McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II JASDF 501st Hikotai, Hobby Master 1:72 Diecast Model HA19029

The JASDF 501st Squadron was formed at Matsushima on December 1, 1961 equipped with RF-86Fs. In 1975 the 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Group moved to Hyakuri with their new RF-4Es. In 1992 seven RF-4EJs and eight RF-4EJ Kai had been converted and updated from the normal F-4E. The early 1980s saw the introduction of the F-15 so F-4EJs were heavily modified and could carry 3 types of external sensor pods of which one was the LOROP (Long Range Oblique Photography) pod with KS-146B camera. The 501st TRS was the JASDF's only Recon Squadron. It was formed in December 1961 and uses the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker as it emblem. In 1972 the JASDF decided to replace their RF86F with 14 RF-4Es and formed a detachment at Hyakuri AB to handle the new aircraft. The first F-4Es were numbered 6901- 6914 and began arriving throughout 1974 and 1975. For operation over the water 6901, 6905 and 6913 were given a special Ocean Blue scheme while converted F-4EJ and F-4EL Kai were painted in green/gray Forest scheme.
Seen here in 1:72nd scale diecast by Hobby Master is the McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II from the JASDF's 501st Hikotai, #47-6905, Hyakuri AB, Japan, from the F-4's Final Year in 2020. It is an amazing looking model.
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[@gasparguadalupethecante6377]

Beautiful Japanese F-4

[@slizevicius]

Can't be, again Phantom? 😂 How many do you have? But this one is really very beautiful. As always LIKE

[@heavymetaldiecast]

I do have about 30 Phantoms,haha. But this is one of my favourite's I have opened up so far!!! Thanks as always for watching!!!

[@guaporeturns9472]

Love the blue scheme of Japanese Phantoms

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Yes I really like this one a lot. It looks awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

[@RicheUK]

Love all HM Phantoms but this one looks especially awesome !

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Oh yeah these JASDF Phantoms look absolutely sweet!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@dtxgt40]

Livery looks awesome!

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Look great hey!! One of the nicest looking liveries around that I have opened so far!! Thanks for watching!!

[@andrewmartin8739]

Great review to be honest I think the various JASDF aircraft colours are probably the most photogenic in the world

[@heavymetaldiecast]

100% they are one of the nicest liveries around. I hope to get the forest camo one one day, that looks great as well. Thanks for dropping past!!

[@kristianteegerstrom471]

We really need a collection video

[@heavymetaldiecast]

haha one day, my main aim with the channel was to show individual models to help people in making the choice in buying the same type of model. But this has been asked a lot,haha Thanks for watching the video

[@jetguardian4728]

I love F-4 in Japanese markings.

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Looks stunning doesnt it!!! Thanks for dropping past!!

[@F15ESTRIKEEAGLE-iw9nl]

Phantastic

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Haha she certainly is!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@alexandremarcelino7360]

Muito lindo essa versão! Modelo incrível.👍

[@heavymetaldiecast]

Yes it has to be one of the nicest phantom paint schemes I have opened up so far!! 😁👍

[@alexandremarcelino7360]

@@heavymetaldiecast Sim👍😁

[@peterhewson3216]

Phantom with everyphing! Perphect. So much for the eye to see and admire!

[@heavymetaldiecast]

I hope you don't have a lisp otherwise your going to have a very wet keyboard of phone!! But these JASDF Phantoms look really awesome!! So much so there is a woody on the tail!! haha

[@peterhewson3216]

@@heavymetaldiecast Yup- I noticed that too. What with the gorgeous blues and the alert signs, those superb drop tanks and the tail art, there is something for everyone.

[@jrex9197]

Beautiful bird!

[@heavymetaldiecast]

One of the coolest Phantom liveries I've opened so far 🙂 Hopefully I can get the forest camo one that goes with it!! Thanks for watching!!

[@jrex9197]

@@heavymetaldiecast I hope you can too, I'd love to see that one for sure