Wanted: Hasegawa RF-4C Phantom 1:48

[deadmeat]

I am looking for this kit if anyone has one available for a reasonable price.

If you don't have the one with these exact markings let me know and we may still be able to work something out.

I can make payment via Paypal.

THANKS!

[scotthldr]

Theres this one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HASEGAWA-1-48th-RARE...=item1e5f93e708

[Pete]

If you want the kit for the decals, I would say don't bother. They are typical Hasegawa, thick, creamy white, and dark red. Also they made an error, on the tail it says Birmincham, instead of Birmingham, even on the correction sheet.

You can get sheet with those markings from Expert's Choice Decals, look here.

[tobiK]

And if I m not totally wrong, you can go with the RF-4B "USMC" kit too (both noses are on the sprues!). Or are the differences between B and C so significant? The RF-4B you can get for 20 - 30 USD, just look...maybe spruebros, luckymodel, and so on

[deadmeat]

Thanks guys...didn't know about the error on the decal sheet, but there are a ton of after market schemes available.

The one for sale on eBay UK will be my last resort. The dollar is so weak it would cost a fortune with the exchange rate.

I could do a -B to -C conversion but there is a bunch of stuff to swap out.....tail, wheels and the whole cockpit (I was going to do the cockpit anyway).

Anyway, if anyone as a -C in their stash that they can part with I have cash....or Paypal. :lol:

Edited November 8, 2010 by deadmeat

[thegoodsgt]

My advice is to keep an eye on eBay or periodically ask again here on ARC. One is bound to turn up eventually.

[kenlilly106]

And if I m not totally wrong, you can go with the RF-4B "USMC" kit too (both noses are on the sprues!). Or are the differences between B and C so significant? The RF-4B you can get for 20 - 30 USD, just look...maybe spruebros, luckymodel, and so on

Here you go

1. Fill the scribing for the IFR probe door on the right fuselage under the cockpit. Leave the scribing for the IFR receptacle intact on the spine.

2. Fill the scribing for the formation lights (for the era my markings depict).

3. Remove or fill in the slot along the leading edge of the horizontal stab.

4. Use short burner cans parts T3.

5. Use the plain fin cap part N18.

6. Use part Y5 for the lights on the nose gear door.

7. RF-4Cs had both kinds of noses, but for the schemes on my sheet you'll use X1 and X2 nose pieces for the "angular" style nose.

8. Use blank fillers L8 and L9 for the spots where the catapult bridle hooks go (parts L4 & L5).

9. Don't use the intake ECM fairings G8 and G9.

10. Remove bumps on upper wing above MLG strut.

11. Put a stick in the rear cockpit.

12. Do not use part Q4 in the cockpit

13. Don't use part N9, an antenna on the underside of the nose.

14. Procure some Air Force style main wheels.

Ken

[Spectre711]

There are a lot of RF-4s on ebay and they are usually cheaper than the normal F-4s on there. For some reason they are not big Sellers on there.

I say pick one of those up and then get the Expert's Choice Decals.

Edited November 9, 2010 by Spectre711

[dsmith]

Hi Deadmeat,

As the others said, the plastic in the RF-4B and RF-4C kits is pretty much the same. They only have the sprues for the different wheels and stabs. If you end up finding a good deal on an RF-4B kit, I make the appropriate wheels and stabs to convert it to a -C. Just send me a PM if you are interested.

Cheers,

-Doug :)

[Chorse6]

If you're in the US, I have a spare RF-4B. Prefer to trade. Shoot me a note if you're interested.