1:48 F-4 Phantom II air intakes

F-4 Phantom II Air Intakes 1:48 (Quickboost)

This resin set from Quickboost, a brand of the Czech maker Aires, brings faithfully cast side air intakes for a model of the American McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter in 1:48 scale. It is not an airplane model but a detail accessory for more experienced modelers, replacing the plastic parts with a casting that has the correct lip shape and duct depth.

The real subject

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was an American twin-engine two-seat multirole fighter, one of the most important combat aircraft of the Cold War. It became famous in the Vietnam War and for its long service with the US Air Force, the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and many allied air arms. Its large side intakes with movable ramps, which feed air to both engines, are a distinctive feature.

Tips for working with resin

First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water to remove mold release residue. Cut off the casting blocks with a saw and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond the parts with super glue (cyanoacrylate), not with plastic cement. Test the fit dry before painting, as resin may need a little cleaning up.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the accuracy of their model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for contests and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.