TOPGUN88 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi guys. I have 3 fujimi RAF phantoms and wanted to make a camouflaged version from the 1970s era but with the two red and blue roundels. I have markings for a 111sqn aircraft but not the appropriate roundels. Was wondering what size are these and if i can nick roundels from another 1/72 kit to make these eg buccaneer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Roundels on the camouflaged Phantoms were all of 36 inch diameter. The same size was also used for the older blue/white/red roundels. The Buccaneer did indeed use 36" roundels in all positions, so if you have spare roundels from a Brick you can used them on your Phantom. Assuming of course that the roundels are the right size in the decal sheet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks giorgio n. I have the 1989 airfix and latest decal sheets that have these type of roundels. But are they the right size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 You need 12.7mm roundels for 36" in 1/72nd TopGun. Here's a useful tool for you so that you can convert inches to millimetres: http://www.scalemodelersworld.com/online-scale-converter-tool.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi miggers. Thanks for the info. Very useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bunker Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Might I suggest Modeldecal sheets 37(https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MD037) or 64(https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MD064), both of which have red/blue roundel green/grey camouflaged Phantoms.Hannants have them at £4.00per sheet weith free p&p. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have the Xtradecal sheet for 43 and 111 squadrons. I'm not using the 111 markings which I think have the roundels that you need. You are welcome to them if you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 There is a generic roundel set as well, doesn't give sizes bu would be surprised if 36' isn't included https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 hour ago, 71chally said: There is a generic roundel set as well, doesn't give sizes bu would be surprised if 36' isn't included https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72165 36" roundels are included in this sheet. IMHO a generic roundel sheet is always handy in the stash as decals included in kits are not always the best in terms of quality and/or accuracy. Have to say that my copy of this sheet was badly out of register, however I know that hannants have solved this issue a while ago (issue that affected a number of their early sheets) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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