speedbird Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just a quick question guys if I may.. is there any noticeable difference between E, F and G variants of the F-4 phantom and can any kit of E,F or G versions be built to represent any of the above ? I'm only interested in 1.72 scale. The reason I'm asking is there is a nice revel F-4F on a well known auction site for not a lot of money and I'm wondering if I could build it a US Air Force E or G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 You could possibly build an E model, the G model had a longer chin fairing and there's a few differences in the cockpit. If i remember correctly, the stabilisers on the F are different to that of the E. i'm no expert and i'm sure someone with better knowledge than myself would be able to point you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) What DaveJL said - the F-4F had wing slats, as on later F-4E's, but an unslotted tailplane as opposed to the slotted one fitted to the E. HTH, Andre Edited April 22, 2017 by Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just since you asked, it should be mentioned that doing a G is possible, since it's based on the E airframe, but with a lot of add-ons, not only the larger chin fairing but the fairing on the tail, and other bits and assorted antennae. Depends on how hard you want to work in scratchbuilding. Definitely easier to get a straight G from the start. But, as you surmised, an E is definitely doable from an F. Really depends on either of two things: 1) if you can find or modify the proper tailplanes, or 2) if you even care about the tailplanes in the first place. Sometimes if we're building just for ourselves for pure enjoyment, details as such don't always have to matter. Remember it's supposed to be fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Speed bird, if you decide on a G let me know as I think I have the chin and fin fairings from the Italeri G in the spares boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks for the information guys, as always your all more than helpful...iainpeden that's very kind of you.. drop me a PM with payment and contact details, I'd be happy to have them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just pm me an address. otherwise it's potential scrap plastic. All the best iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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