tony.t Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 18 hours ago, Don said: Thanks! I was wondering why the different noses. And yes, a book that listed which nose was on which AC would be quite helpful. Then again, could a nose be changed from one AC to another in case of damage or parts reclamation? Or were the noses non-transferable? The rounded nose was introduced at the very end of Block 43 Phantom production, so with RF-4C 69-0375 and RF-4B BuNo 157349. Exceptions: 1/ Luftwaffe jets had the flat nose hatches. 2/ several earlier USAF RF-4Cs had the rounded nose retrofitted when demodified from previously classified and/or experimental nose configurations. HTH Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Is the testors kit the same as the italeri/esci kit? Ot just heavily inspired by the esci kit? The sprue layout, parts breakdown looks very similar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is what makes ARC so great...such a wealth of info and people willing to share it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, Charlie D. said: Is the testors kit the same as the italeri/esci kit? Ot just heavily inspired by the esci kit? The sprue layout, parts breakdown looks very similar. The family tree gets twisted. In the 80s, Italeri had a 1/48 phantom series, some of which were boxed by testors for the US market. They had raised panel lines. ESCI also had a 1/48 family of F-4s, I know at least the C/D had engraved panel lines, but suffered from shallow intakes, shallow exhausts and only decals for cockpit detail. So to my understanding, what is now in an Italeri box is Esci plastic. (correct me if i am wrong) If you want to see my struggle with the Testors kit, look here . Someone with better skils could undoubtedly do a better job, but you can get the idea of the kit is like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Agreed. I bought a 1/48 Testors USAF RF-4C kit just for the decals for my old Shaw AFB SC squadron 33 TRTS 1969-70.Tail code JL Eagle Claw squadron emblem! Kit is crap compared to Hasegawa's beauty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Was it an RF4C or E depicted in the movie the Andromeda Strain? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 49 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Was it an RF4C or E depicted in the movie the Andromeda Strain? Which version 1971 or remakes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Kurt H. said: The family tree gets twisted. In the 80s, Italeri had a 1/48 phantom series, some of which were boxed by testors for the US market. They had raised panel lines. ESCI also had a 1/48 family of F-4s, I know at least the C/D had engraved panel lines, but suffered from shallow intakes, shallow exhausts and only decals for cockpit detail. So to my understanding, what is now in an Italeri box is Esci plastic. (correct me if i am wrong) If you want to see my struggle with the Testors kit, look here . Someone with better skils could undoubtedly do a better job, but you can get the idea of the kit is like. Just to add to the conversation... The Italeri/Testors RF-4B/C is more C than B because of the thick wing, but the tires are skinny. The horizontals are correct, but have the arrowheads on them (check your references), and it has the correct, USN pylons, but they are skinny. The cockpit is rather sad -the IP is a (bad) decal, sort-of molded detail on the consoles, and the bang seats are fictional. Oh, it also has no camera detail, and the nose is the early, chisel-type. The new Italeri RF-4E is based on the ESCI molds, with new tool fwd fuselage and burner cans (They actually go into the fuselage!), and a choice of noses. It also has cameras included... It has a hard wing, incorrect for an E type (ALL ECSI Phantoms have this), but the correct slotted stabs. The cockpit has new tool raised detail all around, but comes with decals for the IPs if you want to go that way. The seats are less awful than the above kit, but resin is your friend. Hope this helps. Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 50 minutes ago, IAGeezer said: The new Italeri RF-4E is based on the ESCI molds, with new tool fwd fuselage and burner cans (They actually go into the fuselage!), and a choice of noses. It also has cameras included... It has a hard wing, incorrect for an E type (ALL ECSI Phantoms have this), but the correct slotted stabs. The cockpit has new tool raised detail all around, but comes with decals for the IPs if you want to go that way. The seats are less awful than the above kit, but resin is your friend. Hope this helps. Scott This is good news, It is nice to see they made an effort to improve the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 hours ago, IAGeezer said: The new Italeri RF-4E is based on the ESCI molds, with new tool fwd fuselage and burner cans (They actually go into the fuselage!), and a choice of noses. It also has cameras included... Thanks for that info - makes the kit worth a second look. Have you seen sprue shots, and if so, can you provide the lin(s), please? So the question would be: does the nose fit any other 1/48 kit ... like perhaps Academy? Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Some sprue shots and review of the Italeri RF-4E: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234998968-148-mcdd-rf-4e-phantom-ii-upgraded-moulds-by-italeri-released/ And here: https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/it/kit_it_2737.shtml I was able to pick up a Hasegawa RF-4B and it should arrive by next weekend. Again, a great thread for RF-4 kits! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Gene K said: Thanks for that info - makes the kit worth a second look. Have you seen sprue shots, and if so, can you provide the lin(s), please? So the question would be: does the nose fit any other 1/48 kit ... like perhaps Academy? Gene K Looks like Don beat me to it! I just want to say what a good thread this is, and thanks Gene for your 2008 thread on F-4 intakes. I've used it on Mono, ESCI and Testors in 1/48th. Great stuff! I looked at it again yesterday and it was OK. As of this morning, the Photobucket curse has struck.... Weren't you a Phantom driver? Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ilias Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) On 10/13/2017 at 12:56 AM, tobiK said: Some JASDF or Luftwaffe RF-4E boxings have only one nose on the sprues. The RF-4B box is very versatile but take care: it contains only the navy style pylons. The RF-4B is still available on the market, also the JASDF RF-4E. Both for economic prices, e.g. when you order at Hobbylink Japan. Should you like to pimp your recce spook there is a set from Aires with open cam nose, cockpit, wheel wells and nozzles. Here is a link to the Aires products: http://www.aires.cz/en/catalog/?search=RF-4&searchButton.x=0&searchButton.y=0&searchButton=Search&category= Edited October 14, 2017 by Ilias Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 16 hours ago, F4DPhantomII said: Which version 1971 or remakes? The original 1971. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: The original 1971. It would most likely be a RF-4 B or C.I don't think the RF-4E was around then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I stand corrected slightly,RF-4E's made their debut with 1969 contracts with production block numbers43-47,and serial numbers with Germany and Israel,Iran 1972,Japan started with Block 56.From my Aerofax Minigraph book by Jay Miller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Don said: Some sprue shots and review of the Italeri RF-4E: Ah yes ... now I remember those threads - thanks, Don. 10 hours ago, Don said: Scott said: ... your 2008 thread on F-4 intakes... . Glad someone found it useful. Thanks. 10 hours ago, Don said: Scott also said: Weren't you a Phantom driver? Yes, flew the C,D, E and Slatted E (and ferried an RF). Great airplane ... way back when! Gene K Edited October 15, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, IAGeezer said: and thanks Gene for your 2008 thread on F-4 intakes. I've used it on Mono, ESCI and Testors in 1/48th. Great stuff! Do you have a link? Okay found it. Edited October 15, 2017 by Craig Baldwin correction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Craig, You're welcome(?) Thank Gene for doing it! Great thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 I may as well put this here considering this is where many of ARC's Phantom experts have been lately... what are some good aftermarket seats for the Hasegawa Phantoms and will they also work with the Academy kits? I am getting an order ready and figure I may as well include some treats for my RF-4B and Academy 'N' and 'J'. As always, thank you! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I used True Details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ilias Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Don said: I may as well put this here considering this is where many of ARC's Phantom experts have been lately... what are some good aftermarket seats for the Hasegawa Phantoms and will they also work with the Academy kits? I am getting an order ready and figure I may as well include some treats for my RF-4B and Academy 'N' and 'J'. As always, thank you! Regards, Don. Hey Don, You need to check your references but there are a few options out there (in addition to the True Details' one): Hypersonic models: https://www.hypersonicmodels.co.uk/product/martin-baker-mk-h5-ejection-seats Aires: http://www.aires.cz/en/product/martin-baker-mk-h7-seats-f-4-version/0-1165/ Quickboost: http://www.aires.cz/en/product/f-4-ejection-seats-with-safety-belts/0-2212/#lightbox/0/ Pavla: http://www.pavlamodels.cz/katalogy/detail.php?k=seats&c=S48009&styl=styly.css Also, Wolfpack provides the H5 as well as the H7 version. Lastly, Eduard has a good selection https://www.eduard.com/store/index.php?stoken=8C92511D&force_sid=eb9fbbeca9eebb87e482011651e1410c&lang=1¤cy=1&listtype=search&searchparam=f-4+seat&cl=search&tpl=&fnc=executefilter&attrfilter[]=&attrfilter[17]=1%2F48 but again need to check references. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 To add to Ilias's post, there were differences between the USAF and Navy seats. I think most of the available 1/48 resin H7 seats are USAF. Hypersonic's H5s are Navy, but they had been converted to H7s by the time frame the OP is interested in. I wan't to say the True Details seats are the Navy style and Verlinden's are USAF. I once started a running list of which of the above were USAF and which were Navy, but I can't find it. Anyone else have this info? Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelguy2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Does the Hasegawa USMC (or any) RF-4B kit include the short (F-4B/N) afterburner cans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, modelguy2 said: Does the Hasegawa USMC (or any) RF-4B kit include the short (F-4B/N) afterburner cans? I checked all the boxings of the RF-4B I have, and they all have both the short and long burner cans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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