F-4J Phantom II One Piece Canopy

Very good details on recess panel lines and rivets. Some very small and delicate parts meant patient work but generally the parts fit well. I built the kit with open canopies. The hinge contacts and the lift actuators are very delicate with minimum contact points to effect a good cementing. The decals are extremely thin and they looked like they were painted on after drying. But while handling the larger pieces of decals, they could tear easily or even disintegrate if you had to re-position them. The forward wing attachment to the fuselage didn't fit well and some vigorous sanding or putty work was necessary. This would not a problem except some surface details were lose and could not be readily replaced. While overall details are very good, there are some details which I wish the kit had. The air inlets are large and it would be nice to have visible turbine inlet blades included in the duct interiors. With some patience the product is a very nice looking airplane.

I have yet to have a bad build on a hasegawa F4. it goes together great and has good details. if had to complain about something it would be the limited armaments options and the decals. they usually only come with 4 AIM 9 and 4 AIM 7s. it is an older kit and to me the decals, while having many options and all the stencils seem to really stick to the paper. all in all its a fun builder, just remember to really soak the decals and keep the water hot.

Worth the money. Everything fit nicely together and the decals were great quality. I actually bought two kits.