Alan P Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I don't know how many of these I'd have to get. Even if inaccurate, it will be a lot more accurate than I would manage to make starting with a Tamiya F-4J. And then there's all the lovely aftermarket that will inevitably follow... Edited October 6, 2015 by Brokenedge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 When the time comes, make me an offer John!!. I actually have a Revell FGR 2 as well. Definitely NOT for sale though!. Allan Allan given the time it takes to see anything go from rumour to a box you can have them but I will just get the nurse in our old folks home to pass it over from my bed to yours On a slightly more serious note now that HK have dropped the teaser it would be nice to get a confirmation, and b a schedule/time scale - even if very loose and approximate. I ask as quite a lot of us are actively contemplating cutting up our expensive 1/32 F-4J's and instead we could all be making nice USN versions or 74 Sqn versions while filling in our pre-order forms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'd buy one. 1/32 is my preferred scale. Then I'll continue to empty my bank account with all the aftermarket that I'd have to buy. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I just hope they concentrate on and do the lancaster first and a Phantom doesnt get between me and nirvana..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzie Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well i think i would have to find space for 3 of em just to cover the Leuchars specials! Wait a minute though, there was more than that! Arabest, Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 As a die hard 32nd only builder , with 10 Tamiya F-4s done so far , this is the best news I've had in long time and I can see 4 at least in my future , depending on decal options, and since Jennings Heilig is involved in designing the kit decals , and additional ones in his Fundecal range , that seems pretty well assured Bring them on .. Please .. As for getting in the way of the Lanc, well I can house a lot more F-4s in 32nd that Lancs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 HK Models, are you there?? So everyone's talking about the new 1/32 scale RAF F-4 Phantoms, when is it expected? Great news though and thanks to anyone involved with this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If the gestation period is as long as some items, Wingnut Wings will be producing it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 HK Models, are you there?? So everyone's talking about the new 1/32 scale RAF F-4 Phantoms, when is it expected? Great news though and thanks to anyone involved with this!! It's expected in 2016, but probably Q4 at the earliest. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Depends what you call 'unaffordable' HK and Tamiya Mosquitos are £150. Tamiya F-4s around £100. Mel's conversion would be around £200 on top of that. A Spey F-4 should be not more than £125 using that criteria. The F-4 has a lot more heft than a Mosquito and similarly complex geometry with many more appendages. My guess is more like £160-175 per HKM Spey Toom. The cost of a case of a good single malt. I'll be buying two - F-4K/Ms that is. This is kit-of-a-lifetime material. And, yes, you can convert a pre decimal era Revell into an FG.1 or FGR.2 using yoghurt pots and other carp (anagram) but life's too short unless you're a skinflint or broke. Embrace, enjoy, the 1/32 Spey Toom is on its way and is going to make a lot of model makers very happy, me included. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Allan given the time it takes to see anything go from rumour to a box you can have them but I will just get the nurse in our old folks home to pass it over from my bed to yours On a slightly more serious note now that HK have dropped the teaser it would be nice to get a confirmation, and b a schedule/time scale - even if very loose and approximate. I ask as quite a lot of us are actively contemplating cutting up our expensive 1/32 F-4J's and instead we could all be making nice USN versions or 74 Sqn versions while filling in our pre-order forms. Well John, unless you are a lot older than me (I'm 57)I'm afraid it looks as if you will have to ask your nurse to post them to me in the afterlife!! I'm very patient though!! Something to keep me going through eternity in my man cave in the sky! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Same age as you Allan but I'm planning on this HKM beauty being on my modelling table by the Spring of 2017, possibly earlier. As I understand things, the massive and highly complex HKM 1/32 Lancaster has been delayed by corrective tweaking - these HKM masterpieces are not 7s/6d Airfix series 5 kits with forty parts. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Well if it happens then I'll definitely be getting one no matter what the cost, (more to do with the fact that it's the editor of AMW's favourite version of his favourite aircraft and he knows I'd happily build it for them..!). Personally I don't really favour one scale over any other, it's all about the subject matter to me, not bothered if it's huge, big, I realise that limited space is always an issue for most folks of course but I'm very lucky on that score, or a tiddler, (I enjoy building 1/700th ships). A big UK F-4 would be very welcome over here...lets hope it happens at some point....(until then I suppose I'll just have to crack on with my 1/24th CM FGR.2 when it arrives ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Well if it happens then I'll definitely be getting one no matter what the cost, (more to do with the fact that it's the editor of AMW's favourite version of his favourite aircraft and he knows I'd happily build it for them..!). Personally I don't really favour one scale over any other, it's all about the subject matter to me, not bothered if it's huge, big, I realise that limited space is always an issue for most folks of course but I'm very lucky on that score, or a tiddler, (I enjoy building 1/700th ships). A big UK F-4 would be very welcome over here...lets hope it happens at some point....(until then I suppose I'll just have to crack on with my 1/24th CM FGR.2 when it arrives ) Likewise Andy.... Look forward to seeing the 1/24th FGR.2, is that for the mag too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 At the moment yes, so no WIP here , (got to pay for the thing somehow ! ) but things change, photographing models this huge can be a problem for the magazines format so I'll see how it pans out, Btw has Tom been in touch with you re the Mars ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yeah, quite excited about the Mars...I have the 1/32nd Hudson back on the go, but once this arrives I will make a start and put it back to one side as I want the Mars done for next years SMW. If you need need any help taking photos of the Phantom, I have a *large* area...happy to help if I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 As others have said will be definitely be getting one, me and Brian (MODeller) can do a raspberry ripple one each...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 LSP link odf discusion http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=58590 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 HK Models have posted on their facebook page this morning asking if they should consider doing the F-4B/N too! -Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 And now also 1/32nd F-4B/N kit: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1619545404961745&id=1375731456009809 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas V. Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I do not want to spoil the fun but you will not like the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I do not want to spoil the fun but you will not like the price... The amount I usually end up splashing out on a kit in 1/32 plus all the aftermarket to satisfy my needs, I can safely say I'll still be getting one. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Well since my 32nd f-4B built nearly 10 years ago using the Extinct Cutting Edge sets cost me at least £160-£170 then so when it comes to spending big money on specialist F-4 variants if you want it , you pay for it . the key is if you want if , I accept that 32nd is a scale that is a niche interest , but some of us do love working with models this big , and accept the associated costs ..maybe that'll change when I retire in 10 years of so .. but for the time being I'm enjoying it, and yes an F-4B without hacking up a tamiya kit sounds really good.. Bring it on...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 How about this for an insurance policy? http://www.ebay.it/itm/151841741509?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 How about this for an insurance policy? http://www.ebay.it/itm/151841741509?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Nick Actually Nick, thats not a bad price...seen them for more than that, maybe the price's are dropping due to the HK issue.....and no, I'm not bidding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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