KursadA Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) CD48176 will be a 1/48 sheet with markings for five US Navy QF-4B Phantoms in the overall International Orange scheme. Aircraft from NADC (Warminster, PA), and NMC/PMTC (Point Mugu) will be covered; including a couple with names ("Great Pumpkin", "Big Tonka Toy"). Designed to fit the Zoukei Mura fuselage, but should really work equally well on the Academy and Hasegawa kits. The decal design is finished, but the profiles still need a bit of work - here are some drafts. Coming in the next batch of releases; and a 1/72 version coming soon afterwards. Edited February 27, 2020 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Very cool. Another reason for me to watch your website carefully and wait for the pre-order button to appear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarcB Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Did Zoukei-Mura announce an 1/48 F-4B ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 IN !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Woohoo! Kursad, you da man! I knew this was going to be an expensive year! BTW, 148386 / NADC 94 "Great Pumpkin" also wore the moniker as PMTC 46 with the newer blue band / triangle badge on the tail, circa 1979. It looks like you added the 46 as well! Here is a link to some great Point Mugu photos, including some neat special Phantom IIs. Once again, a homerun! K/r, Dutch Edited February 27, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Fantastic!!!!!! While I will be eagerly waiting for the 1/72 version, I wont be able to resist this sheet in 1/48. Thank you Kursad! Have fun modeling Mike 🍻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 While Zoukei Mura does not have an F-4B offering yet; it represents the state of the art in Phantom models in 2020, and it does not make sense to use another kit for scale checks. Hasegawa, Monogram and Academy kits are all accurate in the dimensions and shapes that matter, and this particular sheet (and the other, as-yet-unannounced Phantom sheet coming next month) do not have any kit-dependent shapes aside from the walkway markings that will be provided on a separate insert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, KursadA said: While Zoukei Mura does not have an F-4B offering yet; it represents the state of the art in Phantom models in 2020, and it does not make sense to use another kit for scale checks. Hasegawa, Monogram and Academy kits are all accurate in the dimensions and shapes that matter, and this particular sheet (and the other, as-yet-unannounced Phantom sheet coming next month) do not have any kit-dependent shapes aside from the walkway markings that will be provided on a separate insert. Oh I do like that hint! BTW, it is now 27 Feb, so I assume that the Feb releases are now March releases? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, Dutch said: Oh I do like that hint! BTW, it is now 27 Feb, so I assume that the Feb releases are now March releases? I guess so - the decals have been here for a while but I don't expect to be able to ship them before March 10 or so. Just a few more days and I will catch up with the work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) That's OK. My wallet can't take the hit just yet. Maybe in April when the tax refund check clears 🙂. Edited June 11, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Good choice. Nice to be able to get the hard to find tail insignia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Oh man, another must have sheet. I don’t suppose you have thought about 1/32 of this? It will be a dream come true having all your Test jet marking in 1/32. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Available for preorder now: Caracal Models CD48176 - 1/48 QF-4B Navy Drone Phantoms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I was at first “OMG!!! Please do this in 1/32!!” Then I saw it is for a B model. Already shelled out $165 for one B conversion, can’t swing a second. But very nice addition for 1/48 Phantoms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 How close is the Tamiya F-4B OOB to a QF-4B? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Its not hard, Some antenna, maybe remove the rear ejection seat and other cockpit changes. but that Tamiya detail is best on gull gray. Save the orange for a raised line Hasegawa or Monogram. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Honestly....I wouldn't use the Tamiya kit for an orange bird. The Hasegawa (even with it's raised panel lines) is a great...and cheaper...option. The Caracal sheet was a dream. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 12:52 AM, Collin said: Honestly....I wouldn't use the Tamiya kit for an orange bird. The Hasegawa (even with it's raised panel lines) is a great...and cheaper...option. The Caracal sheet was a dream. Cheers Collin Oh that’s an inspiring build there! I hear what you’re saying, but the Tamiya kit is just so much fun to build in pressing ahead with it - there can be another gray one later 🙂 Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Steve...can't argue with your logic at all....and it's a perfect excuse to buy another!! Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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