1:32 F-4J/S Phantom II cockpit set

F-4J/S Phantom II cockpit set 1:32 (Aires)

This set is not a model of an aircraft but an aftermarket upgrade for a plastic kit. It contains cast resin parts complemented by photo-etch, with which you replace the simplified cockpit from the box with a richly detailed interior for both cockpits. The set is intended for the injection-molded model of the McDonnell Douglas F-4J/S Phantom II in 1:32 scale (the kit from Tamiya).

What the set offers

The F-4 Phantom II was a two-seat multirole fighter and an icon of the Cold War, operated by both the US Navy and the US Air Force. The F-4J and F-4S versions were naval variants. The resin set captures both cockpit tubs, the instrument panels, the side consoles and the seats precisely; the photo-etch adds the harnesses and the fine controls that plastic cannot imitate.

How to use the set

First separate the parts from the casting blocks with a fine saw or a cutter and wash off the mold release residue. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Count on adjusting the fit and possibly reworking the plastic parts of the kit; protect your airways when sanding resin. The interior stands out best when you paint and shade it before closing the fuselage.

Who the set is for

• Advanced modelers who want a faithful cockpit
• Builders of the Phantom II in the large 1:32 scale
• Fans of Cold War jet fighters
• Those who build the model with the canopies open

This is an add-on set, not a standalone model. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.