GeneK

F-4E: If FM doesn't include these cameras, they are in all Hasegawa 1/72 Phantom kits, being on common sprue A, parts 11 and 12. According to this ARC thread, the cameras are mounted where the Navy had catapult hooks. Left facing back, right facing forward. Another great post by you, Jonathan! Thanks. Gene K

Amazing depth of knowledge on this forum! I don't think there will be missiles in the kits as all the other FM Phantom kits (excepting the Blue Angel) don't include missiles. Good launcher discussion, including yours, here on ARC. Gene K

Nice sleuthing, MoFo! Thanks. Gene K

At least until the 1/72 kit is released. Thanks for all the great photos and your usual first-release announcements. I assume you again played a role in bringing this kit to market. Gene K

Pictures of FineMold's beautiful builds of their slatted F-4E and F-4F from here: be Should be hot sellers, so I suggest pre-ordering! Gene K

Thanks, Michael. I "thought" I had read "somewhere" that there was a "bump" where the wing strap formerly was on the fuselage mid sectio9n ... where the wing "torque box" is. "Gene"

What physically are the indications on the wing that it is strengthened (vice the strap)? Gene K

Thanks, Jon. I'm enjoying your web site! Gene K

Interesting new video from FineMolds attempting to explain the differences between hard and soft wing Phantoms. YouTube auto translate is rough, but good enough to understand most of what is being discussed. Looks good for a future F-4S since some time is spent outlining the difference between USAF and USN slats. No mention is made of the Big Question: late-late thick strengthened wing ... or early-late wing strap? Gene K

Not to Muddy the Waters , but have you got your mojo workin'? Gene K

Good point on the Academy stab errors. You crafted a really good post -- thanks. Gene K

Nice website from which to order. Thanks. Gene K

Of course, but I have no idea why you are telling me the obvious. I was adding to Bill's list of the differences between USN and USAF birds. If Sparky uses the Academy F-4J as you suggested, he will have to eliminate the bridal hooks (if the J kit doesn't have the optional parts). Gene K

And the C/D do not have bridle hooks, but likely not of interest to you, Sparkchaser since you don't care about other details such as the cockpit and tires. Gene K

I'm not Milo. but I have posted on that forum, including canopy masks for the FM Phantoms, long and short nose. A great. although barely visited, site. Gene K