Peterpools Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Sprue Bros is now taking preorders for the Tamiya 1/48 F-4B: MSRP: $117 Sale Price:$ 93.99 Hard to believe another 1/48th scale kit reaching the near $100 but for the quality of Tamiya, it's par for the course. Yes, I plan on buying a few but just one right now. I still have four 48th scale F-4 Phantoms in the stash and the ZM F-4J to finish (she is ready for the paint shop). I have a few kits I plan on selling now to finance the F4B's; HB B-26B Package and the KH Kingfisher with Eduard PE as well. After tangling with KH P-39, I have no desire to build any more KH kits. Will be posting in the Kits for Sale Forum later today. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 They are in last week at my LHS and they put them out over the weekend. $135 CAD so a bit more than Sprue Bros. But if you preordered it, they gave you a 15% off coupon for your next purchase. I still like the long nose Phantoms more so didn't get one. Maybe down the road we'll see. Let us know what you think of it Peter once you start. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi Carl Plan on placing my SB order today and it sure looks like the Phantom will be jumping right to the top of my build list. The F-4B is my favorite Phantom - not sure why but it is. A build thread for sure. Your LHS handled the pre orders very well and I’m sure the kit will sell out quickly. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Sprue bros Pre Order has been placed. With tax and shipping $102.98. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Received an email today, mine has been shipped and is on the way. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I am going to wait for Tamiya to release it in 1/32! Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Our local hobby shop has them already! Took this pic this morning just as they came in.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Mike I wish that was the case but Tamiya’s history over the last five years or so, shows they have little interest in producing any new 32nd scale kits. Hope I’m as wrong as can be. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 The cheapest I’ve found in the UK is £85.00, which is comparable to ZM prices which are albeit £10.00 cheaper…….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 The ZM F-4EJ is $110 CAD at the same LHS that has the Tamiya F-4B for $135 CAD. They had the limited edition ZM F-4EJ Kai kit for $135 CAD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Started work on mine ...... so far the fit is fantastic and I am so happy with it that I ordered 2 more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Scott Awesome ... you are going to love the kit. I'm about ready for priming, zero fit issues and the details are amazing. Hopefully in a few days time, I'll be ready for another update on my build thread: priming. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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