F4E Phantom II Fighter

Item Number: acy12605

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F4E Phantom II Fighter

Item Number: acy12605

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Product Details

This is the F-4E Phantom II Fighter plastic model airplane kit in 1/144 scale by Academy. This kit represents one of the most iconic fighter jets used by the U.S. military, known for its service during the Vietnam War and beyond.

Product Rank

#2 in 1/100-1/199 Scale
#30 in Airplanes
#360 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues with parts for one F-4E Phantom II model.
Decal sheet for authentic markings and details.
Clear assembly instructions with diagrams.

Features

Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light brown..
Exterior surface of plane is complete with metal seams, bolt heads and various other minute details..
Detailed exhaust cones give the craft a realistic look..
Thanks to the authentically modeled landing gear the plane may b modeled in ground or flight condition..
Weaponry includes several fuselage mounted rockets for the quic elimination of targets..
Clear plastic canopy..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
File or Emery Board
Scissors (XUR9180ET) (TAM74068) (TAM74031)
Tweezers (TAM74003) (EXL30416)
Water for Decals
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
Adult Supervision

Comments

Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children..
Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives..
Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilate area..

Specifications

Scale: 1/144.
Manufacturer: Academy.
Item Number: 12605.
Material: Plastic.
Skill Level: 2 (Moderate, recommended for ages 14 and up).
Assembly Required: Yes.
Paint and Glue: Not included (sold separately).

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that this kit is a good value for the price, offering a simple and quick build, typically taking about an hour for assembly with additional time for painting and decals. While the detail is limited due to the small scale, with minor fit issues like the cockpit canopy and fiddly landing gear, it is considered suitable for beginners or for use in dioramas. Overall, the quality is deemed acceptable, making it a solid choice for those seeking a basic model.

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Not too shabby

By: JacobsmithJROTC

I was looking to build a smaller aircraft to use as a desk model. Fortunately this model seemed to fit the bill as I love the phantom and the price was reasonable. Overall the quality is good. The cockpit canopy has some minor fit issues and the decals may require aftermarket adhesive, but those are the only two things that I could find wrong. Since it is 144 times smaller than the real thing you won't be getting all the detail of a larger model but for the price tag it is hard to beat. Assembly time was very quick with most being able to complete the actual build in a little over an hour. Painting and decal application will add about two hours time if you do a good job. This would be a good kit for someone who is wanting to get into modeling and is looking for a good kit for practice.

(47)

Basic kit

By: samuraibounds

For the price this kit is fairly okay. It's nowhere near as detailed as other 1/144 kits such as the ones by Eduard because there's only a few reccessed panel lines and the shape is close enough. The build was simple and I only ran into problems with the landing gear because it was so fiddly. So If you want a basic F4 for a good price, this kit fits the bill.

(38)

f4e phantom fighter

By: dwalker1957

easy build it took only about an hour to do them first time building jets. probably buy more also have two mig 23 floggers to assemble .

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