Yes, the Academy 1/48 Phantoms are the best F-4's in this scale. But for a simple, straight forward build, not to mention cheaper, try the Hasegawa kit, it is pure modeling pleasure. Much more a static build than the more dynamic Academy kit, but building the Academy is work, building the Hasegawa Phantom is fun. Both kits look very much like Phantoms when built, there's just more bells and whistles on the Academy kit. So if you want Tamiya quality and detail, and only want to build one F-4, then build the Academy. If you want to build several F-4's and explore all the different versions and great paint schemes, then do yourself a favor and pick up a couple of the Hasegawa kits, you won't be sorry. I had very few build issues, and the ones I did have were self inflicted. The panel lines are engraved, but a hair shallow for my paint style. Fit, details and accuracy are all good in my book, overall a pleasurable build.Read full review
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When I used to work in a hobby shop, this was THE BEST F-4 Phantom kits on the market. A couple newer and better F-4 kits have, very recently, been released, but this kit still top notch. It has great fit and very accurate shape, size and recessed panel lines.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Nice easy kit with only ten steps to conplete, easy instructions and crisp recessed panel lines. Could use more weapons options then what comes in the box
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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