phantomdriver Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I did NOT adamantly state anything , merely that which was on the blog.. Then what was said at Telford. Furthermore, it looks like they are planning, probably if a demand arises, to be able to produce any ..of the other variants should they wish to.... You're merely taking things out of context , just to suit your own opinion, based on a guess.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I will restate it as a question, then. What conclusion did you reach about them doing an F-4B or F-4N when they told you that they had "accounted for thin and thick wings, but weren't going to do the camera aircraft"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 i didn't even bother considering B/N , as it was never mentioned in the blog, to begin with..so as far as it goes, it's never likely to happen, unless they state so in the future. The matter of thick / thin was merely part of their research, clearly they have done their homework.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 ah, okay, I see. Right you are, even if they don't plan to make a version, they still needed to research the differences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) It's here my Anniversary, Birthday and Christmas present to me... Thank you VolksUSA! Edited December 10, 2016 by gtypecanare New image Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Looks like first class packing from VolksUSA. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 30 minutes ago, Gene K said: Looks like first class packing from VolksUSA. Wrapping is so nice and clean that it must be made in Japan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 That is their standard of presentation, we had all of ours at Telford presented the same... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I should have pre-ordered one of these. I did have one on order but the shipping was messed up so I had to cancel that order. i then decided to wait for the F-4S. I should still order a J and get rid of my Academy J. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 The two kits I pre-ordered from VolksUSA, arrived today! Only had time for a quick glance at the plastic, but for the most part it looks great. I did notice what appeared to be light flash around the cockpit openings, I will look closer within the next few days. The packaging was first rate and the Holiday card was a nice touch, also VUSA shipped them really quickly from CA to NY! I will be in for at least one "S" model, maybe 2, we'll have to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) The latest from the "Old Man Blog:" Besides all the short-nose types, we are going to make all the long-nose types as well, and they will not be just some off-hand variations, they will be represented in their tiniest details. I want to make all the F-4 types into SWS kits! We are getting one step closer to that dream. Pretty unambiguous, I think Z-M will also do a B/N, assuming sales remain brisk, despite earlier indications they may not. http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_090.html Edited December 11, 2016 by madmanrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuNo02100 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 My kit just showed up (Sunday delivery?) and it is an absolute masterpiece. I spent the past 30 minutes reviewing the instruction booklet and parts and I am very impressed with the level of detail and approach they took to several construction steps. I really hope it goes together as good as it looks. My only issue is that I may be hard pressed to soldier on with my Hasegawa kit, may have a lot of aftermarket I need to unload in order to purchase another ZM kit. If they do a B/N, my savings account is going to take a big hit......... BW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anj4de Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 7 hours ago, madmanrick said: The latest from the "Old Man Blog:" Besides all the short-nose types, we are going to make all the long-nose types as well, and they will not be just some off-hand variations, they will be represented in their tiniest details. I want to make all the F-4 types into SWS kits! We are getting one step closer to that dream. Pretty unambiguous, I think Z-M will also do a B/N, assuming sales remain brisk, despite earlier indications they may not. http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_090.html ALL SHORT NOSE TYPES...!!! :-) So eventually also the -B/N! Thats great news. This is a great time for NAVY fans...first Tamiya's Tomcat, now the ZM Phnatom and hopedully soon AMK's F-14D! Also snaches a well priced Kinetic F-18C from E-bay last week...:-) Now is just need to find the time to build them all :-( cheers Uwe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Hi, Does anyone know what the decals are like? Are there other options than VF-96's "NG100"? Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Nope, just that one, I bought the optional RAF 74 sqn by ZM at Telford, plus resin wheels.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 26 minutes ago, Stefan buysse said: Does anyone know what the decals are like? Are there other options than VF-96's "NG100"? The only option are the decals you mention. However, as mentioned above, Z-M will be releasing alternate decals for an RAF bird. But, don't most of us have tons of Phantom II decals in the stash? I have like 15 different options in the stash myself and that's just USN/USMC, it does NOT include foreign operators, of which I have a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) I'm in for an F-4B and RF-4B plus a couple each F-4C/D, E, G, J & S. I'd even pop for a Spey-powered version. Like me that RN camo. Edited December 11, 2016 by Slartibartfast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for the reply about the decals, guys. I do have some options for F-4J's, but I was curious about what's in the Zoukei Mura box. It's going to be my first Zoukei Mura kit. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 17 hours ago, BuNo02100 said: I spent the past 30 minutes reviewing the instruction booklet and parts and I am very impressed with the level of detail and approach they took to several construction steps. The instructions are very clear, but I wish ZM would have had a better English proofreader/translator on their talented team!!. I also received mine here in Florida last Friday - outstanding kit, and I'm looking forward to the rest of "the series". Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I'm in a "I wanna F-4D and I want it right now!" situation. By looking at the sprue break down here: http://www.detailscaleview.com/2016/11/zoukei-mura-148-f-4j-phantom-ii-sws4804-review.html Does this set the stage for a quick C/D variant? If I remember correctly from this thread, the logical steps were: J (already out) , B/N, S, and then C/D? Is this correct? I'm not familiar with Z/M's production pace, but I suppose it would at least be 2 years before we get a C/D. Any insights from the Phantom experts or those with insider info about Z/M? It's OK to speculate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Well, it took them 6 years to get the J/S done, so I suppose as a lot of the major stuff is done, it's only a matter of time ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Ok. Thank you. Is my above order make sense, or is it not logical to go to B/N next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 When I spoke to them at Telford last month, the idea was that B/N wasn't an immediate priority.Also, in the " Old Man Blog" #88/9, it stated the order of releases, and B/N wasn't amongst them, although, it wouldn't surprise me if demand was high enough, then it would be a go.... perhaps before K/M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 On 12/11/2016 at 3:08 PM, phantomdriver said: Nope, just that one, I bought the optional RAF 74 sqn by ZM at Telford, plus resin wheels.. Would you mind providing some honest feedback on that RAF sheet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 more accurate, than the Yellowhammer set..... The colours are better, particularly the Tiger colouration, and the stencils, including the formation lights .. If I am not mistaken, you had a hand in it's design? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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