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Thanks J -- great news. I sure hope "reasonable" shipping to the US returns soon. My HLJ Private Warehouse just keeps piling up. Gene K

Don't say "Stand-Off" as it currently evokes "Stand-Off Budgeting". As for the Meng stand offs, fortunately I have a friend who 3D designed 1/72 variable Intake ramps ("splitters") with the standoffs on the back side for Hasegawa Phantoms. I'll scale them up to 1/48 to see how they fit the Meng kit. Gene K

Dave, The reason I asked YOU is because I've always appreciated your expertise and modeling prowess, and I thought you'd have figured out the best way to add these very prominent missing Phantom features. Gene K

@Dave Williams How do you add the standoffs between the "splitters" and fuselage? Gene K

Gold ... thanks! Where's the "LIKE" button on this site? Gene K

Yes, thank you MoFo! Gene K

Some similar discussion here. Are the wing mounted antennas the same (shape-wise) on the S as on the J? Gene K

Dutch, That is a common shared opinion amongst modelers worldwide. He is a star in the aftermarket field, so I hope this "temporary" tariff fiasco leaves him still shining brightly. Gene K

The E model is being shipped to Japanese hobby shops now, and the F model after 12 Sep as Craig pointed out above. BUT NOT SO FAST FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS LIKE ME. Our President's "releveling" of the world's economic order has resulted in this as noted by Hobby Search -- "starting August 27 (JST), Japan Post will temporarily suspend acceptance of mail items destined for the United States in line with the measures adopted by other postal operators worldwide". Hopefully my multiple new FineMolds F-4E and F models will be held at Hobby Search and Hobby Link Japan ... until

Thanks, Gabor and Rick. Gene K

Are you and Paul referring to my posts? What problems were reported? I certainly don't/didn't intend any evil, so please let me know what I need to do to correct the posts to which you are referring. It's disheartening to read disparaging implications. Gene K

I wonder how many boots it took to wear down the NO STEP? Gene K

Bryan, Sorry to hear that. I'm in the US, and have been a customer for decades. Never had a problem. They are good, so don't give up. Gene K EDIT: At the bottom of each product page, there is a "Click here for inquiries" link. They are prompt in answering so suggest giving that a try.

For starters: fine molds phantom - HobbySearch USMC F-4N Fighter VMFA-531 Grey Ghosts | HLJ.com Gene K

And for folks who do 3D printing, here. Gene K