| Date of Review |
October 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
Master Details |
| Subject |
F-4D Phantom II AN/ALR-69(V)-2 RHAW Modification |
| Scale |
1/32 |
| Kit Number |
32003 |
| Media |
Resin |
| Pros |
Beautiful Upgrade for the Tamiya kit |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$12.95 |
Master Details has turned out their third release, this time providing
an update for the Tamiya 1/32 F-4C/D Phantom II kit. The F-4D received
an upgraded radar warning receiver later in its operational life
in the form of the ALR-69, which provided significantly improved
threat situational awareness for the crew, but required the installation
of a number of antennas on the airframe. The undernose pod of the
F-4D became the mount for six antennas alone, which resulted in
the less-than-flattering nick-name of 'herpes mod'.
This Master Details set consists of four resin parts cast in white
resin. These are two alternative parts for the nose, a new parabrake
chute door, and a new TACAN antenna.
In the case of the nose, you have your choice of replacing the
kit radome with the solid resin part, or using the kit's radome
and installing the chin fairing also provided.
The set also includes a set of decals to provide the updated stenciling
used after this modification.
The instructions clearly show where everything goes and are nicely
rendered.
Considering the quality of these castings and additional stenciling,
an MSRP of less than $13, this is quite a bargain!
Definitely recommended!
My sincere thanks to Master
Details (http://www.masterdetailsfromusa.com) for this review sample!
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