bigbadbadge Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Wow simply stunning, great hairy stick work too. Looks amazing. All the bestChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Really nice Phantom there, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Thank You phildagreek, bigbadbadge and russ c I have been painting with Humbrol enamels and brushes exclusively. Most of the "new Humbrol" paints are very difficult to apply by brush: they are very thick and somewhat difficult to thin properly. It may also take ages for them to dry. And the surface is still sticky. Some shades are terrible like Hu 11, 56 and 191; two greys and one tin of clear cote with some silver powder in it... Once I have used the "Good Indian Humbrols" I don't know what to do I have already bought an airbrush and some Tamiya acrylics but... All ideas are very welcome. BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 OK, she's lovely, in fact very lovely. But there is something negative that I'd like to say: She's not mine!! How I wish she was! A truly phabulous job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Oh wow, modelling heaven! Perfect, just perfect. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Thank You Mark and John! Very kind of You Mark: if "Hangar Deck Space" at my place ever runs out I'll "divert" Her to you BR, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That's more than a bit exciting to look at. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Very special Phantom, the finish and details are spot on, lovely stuff! The grey upper colour looks very good too, which paint manufacturer did you use for the grey? cheers, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That looks Phantomenal 😉. Love it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank You Baron, David and Michael I used Humbrol enamels. My model shows XT861 as She was back in 1971 still carrying the original American paintwork. I chose Hu 27 for the "US Dark Sea Grey" rather than British Extra Dark Sea Grey (Hu 123) which seems more blueish to my eye. An interesting detail is that there is a stencil in the rear fuselage specifying the external finish. It says "Dark Sea Grey". I have a photo where brand new FG. 1s and a sole FGR. 2 stand side by side; the original American grey colour is the same in both airframes. For the under surfaces I used Hu 34 (Matt White) as it gives together with Hu 35 and Hu 135 (clear and satin coats) the desired slightly off-white end result. The American Insignia White can be described as "Ivory" or "Cream" rather than a pure white. Note that the British paint gave a "pure" white surface. BR, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Here is a caption from one the photos I used when I was planning the paint scheme. Note the difference between the colour of the bottom surfaces and the roundel and individual code (002). The bottom colour (Insignia White) is clearly more warmer in hue than Roundel White. An other interesting detail is the freshly re-painted auxiliary tank. Was it painted with British EDSG or with American paint? One source suggested that only "British" paints were carried aboard HMS Ark Royal. I chose Hu 123 (EDSG) for my tank. Note also that the radome is coffee brown not black and the rear part has some grey patches where the canvas cover was placed. BR, Antti 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Beautiful build, first rate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank You F-32 Most kind of You. BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Wins 'the day' for me Antti, looks like it has worked the same buttons for the others too A GREAT model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 That's nice to hear perdu Indeed, people seem to love Her... and that of course makes me happy! BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthStrikesAgain Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Stunning, beautiful build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Magnificent build of the best schemed Phantom ever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thank You Gentlemen I'm getting the impression that a "Cab" is better than a "Kite" To be honest this scheme looks great to my eyes also. BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Stunning! Looks much better than my efforts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Stunning model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Thank You At Sea and Val I'm very glad that you both like my Phantom. BR, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 That's beautiful, an especially flawless brush painting job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thank You Phil BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Fantastic Phantom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thank You Mark4700 BR, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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