C from the B kit, but you will have to make sure you have the correct camera fairing, the correct Stabilators, and the correct exhaust cans. I still think  you need aftermarket wheels. Also I believe you’ll have to modify the nose gear door and fill in the Navy refueling probe door and add the AF one. You also need an aftermarket cockpit for an F-4C. So lots of little things still need to be addressed depending on your need for accuracy. 

  4. Depends on how picky you are. I’ve built all the brands mentioned, and cannot fathom how anyone could say that Hasegawa is the easiest build. It has many lumps and bumps and antennas to sand away to even remotely resemble the model F-4 you want to build, not to mention the brittle plastic and the always broken off fuel dump post that is rattling around somewhere in the box. The top spine seam can be problematic, especially for beginner modelers. I’d say Meng hands down for ease of build. The one piece fuselage is quick and easy, and the separate vertical tail can be added after painting. There is no need for sanding away any bumps or antennas that don’t belong. All the ordinance is provided in the box and the decals are of great quality. Tamiya and Academy have too high a parts count and are more complex to be in first place. 

  5. 30 minutes ago, dai phan said:

    Hi all,

     

    On the Sidewinder pylons, the center rack is not used. I just bought the Hasegawa Weapon Set C and I would like to know if there is anything on the set that I can drop fit into the un-used rack? Thanks Dai 

     

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    Center rack would carry bombs or rockets, or a TER. I see nothing in that set for the center of F-4B inner pylon on

  6. “Late” boxing includes resin pitot tubes and blade type antennas, but do not include exact placement instructions, so check your references carefully. Also of note, no mention of installing the supplied rotating beacon clear parts, and only one type of nosewheel is supplied, so again, check references. 

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