Mr Matt Foley Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Will ZM ever do a Rolls Royce RAF variant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juanchopancho Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Will ZM ever do a Rolls Royce RAF variant? I wish, would love to do the Royal Navy FG.1 everything hanging with extended nose gear on the cat launch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Well, I tend to like 'dirtier' looking wings, even if the 'dirt' is retracted, so Like Ben Brown, I think I'm going to wait and watch for the the lat(er) version of the 4E. I hope it won't be too long of a wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Unfortunately, we will probably have to wait until the end of 2021/early 2022. There is still hope in Hasegawa to give us more of their slatted F-4Es until then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Thanks for the update on potential releases. It's not like I don't have 100+ other models to work on, including my ZM F-4C, until then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 3:41 PM, Ben Brown said: I already have a bunch of Hasegawa F-4Es, including the hard wing version. They can be built into good looking replicas with some aftermarket bits, but they’re showing their age. That's exactly why you need the ZM Hard Wing, Ben -- no aftermarket needed, the fit is perfect, the intakes are beautifully engineered ... as is the rest of the kit. Time is limited, life is not a dress rehearsal, etc, etc, etc, so consider spending the time available on the best available. Gene K P.S. My kit from Sprue Brothers arrived this morning here in Florida -- speedy service, as usual! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 What about exhaust nozzles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 So my kit arrived tonight and I’ve been pouring over the sprues and instructions. This is my first ever ZM kit and I am really impressed with everything in the box. I like the history, notes, and F-4 facts sprinkled in throughout the instruction steps. I pulled out my Academy F-4C just to compare some of the refinement between the two kits. ZM wins hands down and the price reflects that I suppose. Anyways, well done Zoukei Mura! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, GeneK said: That's exactly why you need the ZM Hard Wing, Ben -- no aftermarket needed, the fit is perfect, the intakes are beautifully engineered ... as is the rest of the kit. Time is limited, life is not a dress rehearsal, etc, etc, etc, so consider spending the time available on the best available. Gene K P.S. My kit from Sprue Brothers arrived this morning here in Florida -- speedy service, as usual! True! I've lately been building with as little aftermarket as possible, usually just seats and decals, just to save getting bogged-down on a project. I'm going to get at least one of the slatted F-4Es. I have the J, and the only aftermarket it really needs is Hypersonic's canopy detail set, although I'm also going to use his fuselage correction, decals, and some resin seats. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Other then wing slats, what would a late F-4E have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 59 minutes ago, Da SWO said: Other then wing slats, what would a late F-4E have? All dependent on the airframe, but TISEO on the port wing. ARN-101 hump. C/F dispenser on the inbd pylons although that was not "E" specific but just as a matter of what time your depicting. I'm sure theres some other things.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Just received mine this afternoon, I must have missed the initial send off on Friday given others received their kits yesterday. Anyway, all I can say is "Wow". This is my first ZM Kit and although I wanted one before, I have too many in the stash to justify it. I will build this guy. And I'll purchase the other long nose variants. These truly are exceptional kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Just received mine this afternoon, I must have missed the initial send off on Friday given others received their kits yesterday. Anyway, all I can say is "Wow". This is my first ZM Kit and although I wanted one before, I have too many in the stash to justify it. I will build this guy. And I'll purchase the other long nose variants. These truly are exceptional kits. I had the same reaction! Very impressive kit 👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 10:05 PM, Tapchan said: What about exhaust nozzles? What is the question? Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I was asking if it really does not require AM replacement. Exhaust nozzles included in previous releases were kinda ugly and thick, definitely worst part of the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tapchan said: Exhaust nozzles included in previous releases were kinda ugly and thick, definitely worst part of the kit. Well ... since I wasn't as disappointed as some with the previous long nozzles, I'm can't comment as concerns whether or not AM is required. However, I just compared the ZM F-4S and F-4J nozzles to the F-4E, and the F-4E nozzles do have thinner pedals as well as finer interior detail. I think that fact was mentioned in some of the ZM material. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, GeneK said: Double post Edited October 1, 2020 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Got my E model on Thursday! Very nice kit. Will have to get "another one" and build it as a Thunderbird F-4E! Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Has anyone else started theirs? It’s an awesome kit and I’ve been cranking on it the past few days! Check out the OOB IP using the included kit decals! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Would the warning lights really light up like that on a parked jet with power off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 No they wouldn't but it sure looks nice. Paint them all black then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, jenshb said: Would the warning lights really light up like that on a parked jet with power off? Then powered up and do some Indication light test. Edited October 8, 2020 by Teeradej Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Teeradej said: Then powered up and do some Indication light test. Find an excuse! No way you shouldn’t use these beautiful decals 👍🏻👍🏻 Edited October 8, 2020 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 10/3/2020 at 9:04 PM, aircommando130 said: Got my E model on Thursday! Very nice kit. Will have to get "another one" and build it as a Thunderbird F-4E! Cheers...Ron I happen to know somebody who’s selling a set of CAM T-Birds decals.... 😉 Link Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) “Old Man Blog” update with details about the next release in the Phantom series...click here Edited October 9, 2020 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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