One of the
more interesting conversions done with the Phantom II has been the F-4E(S) Peace
Jack modification. This installed a very long range camera into the nose of
three IDF/AF F-4Es. These planes were tasked with flying just inside Israel's
borders and photographing installations in neighboring countries. Flying at
altitude the range that could be covered was considerable and though one
aircraft was lost in ops, the others carried on this reconnaissance for many
years, only recently being retired.
This set from Cutting Edge is simplicity in itself. One
simply cuts off the nose of the Hasegawa Phantom and puts the new one in its
place. CE has given very detailed instructions on just exactly how to do this so
there will be no glitches. They have also reissued a decal sheet with markings
for these planes so you'll have decals to go with your conversion set.
As usual with Cutting Edge, the parts are superbly molded and
should remove easily from the resin pour stubs. The result will be something a
bit different from the norm.
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