4 February 2026: An update of Hypersonic Models 1/72 tanks
There were at least three different suppliers of the F-4 370-gallon external tanks that were slightly but clearly different externally. See http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2013/06/things-under-wings-f4h-f-4-phantom.html
Few F-4 kits provide the original McAir tank, which did not have a constant diameter at any point from either end to the middle and did have flanges on both sides of the tank. Jeffrey Kubiak of Hypersonic Models originally provided a 1/72 option for this several years ago when he lived in the UK:
These were 1/72 scale, accurate in size, and include the handed pylons to which the tanks were attached. The resin in my example, provided by Hypersonic, was flawless.
However, Jeffrey has since moved to Japan and been updating his product line. For his replacement of this aftermarket item, now 3D printed, click HERE
His resin-cast 1/48th tanks are still available: Click HERE
This is the current Hypersonics website: https://hypersonicmodels.com/
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