airmechaja Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Looks like release date and price for new F-4E. https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/products/sws48_10_f4e-early.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Looks nice. About $71.00 USD (7500JPY). A bit up there but not terrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wafu Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) It seem’s weird to me that weighted wheels, white metal u/c and a small colour cockpit etch is ‘extra’. Edited August 5, 2020 by Wafu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 23 hours ago, Wafu said: It seem’s weird to me that weighted wheels, white metal u/c and a small colour cockpit etch is ‘extra’. Cha Ching $$$$$ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Wow, some very interesting information there! I’m very surprised that they re-tooled so many part / runners! Like the wing for instance. Really would have thought they’d use the J wing for this release. I’ll get the kit as soon as possible to see where the differences are (or not). I see a three- position insert option for the stabilators as standard, without the need for cutting. Did the canopy shape change as well? We will find out... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Thanks for posting the pictures and translating the newsletter into English. I'm curious too about the clear parts - it's an all new sprue, but I can't tell from the pictures if the canopy and windscreen have been accurized per Wings of Pegasus research. I'm also curious if the longer "Midas" gun muzzle is an option in this first release - hard to discern from the sprue shots. It's good to see that ZM have included both the original and the later "F-15 style" centerline fuel tank. So far I'm impressed. I'm adding this kit to my wish list. Rich Edited August 21, 2020 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Looks like the EJ Kai is next up. That's the one I'd like to get. I would have preferred some of the early experimental color schemes in lieu of a retirement scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, RichB63 said: I'm curious too about the clear parts - it's an all new sprue, but I can't tell from the pictures if the canopy and windscreen have been accurized per Wings of Pegasus research. Since the sprue with the internal canopy insert pieces is one of the three that is the same as on the short nose Phantoms they can't have changed the cross section by much. I will investigate come next weekend 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarcB Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, JeffreyK said: Since the sprue with the internal canopy insert pieces is one of the three that is the same as on the short nose Phantoms they can't have changed the cross section by much. I will investigate come next weekend 🙂 Yes we expect you to queue at the Osaka Volks store to grab one example of the kit And if the Midas gun muzzle is not included...you know what to do... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 ...I'll get there as early as I can, but try not to go too early as I don't want to go empty handed in case the kits aren't on the shelves yet. Cheers J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 7 hours ago, JeffreyK said: I’ll get the kit as soon as possible ... . I am envious that "You Are There" and look forward to your review(s). What's the shipping out of Japan to the US at present if these kits are ordered from Japan? I'm a little hesitant to order from there right now, so hope Sprue Brothers gets a good "early" stock (like they did for the Meng Fokker). Your new Hypersonic centerline and outboard Weapons Pylons will be valued accessories!! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, GeneK said: I am envious that "You Are There" and look forward to your review(s). What's the shipping out of Japan to the US at present if these kits are ordered from Japan? I'm a little hesitant to order from there right now, so hope Sprue Brothers gets a good "early" stock (like they did for the Meng Fokker). Your new Hypersonic centerline and outboard Weapons Pylons will be valued accessories!! Gene K I don't know how ZM handle individual shipments. If they have a deal with FedEx or someone like that they may be able to ship as normal. If they ship with Japan Post like me it's nada.... As there is Volks USA though I'm pretty sure they have sent a ship full of F-4E's on the way already and probably to SB as well. The new kit seems to have outboard pylons this time, not sure about the centreline. All will be revealed in due course! Cheers! J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 So F-4E somewhere.... Nevermind, will set a reminder for my grandkids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) So is the Zoukei Mura F-4 Phantom now the "Gold Standard" when we talk of F-4, displacing the Hasegawa forever? I heard there were issues on the aft section of their kits, have they totally corrected them in this upcoming rendering or anywhere along their production line? Edited August 21, 2020 by flybywire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 MERs and TERs are there but I don't see any bombs or even SUU-7 dispensers: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 So all you would have to do to make a late model "E" is to use the "J" wings and fix the gun muzzle ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 45 minutes ago, adamitri said: So all you would have to do to make a late model "E" is to use the "J" wings and fix the gun muzzle ? No, you'll also need slatted wings. The S wings would be similar, but the slats on that version were different from those on the E/F/G. With the exception of the catapult hook slots, the J wings are almost identical to the F-4C/D/EJ and early E wings. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, JeffreyK said: ... Volks USA though I'm pretty sure they have sent a ship full of F-4E's on the way already and probably to SB as well. The F-4E just popped up on the Volks USA site with a pre-order price of $75 and this VolksUS release info: Pre-Order Deadline: September 18, 2020 @4:00PM (PT) Release Date: September 25, 2020 Delivery Date: Sequentially delivered starting end of September, 2020 [/unquote] Gene K Edited August 22, 2020 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 18 hours ago, flybywire said: So is the Zoukei Mura F-4 Phantom now the "Gold Standard" when we talk of F-4, displacing the Hasegawa forever? I heard there were issues on the aft section of their kits, have they totally corrected them in this upcoming rendering or anywhere along their production line? The rear fuselage issue has been addressed and the example at SMW last year looked pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
serendip Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 5:23 AM, HomeBe said: Fresh news - Release date in JP: 29/08/2020 Herebelow a japanese google translated text. Source: https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/sentiment/oyajiblog_107.html Now also in English https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_107.html V.P. The wonders of machine translations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
serendip Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 7:01 AM, Mstor said: Looks like the EJ Kai is next up. That's the one I'd like to get. I would have preferred some of the early experimental color schemes in lieu of a retirement scheme. Agree there Mstor, Some less mainstream schemes would be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) On 8/21/2020 at 12:26 AM, JeffreyK said: Wow, some very interesting information there! I’m very surprised that they re-tooled so many part / runners! Like the wing for instance. Really would have thought they’d use the J wing for this release. I’ll get the kit as soon as possible to see where the differences are (or not). I see a three- position insert option for the stabilators as standard, without the need for cutting. Did the canopy shape change as well? We will find out... Jeffrey, what are your thoughts on the rear area of the fuselage? It looks like they did correct it? Edit...I guess it helps to read the entire thread....answer found. Edited August 22, 2020 by Mr Matt Foley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, GeneK said: The F-4E just popped up on the Volks USA site with a pre-order price of $75 and this VolksUS release info: I'll wait for SB to start their pre-order. The $20 shipping is over the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Order 2, shipping is still $20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Order 2 from Sprue Brothers, and shipping is half price, less than $10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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