brianthemodeller Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) OK, as someone else is doing a twin spitfire i have come up with a plan B In 1969, during a tour of the US, the Red Arrows were invited to a reception jointly hosted by the USN Blue Angles and USAF Thunderbirds. Both of the US aerobatic teams had recently converted to the MDD F-4 Phantom and were singing its praises. The RAF contingent were slightly envious (to say the least) as they were still using the aging Gnat - inherited from the Yellow Jacks - allbeit in a nine aircraft formation. On the return to the UK, the Red Arrows Team manager put a case to the AOC and, much to everyones surprise, the request was granted - ten ex-USN F-4J's were to be leased from the UK for the sole use of the team. Gentleman, I give you the world's greatest aerobatic team flying probably the most impressive fighter of its time - The RED ARROWS PHANTOM... Edited September 21, 2010 by brianthemodeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Its amazing how good different planes look in this scheme. I saw a Phantom last year, it looked good, a unique shape, so it will be interesting to see how the reds scheme suits it. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Here are the sprues for the Phantom, with a pen to give an idea of size.. I've never built in 1/144 before so this could be interestig - it ain't 'alf small. And so, progress to date (with a bit of help from Big Reg)... et voila, an F-4J! More later Edited October 26, 2010 by brianthemodeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) And then there were two... And here we have something roughly the same shape as an F-4J (well, ish, with a bit of filler and modellers licence, and short sighted judges - oh come on, it is a what-if!!) Right, out with the filler before I start spraying. Brian Edited October 26, 2010 by brianthemodeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 OK, filled, primed and white gloss coat applied... blue stripes arew 1mm maskig tape that is really good fun to apply. Anyway, once done, red top coat applied and masking reoved.. They are starting to look like Red Arrows now. While the paint dries fully I will sort out the decals and the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 This is looking good but then i am biased i do love the toom Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 OK, need a bit of advice. Do I paint the nose cone black, similar to most other RAF Phantoms or leave it red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Was about to say black but every RAF F4J I've ever seen had a grey one so red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 off-red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Off red Anyway, bit of Photoshopping and hey presto... Having seen both black and white, I think I prefer red but I am still open to persuasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I had this dilema with the typhoon and i came to the conclusion that it will only look right red or white in the end i settled for red as i like the solid look of it. i would do either White nose cone and run a pin stripe to back behind the intakes in line with the other that will create a white arrow down the side and look rather cool. or Leave it red it looks fine Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigReg Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks for the input guys. I have found some white decal paper at home so am going to try a variation on Russ's idea. I will cut two long triangles to go from the intakes (where the white line stops) right through to the tip of the nose. That should break up the red and create an arrow. I will post some pics if it works! While I'm at it, I need to print some roundels... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks for the input guys.I have found some white decal paper at home so am going to try a variation on Russ's idea. I will cut two long triangles to go from the intakes (where the white line stops) right through to the tip of the nose. That should break up the red and create an arrow. I will post some pics if it works! While I'm at it, I need to print some roundels... Brian Thats not a bad idea then if your not keen on the look you can take them off before they set Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yep, I agree, definetly not black! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Finished! Decided to leave the noses red as the white arrow heads didn't look right. So here they are, two 1/144 scale Red Arrows F-4 Phantoms in a vertical climb over Blackpool Tower and North Pier... Not perfect by any means but I like them and they mark the end to a year of modellers block! Oh, sorry about the picture quality. Edited September 21, 2010 by brianthemodeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 theyr ace mate! where did you ghet the clear rods from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 The clear rods are coffee stirrers from a hotel I use when I am in London with work. Clear acrylic rod is available on eBay though but that costs money and the stirrers are free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 The clear rods are coffee stirrers from a hotel I use when I am in London with work. Clear acrylic rod is available on eBay though but that costs money and the stirrers are free! get a stack of em next time your there id have some off you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 great job mate really like the base too Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Imagine 9 of those babies passing low over your head!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 What a brilliant display! Well done for making the finish. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Love it, just wish it was real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Yeah, me too! Once saw 4 in formation over Warton and that was a sight to be seen! What nine would be like... Thanks for the positive comments. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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