Out of the many years I've been watching your Channel this is the happiest I've ever heard you being. That alone is testament to this kit! It looks amazing and I'm very much looking forward to watching you build it. Hopefully I'll get my own kit soon. Thanks!
Just an astounding achievement, Tamiya are like the ancient Zen master that sits stodgily in the corner sipping tea while all the cool kids strut around doing air kicks... then bam, they pull a move that sends them all flying in a cloud of dust and debris... then quietly sit down again... 'that's how you model grasshopper...'....
Now that’s how a kit review should be done. My kit it in the mail, and will be looking forward to build along so I can get some great tips and ideas. PS thanks for fucking great content 😁
"I'm not even going to glue that...there's no point". Love it. Tamiya are truly amazing. I'm building a Tamiya Sd.kfz at the moment from the 1970's. There are some parts that I haven't glued. No need. Amazing company, great review. Thanks.
Just dropped some $$'s and bought this kit. I watched this series when it first came out and am going back and re-watching as a guide for my own build. I love your videos and would love to see you back on YT! BTW - I love your joy when you discover how well this thing goes together.
I see the other versions in the future is so CLEARLY indicated by the unique parts being segregated in a way that is still seemless. AWESOME! Thank you for you note on the other channel.
Reminds me of the old Scale Aircraft Modeler magazine from the 90s! Great review, and I love the format of dry fitting. I don’t build 48th anymore, and I primarily build props, but I think I’ll pick this one up. I also like a modeler who’s not afraid to throw some foul language around!
I love when you do Tamiya kits the praise you give tamiya is awesome! And I think its well deserved. I get a kick outa your videos. I watch them all. I haven't built an air model in years. I have spent the last 20 some years building 1/12 scale F1 cars mostly Tamiya kits. Keep the good vids and don't stop the SWEARING! ha ha.
Your excitement is contagious. So far I’ve bought 2 Tamiya kits because of it. The P-38 and this F-4. Maybe Tamiya should kick you a bonus for increased sales lol.
@@DoogsModels It would be awesome if you had a say. After reading your open letter to Tamiya, I would absolutely buy a couple versions of the F-4 you suggested in it.
Hi buddy cool review really like the way you do a test build on the phantom looks awesome definitely going to buy one. looking forward to the full build videos on the phantom. thank you for sharing mate. cheers Gary from the UK 🇬🇧
I'd love a G as well, but I wouldn't even hope for it to be honest. I'd say a C/D and a J are locks for sure. If we're lucky, we'll get an early F-4E and an EJ. But I'd be shocked if Tamiya ventures into the late slat-winged variants. Fortunately, Zoukei Mura's going there, and their F-4s are still pretty good.
Walked into my local hobby shop today and saw the kit sitting there right in the entrance display area. I just wanted some paints, I don’t need that kind of temptation!
Amazing review Matt! It had me slither off the couch from time to time and I had to reset myself a couple of times. The moment you fleetingly add a part and it immediately becomes part of the overall assembly with only some yellow tape indicating an addition: breathtaking! I received my kit yesterday, moved all the aftermarket decals and stuff from my previously appraised Academy kit over to the Tamiya box and have to wait.......for me to move into my new place before commencing this build. What have you done??? I want to clip parts! I want to glue inserts! I want to feel/hear parts snap together! But I have to wait.... The agony!!! Great test fit review though! Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to you putting some paint on this beauty!
I really think you need to do this right next time. We should have an image of the box top while you ramble on for about 10 min. Sometimes your hand(s) can tap it for emphasis and such. Then you struggle to open it and sort through the bags and what not. 40 min later, video ends. Great video! The only way to do a useful kit review.
One should really build one modern Tamiya kit every year to remind ourselves what the golden standard is - whilst having the best instructions at hand! Tamiya really knows how to do documentation. Albeit being an armour modeller I can admit that I'm really impressed with this kit and as soon as it becomes available at my fav hobby store I will probably grab it without any hesitation. I'd prefer a 1/32 version but when things fit as well as it does here I can probably ignore the frustration that sometimes comes with this scale and get it done...?! I built both a J-35 Draken and a JA-37 Viggen some years ago in 1/48 and a F-4B Phantom II would fit in nicely on that shelf since they're from the same-ish era. Thanks for the proper "unboxing" review! 🤘😃🤘
Great video. This particular F-4 variant is not on my fav list, but now I am rethinking that. Most appealing would be the RN version or an F-4 J. But it looks to be a most wonderful kit and maybe it should be bought just to reward excellence?
Well you've sold me on this kit, I shall be getting one very soon. I just finished building the P-38 and it was an amazing experience so if this is even better I look fwd to it very much.
Great review, I love the format! I love Tamiya jets, but, I am also a Sci Fi fan. The fit you have shown is very similar to Bandai perfect grade kits. Most bits don't even need glue.
I'm a builder, you're a painter. I was more interested in the Trumpeter P-38 build before you dropped that to go over to the dark side. Still love your builds. You patience with the micro-painting process amazes me. For my part, I've completely conquered some very tough kits like the Pend-Oreille 1/48th Sunderland and PBM-Mariner and the 1/32 Special Hobby P-39.
I haven't watched one of your vids in a while and I must admit I feel like one of my wild frat brothers got married and settled down. That said, I agree, this format is much better than an in-box review.
Well I thought I was done with the F4...looks like another one will go on the list of must have builds! I just hope Tamiya re-tools and re-issues the 1/32 F4 C/D. Great review thanks Matt
Just finished watching the tape up. I thought you were slightly exaggerating the other day when you said the fit was better than the P 38...l think you're absolutely correct. Those little things like the arresting hook, the folding wings, the exhaust cans, the tail (that was one of many OMG moments for me), etc. Mine should be here tomorrow...l'll probably tackle the UPS person to get the package. My only concerns are the decals...but l saw Furball already has a "B" set out. Did you see anything with the decals that may be an issue? Otherwise, thanks Matt for the review 👍
The decals look exactly like the P-38 decals, so probably the same thick carrier film problems Tamiya always has. I got the Furball sheet yesterday and was thrilled to see they've got the split insignias for the folded wings.
Guess l will be making another order with Sprue Brothers this weekend. Any idea when Lion Gate will be going online? I did a search for them a few days ago and they appear to have a good variety of stuff. I always like having various retailers to trade with.
Great review! Thanks for sharing Your thoughts. I wonder if Tamiya’s Tomcat is anyhow similar in terms of fit and details. Maybe You could compare Tamiya and AMK kits sometime in the future?🤔
Tamiya's Tomcat is great, but the Phantom is better. In terms of fit and overall detail, the F-14 is about as good as they come, but it does fall down on some tight-focus detail, like the lack of a throttle in the cockpit, and the lackluster gearbay detail (which the Phantom significantly improves upon). Sadly, after seeing what others have had to put up with, I have zero interest in touching the AMK Tomcat.
@@DoogsModels Thanks for Your answer. I have same feelings towards AMK Tomcat. And it looks like Tamiya Tomcat should take less hustle to build it. Unless G.W.H jump in with their own long time promised Tomcat in 1/48. Unfortunately they went quiet on that one. When are You planing to start Phantom? Can't wait to see the build!
I have to say that Tamiya have surpassed themselves. A highly detailed model and it looks like a complete pleasure to build. The funny thing is that when you see and make a well engineered Tamiya ket, the solutions they adopt (like the folding wings) are often completely obvious solutions. It'll be interesting how many different versions they'll eventually come out with. I expect none off them will be a UK operated version. My only problem with Tamiya is that their aircraft line stopped developing sometime in the1980s with F16 and is far too narrowly focussed on US aircraft. Even if access to the most modern aircraft is restricted that's no excuse for not modelling any Russian aircraft in 1/48th scale (let alone French or British).
I have seen you use several paints for the bare metal areas, which are you going to use on this one? I'm trying to order stuff to build along. I planned alclad chrome or polished aluminum but if you have something better
We got a sample kit earlier this week @hearnshobbies #hearnshobbies here in Melbourne. It looks amazeballs - the detail and the dry fit as you point out Matt is next level. Even for Tamiya.
my only complaint about this kit is the same one I have with their 1/48 tomcats...no dropped flaps and slats ( leading edge )..other than that great kit.
true on the flaps, though the flaperons are droppable. my understanding is the F-4B did not have leading edge slats....didn't arrive until later Phantom variants
@@jcchow66 F-4Bs didn't have slats but did have full leading edge flaps equipped with a Boundary Layer Control sistem (hot air taken from the engine compressor and blowed over the wing to improve lift at low speeds). Late F-4Bs, though, had the inboard leading edge of the main wings locked to improve low-speed handling by creating a smoother airflow to the stabilators. Too bad Tamiya didn't include the dropped leading edge flaps & over-extended nose gear options... that would have been the PERFECT Phantom, IMHO.🙂
I doubt they will, but my goodness is love to see the one true F4 version, the Spey engined F4K in Royal Navy colours. Nonetheless, I have one on pre-order.
Where can I find these glass files? Just getting back into modeling after 24yrs in the military. My dumbass served 20yrs in Special Operations community. So I have been out of the loop. Glass files what brand and where can I get some? Please
Impressive engineering, indeed! It really does seem like only Tamiya manages to pull off a kit where they're not including the odd piece of great engineering, the whole thing is impressively engineered.
Really hope they do a long nose variant as well for all the later wild weasels, german phantoms etc. There would be no damn reason for owning any hasegawa phantom kit at all
Furball just released a masking set for this kit. It has can-o-pee, wheel and walkway masks made of vinyl for $6.99. Not a bad price because Eduard's Kabuki will probably set you back at least $10 just for the can-o-pee. Furball also released a few decal sets for this too. The small problem with the Tamiya F-4B, like their F-14A, is that the kit doesn't have the extra fin caps and chin pods for the other variants of F-4B Phantoms. There's someone doing one fin cap already. I expect others like Quickboost to follow in the next few months. If you're jonesing to make a variant, and have an Academy kit, then the parts you need are in that box, but will they fit Tamiya's F-4B?
Flying Leathernecks already had some new fin caps available. I'd love to see them bring out Sidewinder rails fitted to the Tamiya kit, as well as some TERs and MERs. My wish list is long!
@@DoogsModels Yes, I will be buying the fin caps. Can't wait for the aftermarket enhancements. I have two Tamiya F-4Bs arriving tomorrow. One will be kind-of out of the box build. The other will get pimped out! Too bad it will be 2121 before Tamiya pops out any F-4C/D/J/S. Thanks for doing the test fit. Tamiya really know their shit and it shines in this kit.
I want to know why this kit costs nearly $100. That's insane for a Tamiya kit that's new and not an out-of-production collector's item. I've been looking forward to this release for a year, but I'm not going to spend $100 on a 1/48th scale model kit, no matter how amazing it is. What a bummer.
Well, the Zoukei F-4s are around $75. And Tamiya's own F-14s are right around $100. So $100 isn't way outside the range. And costs of everything - the plastic for the kit, global shipping costs - have gone up by astronomical percentages.
No wing bulges on F4B..they were on the thick wing F4J..there are two different thickness of the metal strips around the bottom half of the fuselage around the engines..thick for the F4B..thin for the others..i think builders will have to be very careful with all the options on this kit
I do not understand, why this Time Tamiya is showing the outboard Slat in extended Position. If the F-4 is taxiing, always the inboard Slat is in extended Position, not the outboard one.
Thanks for the peek, man, but… Call me when the 1:32 version comes out, Tamiya. You got me on the P-38 because it was, well, a P-38. It was a beautiful kit, but even though the engineering and fit were marvelous, ultimately the fussy little size of the work reminded me why I swore off 1:48. 1:32, Tamiya, more1:32. I’ll wait. I’m not going to contribute to your delinquent behavior by buying this one.
I hear ya. I certainly prefer 1/32 for the size (well - with something like a Phantom the lines blur - 1/32 jets are BIG), but there are a lot of interesting things happening in 1/48 that just aren't in 1/32 right now. And there's something to be said for finishing a kit in 2-3 months instead of 6-10.
@@DoogsModels That’s a fact, unfortunately. The international sales just must not be there for 1:32. Edit: But I still think they could sell 1:32 Hellcats faster than their injection molding machines could squeeze them out.
@@danl.909 I still stand by my pet theory that they got burned relatively bad by the Mosquito. It topped a lot of 1/32 wish lists, but when it came out...I've only ever seen a handful built. Can't help but wonder what would have been if they'd stuck to single engines. And I think they had a fair amount of resources tied up developing those kits. 1/48 slowed to a trickle between 2010 and the Tomcat in 2017.
@@DoogsModels Yeah, the Mossie was a miss on their part. You’re right, another American superkit WW2 single would have scored big. Hellcat, Tamiya! Jeez! Why is this so hard to figure out? Even a Razorback P-47 would have been a lock hit.
With this k it and their P-38 has Tamiya raised the bar for others to try and compete with, or do you think the big companies are just gonna stick their heads in the sand?
Ok couple questions. Those glass files. Where and like how much? Kool on Rudy and Danielle at Lionheart. Been dealing with Rudy for years. Pop me an IM on Messenger if you like.
"No such thing as the perfect kit"
Tamiya: "Hold my beer..."
Out of the many years I've been watching your Channel this is the happiest I've ever heard you being. That alone is testament to this kit! It looks amazing and I'm very much looking forward to watching you build it. Hopefully I'll get my own kit soon. Thanks!
Just an astounding achievement, Tamiya are like the ancient Zen master that sits stodgily in the corner sipping tea while all the cool kids strut around doing air kicks... then bam, they pull a move that sends them all flying in a cloud of dust and debris... then quietly sit down again... 'that's how you model grasshopper...'....
Yep, they pulled the same move with their Tomcats a few years ago.
Or the zen master that poached a bunch of Bandai engineers a couple years back...
Now that’s how a kit review should be done. My kit it in the mail, and will be looking forward to build along so I can get some great tips and ideas. PS thanks for fucking great content 😁
"I'm not even going to glue that...there's no point". Love it. Tamiya are truly amazing. I'm building a Tamiya Sd.kfz at the moment from the 1970's. There are some parts that I haven't glued. No need. Amazing company, great review. Thanks.
Just dropped some $$'s and bought this kit. I watched this series when it first came out and am going back and re-watching as a guide for my own build. I love your videos and would love to see you back on YT!
BTW - I love your joy when you discover how well this thing goes together.
Sweet! Love your work & your takes!
That said you could've just said -New Tamiya F4 Hotness 🥰-Done😘
I've been a Tamiya kid since 75...
I see the other versions in the future is so CLEARLY indicated by the unique parts being segregated in a way that is still seemless. AWESOME! Thank you for you note on the other channel.
I never see "mount" a kit on this way. Very impressive. And obviously you show us the quality of it.
Thanks.
Great job
Reminds me of the old Scale Aircraft Modeler magazine from the 90s! Great review, and I love the format of dry fitting. I don’t build 48th anymore, and I primarily build props, but I think I’ll pick this one up. I also like a modeler who’s not afraid to throw some foul language around!
Great video. The photography is wonderful. Clear and sharp.
Excellent change to the usual boring review. Extremely useful and interesting. keep doing these reviews.
I love when you do Tamiya kits the praise you give tamiya is awesome! And I think its well deserved. I get a kick outa your videos. I watch them all. I haven't built an air model in years. I have spent the last 20 some years building 1/12 scale F1 cars mostly Tamiya kits. Keep the good vids and don't stop the SWEARING! ha ha.
Great review Matt. Can’t wait to see your finished product.
Literally ran down and bought one today seeing your teaser yesterday. I'm foiling my P38 now and will jump on this amazing F4 immediately afterwards.
Your excitement is contagious. So far I’ve bought 2 Tamiya kits because of it. The P-38 and this F-4. Maybe Tamiya should kick you a bonus for increased sales lol.
Can I pass on the bonus and have a say in future subjects instead?
@@DoogsModels It would be awesome if you had a say. After reading your open letter to Tamiya, I would absolutely buy a couple versions of the F-4 you suggested in it.
Hi buddy cool review really like the way you do a test build on the phantom looks awesome definitely going to buy one. looking forward to the full build videos on the phantom. thank you for sharing mate. cheers Gary from the UK 🇬🇧
You're like a kid on Christmas Day. Got me excited for this model. I hope they come out with a G version as it's my favorite.
I'd love a G as well, but I wouldn't even hope for it to be honest. I'd say a C/D and a J are locks for sure. If we're lucky, we'll get an early F-4E and an EJ. But I'd be shocked if Tamiya ventures into the late slat-winged variants. Fortunately, Zoukei Mura's going there, and their F-4s are still pretty good.
@@DoogsModels I've been married for a while. I still can't find the G.
Gonna go out on a limb here and guess that you like this kit. Great review, getting my order ready.
I’m not a jet guy but I’ll be picking up this kit in the near future. Thanks for the test fit. Awesome.
This review pushed me into getting the kit. It came in yesterday and will start on it after I finish up the Hasegawa F-4B. Love those Phantoms!
that assembly is tightttt... well done Tamiya...great review
Love your style and I'll defo be buying this kit. I love the F4 and this is the best I've seen
A review that matches it quality to the quality of the kit. Well done.
Thank You Matt for the review ! Its Phantom porno ! 😁 looking forward to your build. Hope you are in a cool place. Take care, Tony
Walked into my local hobby shop today and saw the kit sitting there right in the entrance display area. I just wanted some paints, I don’t need that kind of temptation!
Amazing review Matt! It had me slither off the couch from time to time and I had to reset myself a couple of times. The moment you fleetingly add a part and it immediately becomes part of the overall assembly with only some yellow tape indicating an addition: breathtaking! I received my kit yesterday, moved all the aftermarket decals and stuff from my previously appraised Academy kit over to the Tamiya box and have to wait.......for me to move into my new place before commencing this build. What have you done??? I want to clip parts! I want to glue inserts! I want to feel/hear parts snap together! But I have to wait.... The agony!!! Great test fit review though! Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to you putting some paint on this beauty!
I really think you need to do this right next time. We should have an image of the box top while you ramble on for about 10 min. Sometimes your hand(s) can tap it for emphasis and such. Then you struggle to open it and sort through the bags and what not. 40 min later, video ends. Great video! The only way to do a useful kit review.
Right, how will I know if I want this kit if I don't see the Sprues, I mean jeez.
IKR !!! I simply must stare at the instructions on the video on my phone while bouncing around the farm. How will I ever be able to decide?
That's just amazingly and cleverly engineered - almost a weekend build, but then the stencil data will take a month 🙃
One should really build one modern Tamiya kit every year to remind ourselves what the golden standard is - whilst having the best instructions at hand! Tamiya really knows how to do documentation.
Albeit being an armour modeller I can admit that I'm really impressed with this kit and as soon as it becomes available at my fav hobby store I will probably grab it without any hesitation.
I'd prefer a 1/32 version but when things fit as well as it does here I can probably ignore the frustration that sometimes comes with this scale and get it done...?!
I built both a J-35 Draken and a JA-37 Viggen some years ago in 1/48 and a F-4B Phantom II would fit in nicely on that shelf since they're from the same-ish era.
Thanks for the proper "unboxing" review! 🤘😃🤘
Hope to see ya build that one. Love it when you teach, keep it up.
Thanks Matt. Great review, and a great video production. Fun stuff!
Great review Doug probably the best I have seen, I know what kit is next for the stash!!
Stunning stuff - watching you assemble this era of Tamiya kit makes me think of the serapeum granite boxes. Precision and mastery of their medium.
Great video. This particular F-4 variant is not on my fav list, but now I am rethinking that. Most appealing would be the RN version or an F-4 J. But it looks to be a most wonderful kit and maybe it should be bought just to reward excellence?
Picked mine up yesterday. Nailed it, man. This kit is well engineered.
Incredible kit, thanks for the review. Need to put in wishlist.
Mind blowing kit! Thanks for the review.
Well you've sold me on this kit, I shall be getting one very soon. I just finished building the P-38 and it was an amazing experience so if this is even better I look fwd to it very much.
Great review, I love the format! I love Tamiya jets, but, I am also a Sci Fi fan. The fit you have shown is very similar to Bandai perfect grade kits. Most bits don't even need glue.
Fantastic review,really enjoyed it.
Awesome video thank you for showing how well the kit goes together i have now ordered one.
Tamiya tour de force. Super review
I'm a builder, you're a painter. I was more interested in the Trumpeter P-38 build before you dropped that to go over to the dark side. Still love your builds. You patience with the micro-painting process amazes me. For my part, I've completely conquered some very tough kits like the Pend-Oreille 1/48th Sunderland and PBM-Mariner and the 1/32 Special Hobby P-39.
Damn, this makes me want to run home and put the nozzles together just so I can giggle in glee at how well Tamiya does this engineering thang. Wow!
great review man, thanks for posting it
Haven't built a 1/48 F-4 in decades, now you have caused me to go out and change that state of affairs.
But, I don't need another Phantom! I've got two in the stack now! I didn't need...I don't...Aw, Shit! Where's my wallet?!
That ´s a real review ! Thank you ! Not, as you say just looking at sprues and instructions ! I can do that my self on the internet !
Forgot to ask about the details of the kit… you talked a lot about the out of this world engineering but a bit less about the kit details
I'm upset that i can only give this ONE like!
I'm desperate to get my hands on one (?) of these. Thanks for the review
Great review. Always fun to contrast this with the Kitty Hawk Su-17 😳
I haven't watched one of your vids in a while and I must admit I feel like one of my wild frat brothers got married and settled down. That said, I agree, this format is much better than an in-box review.
Well I thought I was done with the F4...looks like another one will go on the list of must have builds! I just hope Tamiya re-tools and re-issues the 1/32 F4 C/D. Great review thanks Matt
As Lord Vader said: "Impressive...MOST impressive!"
Wow, what a kit! It'll probably cost most of my fortnightly pension, but, man, do I want one! Great video!
Mine will be here tomorrow!
Just finished watching the tape up. I thought you were slightly exaggerating the other day when you said the fit was better than the P 38...l think you're absolutely correct. Those little things like the arresting hook, the folding wings, the exhaust cans, the tail (that was one of many OMG moments for me), etc. Mine should be here tomorrow...l'll probably tackle the UPS person to get the package. My only concerns are the decals...but l saw Furball already has a "B" set out. Did you see anything with the decals that may be an issue? Otherwise, thanks Matt for the review 👍
The decals look exactly like the P-38 decals, so probably the same thick carrier film problems Tamiya always has. I got the Furball sheet yesterday and was thrilled to see they've got the split insignias for the folded wings.
Guess l will be making another order with Sprue Brothers this weekend. Any idea when Lion Gate will be going online? I did a search for them a few days ago and they appear to have a good variety of stuff. I always like having various retailers to trade with.
I believe end of July? Though you can hit them up through the contact form in their site and they can get you most anything you need in the meantime.
I remember a Japanese mag (Model Art?) used to do this type of review.........so much better than those stupid in box things. Thanks Matt.
great video, but damn you, i really don't need to, but now i'm buying this one.
Brilliant review and tells us it's worth thee buy 😀. In box reviews tell us very little.
Great review! Thanks for sharing Your thoughts. I wonder if Tamiya’s Tomcat is anyhow similar in terms of fit and details. Maybe You could compare Tamiya and AMK kits sometime in the future?🤔
Tamiya's Tomcat is great, but the Phantom is better. In terms of fit and overall detail, the F-14 is about as good as they come, but it does fall down on some tight-focus detail, like the lack of a throttle in the cockpit, and the lackluster gearbay detail (which the Phantom significantly improves upon).
Sadly, after seeing what others have had to put up with, I have zero interest in touching the AMK Tomcat.
@@DoogsModels Thanks for Your answer. I have same feelings towards AMK Tomcat. And it looks like Tamiya Tomcat should take less hustle to build it. Unless G.W.H jump in with their own long time promised Tomcat in 1/48. Unfortunately they went quiet on that one.
When are You planing to start Phantom? Can't wait to see the build!
Kudos to the bug crossing the lines at 34:13
Hell of the review! Another Lego-type masterpiece from Tamiya. By the way any ideas on the cockpit grey? (43:35). Just can't find the right color.
Spec is dark gull gray (FS 36231)
@@DoogsModels Thanks man!
@@DoogsModels Sorry to annoy you, I've just tried Mr.Color 317 (36231) and its dark as hell... Maybe you were using other paint manufacturer?
Dude! This is giving me wood! I'd rather have an F4E, but I might just have to get me one of these anyway! Tamiya is kicking ass!
Ive just primed this plane just deciding on a paint job dont know wheather to do the one from the box art or research and find the one thst i like
I have to say that Tamiya have surpassed themselves. A highly detailed model and it looks like a complete pleasure to build. The funny thing is that when you see and make a well engineered Tamiya ket, the solutions they adopt (like the folding wings) are often completely obvious solutions. It'll be interesting how many different versions they'll eventually come out with. I expect none off them will be a UK operated version.
My only problem with Tamiya is that their aircraft line stopped developing sometime in the1980s with F16 and is far too narrowly focussed on US aircraft. Even if access to the most modern aircraft is restricted that's no excuse for not modelling any Russian aircraft in 1/48th scale (let alone French or British).
I have seen you use several paints for the bare metal areas, which are you going to use on this one? I'm trying to order stuff to build along. I planned alclad chrome or polished aluminum but if you have something better
I'll almost certainly be using Modo and MRP metallics for this one. Used Kcolors on the ZM F-4D and honestly it was a bit too shiny.
@@DoogsModels thank you sir. I already have them so....Bonus
We got a sample kit earlier this week @hearnshobbies #hearnshobbies here in Melbourne. It looks amazeballs - the detail and the dry fit as you point out Matt is next level. Even for Tamiya.
Dammit! I went from, Phantom nah......doesn't fit with anything I build, to maybe a Luftwaffe version if they ever release it, to I NEED THIS KIT!
The Eduard look set for this is basically just drop in panels like you sugested. Can this F4 be built in flight easily?
Hi. Do you know the kit number for this kit as I would love to try and build it. Of course I won't do it justice like you do. Thanks
GDay - Tamiya has done a really good job with this one...👍
It's a nice looking jet I like phantoms cool kits
Got an email from Lionheart. They will be getting my business.
my only complaint about this kit is the same one I have with their 1/48 tomcats...no dropped flaps and slats ( leading edge )..other than that great kit.
true on the flaps, though the flaperons are droppable. my understanding is the F-4B did not have leading edge slats....didn't arrive until later Phantom variants
Yes, they missed a trick in not letting you pose them like they're on the cat ready for launch. Still gorgeous though.
@@jcchow66 It was the E wasn't it ?
@@jcchow66 F-4Bs didn't have slats but did have full leading edge flaps equipped with a Boundary Layer Control sistem (hot air taken from the engine compressor and blowed over the wing to improve lift at low speeds).
Late F-4Bs, though, had the inboard leading edge of the main wings locked to improve low-speed handling by creating a smoother airflow to the stabilators.
Too bad Tamiya didn't include the dropped leading edge flaps & over-extended nose gear options... that would have been the PERFECT Phantom, IMHO.🙂
I doubt they will, but my goodness is love to see the one true F4 version, the Spey engined F4K in Royal Navy colours. Nonetheless, I have one on pre-order.
Damn I have that version of F-4B but with the old very old Hasegawa! Damn!
what about their new generation bf 109g with magnets. great kit.
Where can I find these glass files? Just getting back into modeling after 24yrs in the military. My dumbass served 20yrs in Special Operations community. So I have been out of the loop. Glass files what brand and where can I get some? Please
lionhearthobby.com/glass-files-3-way-system-small-ct0001/
All I can say is.....WOW😁
Wish my dentures were made by tamiya they would be brilliant!
Just like most......another F-4??? But hey it is Tamiya and the F-4 has to be one of the iconic jets of the Cold War. Thanks for the review mate.
My gawd.
Impressive engineering, indeed! It really does seem like only Tamiya manages to pull off a kit where they're not including the odd piece of great engineering, the whole thing is impressively engineered.
Really hope they do a long nose variant as well for all the later wild weasels, german phantoms etc. There would be no damn reason for owning any hasegawa phantom kit at all
Hope so, too. I wouldn't count on it at all, but...
What brand of glue are you using in this video?
Tamiya Extra Thin
Wowee. That's super nice!
Think there's a chance they'll release a Japanese F-4EJ Kai Phantom in 1/48?
Yes. Don't know how firm I'd be but of the long nose F-4s it's got the best bet.
@@DoogsModels I guess I gotta decide if I wait, or go with a Hasegawa or ZM one...
Just wow.
Fantastic kit but I want the F-4C or D and G.
Furball just released a masking set for this kit. It has can-o-pee, wheel and walkway masks made of vinyl for $6.99. Not a bad price because Eduard's Kabuki will probably set you back at least $10 just for the can-o-pee.
Furball also released a few decal sets for this too. The small problem with the Tamiya F-4B, like their F-14A, is that the kit doesn't have the extra fin caps and chin pods for the other variants of F-4B Phantoms. There's someone doing one fin cap already. I expect others like Quickboost to follow in the next few months.
If you're jonesing to make a variant, and have an Academy kit, then the parts you need are in that box, but will they fit Tamiya's F-4B?
Flying Leathernecks already had some new fin caps available. I'd love to see them bring out Sidewinder rails fitted to the Tamiya kit, as well as some TERs and MERs. My wish list is long!
@@DoogsModels Yes, I will be buying the fin caps. Can't wait for the aftermarket enhancements. I have two Tamiya F-4Bs arriving tomorrow. One will be kind-of out of the box build. The other will get pimped out! Too bad it will be 2121 before Tamiya pops out any F-4C/D/J/S.
Thanks for doing the test fit. Tamiya really know their shit and it shines in this kit.
The old Revell kit (1/32) had foldable wings.
Why is Tamiya not producing this same F-4B in 1 /72 scale?
Why haven't they done a 1/72 F-14 yet? I'd guess a similar answer for both
I want to know why this kit costs nearly $100. That's insane for a Tamiya kit that's new and not an out-of-production collector's item. I've been looking forward to this release for a year, but I'm not going to spend $100 on a 1/48th scale model kit, no matter how amazing it is. What a bummer.
Well, the Zoukei F-4s are around $75. And Tamiya's own F-14s are right around $100. So $100 isn't way outside the range. And costs of everything - the plastic for the kit, global shipping costs - have gone up by astronomical percentages.
@@DoogsModels I know... Even after I typed my comment I started rationalizing purchasing the kit anyway... Who needs money right? :)
No wing bulges on F4B..they were on the thick wing F4J..there are two different thickness of the metal strips around the bottom half of the fuselage around the engines..thick for the F4B..thin for the others..i think builders will have to be very careful with all the options on this kit
I do not understand, why this Time Tamiya is showing the outboard Slat in extended Position. If the F-4 is taxiing, always the inboard Slat is in extended Position, not the outboard one.
Thanks for the peek, man, but…
Call me when the 1:32 version comes out, Tamiya.
You got me on the P-38 because it was, well, a P-38. It was a beautiful kit, but even though the engineering and fit were marvelous, ultimately the fussy little size of the work reminded me why I swore off 1:48.
1:32, Tamiya, more1:32. I’ll wait. I’m not going to contribute to your delinquent behavior by buying this one.
I hear ya. I certainly prefer 1/32 for the size (well - with something like a Phantom the lines blur - 1/32 jets are BIG), but there are a lot of interesting things happening in 1/48 that just aren't in 1/32 right now. And there's something to be said for finishing a kit in 2-3 months instead of 6-10.
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That’s a fact, unfortunately. The international sales just must not be there for 1:32.
Edit: But I still think they could sell 1:32 Hellcats faster than their injection molding machines could squeeze them out.
@@danl.909 I still stand by my pet theory that they got burned relatively bad by the Mosquito. It topped a lot of 1/32 wish lists, but when it came out...I've only ever seen a handful built. Can't help but wonder what would have been if they'd stuck to single engines.
And I think they had a fair amount of resources tied up developing those kits. 1/48 slowed to a trickle between 2010 and the Tomcat in 2017.
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Yeah, the Mossie was a miss on their part. You’re right, another American superkit WW2 single would have scored big. Hellcat, Tamiya! Jeez! Why is this so hard to figure out? Even a Razorback P-47 would have been a lock hit.
With this k it and their P-38 has Tamiya raised the bar for others to try and compete with, or do you think the big companies are just gonna stick their heads in the sand?
Ok couple questions. Those glass files. Where and like how much? Kool on Rudy and Danielle at Lionheart. Been dealing with Rudy for years. Pop me an IM on Messenger if you like.
Infini. About $30 or so for the set of 3. Best tool money I've spent in a while.
Cool Matt but where did you get them. Rudy said he doesn't have them.
Sprue Brothers I think. Believe micromark is also stocking them
Thanks. Rudy found them.