CHUUK Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Long time listener, first time caller... so to speak. I love these Fujimi British Phantoms. The horizontal stabs on the RN version are not painted yet as they've given my patience nothing but trouble. Cheers! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice Chuck, I'm sure the Phantom fans will be along soon to drool... I mean heap praise on you models. Oh and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Nah- right first time Mish. Better get the bibs and wipes ready in plenty- they are excellent Chuuk. Great work any thing to look out for with the build please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Chuuk Very nice first posting, and a lovely pair of Phine Phantoms for this Phantatic to drool over Fujimi 72nd Phantoms have got some lovely quirks havent they Thanks for sharing Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Good work, the Fujimi Phantoms are nice (as I seem to recall from when I built in 1/72!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Great first post, lovely Phantoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Ooooh very nice - love the "Yellow Bird" - were they the OCU Phantoms? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Both very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Chuck... nice Phantoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 That's just about the best way to introduce yourself on these forums Lovely Phantoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstater94 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice indeed! to answer a previous question, yes, 767 squadron (yellow bird) was the OCU for aircrew prior to going on to 892 squadron (frontline). Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUUK Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Many thanks for the comments guys! Someone asked for a heads up on what to look for when building... 1 - Where the bottom half of the wing meets with the nacelles. The plastic from the lower wing half creates a 'step' inside the nacelle. I missed it on the first one, on the second I scratch built a small 'ramp' over at and painted it soooo white that you can't see it. 2 - Where the bottom of the forward fuselage meets the lower wing half just aft of the forward missile 'slots'. The area is so flat that it takes numerous putty/sanding sessions to git'er smooth. 3 - The main wheel wells are nice and deep, but their depth is a product of the sandwiching of the upper and lower wing halves. Joining them up perfect is difficult... but a bit of sanding and they'll turn out nice. 4 - The scoops on the nose need shaping after installation. 5 - Decals are thick, and by this point nearly 20 years old. I will use aftermarket decals on the next RAF birds... but I can't find any available for RN birds. Anyone? Still... these kits rock... 6 more in the stash! Cheers! Chuck Edited November 27, 2008 by CHUUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice Tooms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstater94 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Again, GREAT work! Have you checked The Aviation Workshop / Model Alliance for their 1/72 RN Phantoms? RN Phantoms - Model Alliance It's a GREAT looking sheet that I picked up myself in 1/48th scale Cheers! John Edited November 27, 2008 by kstater94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Fujimi Phantoms rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks for the heads up Chuuk- much appreciated only have one for an 892 bird, but sure would like another to do the 767 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Just plain gorgeous! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Welcome aboard CHUUK. The Fujimi Fantoms do turn out really well. I've done the 892 "Jubilee" kite and am well impressed with it. It certainly looks the part. When I did the tailfeathers on mine,I blew 'em over with Tamiya Gloss Black first,then mixes of Alclad II Steel and Aluminium,finishing off with a whiff of Humbrol Gunmetal just to tweak the tones a bit. A careful mask out and a quick squirt of DSG finished them off nicely. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Welcome aboard Chuck, Nice pair! ....................of Phantoms. Sorry I apologize for that, It's just that I have been wanting to use that ...what ever you call it, for so long now I could hardly stand it. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUUK Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks for the link John! I'm ordering these posthaste as this squad was the next I was gonna do! Cheers! Again, GREAT work!Have you checked The Aviation Workshop / Model Alliance for their 1/72 RN Phantoms? RN Phantoms - Model Alliance It's a GREAT looking sheet that I picked up myself in 1/48th scale Cheers! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 What an entrance! You'll fit in just fine on BM, welcome aboard, enjoy the ride! Rich R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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