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Hobby Master 1:72 McDonnell - Douglas RF - 4E Phantom II JASDF 50 Hikotai 57 HA1950 - Hobby Master

Hobby Master 1:72 McDonnell-Douglas RF-4E Phantom II JASDF 50 Hikotai 57 HA1950

Condition
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Condition

During 1979 and 1980 the JASDF received 14 unarmed RF-4E's from the U.S. These were to replace the aging RF-86F Sabres they had been using for reconnaissance. In 1982 a program was started to update the JASDF F-4EJ's by strengthening the structure, adding the in-flight re-fuelling probe, new avionics such as improved radar, new computers and wired for Sidewinders.

The upgraded aircraft were given the designation F-4EJ Kai (Kai – short for kaizen or improvement). Included in the upgrade were 13 of the 14 RF-4E that received new radars and were referred to as RF-4E Kai. These RF-4E Kai were operated by 501 Hikotai (squadron).

Grading

Grading Criteria

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional Grading page.

Returns

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