Homebee Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) The 1/48th McDD F-4B Phantom II announced by Academy (ref. 12232) should be out for the third quarter of 2012. Source academy homepage: V.P. Edited February 16 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Reproduced one-piece fuselage ? In English, please ? Quite interesting piece of news, anyway. Edited July 2, 2012 by Sebastien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Reproduced one-piece fuselage ? Could be a la Tamiya 1/32 style ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Could be a la Tamiya 1/32 style ?? Thanks a lot (as I don't do 1/32, I never saw the part breakdown for this kit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV571 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 FINALLY!!!!! Well, that puts paid to the theory that it's someone else's old pile of junk. The one piece fuselage is a big plus, I always hate having to rescribe the fuel access panels on the spine. Hopefully it'll be up to the standard of their F/A-18s and F-8s and is the first of the full Phamily. I would expect them to at least produce a F-4D and F-4E as well (and possibly a RF-4C) to cover the home market. Not sure about the MCP feature though - brings back memories of old Matchbox kits: I'm going to have to lie down now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Joy. I just hope Academy get it right. A D model would be most welcome too (lets hope), and of course you get Cartograph decals and they really complete the package everytime, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Crossing my fingers for a D in the future as i have wanted to do a LN bird for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 If done properly then a new range of F-4's will be a licence to print money! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 If done properly then a new range of F-4's will be a licence to print money!Julien I'm looking forward to it, it has been a long time coming and Hasegawa have been resting on their laurels for far too long in updating the F-4B kit they no longer meet modern standards for the price they seek. Mind you, I was also disappointed when eduard dropped their plans to produce a range of Phantoms. Maybe one day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Wow! Thought the project was dead...Now, do I still attempt my J/B kitbash/conversion (fuselage from the J, re-scribed wing from the B ) or better offload the B kit quickly?? In any case, the most important thing is that Academy will get the shape right. Fingers crossed... J Edited July 2, 2012 by JeffreyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 On the one hand I'm salivating at the prospect of a good 48th B, on the other hand I'm dreading the price! And if anyone wants to offload a cheap Hasegawa B then let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I am very happy to see this. Even if it's "wrong" I'll probably still build it and sod the haters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 mmmm...... tempted. never built a phantom kit yet that has had perfectly fitting air intakes (have'nt done tammys 1/32 kit). wonder how this will fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Great to see this is still on. Anyone reckon they'll do some British Spey Phantoms too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatcliffeDemon Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 VF-111 Sundowners' F-4B in 1/48... do want! Nice to see this forthcoming kit is still on and soon approaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBart Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Roll on... Hope it will be a bit cheaper than the Hasegawa kits, or maybe I'm dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Definitely a brand new tool! Moulds pictures: http://mmzone.co.kr/mda/docview.php?id=308 V.P. Edited August 6, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 If they ever do a Spey it looks like they'd need a new mid fuselage section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV571 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 There's definitely hints of future versions: twin light nose gear door (only seen on the land based versions), chaff dispensers, inserts for the catapult hooks to allow for blank panels, Vulcan cannon, ALQ-119 and AIM-9E Sidewinders (not used by the USN/USMC) and what looks like four fin caps. My money's still on a F-4D being next. It'll also be interesting to see how they tackle the typical F-4 intake issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Looks good so far.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That main fuselage mould looks something Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBart Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice to see pictures of the actual moulds, looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 A couple of (more or less) build-up pics: http://mmzone.co.kr/mda/docview.php?id=314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMChladek Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mmmmm, tasty. The engine fronts and the diverter plates look very nice. Looking at the wings, it indeed looks like a B to me. Canopy fit looks nice and tight with it closed (important if you don't plan to build it with the canopy opened). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) On 12/09/2012 at 07:05, Phantom726 said: A couple of (more or less) build-up pics: http://mmzone.co.kr/...view.php?id=314 Thanks Phantom726! V.P. Edited February 16 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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