Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/32 F-4E/F Phantom Upgrade Set for Tamiya F-4C/D

Product # CEC32024 for $43.99 for Tamiya F-4E or Tamiya C/D 

Product Article by Frank Crenshaw on Oct 24 2005

 

 

 

This resin update set from Cutting Edge Modelworks includes the parts necessary to make later versions of the gun nosed F-4E Phantom.      The instructions recommend the use of the F-4C/D kit as a basis for the conversion, but the conversion will work with either the Tamiya 1/32 F-4C/D kit that has been upgraded using CEC32023 or the 1/32 Tamiya F-4E kit.  

The update includes the parts necessary to add slatted wings (the slats can even be presented in the deployed position) , TISEO and clear resin lens, strike cameras, ARN 101 mod,  new fin cap and drogue chute door, and update parts for the cockpit.

All resin parts are crisply cast in a dark grey resin, there will need to be some cleaning up, but otherwise all moldings are very well done.  One of the strakes on my TSIEO pod was broken off, but will be easily replaced with a small piece of card stock.   

 This set will require a certain amount of effort to install, including cutting out, and replacing the leading edge of the wing.  Cutting Edge warns that this conversion is NOT for beginners!

I would like to thank Cutting Edge Modelworks for providing me with this review sample.

Frank

Photos and text © by Frank Crenshaw