Gidge Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, trickyrich said: Fingers crossed Quinta gets that new F-4B cockpit out intake for this GB!! Red Fox have a good looking set for the Academy F-4B kit that could possibly fit or be made to fit the Tamiya kit https://www.rfstudio.hu/termek/220 Edited July 31, 2021 by Gidge typo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 For comparison This guy's build has good details of the stock parts and what it looks like when painted and decaled up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 gosh you shouldn't have shown me that!!! Now I sooo really want to start her!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 All this aftermarket chatter has just cost me money! Lol. Resin seats do look awfully good, and making straps is such a pain... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Gidge said: For comparison This guy's build has good details of the stock parts and what it looks like when painted and decaled up. That guy's build is well worth following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Gidge said: Red Fox have a good looking set for the Academy F-4B kit that could possibly fit or be made to fit the Tamiya kit https://www.rfstudio.hu/termek/220 They look amazing but this time I'm going to go old school and use paint and decals supplied. Maybe on a less refined kit though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) Looks like Red Fox have just announced the new Phantom interior sets for August. They're doing the new 48 scale Tamiya F-4B, the Tamiya 1/32 F-4J and the Revell 1/32 F-4F https://www.facebook.com/112301346967714/posts/359322015598978/?sfnsn=mo Edited July 31, 2021 by Gidge Left out the picture 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Does anybody know if after market lowered leading edge flaps are available for a Hasegawa 1/48 Royal navy phantoms FG1 I was planning to build an 892 sqdn phantom in catapult configuration but there is no point unless I can build it with full flaps configuration As a newbie I am reluctant to carve up the wing and ruining the kit and buying a second Revel kit seems a bit extreme just to get the wing section to convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Tony G said: Does anybody know if after market lowered leading edge flaps are available for a Hasegawa 1/48 Royal navy phantoms FG1 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/wolfpack-wp48069-f-4k-m-british-phantom-hard-wing-flap-down-set--173997 Good luck finding a set -- there may be one available here.. Good discussion in this BM 2014 build. Gene K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Gene K said: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/wolfpack-wp48069-f-4k-m-british-phantom-hard-wing-flap-down-set--173997 Good luck finding a set -- there may be one available here.. Good discussion in this BM 2014 build. Gene K Thank you so much for the info, managed to order flaps from MBK in Germany. Downside had to spend Over 30 euros for an order to the UK with 21 euro postage so had to buy other bits as well so purchased a wing fold kit for my other phantom. Please don’t tell the wife. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tony G said: Thank you so much for the info, managed to order flaps from MBK in Germany. Downside had to spend Over 30 euros for an order to the UK with 21 euro postage so had to buy other bits as well so purchased a wing fold kit for my other phantom. Please don’t tell the wife. I can't wait to see what you will do with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 20 hours ago, trickyrich said: For me kit tyres are like kit exhaust cans, some are good and some well........... Most of the time there is no side wall detail at all and they just never seem to be quite right size wise. Detail issues the same with the exhaust cans. Both of these I replaced on the Tamiya F-14 (will do in the AMK one as well). You spend big money on one of these beasts you want/expect to have the best detail, so things that take it to 11 are a must. Same here Rich, ejection seats, tyres and cans make a good build even better. I replaced these items on my Tamiya F-14s and will do the same with these F-4 kits and of course I hardly ever use the kit decals unless they are printed by Cartograf. As you say, if we don't buy these items the companies will go bust. 20 hours ago, trickyrich said: I haven't gotten up close and personnel yet with the new Tamiya beast..... am trying to resist, but the exhaust cans look better than the F-14's were, the wheels.... I'll have to wait and see. Bang seats are a no brainer here, no seat belts or detail.... just decls! Plus I need the earlier MB Mk.5's for aircraft I'm building, the kit is Mk.7's if i'm not mistaken. The Tamiya F-4B seats are the Mk.7's and while they are not bad I think resin will be better. I have some Eduard Brassin Mk.7's and Hypersonic Mk.5's that I bought for the Academy F-4B but I'm waiting on either the Eduard "Space" or Quinta 3D printed cockpit set, the best one gets my money (The Mk.5 seats are for VF-41 and VF-84 F-4B's on the USS Independence, 1964) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Retired Bob said: The Tamiya F-4B seats are the Mk.7's and while they are not bad I think resin will be better. I have some Eduard Brassin Mk.7's and Hypersonic Mk.5's that I bought for the Academy F-4B but I'm waiting on either the Eduard "Space" or Quinta 3D printed cockpit set, the best one gets my money (The Mk.5 seats are for VF-41 and VF-84 F-4B's on the USS Independence, 1964) I need Mk.5's for my VF-31 bird, they only operated the F-4B's from 66 to 67, so well before the seats were upgraded to Mk.7's. Oh dear.......... I can see another Tamiya F-14A coming to the stash later this year!!!! They're re-releasing the F-14A but in a "Carrier Launch Set"! With deployed Flaps & Slats, "kneeling" nose gear, all the late model F-14A bits, launch shuttle and "Shooter" and cardboard deck (well that can be replaced!). Forget about the last bits, but a late model A with Slats & Flaps with Tamiya's removable wings!! Sorry I get side tracked easily. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, trickyrich said: Oh dear.......... I can see another Tamiya F-14A coming to the stash later this year!!!! They're re-releasing the F-14A but in a "Carrier Launch Set"! With deployed Flaps & Slats, "kneeling" nose gear, all the late model F-14A bits, launch shuttle and "Shooter" and cardboard deck (well that can be replaced!). Forget about the last bits, but a late model A with Slats & Flaps with Tamiya's removable wings!! Sorry I get side tracked easily. Recon it'll make it in time for the upcoming Tomcat group build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 , I already have the older version already for this (with a mountain of AM for it), so just really would just need to swap over the box! Plus heard today that my 1/32nd Viggen will be here intimate for the Scandi GB, it may even be here this month!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 17 hours ago, trickyrich said: I need Mk.5's for my VF-31 bird, they only operated the F-4B's from 66 to 67, so well before the seats were upgraded to Mk.7's. Yes, you will need Mk.5 seats, the F-4B was upgraded in 1968 to Mk.7 seats, slotted stabs were added and the main u/c legs were strengthened resulting in that small bump on the wing upper surface over the u/c legs. Luckily both Academy and Tamiya have included the upper wing bump as a separate part so no surgery involved making an early F-4B. Tamiya include both slotted and un-slotted stabs so it's just the seats and decals that need to be sourced. (I will use Hypersonic seats and Furball decals) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 My Tamiya F-4 kit arrived yesterday and it's gone straight to the top of the build pile. Good thing this GB isn't too far away! The detail looks sublime throughout, much like their F-14, which is an absolutely brilliant kit. I've set of Hypersonic MB MK 5 seats for it that I've had in the stash for over a year. Other than that it will be pretty much out of the box... well I won't give too much away just yet. On a side note, would anyone be willing to act as co-host? I'm away for 12 days during the GB and along with work commitments might not have as much time as I'd like to fo through all the threads etc in good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, DaveJL said: My Tamiya F-4 kit arrived yesterday and it's gone straight to the top of the build pile. Good thing this GB isn't too far away! The detail looks sublime throughout, much like their F-14, which is an absolutely brilliant kit. I've set of Hypersonic MB MK 5 seats for it that I've had in the stash for over a year. Other than that it will be pretty much out of the box... well I won't give too much away just yet. On a side note, would anyone be willing to act as co-host? I'm away for 12 days during the GB and along with work commitments might not have as much time as I'd like to fo through all the threads etc in good time. I know I was told in the service to never to volunteer for anything........ ........but am willing to help out here while you're away..... plus get to drool over all the Tamiya F-4's that are being built. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Had some accessories arrive today, including some Phantom bits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 My Tamiya Kit arrived today! Exciting! I haven't looked inside yet but I'll soon be studying the instructions for bedtime reading. (Not that I'll follow them...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: My Tamiya Kit arrived today! Exciting! I haven't looked inside yet but I'll soon be studying the instructions for bedtime reading. (Not that I'll follow them...) .... that could be dangerous!! Try not to loose any parts in the bed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, trickyrich said: .... that could be dangerous!! Try not to loose any parts in the bed! I can report that my parts are completely intact this morning. (They remained safely bagged throughout.) However, my plans are in disarray. The colourful high vis schemes included are so compelling that I instantly began to doubt the wisdom doing two of the (boring ?) jungle greens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 11:11 PM, trickyrich said: I know I was told in the service to never to volunteer for anything........ ........but am willing to help out here while you're away..... plus get to drool over all the Tamiya F-4's that are being built. Good man Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: I can report that my parts are completely intact this morning. (They remained safely bagged throughout.) However, my plans are in disarray. The colourful high vis schemes included are so compelling that I instantly began to doubt the wisdom doing two of the (boring ?) jungle greens. Using my alien telepathic abilities acquired when I was abducted by aliens.... and yes they carried out those special "Tests!!!" ....... I can see future Tamiya F-4B's being added to the stash!! 1 hour ago, DaveJL said: Good man Rich! ..... I'll let you know at the end of this madness!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I gave my parts a full exam this morning. That Tamiya fellow has done it again! The surface detailing is so beautifully fine that I'm wondering how I'll paint it without obliterating everything. It must be pretty close to being 'in scale'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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