F-4C Pantom II

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Friday, October 18, 2013 - 07:23 AM UTC

MRC have sent us details of the latest 1:48 kit from Academy of the legendary F-4 Phantom II:

Academy has released its 1/48 Scale F-4C Phantom II Vietnam War kit (item #12294).

This striking replica of the McDonnell Douglas, two seat, twin engine, all weather, supersonic jet has been reproduced with impressive attention to realism.

It begins with authentic cockpit and ejection seat detailing. The model’s exterior features accurate main gear wells and a set of wheels and tires that are molded separately for hassle-free finishing.

Realism is reinforced with positionable rudder and speed brakes. The canopies can be built open or closed. Attention to the little things can be seen in the optional boarding ladder and included crew figures.

Among the kit’s weapons are the AIM-9B Sidewinder and AIM-7D/E Sparrow missiles. There are also well contoured reproductions of the aircraft’s unique external wing and centerline fuel tanks. One set of aircraft markings are in the kit, and those are for Colonel Robin Olds, a fighter ace and a legendary wing commander in Vietnam. A set of stencils and markings for weapons are included as well.

Item #: 12294
F-4C USAF "Vietnam War"
1/48 Scale
MSRP $75.00

MRC is the exclusive U.S. marketer-distributor of Academy Model Kits.

Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.

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Comments

wychdoctor92394

Does anyone know if the engine aux doors are molded open or closed?

OCT 18, 2013 - 12:40 PM

Joel_W

For $75, this kit should be state of the Art. Joel

OCT 21, 2013 - 06:05 AM

Joel_W

I should have finished my thought from the previous post. My eras of interest stretch from the Golden Age through Vietnam, so that I have more then a casual interest in this kit, as I do plan on purchasing it. Joel

OCT 22, 2013 - 05:00 AM

Torchy

On the "B" they are open HTH Andy

OCT 22, 2013 - 05:29 AM

JPK

Don't know where you're buying it from but I saw it listed at Ebay for as little as $33.00, buy it now, plus shipping. Add $15.00 for shipping from Korea. That's $48.00. Quite reasonable.

NOV 06, 2013 - 04:02 PM

russamotto

That is close to the price listed at Lucky Model and Hobby Easy.

NOV 06, 2013 - 04:52 PM

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