Diego Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) Dear ARCers, This is to announce that, finally, the first batch of the newest RF-4C&E sheets is ready for dispatch. We want here to apologize all fellow modelers that have placed preorders for these sheets for the delay, but we wanted to have the things done correctly! The preorders are now being dispatched. The sheets, in 1/72 (72053) and 1/48 (48023) scales contain markings for several colorful recce Rhinos never previously covered in decal form: RF-4C 65-0835, 165th TRS/123 TRW, Kentucky ANG with Europe One scheme & big white Pegasus on the tail , 1986; http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0479...mp;photo_nr=203 RF-4C 65-0835 / CR.12-49 (12-58), 123 Sqn, Ala 12, Spanish AF with Europe One scheme, 1989; RF-4C 65-0835 / CR.12-49 (12-58), 123 Sqn, Ala 12, Spanish AF with light grey scheme, 1993 sister ship: http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0329...&photo_nr=2 RF-4C 65-0823 / CR.12-55 (12-64), 123 Sqn, Ala 12, Spanish AF,“Titanes Phorever†special scheme (gold & black eagles on the tail) 2002; http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0849...&photo_nr=7 http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1013...amp;photo_nr=68 RF-4E 2-6504, TFB 6, Islamic Iranian AF with desert scheme & black undersurfaces , during the Iran Iraq war, 1985; RF-4E 2-6507, TFB 6, Imperial Iranian AF with desert scheme, 1977; RF-4E 2-6511, TFB 3, Islamic Iranian AF, with current blue & grey scheme, 2001. We will post scanns of these as soon as possible. Cheers and thanks for reading! Diego Edited March 22, 2007 by Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigercat Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Cant wait to get a set in 1/72. Im glad you didnt rush them out, Id rather wait for a good set of decals than get a poorly done one. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Cool choice of subjects! Especially the Spanish and Iranian planes! All very cool! Now, where to get that bent refuelling probe in 72nd... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard of Effingham Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 any chance of hannants getting these i wonder.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Cool choice of subjects! Especially the Spanish and Iranian planes! All very cool! Now, where to get that bent refuelling probe in 72nd... Many thanks for your kind comments :lol: The easiest solution would be to use Hasegawa's "RF-4E Israeli Air Force" boxing, or alternatively, the Israeli F-4E from the same company as part source, both including the IFR probe. Or,the probe would be needed to be done from scratch - a not so complicated job. (Unfortunately, this IFR probe for Israeli and Spanish Phantoms is available from AIRDOC in 1/48th scale only). Cheers Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) any chance of hannants getting these i wonder.... These have already been preordered :lol: Cheers Diego Edited March 21, 2007 by Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farmerboy Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Many thanks for your kind comments The easiest solution would be to use Hasegawa's "RF-4E Israeli Air Force" boxing, or alternatively, the Israeli F-4E from the same company as part source, both including the IFR probe. Or,the probe would be needed to be done from scratch - a not so complicated job. (Unfortunately, this IFR probe for Israeli and Spanish Phantoms is available from AIRDOC in 1/48th scale only). Cheers Diego But Diego My friend have you tried getting the Israeli F-4E lately? I have been lokoing for years now, at least the RF-4E is out there Let me know if I can buy them direct from you like I always do!! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 This would be very interesting!!! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) But Diego My friend have you tried getting the Israeli F-4E lately? I have been lokoing for years now, at least the RF-4E is out there Let me know if I can buy them direct from you like I always do!! :) Hallo Gary, nice to read you again! You know, you can order & obtain the sheets directly from me, as always! Cheers Diego Edited March 21, 2007 by Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigercat Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 The refuelling probe for the Spanish/Israeli Phantom is a fairly simple conversion. You need a 1/72 F100 Super Sabre boom as a starting point, and some good reference pictures. I remember there was a 1/72 probe available at one time, cant remember from who though. I bought it by mail order from somewhere in the UK. Anyone got any ideas where? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) Diego Georgeous Phantoms, definitely want to get my hands on these in 1/72nd scale. Excuse me though if I seem a bit dense, but I've had a look on your web site, and can't figure out how to order these direct. I've been on Hannants site to look there and they're not listed yet. Any help would be gratefully received. Keep up the good work. Edited March 21, 2007 by Rhino53 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koen L Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Excellent Diego, looking forward to finding it in the mailbox! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigereye Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 hola Diego long waiting nice news <_< now I will begin counting the days for F-4C/D decals. by the way I will use esci/italeri F-5A/B freedomfighter IFR prob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 The easiest solution would be to use Hasegawa's "RF-4E Israeli Air Force" boxing You need a 1/72 F100 Super Sabre boom as a starting point, and some good reference pictures. now I will begin counting the days for F-4C/D decals.by the way I will use esci/italeri F-5A/B freedomfighter IFR prob All very good suggestions. Good thing is, I have a couple of F-5As in the stash. And probably as many F-100s. :) And, like tigereye, I'm also looking forward to the F-4C/Ds (and the F-100s some day ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Other than the Hasegawa boxing of the Israeli Phantom, there is another source for a 1/72 Phantom refueling probe. I have one from Delta Bits in 1/72 for the Phantom. It is Item # DB5012. I had picked this one up in a vendors area at a model show before I found a copy of the Hasegawa Israeli Phantom. Now I may have another use for the spare IFR probe! :( Mike Cool choice of subjects! Especially the Spanish and Iranian planes! All very cool! Now, where to get that bent refuelling probe in 72nd... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) Hi Mike, Thanks for this information! Good to know that there are IFR probes in 1/72 scale available! Anyway, I included a 1/72nd scale drawing of the probe in the instruction sheet, just to make things a bit easier! Cheers Diego Other than the Hasegawa boxing of the Israeli Phantom, there is another source for a 1/72 Phantom refueling probe. I have one from Delta Bits in 1/72 for the Phantom. It is Item # DB5012. I had picked this one up in a vendors area at a model show before I found a copy of the Hasegawa Israeli Phantom. Now I may have another use for the spare IFR probe! Mike Edited March 22, 2007 by Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigercat Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Your right, it was Delta Bits that did the probe. I ordered mine a few years back with some of their F5E"shark noses". They were based in Sheffield, S Yorkshire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Great choice of subjects - and nice to see some F-4's getting attention - just a pity they're in the wrong scale for me ... (Too small....) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Finally - all the preordered RF-4 C&E sheets have been dispatched B) Cheers Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Finally - all the preordered RF-4 C&E sheets have been dispatched :lol: Diego, I'm dense also and can't figure out how to order - where do I go to order a sheet (I'm in US). Thanks, Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'm a bit surprised I missed this thread when it was first posted. Great news on the decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) I'm dense also and can't figure out how to order - where do I go to order a sheet (I'm in US). Information can be found here, though I don't believe these decals are listed there yet: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Hi-Decal_Line48.htm Edited March 26, 2007 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hi Gene, Simply drop me a PM for this ! Cheers Diego Diego,I'm dense also and can't figure out how to order - where do I go to order a sheet (I'm in US). Thanks, Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Received my sheet yesterday. The printing and artwork is first class especially on the badges and the winged horse on the Kentucky ANG. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigereye Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I got mines too Very nice decals spacialy Iranians and spanish badges its just perfect. thanks Diego Oh I will put some pics when arraive home. regards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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