attman007 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 From memory the 1:48 Esci F-4's were 'generic' releases -ie, all the short nosed ones were the same with only a change of decals and afterburner cans: F-4B (& J) - cannot be built from the box, it has the later bulged wings over the wheel bay and no representation of a 'B' cockpit (in fact all the instruments are represented by decals !). A J could be built, but you would need to re-do the entire rear cockpit. The C & D could be made into fairly good models if you could live with aforementioned IP decals. The E agin isn't too bad, but (again from memory), has only the earlier un-slatted wing. In short, by the time you 'accurized' and detailed any of the Esci F-4's you will have wasted a shed load of time, effort and money..... My advice - find a Hasegawa one and build it OoB. It will look great ! Best Ian Thanks Ian the search for a Hasegawa one will begin in earnest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0M4ever Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 This does seem like a good opportunity to build my FGR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabspat Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Sign me up for this, i have a few in the stash that i can choose from. Few of my choices: RF-4B RF-4E F-4J thinking UK one RF-4C when it arrives F-4E Just a few but still i am in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thanks Ian the search for a Hasegawa one will begin in earnest! Sadly it might be a long search, the Sundowner Spook is highly sort after and both the F-4 and F-14 kits fetch quite a price on evilbay. I know!!! Dave (a sundowners fan!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEZ Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) Good shot of the 'slotted stabs' on FGR2 XV420. I remember during a break from Live Armed Guard duties over a weekend, having my lunch on the staboard wing of this aircraft at Neat. It took some time and effort to get up on the wing. The C.O of Neatishead, Barry Titchen - hence the BT code, had this aircraft 'flown' in from Wattisham, by Chinook. The aircraft arrived wearing 74 Squadron markings on one side and 56 on the other. This was soon rectified and remained there until the axe fell on her. regards Andrew Edited November 13, 2010 by TEZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'm still not sure what I'm going to build, but I want to shy away from the normal Gull Gray build (not that I have done one yet!) I might go for 2 or three builds, and try to add a bit of colour, these are in the running at present Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghaynes Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Hi Bexy and Steve, Count me in please. Have several Tooms in the stash so I need to decide which one to build! Graham Edited November 18, 2010 by ghaynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Blimey, builders coming out the woodwork for this one! . Do we have an updated list of participants? iv'e lost track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm in with OOB apart from Aires pit and pipes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I've found a kit for this, but I think there may, just may, be a problem with it. My kit is the FROG "McDonnell Phantom F-4K or M", and printed on the corner of the bottom of the box is "Moulded in Japan". I believe that means that this kit is Hasegawa plastic in a FROG box. Now, ISTR reading on some forum that the Hasegawa plastic in this kit is not correct for a F-4K or M, the fuselage modifications are not evident in the plastic (or something!) I also have a Revell 1/48 F-4C/D kit (may build that as well later!) and the fuselages look very similar. The only other 'Tooms I have ever built (Tooms are outside my recent interests) were a Matchbox one in about 197? and the Airfix USN bird in 196? (Ah, the innocence of youth!) Can anyone confirm (or deny) what I've heard about this kit?, so that I can build it appropriately. If it's not right for a Brit 'Toom, I'll get some AM decals............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko_1 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Count me in! Hasegawa 48th scale FGR.2 92 Sqn RAF, gray/green/light grey camo. Aires cockpit. Cheers Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Would it be possible to join my first GB, not built a kit and completed it for 12 years, I've got around 12 Phantoms to choose from and it will OOB, not up to the standards of the builders here, but i will certainly enjoy getting back in the saddle with a Phantom, may even go mad and start with the Revell 1/32nd F-4J Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Well I have a half started 1/72 Hasegawa jobbie- S model. I also have a quarter done 1/48 F-4F with Aires bits 'n bobs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Scratch Bandwagon 106 from this GB, might be going to Vietnam GB instead!! Might do an S in her place, maybe a lo-viz VMFA-321 or VF-151. Mind you, that new RF-4EJ from Hasegawa looks tempting, the gun nose Phantom with a photopod.... Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Looking forward to this one Please put me down for a 1/48th Hasegawa F4S VF161 in low vis grey. Aires cockpit and burner cans All bought and ready Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Ok, scratch my 1/72 FROG YF-4K(ish), it's more like Casper than any other spook! I'm still in, though, I'll be building Revell's 1/48 F-4C/D, probably OOB..... But it'd be a good opportunity to use some PE or resin, eh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tashengurt Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'm not brave enough to join a group build yet but this seemed like a good place to ask if anyone knows who does a 1:48 FG1 kit? I'd like to have a bash at a 43 sqn Toom but can't find a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstore Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hasegawa makes a FG.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'm not brave enough to join a group build yet but this seemed like a good place to ask if anyone knows who does a 1:48 FG1 kit? I'd like to have a bash at a 43 sqn Toom but can't find a kit. Join in the GB. I joined in my first GB three years ago when I returned to the hobby. My skills where virtually non existent. But I found the GB and the members taking part full of encouragement and advice. Consequently I build my first model that was airbrushed. Come an join us, we don't bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tashengurt Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks mish, struggling to find a kit though. I don't think Hasegawa make the FG1 anymore and I really want to build a certain 43 Sqn jet I once had a trip in. Any tips on finding one gratefully recieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Not sure about Kits maybe one of the tooms guys can answer this one. I believe Hase sold the mods for the FGR.1/2 to Revell who produced the FGR.2 boxing. maybe one cold be built from that boxing this is still possible to get if you look hard. Over to the experts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi, there is a Fujimi FG.1 and a matchbox FG.1/FGR.2 on e-bay at the minute just search toys and games/model kits/Phantom Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tashengurt Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks Mick, Hasegawa FG1 on order from e-bay so I guess I'll be joining the build. No idea what I'm getting myself into!! Just need to source some 43 decals now. I think it's fair to say that apart from these and the paint job this one will be very much oob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi I would like to join with either a Revell F-4F, or an Hasegawa F-4J/S "Ferris Camouflage" or a Fujimi RF-4E Woodpecker all in 1/72. If I am feeling really brave I might tackle a 1/32 F-4F picked up in the MZ sale last year for £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigVern1966 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'm in. Two FGR2 sans RWR for starters, one from 228 OCU with tac (68mm rockets and SUU pod) fit and the other from 23 Sqn with standard AD fit both in DG/DG/LAG colour schemes. I may also get around to finishing a 1-32 scale Euro One USAFE RF-4C that I started in 1996 which is only about 10% built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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