This is the second new RF-4 sheet from Eagle Strike. It is designed to fit the Hasegawa kit, but I'm sure that if you wished to use the old Testors/Italeri version, that it would work well there. I should caution the builder that as the Hasegawa kit is currently boxed, you can only build the second RF-4B on the sheet. This is because all but the last dozen or so RF-4Bs had the same wing and wheels as the F-4B/N in that they were 'flat' and without the bulge for the wider wheels that were fitted to USAF aircraft. Generally speaking, unless the serial number of the aircraft is 157xxx, then it has the unbulged F-4B wings.

The first option is from 1982 and is from VMFP-3. This has the simplified light gull grey and white scheme (the rudder isn't white).

Next is from the 11 TFS/432 TRW in 1968. Standard SEA scheme with the name 'Ol Bullet' on the left splitter plate. Black fin tip provided as a decal, but would be just as easy to paint.

The final scheme is from VMFP-3 again from the 1990 time frame. Unlike most RF-4Bs of the time, this one is in the light gull grey over white scheme. You can use the Hasegawa kit straight from the box for this one as it is one of the last dozen built.

All of these aircraft have a polished metal intake lip. Sufficient insignia and some data markings for all three options.

May2005

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