1:32 US NAVY Outboard pylons for McDonnell F-4 Phantom II (F-4B, F-4J, F-4N, F-4S) (2 pcs)

Reskit 1:32 outboard pylons for the F-4 Phantom II, naval form

An accessory set of outboard wing pylons for the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II in 1:32 scale from Reskit, in the form matching the machines of the US Navy and the US Marine Corps. It is not an aircraft kit but a replacement part with which the simplified plastic pylons of a model under construction are replaced. The product name lists the F-4B, F-4J, F-4N and F-4S versions for the set.

The real subject

The Phantom carried armament and drop tanks on a fuselage station and on pairs of wing pylons. The inboard pylons were built for heavy loads including large drop tanks, while the outboard ones served mainly lighter armament. The naval and US Air Force versions of the Phantom differed in the detail of the pylons and their fittings, so a mix-up between them is clearly visible on a model in 1:32 scale. It is at such a large scale that the riveting, brackets and small changes of shape stand out, which injection-molded plastic usually simplifies.

Usage tips

• Before gluing, lay the parts on the wing dry and check both the angle and the position.
• Level the area under the pylon so the part seats on its whole mating surface.
• Before painting, wash and degrease the surface and then apply a primer.
• Choose the glue according to the material of the part and apply it in a small amount.

Who the set is for

• Builders of US Navy Phantoms in 1:32 scale.
• Modelers bothered by the simplified shapes of the pylons on a large model.
• Those who build a model with its armament in place and want accurate mounting.