SimonCornes Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) I've just picked up one of these kits and was wondering what improvements might be available out there? I see Vector did a very nice engine and cowl and Lone Star did a cockpit but is it possible to still get either of these bits? Are their any alternatives? I'm afraid that 'tween wars' USN aeroplanes are not my area of expertise so I thought I'd ask here!! Thank you Edited December 14, 2020 by SimonCornes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Neomega Resin sell Vector in the UK. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Of course !! Thank you for that - now to see if he has any stock!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 £32 plus postage - think I’ll see what’s in the box!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I’ve built a couple of these. Doesn’t need much since the airplane was pretty basic. A better motor would be nice, the tailhook could be better and maybe a less clunky aftermarket cowl if one exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 32 minutes ago, Oldbaldguy said: I’ve built a couple of these. Doesn’t need much since the airplane was pretty basic. A better motor would be nice, the tailhook could be better and maybe a less clunky aftermarket cowl if one exists. That’s pretty much what you get with the Vector resin - engine including cowl but not cheap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Mid 70s, but not a bad kit. There are some stunning builds here on LSP, they might be good build guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hi Mike, Yes 1971 I think. I have already found and downloaded the build by Ed Fuquay but I wasn't aware of any more? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Lone Star Models sells a cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 It's really not a bad kit, especially for its age. The Vector engine set really does make the kit though. RadBaron, Stefano, Tnarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnarg Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 The ultimate F4B-4 effort was taken in this thread: The build cuts away almost everything with full interior detail. Probably further than you want to go, but very instructive. Tnarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Thank you Tnarg. Rick, Lone Star don't list the cockpit any more but I notice his minimum order is $50 plus $10 postage - I think not!! D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Tnarg Just read all 32 pages of that build - good grief!! Well mine won't be that good!! But a lot of fun with a relatively small aeroplane. I'm hovering over one of those Vector engines!! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdann Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I recently found that VF-6B tested their F4B-4s with a portion of the ring cowling removed. You can see it on four of the aircraft in this video. F4B-4 operations start at around 2:48. Meant to give the pilot better visibility and also to allow the sight to be adjusted through its entire range. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/76753 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 That looks like it could be very interesting but I couldn't get the film to run - I had to drag it along with the curser! I'll try again later!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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