Hobby Master: 1/72 F-4E Phantom II “Wolfhounds” – Diecast Model
The F-4E variant was an improved version of the C/D with an elongated nose
and compact
radar. These two things made it possible to install a 20mm M61A1 6 barrel
640 round Vulcan
gun pod in the nose. The F-4E was the most produced variant with 1387 aircraft
being made
over its 12 year production period. The “E” also equipped more air forces
than any other variant of the Phantom II.
McDonnell Douglas F-4E 74–0650 was manufactured as c/n 4801 and spent
1976 – 1978 with
the 32nd TFS “Wolfhounds” located at Soesterberg AB, Netherlands. The 32nd
TFS was the
first unit in Europe to be equipped with the new McDonnell Douglas F-4E. In
1979 the aircraft began the first of several active duty reassignments starting
with the 86th TFW and ending in 1991 with the 35th TFW. In June 1991 74–0650
was sent to storage at AMARC. In 1994 the 32nd TFS permanently left Soesterberg
Air Base.
- Professionally painted
- Great attention to detail
- All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
- Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
- Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
- Canopies can be displayed open or closed
- Crew figures
- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
- Highly collectable