Hi guys,

I have Academy F-4C phantom in 1/48th scale.

I’ve been looking at Eduard webpage and only found that they have available the F-4B exhaust nozzles (ref. 648138) and the F-4J exhaust nozzles (ref. 648254). Is any of them OK for a F-4C phantom?

Thanks in advance,
Angel

Others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the F-4B cans will be correct for the C. After the D model the J-79 had larger afterburner nozzles that would be found on the E, F, J, S, etc.

Hope this helps!

Michael

Thanks Michael for your help.

As Michael says, the nozzles are the same on the B, C and D Phantom.
The B was the Naval variant built for carrier operations, while the C and D were the ground based. Some differences, mostly internal, but same engines. So you'll be ok with the Eduard cans.

If you can find it I thoroughly recommend the book McDonnell F-4 Phantom Spirit in the Sky by World Air Power Journal. Probably one of the best references works for F-4 printed, covering every major version and user.

Thanks Stephen for your help.

I will see if I can find a copy of the book.