Yannis Thomas Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Hi mates! I'm looking for a Hasegawa F-4J kit but i'm not sure if it has engraved or raised panel lines. I can't find any available review on the net. <_< I have noticed that the version "show time 100" has one-piece canopy. Does anyone has this kit in order to help me on this? Every kind of information will be much helpful and appreciated! Also, i am willing to build it in RAF's markings (service), so i will need 74th Sqn decals, as well. Thank you in advance! Yannis Edited October 28, 2011 by Yannis Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrowTRobot Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm looking for a Hasegawa F-4J kit but i'm not sure if it has engraved or raised panel lines. I can't find any available review on the net. <_< I have noticed that the version "show time 100" has one-piece canopy. I have the "Showtime 100" version (Kit No. P1:2500). I haven't built it yet, but I can tell you that it does have a multi-piece canopy. The external stores & pylons have fine raised panel lines, but the wings & fuselage have engraved panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I have the "Showtime 100" version (Kit No. P1:2500). I haven't built it yet, but I can tell you that it does have a multi-piece canopy. The external stores & pylons have fine raised panel lines, but the wings & fuselage have engraved panel lines. Hi mate! Thanks for your help! Do you know if every Hasegawa's F-4J kit is molded the same (panel lines and multiple canopy pieces)? Also, by saying "external stores" you mean weapons? Thanks again! Yannis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yannis, Take a look at this site: http://www.modelingmadness.com/splfeat/kr/has48d.htm It has a pretty good description of what's in each Hasegawa Phantom box. You should be able to figure out what options are boxed up in the kit that you have. I hope it helps! I can tell you that the chart's helped me figure out which Phantom boxing I need for my wants. Cheers! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Although the kit was originally a raised panel line kit, for the last 20+ years, only the recessed panel line version has been sold. You would have to be be quite unlucky to accidentally get a hold of one of the old raised panel versions. All of the Hasegawa F-4 kits have the multi-part canopy. Some include a 1 piece canopy in addition to the multi piece canopy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 @ -o: Thanks a lot for this link! It's really helpful! @ Dave: Thanks Dave for your information! It's very helpful,mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 This review may answer some of your questions: http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/mod/rf4e.htm The RF-4E uses a few of the parts that were tooled up for the J, such as the basic unslatted wing. Reviews on the F-4E can uncover some details as well since Hasegawa designed their Phantoms to pretty much be modular. Overall in the case of the J model, it builds pretty well with only the typical craziness involved with any Phantom kit. Many modelers tend to spring for resin ejection seats at least since the stock kit ones tend to be kind of lacking. In my experience, you can put as little or as much work as you want into one of these and they end up looking pretty good in the end, although Phantoms are NOT the easiest subject to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Can you believe it will soon be 30 years since the first Hasegawa 1/48 F-4s came out (1982). The F-4C/D and F-4J were the first. Tempus fugit. Edited October 28, 2011 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Can you believe it will soon be 30 years since the first Hasegawa 1/48 F-4s came out (1982). The F-4C/D and F-4J were the first. Tempus fugit. But we can't count the F-4C/D as a good kit, it's got raised panel lines! :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrowTRobot Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks for your help! Do you know if every Hasegawa's F-4J kit is molded the same (panel lines and multiple canopy pieces)? This is my only Hasegawa F-4, so I can't say what the others are like. Also, by saying "external stores" you mean weapons? Yes, weapons and drop tanks too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 This kit is the almost 30 year old kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasegawa-1-48-F-4J-Phantom-II-P1-/350501692612?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b8764c4.I am not sure if it has been reissued with other boxtops.It has the raised panel lines and kit # was in the P range. I think all of the Hasegawa Phantom kits have the option of open canopies some have both options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) This kit is the newer version with recessed panel lines.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasegawa-1-48-F-4J-Phantom-II-w-one-piece-canop-HA07206-/250805884930?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a65321802.I believe this kit has been reissued in several other boxings.It also has the USAF style slime lights molded on the fuselage and tail. Edited October 29, 2011 by F4DPhantomII Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The reason all the recessed panel line F-4J kits have the slime lights is because the fuselage mold was originally made for an F-4S release (one of their hi-grade releases IIRC). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Dave Did the real F-4S actually have the slime lights? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Dave Did the real F-4S actually have the slime lights? yes they are molded on the fuselage they are also on the newer Hase f-4J... (which is not needed in that case...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You could go to the gallery section here on ARC. I personnally reviewed the Hasegawa phantom 141 times now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DONG Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You could go to the gallery section here on ARC. I personnally reviewed the Hasegawa phantom 141 times now. Yes but your just sick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlcsr Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 And if your interested Phil Flory @ flory models.com has a video and a photo build on his site. The videos are available at Sprue Brothers also.Highly recommended Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 yes they are molded on the fuselage they are also on the newer Hase f-4J... (which is not needed in that case...) Mingwin I meant on the real 1:1 F-4S! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Mingwin I meant on the real 1:1 F-4S! Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Heys, guys! Thank you all for your attention and help! You are great! Does anyone know in what kit can i find decals for the F-4J (UK) Phantom? Thanks! Edited October 30, 2011 by Yannis Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Can you believe it will soon be 30 years since the first Hasegawa 1/48 F-4s came out (1982). The F-4C/D and F-4J were the first. Tempus fugit. Hi Too bad they cannot be bought at the same price ... T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Heys, guys! Thank you all for your attention and help! You are great! Does anyone know in what kit can i find decals for the F-4J (UK) Phantom? Thanks! A Google search yields this as the first result: http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/mod/dixonf4jukpreview.htm Yellowhammer also made decals, although they are long OOP: http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/decals/yh/yh48014.htm Italeri also includes this option in their reissue of the old ECSI F-4J. http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/it/kit_it_2642.shtml Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 A Google search yields this as the first result: http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/mod/dixonf4jukpreview.htm Yellowhammer also made decals, although they are long OOP: http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/decals/yh/yh48014.htm Italeri also includes this option in their reissue of the old ECSI F-4J. http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/it/kit_it_2642.shtml Thanks a lot Dave, you're so kind! I appreciate it, my friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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