Anybody knows who makes this kit and if there is any place else to go but ebay?
I’m not sure what exactly youre looking to do, because as far as I recall, the designation F-4H was only used prior to the 1962 tri-service simplification. The “H” was the designator for McDonnell Aircraft, the manufacturer of the Phantom. the original version of the Phantom was known as F4H-1, and after the tri-service change the F4H-1 became known as the F-4A. I can only assume that youre looking to build an F-4A variant, unless you reply to say otherwise.
I think Hasagawa has a 1/72 kit of the F-4H/F-4A “Sage Burner” that set low level speed records.
I am well aware of the “simplification” of the tri-service law. If you wish an off line discussion on the ramifications of this law then would be happy to discuss them with you.
I was specifically asking if there is a resin company that makes a conversion kit for of the F-4 to the earlier model of the F4H-1. The nose between the two aircraft was redesigned. The early aircraft, such as Sageburner, looked different.
Thanks so much for your help.
There isnt any need for you to respond to me like that. You came in here asking a question, and I merely made a point that your question needed clarifying. What F4H would you want to model, for example? The F4H-1? The F4H-1F? You werent specific and I tried to help. Your attitude in responding was certainly uncalled for. Not only that, but we see people in here all the time that want to build models but do not know all of the history behind many of these airplanes…so it was entirely reasonable for me to want to make sure what exactly you are looking for.
Um, no, that isnt at all what you posted. You said nothing about “earlier” anything. You also didnt at any time say that you were looking for the F4H-1 variant. I’d suggest that you go back and revisit what you asked of us in your first post…it was not at all what youre now claiming it was.
Incidentally, if I recall right, the nose wasnt the only difference. The canopy was not as tall on the early F4H-1 as on later models. The air intakes were also different between the early and late F-4A’s. There was also the addition of the in-flight refueling probe, that required the right-side console to be removed in the rear cockpit. And then there was the 360 degree steerable nosewheel, the newer engines, the revised splitter plates, and so on, and so on, and so on.
Please read this thread for an earlier reply to the F4H-1 question:
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I should have done a better search.
How do you think that conversation is different than this one?
How is it different? Simple–
First, you specifically asked for the “F4H-1 of the late 1950s” in your first post. This shows exactly what youre looking for. You dont have any idea how often people come in looking for info on something, asking about a variant that is mis-named or the designation they post wasnt actually used on a real plane. I did nothing but ask you if that was your intent–to clarify because you could have quite easily been mistaken or not even sure yourself what you were asking for. I dont know your level of aircraft knowledge, so you should stop getting all pissy with me because I dont know how much you know. Let’s try being a little reasonable, shall we?
Second, you admitted early on in that thread that you dont type well, which only further illustrates the reason why I tried to clarify what you were asking for. That one shouldnt need any more explanation…
Third, you didnt sound off using your south mouth in that thread when someone tried to help you, like you did in this one. Here’s an original thought–try treating people who try to help you with a little more respect, and see what it gets you. I certainly didnt say anything rude or insulting to you, so why you chose to get your panties in a wad is your fault, chief, not mine.
Fourth, you asked this same question last year, and got good answers…but then you come back and ask it again now? What was wrong with the answers you already got?